How to dye your hair at home

Girls constantly strive for self-improvement. But not everyone can afford to radically change their image, to suddenly dye their hair in a bright color. Especially for such lovers of modest changes, they came up with dyeing with strands. This is what today’s article will tell you in detail. How to dye individual strands at home, what is the best way to do it and much more you will find here.

Which strand of hair should you dye?

The most difficult thing in dyeing strands is to create a beautiful “pattern” that harmoniously combines with the bulk of the hair. You can dye the strands in the following ways:

1. One wide strand, this method is suitable for lovers of complex braided hairstyles. This causes minimal damage to the hair.
2. Frequent small strands, by type highlighting. Usually, the strands are first bleached and then dyed in the desired shade. The hair “suffers” to an average degree.
3. Contrasting. When the bottom layer of the hairstyle is radically different from the overall color of the curls. Has not gone out of fashion for about 5 years.
4. Stencil or cross-coloring. Usually, only the strands on the face stand out this way.

Please note that dyed strands are suitable for absolutely everyone, the main thing is to choose the right size and color. And you should not deviate from the instructions so as not to cause irreparable harm to your curls.

What color to dye a strand of hair

• First of all, of course, you should proceed from your personal color type. A red palette will not suit a hot brunette with a cool skin tone. Fatal ladies should pay attention to the blue-green palette.
• Blondes suit bright, acidic colors.
• Brown-haired women and those with chestnut hair should try all shades of copper and red.
• For many seasons now, Ombre coloring has not gone out of fashion. Its essence is to color thin strands 2-3 tones lighter. Moreover, coloring is done not from the roots, but from approximately the middle of the length.
• If you want to look youthful, you can experiment with bright colors. Pink, light green, blue.
• A mix of colors is also in fashion, that is, one strand is blue, the other is yellow, etc.

The intensity of the color depends only on personal preference.

Products for coloring hair strands

If the original hair color is too dark, then it makes sense to first bleach the selected strands.  If you are not sure about the chosen color, then you should first paint yourself with a tinting agent, which will wash off in two to three weeks. If such an experiment succeeds, then move on to more drastic measures.

So, you can dye the strands:

1. Hair tonic. It does not penetrate the structure of the hair itself, which means it will not spoil its health and will quickly wash off.
2. Gentle means of changing your image also include hair chalks, colored mascara and special sprays based on hairspray. High-quality cosmetics give a rich color and completely disappear after a couple of washes with shampoo.
3. Tinted shampoo. Suitable for those who want to slightly refresh the original color of their curls and take care of their hair.
4. Natural products for coloring. Henna, basma, beet juice. Does not harm hair.
5. Dye. The result is longer, but also hair is damaged strong enough. After the dyeing procedure, special care will be required, which includes nourishing and moisturizing the hair.

How to dye strands with paint

The main rule in painting is to choose high-quality paint. Only trusted companies are responsible for the results, and the process itself will be simple and easy. To prepare for coloring, experts recommend not washing your hair or using styling products for 2 days.

The most convenient way to dye is using a special highlighting cap. But a regular disposable shower cap will do instead.   So, coloring strands with paint goes like this:

• the dye is applied to dry hair;
• put a cap on your head, it is not necessary to tuck all your hair inside;
• make holes of the appropriate size in the right places if the cap does not have them;
• use a crochet hook to pull the selected strands out;
• dilute the paint according to the instructions;
• paint each individual strand with a special brush, starting from the roots;
• After the time specified in the instructions, the paint must be washed off with warm running water - as a rule, the painting time is from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the paint and the original color.
• After the procedure, it is recommended to apply a caring balm; it will help quickly restore damage and fix the color.

Please note that if the length of the hair is below the shoulders, then it is better to secure the dyed strands with a hairpin so as not to stain your clothes.

Dye strands of hair with tonic

The specifics of tinting hair with light tint products are as follows:

1. The toner is applied to damp hair.
2. It can be applied to clean hair, as it does not penetrate the hair structure and does not burn it.
3. The exposure time of the reagent is slightly longer than that of paint.  From 30 minutes to one and a half hours.
4. Tonic has a thinner consistency than paint. Therefore, it is recommended to cover your shoulders with an old towel.
5. The toner will “color” everything it comes into contact with for some time after the procedure. Depends on color saturation.

How to dye a strand of hair without dye

Especially for lovers of everything natural, there are such natural dyeing agents as henna and basma. Of course, their color spectrum is not the most diverse, but they take care of your hair. Please note that henna gives all shades of red and red, and basma - from brown to black. In addition to these well-known remedies, there are the following natural dyes:

• coffee;
• nettle leaves;
• linden flowers;
• camomile tea;
• honey;
• beet juice;
• cranberry juice;
• spices - turmeric, cinnamon;
• black tea.

The advantages of folk remedies are:

1. Availability and low price.
2. Ease of use.
3. Hair care.
4. Opportunities for frequent experimentation.
5. Gentle mode. To achieve a more noticeable result, you need to perform 3-4 procedures.

The only downsides that can be noted are that the effect is quickly washed off and the inability to radically change the color.

So, coffee gives your hair a noble brown color. Brew ground natural coffee and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then mix it with 2 spoons of hair conditioner and  glass balm for hair. Apply on dry hair and wash away through hour.

leaves nettle will give hair copper shade. languish   1 g 00 leaves  slow on fire in current half an hour  after, insist rinse and everyone hair insist washing Lighten.

You can improve your hair by 2-3 tones using honey. Apply melted honey over the entire length, put a plastic bag on top and insulate with a towel or down scarf. You need to keep this mask for about 10 hours, so it is recommended to apply honey at night. In this way, you can not only lighten your hair, but also carry out a care procedure, the result of which will not be inferior to expensive salon procedures.

Dyed strand of hair: photo

Below you can see a photo of the dyed strand.

Dye your hair in strands: video