Changing hair color can be done gently or roughly, by simply covering the gray hair strands or adding highlights, or coloring them in blue, purple, hot pink or a mixture of various colors. Bleaching your hair will strip it of its natural color, leaving your hair ready to change color. The process can be long and requires a lot of concentration, so choose a time when you are not tired and can focus on the desired result.
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Method 1 of 6: Using Store-bought Dye
Step 1. Decide on the hair color you want
After you bleach your hair, you need to decide what color you want to wear. The cuticle layer on the hair strands has been disrupted in the bleaching process, so hydrogen peroxide (the main ingredient in bleaching hair) penetrates the hair strands and removes the color. Depending on your natural hair color and how long you've been bleaching it, your hair may now be yellow, white or reddish. Your hair is ready to change color, and will change color faster than if you didn't bleach it. You can choose natural colors, such as shades of brown, black, red or blonde. You can also choose cherry red, blue, purple, pink, and others. For a more natural color effect, use a color range between 1-3 shades of shadow in your natural color.
- Consider the base color of your hair after bleaching and the base color of the dye you will use. These colors may conflict and produce the wrong color. If your bleached hair is yellowish, and the base color is blue, your hair will be a greenish tint. However, using a dye with a lavender base will offset the yellow color of your hair, resulting in better results. To find out the basic colors of the dye for you, check the dye manufacturer's website for a "palette list" or similar, which categorizes colors into warm, neutral, and cool tones. You can also buy parts for hair dye kits at beauty supply stores. These products will show the basic color on the packaging (among others: blue, blue-violet, mauve, violet-red, red, etc.). By paying attention to the color palette of hair dyes, you will avoid the risk of using the wrong color for your hair.
- Look at your hair color in childhood photos. By looking at these photos, you can determine how your hair will react to certain colors. If you used to have a warm hair color (honey blonde or something like that), your hair will likely react to warm colors now. Likewise, if your hair color was cold in the past (ash blonde, brunette), then your hair may have a cool tone when you dye it now.
- Be sure to consider the work environment when choosing colors; many workplaces view bright, unnatural colors as a sign of unprofessionalism.
Step 2. Decide how long you want the hair color to last
There are many types of hair dye available in stores, including permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary (color rinse). Each type lasts for a different period of time. These hair dyes can be purchased at beauty supply stores, drug stores, grocery stores, and box stores such as Target or Wal-Mart.
- Permanent hair dye lasts a long time and produces a very natural looking color. And it can also produce very strong or dramatic colors. However, because they are so strong, permanent hair dyes can damage the hair, as they need to be left in the hair longer while dyeing.
- "Demi"-permanent hair dyes are slightly less intense than permanent ones and usually last about 20-25 washes. This type of hair dye can color your hair in shades of color that are 1-2 times darker and can also add striking highlights.
- "Semi"-permanent hair dyes are temporary, look more natural, and usually last 10 washes. The semi-permanent type does not need to be mixed beforehand and can be used directly from the packaging. Can fade quickly, especially if exposed to air and exposed to shampoo. It usually does not contain ammonia or peroxide and is therefore better for use on brittle or damaged hair.
- Temporary hair dye is useful for touch-ups (short treatments) and experimenting with different colors. These include rinsing, mousse (foam), spraying, and hair coloring crayons. Usually this type of dye can coat the hair, instead of coloring the core of the strands. As a result, this type of hair dye wears off after 1-3 shampooing. You may notice unwanted color in your hair after the temporary dye wears off. For example, if you bleach your hair and use a blue temporary dye, your hair will turn green after the blue fades.
Step 3. Pre-condition your hair using a deep conditioner
If you use it a day or two before you dye your bleached hair, a deep conditioner will help moisturize your hair, which may have been damaged in the bleaching process. There are many types of deep conditioners on the market, from the less expensive ones (Rp 65,000-Rp 105,000) to the more expensive ones (Rp 390,000 and above) to the more natural ones that you do yourself. There are various recipes for making your own deep conditioner, which is usually food-based. Look online for suggestions on “deep conditioner recipes” that use bananas, avocados, mayonnaise, yogurt, eggs, coconut oil, and other ingredients. This, with the addition of moisture and elasticity to your hair, will minimize the risk of your hair becoming very dry and brittle after you bleach it. Ideally, you should pre-condition your hair before bleaching it, but if not, you may want to use a deep conditioner before dyeing it again.
