12 tips for saving time and money when coloring your hair at home

Pick a color that looks similar to your current hair shade.

Avoid drastic changes.

If you have dark hair, don’t go for a platinum blonde and vice versa. The colors you pick should be as close to your own as possible because they are more likely to look natural on you and match well with your skin tone.

Check that your hair is healthy before dyeing.

Before you dye your hair, it’s important to check that your hair is in good condition. Otherwise, the color could turn out darker than you expected or the process may be more difficult than it needs to be.

If your hair is damaged, allow plenty of time for it to recover before dyeing again. If you have bleached or lightened your locks recently, try using a shampoo designed specifically for colored hair after each wash. This will help safeguard against breakage while keeping your strands conditioned and healthy looking even after they’ve been dyed.

Avoid the glossy finish of salon-colored hair by using a brush to apply color to your strands.

It’s tempting to use your hands, a comb or even a bowl when applying hair color at home. But remember: The last thing you want is for your strands to be unevenly colored. So instead of using these tools, opt for a brush.

This will help you apply the color evenly and minimise damage from excess dye buildup on the scalp that can lead to irritation over time.

Read labels and instructions carefully.

Read the instructions. Reading the instructions is a crucial step in the at-home hair coloring process, because it will help you understand what you should do before, during and after your color treatment. If there are any steps that you don’t understand or aren’t sure of, ask someone who has colored their hair before for help—or look up information on how to do it online. This way, when it comes time for you to actually apply your dye (see tip #2)

Dyeing roots is faster than doing all-over color.

When you’re dyeing your roots, you don’t have to worry about the rest of your hair. You can put the dye on and forget about it for the rest of the day. When you’re dying all over, though, there’s no such luxury: if you want to wash or shower while your color is processing in a sink full of water, then it will start washing out before it has finished processing! This can be frustrating because it means that once again we’ll have to wait until tomorrow before we can rinse out our hair (and also potentially waste more chemicals).

To avoid this problem when coloring all over at home: take care not to get any water near your roots during this process; after that first application is dry enough (usually 30 minutes), do another application directly on top of what was already applied earlier; leave both applications in for an extra 15 minutes each time before rinsing them out thoroughly with warm water and shampooing twice as usual—then condition normally afterwards!

If you’re coloring your hair for the first time, get a second opinion from someone whose taste you trust.

If you have never colored your own hair before and are not very good at it, asking someone who has seen a lot of different hair colors will be a big help. For example, if you ask me to give my opinion on whether or not something looks good on you, I will usually say yes no matter what because I don’t want to hurt your feelings by saying anything else. But if I ask another girl who has seen many different types of styles (and especially ones that work well with her face shape), she might be able to tell me which option looks best because she’s seen how other people wear their hair and knows what might look good on me based on my features.

Use an old T-shirt instead of a towel to prevent staining.

If you don’t want to be bothered with washing and drying a towel, and you’re okay with letting it stain your shirt, then use an old T-shirt instead. It’s absorbent and can be thrown away after it’s been used. If you prefer to keep your shirts clean, wash it immediately after using the dye so that any excess color doesn’t soak in.

To keep dye from getting on your bathroom floor, wet a washcloth and lay it on the bottom of the shower or tub near the drain.

To keep dye from getting on your bathroom floor, wet a washcloth and lay it on the bottom of the shower or tub near the drain.
If there is no plastic covering under your sink, put down an old towel or newspaper under it.
Use a plastic garbage bag to catch any drips that may fall while using hair color at home.

Use petroleum jelly, coconut oil or a leave-in conditioner to protect your ears, neck and face from accidental dye stains.

If you’re using a hair color kit that involves mixing powder with liquid, it’s important to protect your ears, neck and face from accidental dye stains. One way to do this is by applying a barrier cream such as petroleum jelly or coconut oil around your ears, neck and face. The barrier cream will absorb the excess dye before it has a chance to drip onto your skin. Another option is to use a leave-in conditioner; this helps keep color off of skin while also conditioning hair at the same time! Both methods can be used on either the front or back of your head; just make sure that when you’re done applying them that you wash off any residue so that it doesn’t build up over time (which could lead to clogged follicles).

Set a timer or use your phone’s alarm feature so you don’t leave the dye on too long.

To prevent your hair from getting damaged, make sure you don’t leave the dye on too long or too short. This means that it’s important to set a timer, or use your phone’s alarm feature to keep track of when it’s time to rinse. The timing will vary depending on how thick your hair is and how dark you want it, but it should be consistent for each color shade that you use. Typically, instructions recommend leaving the product on for 10 minutes—but check out the instructions for each individual product in case there are any variations there!

Follow directions for rinsing out dye carefully to avoid excess fading between colorings.

When you’re rinsing out your hair dye, it’s important to follow the directions carefully. If you don’t rinse out all of the dye, it can lead to excess fading between colorings. To avoid this problem, use cool water instead of hot water when washing your hair and try not to rub too hard while shampooing. If necessary, you may need to rinse twice if your hair is long or thick. Some people also recommend using vinegar but we don’t recommend this because it can cause dryness in some individuals’ scalps!

If you follow these tips, you can save time and money with at-home hair coloring

At-home hair coloring can save you time and money.

You can save money by purchasing your own hair color.
You can do it yourself, which saves you the time and expense of going to a salon.
The results will be just as good as what you would get from a professional stylist at the salon. In fact, many women prefer to do their own coloring because they have more control over the final result than if they left it up to someone else!