Are you ready to give your locks an ash brown makeover?

Are you ready to give your locks an ash brown makeover? If so, read on.

What is Ash Brown?

As the name suggests, this color is a cross between dark brown and grey. The hair has a cool undertone with hints of red or gold, depending on the shade you choose. It’s especially popular among men because it blends well with various skin tones and eye colors. You may also see it referred to as “cool” or “ashy” brown; however, these terms are not interchangeable—they refer to slightly different shades! If you’re looking for something that falls somewhere in between ash blonde and medium brunette (or what we call “brown”), then this guide will help steer you in the right direction!

Step 1: Lighten Your Hair With Ash Blonde Dye

Step 1: Lighten Your Hair With Ash Blonde Dye

You’ll need to lighten your hair a few shades before you can go ashy. To do this, use an ash blonde dye in a shade or two lighter than your natural color. You can either do it yourself at home or go to a salon and have them do it for you. Ideally, though, I recommend doing it yourself—especially if you’re using box dye like I did! This way there’s no chance of anyone messing up your hair accidentally while trying to fix it themselves (which just happens sometimes).

I started off by shampooing my hair with dry shampoo because some people say this helps remove any extra oils from the scalp that might prevent dye from sticking properly; others say not to use dry shampoo because it creates buildup on your scalp over time and makes everything sticky – who knows?! Just stick with me here and trust my methods! After drying down with towel paper towels, I applied the lightening mixture evenly through all sections of my wet strands until they were saturated enough so that no white patches appeared when brushing out any excess product in between each section.”

Step 2: Make The Most Of The Brown Color

The next step is to keep your color fresh and looking like you just stepped out of the salon. When you follow these simple steps, you’ll be able to maintain your hair color for longer.

• Use weekly treatments that keep your hair hydrated and protected from the elements. While not necessary, they are a great way to enhance the results of coloring your hair!
• Use a shampoo specifically designed for blonde or light brown colored hair (if yours is darker than this, then choose another option). If you can’t find one at a local store, try ordering one online instead – there are plenty available on Amazon at reasonable prices!
• Wash with warm or cold water instead of hot water when possible because this will prevent damage caused by heat which could cause fading over time due to oxidation processes occurring inside each strand when exposed continuously over long periods without proper care/maintenance.”

Step 3: Care For Your New Ash Brown Hair

After you’ve achieved your desired hair color, it’s important to care for it properly. Here are some tips:

• Use the right shampoo and conditioner. It’s best not to use shampoos that contain sulfates or parabens because they will strip away natural oils from your scalp, which may cause dryness or irritation. Instead, try using organic shampoos.
• Use a heat protectant before applying heat tools such as blow dryers or flat irons on your hair (or if you have naturally curly/wavy strands). This will help prevent damage from occurring to your strands before styling them so that they look shiny and silky all day long!
• Use leave-in conditioner after washing with shampoo/conditioner every day (or every other day) so that there isn’t too much buildup in between shampoos which could make things very oily looking instead of healthy looking like we want them too 🙂 If possible try using coconut oil instead since this helps nourish our skin better than regular shampoo does; however do not apply directly onto scalp area unless otherwise suggested by a doctor first! If possible try using coconut oil instead since this helps nourish our skin better than regular shampoo does; however do not apply directly onto scalp area unless otherwise suggested by a doctor first!

Step 4: Touch Up Your Ash Brown Hair Before It Starts To Fade

In order to get the most out of your new color and keep it looking great for as long as possible, you’ll want to make sure that you are using color safe products. A good way to achieve this is by investing in a shampoo and conditioner that contains no sulfates or parabens. Make sure that they are designed specifically for colored hair so they don’t damage or fade your ash brown hue.

You could also give yourself an at-home treatment by using a mask once per week. This will help nourish the hair shafts while providing some much needed moisture into them. It’s also recommended that you wear sunglasses when outside during daylight hours so UV rays don’t damage your dye job!

If you want to get the most out of your new ash brown colored hair, follow these steps and tips!

• Use shampoos that are made for colored hair. This is one of the most important steps in maintaining your color, especially if you have dark or red tints to your hair. Otherwise, you run the risk of washing away the color altogether.
• Condition your hair regularly with a good conditioner (preferably one made for colored hair). It’s best to use this after shampooing and then again before rinsing out all products from your locks, but at least once or twice a week should keep your strands feeling healthy and strong! If you want extra protection from heat damage on those days when styling tools are needed, try using a deep conditioning mask once every two weeks instead—or even just before coloring sessions so as not to strip away any existing hue!
• Try using heat protection spray when blow drying/styling tools like flat irons are used; this will help prevent damage caused by high temperatures which could result in yellow spots where those areas were previously white/light browns/blacks…etc.. only leaving behind dull shades instead of vibrant colors like when first purchased at salons such as Sephora stores around town.”