Step 4. Use protein filler
The protein filler will fill in the gaps in the hair so the hair will grow more evenly, and add back color. Protein fillers can also be added to hair dye. To add protein filler directly to your hair, drop a small amount in the palm of your hand and work it all over your hair. This material does not need to be rinsed before using hair dye. Alternatively, add a little protein filler to your hair dye (if you have too much, the dye will be too runny and really messy).
To adjust hair color, add protein filler. For example, if you want to dye your hair from bleached blonde to warm brown, you must have three main colors (red, yellow, blue) added to your hair color. Your bleached blonde hair, for example, produces a yellow tint. Use a red protein filler along with an ash-toned brown, which has a blue undertone. Combined, the two will produce the right color
Step 5. Test for an allergic reaction
This step can seem time-consuming, especially if you want to start coloring your hair right away. But it's an important step that will save you from scurvy (or worse) if you happen to be allergic to the ingredients in hair dye. To perform an allergy test in the form of a patch, apply the dye to the patch of skin behind the ear. Leave the dye for 24-48 hours and check for any allergic reactions, such as scabies, itching, or a burning sensation in the area. If you have an allergic reaction, no matter how mild, you should try another brand. Be sure to test the new brand to check for allergic reactions as well.
Step 6. Avoid spotting
Chemical-based hair dyes can easily stain your skin and hands, so make sure you cover them properly. Put on gloves and cover clothes with an unused towel. Apply a small amount of Vaseline along the hairline and collar to avoid spotting. Use a nearby bottle of alcohol-based facial toner to remove dye from skin, table tops and floors.
Step 7. Mix the colors
If you've purchased a permanent dye, you may need to mix the color with a developer to get the color right. Follow the color mixing instructions correctly listed on the packaging.
Step 8. Do a test on the hair strands
Take a lock of hair from the nape of the neck. Rub the dye into the strands, starting from the roots to the tips. Set the timer according to the time recommended on the instructions on the package (approximately 20 minutes). Rinse or brush off the dye and check the color on a white towel. This way, you'll know if you like the color before you cover your entire head with it. You will also be able to estimate how long it will take to dye your hair.
Step 9. Apply the dye to the hair
Separate the hair into four sections. Hold three sections of hair with tongs while you color the fourth section. Apply the dye to your hair by hand, starting from the roots to the tips. When you've covered all four sections, rub the dye all over your hair as if you were washing your hair. Be sure to read the instructions for using hair dye on the packaging.
Step 10. Run the timer
Make sure you have read the instructions for the suggested timings listed on the package. Usually, the hair is allowed to sit during the dyeing process for 20 minutes or more, starting after the last section of hair has been dyed.
Step 11. Rinse hair and apply hair conditioner
Rinse your hair with warm water to remove any remaining dye. Rinse until the rinse water becomes clear. Use a pack of hair conditioner that comes with the dye, rub it into the hair. Let stand a few moments according to the time suggested on the instructions on the package, then rinse.
Step 12. Dry your hair with a towel and let it dry naturally
Blow-drying your hair will only dry it out even more and can be very damaging to your hair when your hair is vulnerable.
Step 13. Avoid shampooing for 2-3 days
Water, soap and heat can reduce the dye's adhesion to your hair and cause it to peel. By leaving your hair in for three days, the dye will penetrate the cuticles, which are exposed during the dyeing process. If, after shampooing, the dye doesn't stick, you can try coloring it again, but doing so risks damaging your hair even more. If you find that your previously bleached hair isn't absorbing the color after you've dyed it, you may want to ask your stylist to fix it.
Step 14. Take care of your hair
Hair becomes brittle and dry after the color treatment and requires deep conditioning to restore moisture and elasticity. Use a deep conditioner (store or natural) at least once a week, leaving your hair on for 20-30 minutes, then rinsing. The results can be improved by heating the hair using a hairdryer while a deep conditioner is used. If you make your own deep conditioner with food ingredients, make sure that the homemade deep conditioner is still good. If it's been mixed for more than a few days (or a week if it's refrigerated), throw it away and make a new one.
