Changing hair color can be fun at times, but it can also be quite risky. If you want to dye your hair that has been previously colored, you have to do it carefully for maximum results. Whatever the reason, you can safely change your hair color if you are patient with it. While recoloring your hair with the help of a stylist is the best option, you can also recolor your hair at home.
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Method 1 of 5: Protecting Hair when Colored
Step 1. Wait for 2 weeks before recoloring your hair
Using hair dye too early after your hair has just been colored can damage your hair. Also, because the hair dye overrides the previous dye, you can't predict the final result perfectly. The end result will not be the same as the color sample listed on the hair dye packaging.
- Remember, adding a new color will not remove the previous color. You can't instantly turn dark hair to light without using bleach or going through a color-correcting process beforehand.
- Generally, wait 4-7 weeks before recoloring your hair. This is done so that the hair is not damaged. However, you can color it earlier if necessary.
- If you just want to change the look of your hair a little, wait 4 weeks before applying a new dye.
Step 2. Choose a darker color
Darkening hair is easier than lightening, so darker colors generally absorb better. In addition, this option will not damage the hair too much. Since this is the second stage of the hair coloring process, you don't want your hair to be damaged any further.
If you want to lighten your hair, ask a professional hair stylist for help. The reason is, recoloring hair with a brighter color will usually damage the hair if not done properly
Step 3. Avoid recoloring your hair if your hair is badly damaged
Dry, damaged, or split ends should be given enough time to heal before dyeing again. Even if you really want to dye your hair, using hair dye on damaged hair will make it look even worse.
- Instead, use conditioner and visit a stylist who can tell you when to color your hair.
- Signs of damaged hair are split ends, tangles, dryness, brittleness, and unruly.
Step 4. Use a hair color remover product to remove unwanted color
You may need to remove the old hair color before recoloring it, especially if the hair color will be changed drastically. This product can remove hair color so that the new dye can penetrate into the hair perfectly.
- When you use a hair color remover, you can drastically change your hair. Conversely, if you do not use this product, the new hair dye will coat the old dye, so the color will not be optimal.
- You can buy hair color remover at the nearest cosmetic store. Alternatively, you can visit a salon to have this process done by a professional hair stylist.
Method 2 of 5: Preparing Hair
Step 1. Wash your hair 24-48 hours before you start coloring
Hair's natural oils take time to build up on your scalp. Therefore, wash your hair and wait for 1 day before starting to use hair dye. The hair's natural oils will protect the scalp and help the dye penetrate the hair perfectly.
Step 2. Comb the hair so that it is neat and not tangled
Comb your hair for a few minutes before applying the hair dye. Hair should not be tangled. In addition, the product contained in the hair must also be removed so that the dye can be applied evenly.
Hair must be dry when the hair dye is used
Step 3. Apply Vaseline around the hairline
Vaseline can prevent hair dye from staining the skin. Apply Vaseline on the face, ears, and neck.
Apply Vaseline thinly and evenly to protect the skin optimally
Step 4. Wrap the towel around your neck
The towel will protect your clothes and neck skin from the hair dye. Clamp the towel with an elastic band or clothes pin so it doesn't come off when you apply the hair dye.
- Use an old or dark colored towel because the towel may get dyed in it.
- Raise your arms up a few times to keep the towel from falling off while the hair dye is being applied.
- Alternatively, you can wear a special apron for cutting hair.
Method 3 of 5: Hair Color
Step 1. Put on gloves
Wear gloves whenever using products that contain chemicals, such as hair dye. Gloves will protect the skin from chemicals and stains. Latex gloves are a good option.
- Most hair dyes are sold with protective gloves.
- If you are allergic to latex, choose nitrite gloves.
Step 2. Separate the hair into 4 equal parts
The hair that is separated into 4 sections will make it easier for you to apply the hair dye evenly. In addition, the hair color will not be streaky and streaky. Use hair clips to separate the hair into 4 equal sections.
Step 3. Mix the hair dye according to the directions for use on the package
By following the instructions for use, you can safely use your hair dye. Mix the hair dye once your hair is ready to be colored.
