For those of you who have black hair and want to dye it red, now you can do it yourself at home. Only two percent of the human population are redheads. Therefore, having red hair will make you stand out in the crowd. Dyeing black hair does require some handling, but you don't have to worry. Hair dye can now be applied very easily at home and will certainly give a beautiful red color even without the bleaching process.
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Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Hair Dye
Step 1. Choose a hair color that matches your skin tone
Red hair dye is divided into three, namely copper, magenta, and red. Of the three colors, red is the brightest color and is closest to the original red color. Magenta is a darker shade of red and has a purplish red undertone. Copper itself has a reddish brown color.
- One way to choose the right color is to look at the lipstick color that is used most often. Choose magenta for those of you who often wear blue or purple lipstick and copper or red for those of you who often wear red or orange lipstick.
- Hold the hair sample close to your face to make sure it matches your skin tone.
- Know your basic hair color. Black hair has a blue undertone which usually goes well with magenta.
- A dye with a volume of 20 will give a dark red result, while a volume of 30 or 40 will give a bright red result.
- Choose a color that suits your skin. Copper is suitable for those of you who have fair skin because dark red can make you look too pale. Choose magenta for those of you who have olive skin. Avoid purple tones like magenta if you have tan skin.
Step 2. Identify the product type
Hair dyes are divided into several types, permanent and temporary dyes. Permanent dyes work by lifting the hair cuticle and usually last for months. In contrast, temporary dyes will only coat the outside of your hair and last only a few days. Usually, these dyes are packaged like shampoo bottles, while permanent dyes are packaged in boxes, such as L'Oreal brand dyes.
- Curly hair is usually more brittle than straight hair. Therefore, don't dye your hair three shades lighter than your natural hair color or your hair will be damaged later.
- If you have a sensitive and irritated scalp, use an ion sensitive developer.
Step 3. Know the condition of the hair
Make sure your hair is in good condition and healthy. Hair dye can cause hair damage. Therefore, it would be very dangerous if you dyed hair that was already damaged from the start.
- If your hair has already been colored, it can be very dangerous to apply more dye to your hair. Hair that has been dyed has a lower absorption capacity so that when the hair is re-colored, the newly applied dye will be difficult to absorb. The possible impact is that your hair will end up with an uneven distribution of color.
- Hair that has never been dyed will result in a lighter color.
- Explain to your stylist if your hair has been colored before.
Step 4. Plan for the future
Make sure you make a shopping list before dyeing your hair. If one piece of equipment is missed, you may not get a satisfactory result.
- You can get the things you need in beauty shops around you.
- Estimated time for the whole process is 2-3 hours. The process of waiting for the dye itself takes 30 minutes, but this time does not include the time to mix all the ingredients, apply the dye, and rinse the hair. Plus you have to repeat the whole process twice for black hair.
Part 2 of 3: Coloring Hair
Step 1. Don't bleach your hair
Previously, black hair had to be bleached before it was dyed red. However, now hair coloring products have emerged -- such as L'Oreal Excellence HiColor Reds for Dark Hair Only in H8 -- which are able to produce red hair without the need to remove the original hair color first.
- Please note beforehand that this dye already contains bleach in it. Therefore, to avoid severe damage to the hair, the product should not be used many times.
- You may need four boxes of dye for thick waist-length hair and two boxes of dye for shoulder-length hair.
Step 2. Comb the hair
Make sure there are no tangles by combing through all of your hair. After that, use bobby pins to pull the hair into small sections.
- Apply Vaseline to the hair-to-skin barrier to prevent the skin from getting dyed.
- Preferably, the hair is divided into four sections.
Step 3. Mix all ingredients
Put the dye and developer into a bowl with a ratio of 1:2, which is 34 grams of dye and 68 grams of developer. Use a measuring cup to adjust the amount of developer to the required amount. Usually, one tube of dye is equal to 34 grams.
Mix the two ingredients in a bowl with a brush to color your hair until well blended. Make sure there are no lumps left with a dough-like texture and not too runny
Step 4. Apply the dye to the hair
With a brush for coloring your hair, start applying from the tips of your hair to the roots, but make sure you don't get dyed at the roots. Color your hair from one section to another.
- Spraying the dye directly from the bottle onto your hair will not produce perfect results. Therefore, it is better to apply it using a brush.
- Use plastic gloves when applying the dye to keep your hands clean.
- Make sure you don't miss any tiny hairs near your ears. You can use your finger to reach the area.
- Fill the entire hair with dye.
- Apply to all parts of the hair, except the roots. Usually, the roots of the hair are areas that have never been dyed so if you start at the roots of the hair, the area will probably show a lighter color than the rest of the area. Therefore, first apply to the ends of the hair and finally to the roots of the hair.
- After that, cover your hair with a shower cap, and leave it on for 20 minutes. Then, take off the shower cap, and color the hair roots. Cover your hair again with a shower cap, and leave it on for about 10 minutes.
Step 5. Rinse hair
Follow the instructions on the packaging. Preferably, rinsing is done with water only. However, if you want to use shampoo, make sure you use a shampoo made specifically for red hair.
Use warm or cold water to rinse, but avoid hot water. Hot water will fade your hair color
Step 6. Repeat the whole process
To get the perfect result, you can dye your hair twice. First, dry your hair with or without a hairdryer.
- For black hair, the first dye will give you a reddish tint, but after the second, you will get a really red result. Make sure you don't re-color your hair roots, as these areas have already absorbed more of the color in the first dye.
- Re-staining can be done with an interval of 24 hours or can also be done immediately after the first staining.
- Make sure you have an adequate amount of dye before you start staining. Just in case, buy more dye than you need, as you'll also have to do the process twice.
Part 3 of 3: Caring for Red Hair
Step 1. Know the properties of red hair
Red dye has a larger molecule than the other colors. Therefore, you should treat hair that is dyed red in a slightly different way.
- Do not wash with hot water. Hot water will fade hair color faster.
- The color of the hair may stain your towels. Therefore, do not be surprised if the hair color smears the towel after shampooing.
- Fix the red color in the hair. Red hair requires a lot of maintenance. Therefore, you have to fix it with the same process. Some people may do so after 3 weeks of coloring, mostly at the roots, using a brush to color the hair. You don't need to recolor the entire section of hair.
Step 2. Put on the right makeup
You may need to change your make-up after you've colored your hair red.
- Red hair will give your skin a pink glow, so pink lipstick and blush won't have much of an impact on your appearance. On the other hand, makeup with peach shades will look more beautiful when paired with your red hair.
- Match the color of your eyebrows to your hair using a matte eyeshadow that is lighter than your red hair. Use a makeup brush to apply this eye shadow.
- Black eye makeup can look too sharp for those with red hair.
Step 3. Do a deep conditioning treatment
Dyeing your hair will, of course, damage your hair. Therefore, make sure to apply conditioner regularly after coloring your hair.
- Avoid shampoos that contain sulfates. These chemicals can fade hair color faster.
- Choose a shampoo specifically designed for red-colored hair.
Tips
- Test your hair dye on an inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn't cause a negative reaction.
- Because hair dye has an unpleasant smell, make sure you maintain air circulation in the room when coloring your hair, one of which is using a fan.
- If your skin is sensitive to chemicals, you should first consult with an expert.
- Be careful not to create a mess. Wear a t-shirt that can stain, and make sure the hair dye doesn't spill on the tiles or carpet.