Step 15. Re-stain every 6-8 weeks
If you like the effect you've gotten from the coloring process, you can continue to use that color. Even if you choose a permanent hair dye, it will fade and disappear from your hair within 6-8 weeks. However, you don't need to dye your hair completely again. Focus on coloring the roots only, applying the dye to the base of your scalp and spreading it all over your hair before the coloring time is up.
Method 2 of 6: Using Food Coloring or Similar Ingredients
Step 1. Decide on the hair color you want
After you bleach your hair, you need to decide what color you want to wear. The cuticle layer on the hair strands has been disrupted in the bleaching process, so hydrogen peroxide (the main ingredient in bleaching hair) penetrates the hair strands and removes the color. Depending on the natural color of your hair and how long you have bleached it, your hair may now be yellow, white or reddish. Hair dye is usually available in four colors (red, yellow, green and blue), each of which can be mixed to obtain a range of options. color. For example, mixing red and green makes brown, while yellow and red makes orange, while blue and red create purple.
Consider the color of your bleached hair. This will serve as an additional color to the overall color mix
Step 2. Mix colors
Mix a few drops of food coloring with shampoo in an empty shampoo bottle. Add 6 drops of dye to every ounce of shampoo. Mix enough shampoo for all the hair to be colored. Close the bottle tightly, then shake until the contents are completely mixed. Add 1 tablespoon of water and re-tighten the bottle. Beat again for 2 minutes. Your hair dye is ready to use.
Step 3. Do a test on the hair strands
Take a lock of hair from the nape of the neck. Rub the dye on the strands, starting from the roots to the tips. Set the time for 20 minutes and check the color. Add more time if the resulting color is not as desired. Rinse or brush off the dye and check the color on a white towel. This way, you'll know if you like the color before you cover your entire head with it. This method also helps you estimate the time required for the coloring process.
Step 4. Apply the dye to the hair
Separate the hair into four sections. Hold three sections of hair with tongs while you color the fourth section. Apply the dye to your hair by hand, starting from the roots to the tips. When you have finished coloring all four sections, rub the dye all over your hair as if you were washing your hair.
Step 5. Cover your hair and start counting the time
Cover your hair with an old shower cap and leave it on for 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on how thick you want it. Start the timer after you've colored the last section of hair.
Step 6. Rinse hair
Rinse your hair with warm water to remove any remaining dye. Rinse until the rinse water becomes clear.
Step 7. Dry the hair
Use a towel or blow dryer to dry your hair. You can also let your hair dry on its own. Since you haven't used chemical dyes, your hair won't be as dry and brittle with chemicals and that's why you can blow dry immediately after dyeing it.
Step 8. Avoid shampooing for 2-3 days
Water, soap and heat can reduce the dye's adhesion to your hair and cause it to peel. By leaving the hair for three days, the dye will penetrate the hair cuticle. You may notice unwanted color in your hair after the color fades. For example, if you bleach your hair and then dye it a bright red, it may turn orange after the red fades.
Method 3 of 6: Using Kool-Aid Drink as Dye
Step 1. Dip-dye hair with Kool-Aid. Dip-dye is a process in which the ends of the hair are dipped in a dye mixture. This process is easier than coloring your entire head with Kool-Aid, which is more difficult to control than regular hair dye (because it's a liquid, not a cream). But it can quickly fall apart and stain the skin.
Step 2. Select and blend the Kool-Aid colors
Choose a non-sweet Kool-Aid flavor that will produce the color you want. Tropical flavor will produce a bright red color, Cherry flavor will produce a darker red color, and Black Cherry flavor combined with Strawberry flavor will produce a bright red color. Consider the color of your bleached hair. This will serve as an additional color to the overall color mix. Pour 1 cup of warm or hot water into a bowl. Mix 3 packets of Kool-Aid crystals with 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and stir, making sure all the crystals dissolve.
Step 3. Do a test on the hair strands
Take a lock of hair from the nape of the neck. Dip a strand of hair in Kool-Aid dye. Set the time for 20 minutes and check the color. Add more time if the resulting color is not as desired. Rinse or brush off the dye and check the color on a white towel. This way, you'll know if you like the color before you cover your entire head with it. It also helps you estimate how long it will take to coat your hair with the Kool-Aid mixture.
