Prep your hair for dyeing.

The first step to getting the perfect ombre is to prep your hair for dyeing. This means shampoo and conditioning your hair the day before you’re going to dye it, as well as avoiding using a lot of conditioner since that can keep the color from taking as well. You also shouldn’t use any styling products or other products that have chemicals in them (no heat styling tools), because those will make it harder for colors to take evenly.

Make sure you’re committed.

Ombre hair is not a trivial matter. To get the look, you’ll need to be ready to commit to being a redhead for at least a few weeks. (You can also decide not to go all the way and just leave your ends blond.) There are several things you should keep in mind during this time:

• No shampooing for at least three days. Your scalp will need time to adjust without any chemical interference; don’t wash your hair until it starts feeling oily or dirty—or whenever you start feeling like it’s been too long since your last washing session, really.
• Don’t go swimming or plan on going on dates outside of rainy weather during this period of adjustment! Most people who try ombre find that their new hairdo looks best when kept dry—in fact, some even recommend getting highlights before attempting an ombre color change so that they’ve already got lighter-colored ends than their natural root color would allow them (which will help keep their roots light enough). However, if it’s raining outside when you were hoping to go out with friends or meet someone special at the park across town… well then there’s nothing wrong with staying indoors!

If your hair is naturally light, you can do the process yourself.

If you have naturally blonde hair, Ombre will work for you. If your hair is dark, it may be a little more difficult. You can try to do it yourself with bleaching kits and lightening products at home, but if this is not something that you are willing to maintain on a regular basis in order to keep up with the roots re-growth (which are very necessary), then I would recommend going to a professional who has experience coloring your type of hair. Be sure to check out the rules section below before starting any kind of hair color treatment!

If your hair is naturally dark, you might want to see a stylist to get help with the first stage of the process, getting your hair lightened.

If your hair is naturally dark, you might want to see a stylist to get help with the first stage of the process, getting your hair lightened.

It’s important that this step be done correctly and carefully if you want to avoid damage. Using bleach can cause dryness and breakage if it’s not applied correctly—and it could even result in an ombre effect that looks less like a gradient and more like someone took a black crayon and scribbled over some of your hair with darker tones.

To avoid this problem, ask for professional advice about how to get started with bleaching at home or at the salon—and once you’ve decided what route is best for you, do a strand test first before committing!

A word on root upkeep.

It’s important to know that the ombre look takes a lot of maintenance. You will have to visit your stylist regularly (every 4-6 weeks) to keep the roots looking fresh, or you can save money by doing them yourself at home with box dye and a color catcher like Olaplex.

Ombre is a great way to mix up your hair style without losing too much length or volume. If you have long hair, it’s best not to go past shoulder length as this style can make it look heavy and unwieldy. Otherwise, go for it!

Ombre is a great way to mix up your hair style without losing too much length or volume.

If you’re looking for a way to mix up your look without losing any length or volume, ombre is the perfect choice. Ombre is low maintenance, and it’s also a great way to experiment with color. You can try just one color on the ends of your hair while keeping everything else its natural shade—or if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can go right into full-on ombre territory.

This style is also likely to help set yourself apart from others around town who are rocking longer locks with no color at all!