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It’s intimidating, to say the least.
And don’t get us started on theafter-care.
LikeLauryn Hill saidback in 1998, “it could all be so simple.”
And we don’t know about y’all, but we’d also rathernotmake it hard.
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Life is tough enough!
The three keys to success?
Now, get into the best insider at-home hair-color tricks and tips for achieving salon-worthy results.
With semipermanent dye, however, err on the lighter side of the color you’re looking to achieve.
“It’s safer to choose a color that’s a bit lighter from the get-go.”
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3.
So what does that mean for you when you’re standing in the aisle at the drugstore?
She also suggests addingVaselinearound the hairline to prevent dye from staining your scalp.
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“That’ll soften the harsh lines a bit.”
She recommends using a shade of dye that matches your roots or is just a smidge lighter.
Consider spot-treating gray hair
If you’re targeting grays, you don’t have to dye your whole head.
“Be organized about the tool,” says Brooke Jordan, head stylist withThe Bird House salonin NYC.
“People can miss spots, or don’t know how to get the back.”
To prevent this, use clips to create four sections and work through them front to back.
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Shake it up and apply the mixture to your ends.
Don’t do that.
“The color won’t be even when you rinse it out,” says Ionato.
“Leave it down until the timer rings.”
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Then cover your head with plastic wrap and a hot, damp towel.
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“So don’t be surprised if you end up with much darker hair than you wanted.”