Step 4. Dip your hair
Tie your hair in pigtails and dip them all in the Kool-Aid. Don't move for about 30 minutes to allow Kool-Aid to wet your hair, so read a book or watch a movie while you wait for the process to take place. Set the timer.
Step 5. Rinse hair
Rinse hair slowly with warm water until the water becomes clear.
Step 6. Dry the hair
Use a towel or blow dryer to dry your hair. You can also let your hair dry on its own. Since you haven't used chemical dyes, your hair won't be as dry and brittle as if you were using chemicals and that's why you can blow dry immediately after dyeing it.
Step 7. Avoid shampooing for 2-3 days
Water, soap and heat can reduce the dye's adhesion to your hair and cause it to peel. By leaving the hair for three days, the dye will penetrate the hair cuticle. You may notice unwanted color in your hair after the dye has faded. For example, if you bleach your hair and then dye it a bright red, it may turn orange after the red fades.
Method 4 of 6: Using Coffee As Dye
Step 1. Mix colors
Dyes made from coffee will produce a dark brown color. Brew strong-scented black coffee in a saucepan, then let it cool. Mix 1 cup of boiled coffee with 2 cups of leave-in conditioner in an empty shampoo bottle. Add two tablespoons of ground coffee and stir.
Step 2. Apply the dye to the hair
Separate the hair into four sections. Hold three sections of hair with tongs while you color the fourth section. Apply the dye to your hair by hand, starting from the roots to the tips. When you're done applying the dye to the four sections, rub the dye all over your hair as if you were washing your hair.
Step 3. Cover the hair and start counting the time
Cover your hair with an unused shower cap and let the dye sit for about an hour. Turn on the timer when you finish coloring the last section of hair.
Step 4. Rinse hair
Gently rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar, which will help hold the coffee color in your hair. Next, rinse with cold water until the water becomes clear.
Step 5. Dry the hair
Use a towel or blow dryer to dry your hair. You can also let your hair dry on its own. Since you haven't used chemical dyes, your hair won't be as dry and brittle as if you were using chemicals and that's why you can blow dry immediately after dyeing it.
Step 6. Avoid shampooing for 2-3 days
Water, soap and heat can reduce the dye's adhesion to your hair and cause it to peel. By leaving the hair for three days, the dye will penetrate the hair cuticle.
Method 5 of 6: Using Herb or Plant-Based Dyes
Step 1. Decide on the hair color you want
After you bleach your hair, you need to decide what color you want to wear. The cuticle layer on the hair strands has been disrupted in the bleaching process, so hydrogen peroxide (the main ingredient in bleaching hair) penetrates the hair strands and removes the color. Depending on the natural color of your hair and how long you have bleached it, your hair may now be yellow, white or reddish. Colors made from herbs and plants produce natural-looking colors without the risk of harmful chemicals. Tea, henna and other herbs are efficacious and effective for coloring hair. Tea can produce a range of colors, from brown or black to blonde or red. Use black tea for black, chamomile for blonding, and red tea or rooibos for red. Henna will produce a dark color and can be purchased at natural food stores or herbal stores. Henna can make hair feel thicker because it hits each strand of hair one by one. Consider the original color of your hair before bleaching it. These materials serve as additional colors in the overall color mix.
Step 2. Mix colors
Use the recipes listed in this article or search the internet for additional recipes to get the exact color mix you want.
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Use henna powder.
Mix the henna powder with chamomile or other mild herbs to reduce the intensity of the color to your desired color. Mix two parts henna powder with one part chamomile powder in a non-metallic bowl. Add boiling water to make a paste. Next, stir in a tablespoon of vinegar and let the mixture cool.
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Use teabags or whole-leaf teas.
Dip 3-5 tea bags (or whole tea leaves) in 2 cups of water. Boil for 3-5 minutes until cold. Put the liquid tea into a special bottle (applicator bottle) that is empty.
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Use black walnut powder.
For dark brown hair, mix cup of black walnut powder in 3 cups of water overnight. Use this as a daily rinse to keep your hair color dark.
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Search the internet for other mixes.
Search “natural hair color recipes” for recipes using other herbal ingredients such as marigold leaf, calendula flower, rosemary leaf, and so on.
