Use the right amount of colour

• Do a strand test to make sure you have enough. A strand test is when you use some of the colour on your hair and leave it there for a couple of hours to see if it turns out the color you want. If it does, then use that amount for your entire head. This can be helpful because sometimes colours look different on our skin than they do in bottles.
• Don’t apply too much colour—it will be too dark! And don’t apply too little colour—it will be too light! If using an ash blonde shade, one bottle should cover your whole head (unless they dyed their whole body with that same shade). For most other shades, 2-3 bottles should do the trick if applied correctly (i.e., not blended into roots). The key here is to read instructions carefully and follow them step by step so that application goes smoothly from start to finish!

Make sure your hair is clean

It’s important that you make sure that your hair is clean. If you have oil or grease on your scalp, the dye will not work properly and you’ll end up with a poor result. To ensure this doesn’t happen, wash your hair with shampoo and don’t apply any conditioner afterwards. Then dry it off with a towel and let it air dry for about five minutes before applying the dye.

Apply Vaseline to your hairline

• Apply Vaseline to your hairline.
• Use a cotton swab or clean makeup brush.
• Use conditioner, coconut oil, or even hair serum instead of Vaseline if you have any of these handy.

How To Apply: Apply a thin layer of Vaseline to the skin around your ears and neck before shampooing it out with warm water in the shower. This will help protect against reddening during processing and make sure that there’s no staining on clothing while you’re washing up!

Do a stand test first

Before you get started, it’s important to do a stand test. This means applying the colour on one strand of hair and letting it dry so you can see how it looks and feels. If you don’t like what you see, wash off the dye with shampoo before proceeding.

It’s also worth noting that your hair type will affect how well certain colours work on you—hence why doing a stand test is so important!

Read the instructions carefully

Read the instructions carefully. It’s easy to forget that you need to read the instructions, but they’re there for a reason! The manufacturer has spent time developing their product and knows how to get the best results from it. They’ve done all of the research into what will work best on your hair, so it’s worth taking their advice and following their instructions exactly as they are written out.

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Mix equal parts of liquid and cream

Mix equal parts of liquid and cream.

• Mix the ingredients in a bowl.
• Use a brush to apply it to your hair, starting from the top and working down.
• Leave the mixture in your hair for the recommended time, then rinse thoroughly with warm water (1 minute or longer).

Apply the colour to dry hair

When you are ready to apply the dye, make sure that your hair is completely dry. If you have washed your hair and it is still moist, use a towel to soak up most of the moisture.

• The reason for this is because water can alter the development of colorant and prevent it from penetrating into your strands as deeply as it should.*

A little goes a long way

When you first start using a hair colouring product, the amount of product you need to use may seem overwhelming. It’s easy to think that your hair will only absorb a small amount of colour and then be done with it. But that’s not the case at all!

In fact, as long as you follow these simple guidelines:

• Use less product than usual for short hair – if your hair is very short or thin, try using one-quarter of the amount recommended on the box or bottle for an adult head of shoulder-length hair (e.g., if it says 2 cups in their directions, use just ¼ cup).
• Use less product than usual for already coloured hair – if there is already some dye in your locks (such as from highlights), keep this in mind when determining how much new colouring agent to add; generally speaking, we suggest cutting down half an inch on every step above.

Avoid washing your hair for 48 hours after you have coloured it.

• Avoid washing your hair for 48 hours after you have coloured it.
• Your hair may still be a bit sticky after the 48 hours, but this is normal and will go away after a few washings. Shampooing too soon can wash out the colour and make it fade more quickly.

Avoid shampooing for at least 48 hours after you apply the dye on your hair.

Avoid shampooing for at least 48 hours after you apply the dye on your hair. Shampooing too soon can wash the color out of your hair. You should wait at least 48 hours after applying the dye on your hair before washing it off with a mild shampoo, which will help to preserve its vibrancy and color. If you want to go swimming or take a shower during this time frame, wear a swim cap or shower cap so that water doesn’t get in contact with the dyed portions of your locks. Be careful not to rub the hair too hard when washing it; gentle strokes would be desirable here!

With these simple tips, you can get the best results when coloring your hair.

• Use the right amount of colour.
• Make sure your hair is clean.
• Apply Vaseline to your hairline before applying the colour.
• Do a stand test first, just to be safe!
• Read instructions carefully and make sure you have everything you need before starting (shampoo/conditioner, gloves, brush/comb)
• Mix equal parts of liquid and cream together in a bowl or cup and apply to dry hair using a tint brush or foam applicator bottle (you can also apply it directly at this stage if you’re not fussed about having perfectly even colour distribution). A little goes a long way so don’t use too much!