The home application

• Prepare the colour
• Section your hair
• Mix the colour
• Apply the colour
• Cover the colour with foil or a plastic cap and leave on for 20 minutes (or longer depending on what type of dye you’re using)
• Develop the dye mixture with heat (if needed) for maximum results – this step will make sure all pigment is absorbed, meaning no more processing issues!

The professional application

Professional colour application is a whole different ballgame to at-home kits. You’ll need to sit down with a stylist and let them know what you want, before they can decide on the best method for your hair.

When it comes to applying professional colour, there are several different styles: root touch up; full head colour; partial or ‘toning’ (usually found in balayage & ombre styles); highlights/lowlights.

You can colour your own hair successfully at home or in the salon.

You can colour your own hair successfully at home or in the salon.

Home application: You’ll need a semi-permanent or permanent colour that’s suitable for your hair type, whether you’re going grey or want to go darker. Choose a shade that’s as close to your natural colour as possible. Once you’ve chosen the right product and mixed it up, apply it evenly through sections of wet hair working from roots to ends. Apply heat protectant first if necessary; this protects the cuticle layer so it doesn’t get damaged during processing time (and while drying). Allow at least 45 minutes of processing time before rinsing out with cool water (not hot) and shampooing with a gentle shampoo and conditioner combination – don’t ever use products containing peroxide on chemically treated hair! If you have dyed black or very dark brown hair, be careful not to leave any product on too long because this may result in an overdone/bleached look instead of natural-looking highlights/lowlights! Keep following instructions regarding how often you should repeat this process until desired results are achieved but keep in mind that frequent dyeing will eventually cause damage even though newer technologies are less damaging than older ones used back when we didn’t know better – just try not using harsh chemicals too often like ammonia solutions which can really damage colored strands over time even though they seem harmless enough when used sparingly every couple weeks…”