Read all instructions for using hair dye carefully. Also know how long the hair dye should be left on before being applied to the hair
Step 4. Apply hair dye to sections of hair
Start 1 cm from the scalp and then apply the hair dye to the entire surface of the hair. Coat your hair with dye until each section is completely coated in dye. Continue to apply hair dye until it covers every section of hair. When you're done, put on a shower cap if possible.
If you wear a shower cap, it will retain your body's natural temperature so the dye can absorb faster
Step 5. Allow the dye to soak for the recommended amount of time
Use an alarm to prevent the dye from being left on too long.
- Do not leave the hair dye on for too long because it can damage the hair.
- If you want to hide your gray hair, let the dye soak for the recommended amount of time.
Step 6. Rinse off the hair dye using warm water
Don't use shampoo as it can fade the color. Instead, continue to rinse your hair with warm water, wait until the washing water becomes clear, then apply a conditioner that doesn't make the dye run off. After that, rinse with cold water.
Most hair dyes are sold with a conditioner that can re-moisturize colored hair
Step 7. Do deep conditioning every few days
Since your hair has just been dyed twice, it needs extra nourishment. Doing deep conditioning every two weeks can help restore moisture to dry hair that has been dyed twice.
Method 4 of 5: Recolor Hair the Same Color
Step 1. Apply the dye to the hair roots only
Applying hair dye to dyed hair can darken the color. In addition, the hair will also become brittle. Start by applying hair dye to your scalp and then work your way up to the tips of the new hair. Do not recolor the ends of hair that have been previously colored.
Don't worry if the new hair dye overlaps the old dye on the ends of the new hair. This section of hair is new and stronger than the more end hair. In other words, the hair will not absorb the color until it becomes too dark
Step 2. Wet hair before rinsing
After the alarm goes off and you have to rinse your hair, wet your hair with a little water to moisten the dye. However, don't rinse it just yet.
Step 3. Massage the hair so that the color is more even
Use your fingers to pull the color all the way to the ends of your hair. Squeeze the hair gently to reactivate the hair dye. After that, apply the color to the ends of the hair.
This can make your hair color look fresher when you've just applied dye of the same color. However, the hair will not darken. If you want to darken your hair, let the dye soak for about 20 minutes
Step 4. Rinse off the hair dye after 2 minutes
Use hot water to rinse off the hair dye. Continue to rinse hair until the washing water looks clean. Apply a conditioner that won't smudge the dye to moisturize your hair.
- Most hair dyes come with a conditioner that can be applied after the hair is colored.
- Do not use shampoo for the next 72 hours after applying hair dye.
Step 5. Apply conditioner all the way to the ends of your hair if you have colored your hair frequently
If you don't need to dye your ends and you don't want them to be re-colored, apply conditioner all the way to your ends to prevent the dye from soaking in. This can help keep hair color that you don't want to re-color from changing.
Method 5 of 5: Visiting the Hairdresser
Step 1. Color your hair with professional help whenever possible
Hair dyes that are sold in the market will usually make hair dry, so the hair will be more damaged. In addition, the final color is sometimes difficult to predict. Once this hair dye is applied and the results are not satisfactory, it will be difficult for the hairdresser to correct your hair color.
Hair stylists may be able to change hair color by applying toner. Therefore, consult with your hair stylist before trying riskier methods
Step 2. Visit the hairdresser if you have tried recoloring your hair
If you have tried recoloring your hair but the results are not satisfactory, don't do it again. Your hair can be damaged. In addition, the color will not be satisfactory because there are already two coats of dye on your hair.
Step 3. Tell the stylist that your hair has been pre-colored
Tell your stylist what hair treatments you've tried and how many times you've colored your hair. This is done so that the hairdresser can properly handle your hair. If you don't tell the stylist that your hair has been pre-colored, the end result may not be what you wanted. Consult a hair stylist to determine the right treatment to keep your hair healthy and attractive.
- Tell your stylist how many times and how often you have colored your hair. Say, “My hair has been colored with 2 different dyes. The first one I used was 3 weeks ago, last week I tried to fix the color with a new dye.”
- Explain what you don't like about your current hair so the stylist can deal with the problem properly. Say, "I don't like the color because it's too yellow."
