Choose the color you want.

After you’ve decided on the length of your hair, it’s time to choose a color. There are lots of factors that go into this decision: what kind of look do you want? What will make your skin look its best? What will complement your eye color and body type? The possibilities are endless!

If you have warm undertones (yellow or golden), then blonde hair will highlight those characteristics in your skin. If you have cooler undertones (blue or pink), then red hair will bring out those hues in your complexion. A brunette with warm undertones will also look great with red highlights because they give off similar tones as well.

If none of these options seem right for you, don’t worry! Choosing a shade similar to what’s already growing out of your head can be just as effective at bringing out natural beauty while still making it look like something fun has been added to the mix

Buy developer.

You will need to buy developer. Developer is what activates the color in the dye, so you’ll have to make sure you get one that matches your desired shade. If possible, buy extra developer for touch ups and higher volume for permanent hair coloring.

Gather your tools.

Before you begin, gather your tools: a bowl, brush and mixing cup for the color; latex gloves; an old towel; a timer (or your phone).

Mix up your dye in a bowl.

Mixing up your dye in a bowl is the easiest way to ensure that you get the color you want. You’ll need:

• A mixing bowl
• A spoon for stirring (and eventually applying) the dye
• Hair dye, developer and gloves

Prepare your hair.

• Wash and brush your hair before you dye it. This is a very important step, as it will allow both the color and your newly-dyed hair to last longer.
• Make sure that you use a good conditioner on your hair, especially if you have dry or damaged strands.
• Dry your hair completely after washing it (you can use an old towel to absorb excess water). If there is still any moisture in the air, this will cause the dye job to fade faster than necessary.
• Have all of the tools necessary for this project handy; don’t wait until halfway through to realize that you don’t have everything packed away somewhere!

Protect your skin and clothing.

As with any hair-dyeing process, it’s important to protect your skin and clothing. To avoid staining the backs of your hands, wear gloves during the application process. A little petroleum jelly on the palms of those gloves will help protect them from stains as well. Also make sure you use a towel when applying color—this will make cleanup much easier!

Apply the dye to your hair.

Once you have all your supplies, it’s time to apply the dye.

• Section off your hair and apply the dye in small sections. Use a comb or brush to smooth down any bumps or lines when needed.
• Wear latex gloves for extra protection and use them to smooth down stray hairs that are hard to reach with just your fingers.
• Be sure to wear an old shirt you don’t mind getting stained by this process! Make sure everything is clear before you get started so you don’t make a mess of yourself while doing this project! If a friend wants help with their hair too, make sure they know what’s going on so they can be alert about what happens next!

Flip your hair over as you apply the dye near the roots at the nape of your neck so that you can see what you’re doing.

Flip your hair over as you apply the dye near the roots at the nape of your neck so that you can see what you’re doing. Use a brush to smooth out any bumps or lines. If this is your first time coloring in this area, use the latex gloves to smooth down stray hairs that may stick out once they’ve been dyed.

Use a brush to smooth out any bumps or lines when needed, and use the latex gloves to smooth down stray hairs and keep them in place so you don’t accidentally dye them too.

Once you’ve brushed out all the excess dye on your hair, it’s time to apply the color. You can do this either with a brush or by simply smoothing it onto the strands of hair with your hands. If you’re using a brush, make sure that the bristles are not too far apart and that they taper at an angle so as not to leave any gaps for colorless spots. Also make sure that if there are any clumps of dye on your head, they don’t get left behind after rinsing off!

If you’d rather use your hands instead of a brush, remember that latex gloves will help keep stray hairs from getting dyed (and avoid staining them). It’s also important to keep in mind which direction each strand is going: usually up towards your scalp means upward growth; down towards your feet means downward growth; toward either side means sideways growth—but this isn’t always true!

Keep track of time on a clock with the dye in your hair and wait until it’s fully processed before rinsing it out with cool water from the sink, shower, etc.

The time it takes to process your hair depends on the color and type of dye you use. If you want to be safe, keep track of the time by using a clock with a second hand or keeping an eye on an analog watch or other device that can measure seconds. If possible, have a friend help out by checking in regularly to see if your hair is ready for rinsing yet (it might be best to ask them not to touch your head).

If everything goes according to plan, after the recommended processing time has passed, rinse out your newly colored locks with cool water from the sink or shower. This will ensure that no extra coloring gets into areas that should stay untouched—not only does this make for better results but it also prevents any unnecessary damage caused by over-processing!

A step by step guide for dying hair at home

If you want to dye your hair at home, here’s how to get started:

• Choose your color. If you’re looking for something dramatic, choose a shade from the dark or vivid end of the spectrum. For something subtler, go for something in the red family (or even just a light brown) and use blue as an accent.
• Buy developer and dye powder or crème according to package instructions.
• Gather all tools needed for dying: hair dye, bowl/container for mixing it up, gloves and cap (if desired), eyedropper or spoon for measuring out water if necessary (if using liquid dyes), cotton swabs/cotton balls/paper towels/old towel(s) that can be tossed away later on—it’s best not try this on anything valuable! Make sure they are clean first; any oil residue will prevent proper absorption of color into strands.