Step 3. Do a test on the hair strands
Take a lock of hair from the nape of the neck. Rub the dye on the strands, starting from the roots to the tips. Set the time for 20 minutes and check the color. Add more time if the resulting color is not as desired. Rinse or brush off the dye and check the color on a white towel. This way, you'll know if you like the color before you cover your entire head with it. This method also helps you estimate the time required for the coloring process.
Step 4. Apply the dye to the hair
Separate the hair into four sections. Hold three sections of hair with tongs while you color the fourth section. Apply the dye to your hair by hand, starting from the roots to the tips. When you're done applying the dye to the four sections, rub the dye all over your hair as if you were washing your hair.
Step 5. Cover your hair and start counting the time
Cover your hair with an unused shower cap and let the dye sit for about 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the herbs or plants used and how dark you want your hair to be. Turn on the timer when you finish coloring the last section of hair.
Step 6. Rinse hair
Rinse your hair with warm water to remove any remaining dye. Rinse until the rinse water becomes clear.
Step 7. Dry the hair
Use a towel or blow dryer to dry your hair. You can also let your hair dry on its own. Since you haven't used chemical dyes, your hair won't be as dry and brittle as if you were using chemicals and that's why you can blow dry immediately after dyeing it.
Step 8. Avoid shampooing for 2-3 days
Water, soap and heat can reduce the dye's adhesion to your hair and cause it to peel. By leaving the hair for three days, the dye will penetrate the hair cuticle.
Method 6 of 6: Visiting the Hairdresser
Step 1. Decide on the hair color you want
After you bleach your hair, you need to decide what color you want to wear. The cuticle layer on the hair strands has been disrupted in the bleaching process, so hydrogen peroxide (the main ingredient in bleaching hair) penetrates the hair strands and removes the color. Depending on the natural color of your hair and how long you have bleached it, your hair may now be yellow, white or reddish. You can choose a natural color, such as a shade of brown, black, red or blonde. You can also choose cherry red, blue, purple, pink, and others. Be sure to consider the work environment when choosing colors; many workplaces view bright, unnatural colors as a sign of unprofessionalism. For a more natural color effect, choose between 1-3 shades of shade in your natural color.
Look at your hair color in childhood photos. By looking at these photos, you can determine how your hair will react to certain colors. If you used to have a warm hair color (honey blonde or something like that), your hair will likely react to warm colors now. Likewise, if your hair color was cold in the past (ash blonde, brunette), then your hair may have a cool tone when you dye it now
Step 2. Bring the photo
Find a photo with the hair color you're looking for in a magazine and take it with you. In this way, you can convey your wishes to the hairdresser.
Step 3. Ask the hairdresser's opinion
Hairstylists are experts at blending colors, combining highlights and lowlights, and bringing out the best in color. They are trained in the chemicals/relationships of hair dyes and understand how all the dyes work.
Step 4. Tell him if you are sensitive to hair color or other chemicals
He will probably do an allergy test and arrange to meet you the next day. Additionally, she may have suggestions of a lighter hair dye that would work for you.
Step 5. Try coloring your hair at a beauty school
Coloring your hair can be expensive at a hair salon, usually starting from IDR 1,300,000 and up. A beauty school is a training ground for hairdressers, offering low-cost haircuts and treatments. Students in practice are supervised by qualified professionals who advise and correct mistakes before they become destructive.
Step 6. Make the next appointment
To keep your hair color healthy, visit the hairdresser for regular treatments every 6-8 weeks.
Warning
- Some doctors recommend that pregnant and lactating women stay away from using chemical-based hair dyes. Chemicals in hair dye are absorbed in a small part by the skin, and have the potential to threaten fetal growth or damage breast milk. However, the amount of chemicals present in the dye is quite small, so the risk of the material being transmitted from mother to baby is low. If you care about this, you can have it checked by a doctor or use natural dyes instead.
- Some chemical-based hair dyes have been linked to cancer. Hair dyes made before the 1970s were shown to be associated with cancer, so some of the ingredients were changed. But today's hair dyes continue to use chemicals that have the potential to contain cancer-causing ingredients. The studies that directly link hair dye to cancer are conflicting. Talk to your doctor if you're worried, or just use natural hair dye.
- Do not try to color your eyelashes or eyebrows with chemical-based hair dyes. Hair dye can get into the eyes and cause severe irritation or even blindness. You should consult a hair stylist or beautician to carry out this procedure correctly and safely.
