Make sure your hair is healthy enough for dying.

Before you start dyeing your hair, it’s important to make sure that your hair is healthy enough for dying. If your hair is damaged or if you’ve been coloring it a lot, there’s a chance that the dye will soak into the cuticle and cause some serious damage.

In addition to making sure that you don’t have any major health issues with your scalp or skin, it’s also important to make sure that there aren’t any other factors working against the color of your hair before you begin coloring. This means checking whether or not:

• Your natural color isn’t already too light or dark for what you want;
• There aren’t any other colors present in your current ‘do; and
• Your natural texture isn’t too coarse (like really curly) or fine (like really straight).

Before you start, cut and style your hair so it’s easier to work with.

• Before you start, cut and style your hair so it’s easier to work with. You don’t want to ruin your dye job by having to redo it because you didn’t take the time to do this step! Your hair should be dry when you’re doing this so that you can see how much length you’ll have left after cutting off the damaged ends.
• Make sure that you have all of the necessary tools for coloring: a pair of sharp scissors, a comb or brush (depending on how long and thick your hair is), gloves (optional), a bottle opener if using box dye, and water in which to wash out any dye leftovers after rinsing out in cold water at the end of coloring session

Wash your hair with clarifying shampoo before you start the dyeing process.

Wash your hair with clarifying shampoo before you start the dyeing process. Clarifying shampoos have a higher concentration of surfactants and therefore are more effective at removing product build-up, dirt and other impurities that can dull color results or cause damage to the hair shaft.

Use a large amount of clarifying shampoo on wet hair, focusing on placing it around the scalp area first then working the rest through from roots to ends. Allow one minute for this step before rinsing thoroughly with warm (not hot) water until no more suds remain in your locks. Repeat this step again if necessary and follow up by applying a deep conditioner for five minutes before rinsing once more with warm water until all product residue has been removed from your tresses’ surface area.

Do a strand test before coloring all of your hair.

• Do a strand test before coloring all of your hair.
• You can test the color on a small section of hair from a spot that is not visible to anyone else.
• Always follow the instructions on the box, but sometimes you do not need to do a strand test if you have previously colored your hair with this dye brand or type (a permanent dye) before.

Apply petroleum jelly to areas around the temples and ears.

Apply petroleum jelly to areas around the temples and ears. This will help protect your skin from irritation during application.

Wear a cap or plastic gloves.

Wear an old t-shirt that you don’t mind getting stained and put on a shower cap or plastic gloves. If using a permanent color, don’t forget to wear protective eyewear.

Divide your dry hair into sections, moving from back to front.

It’s a lot easier to get even coverage when you divide your hair into sections. This way, you can keep the dye off of your face and neck and focus on coloring each section individually.

Start by breaking up your dry hair into small sections that start at the back of your head and work their way forward. Clip up any long strands that will be left out (like bangs or layers) so they don’t get dyed accidentally. Use a comb to separate each section further if needed.

Starting at the roots, work through each section of hair, covering all strands in dye.

• Starting at the roots, work through each section of hair, covering all strands in dye.
• Use a brush to make sure your hair is evenly covered and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how long to keep the dye on before rinsing out (usually about 20 minutes).
• Don’t let the dye sit longer than recommended; this can cause damage to your hair and scalp!

Let the dye sit for at least a couple of minutes (check directions on the package).

• Depends on the type of dye and your hair type.
• Let the dye sit for at least a couple of minutes (check directions on the package). This will help ensure that it thoroughly coats each strand, which makes for a more even color. The amount of time you’ll want to let it sit depends on what kind of box dye you buy and your hair type as well. Generally speaking, though:

If you have very thick or coarse hair, wait anywhere from 5 to 7 minutes; if you have thin hair that tends to get greasy quickly, wait 3–5 minutes; if you’re using semi-permanent color like Manic Panic instead of permanent like Clairol Natural Instincts or L’Oreal Paris Feria, then wait only 1–2 minutes before rinsing out the product because these types are less likely to saturate all those strands at once than regular dyes would be able to do (which is why they’re often used when someone wants an ombré effect).

If after this period has elapsed there’s still excess liquid dripping down from your head onto your shoulders (or worse yet—all over the floor), apply some conditioner onto towel-dried strands while still inside its protective cap (or simply place it back onto wet head) so that any residual moisture gets absorbed into strands rather than being allowed outside where it might drip down onto skin surfaces during removal process later on!

Rinse and shampoo your hair in cool water until there is no color left in the water (about 5 minutes).

Rinse and shampoo your hair in cool water until there is no color left in the water (about 5 minutes).

• If you are using a box dye, use the conditioner provided.
• Rinse for 5 minutes if you have short hair, or for 10 minutes if you have long hair.

After rinsing, wait another 10 minutes before washing your hair with conditioner.

After rinsing, wait another 10 minutes before washing your hair with conditioner. Conditioners that are specifically for color treated hair will help keep the color from fading over time. And if you’re going for a specific shade of brown, it’s especially important to use a matching conditioner so that the tone will be consistent throughout.

Rinse with cool water to set the color and use an anti-frizz shampoo (like this one) designed for curly or wavy hair.

Dying your hair brown can be an effortless process as long as you follow a few steps.

This can be an effortless process as long as you follow a few steps.

Before dyeing your hair, it’s important to make sure that your hair is healthy and in good condition.

• Make sure that you are washing your hair regularly and using a conditioner after you wash.
• If there is any damage or breakage, use some deep conditioning treatments on your locks every once in a while to keep them looking shiny and smooth for longer.