How to Dye Hair Bright Red
Find out what red you want., Pre-lighten your hair., Leave it for at least a week, as your hair can only take so much damage at a time., As always do a patch test with your dye., Set up your area for dyeing your hair., Put on your gloves! , Comb...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find out what red you want.
Do you want blood red? Vibrant cherry red? Or a bright cinnamon color? Whatever color you want there is a dye for it but you must browse shops, read reviews and get advice before you decide on your dye. -
Step 2: Pre-lighten your hair.
If you have dark hair pre-lightening your hair will ensure you get the best result of the color you want.
Just get the pre-lightener out, and apply to your hair like a dye.
The best pre-lighteners will not only lighten your hair but strip any previous permanent color left in your hair. , Do a deep conditioning treatment which will help your hair get back into a suitable state for dyeing it again. , Most dyes will have instructions on how to do a patch test.
Make sure each time you dye your hair you do a patch test.
This will tell you if you will have an allergic reaction or not when you apply the dye.
Do not apply the dye if you experience swelling, itching or burning during the patch test or if you get a rash, do not use the product and seek medical advice before dyeing your hair again. , Lay some newspaper on the surfaces, mix your dye if needed, get out gloves, towels, a comb, hair clips etc.
Make sure you have everything you will need during the dyeing process. ,,, Make sure the ends are all covered in dye.
Comb the ends to make sure they are completely covered in dye. , Section them out with hair clips and dye each one separately.
Make sure you have gotten right to the bottom of the root and that each one is completely covered in dye. ,, Make sure the dye is completely washed out before drying it. ,, -
Step 3: Leave it for at least a week
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Step 4: as your hair can only take so much damage at a time.
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Step 5: As always do a patch test with your dye.
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Step 6: Set up your area for dyeing your hair.
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Step 7: Put on your gloves!
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Step 8: Comb your hair through so there are no knots.
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Step 9: Pour some of the mixture into your hands (with gloves on
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Step 10: of course) and starting at the ends apply all over.
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Step 11: Now do the roots.
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Step 12: Make sure your whole head is covered in dye!
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Step 13: Leave for the recommended amount of time and wash out.
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Step 14: Dry your hair and style
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Step 15: Enjoy your new red hair.
Detailed Guide
Do you want blood red? Vibrant cherry red? Or a bright cinnamon color? Whatever color you want there is a dye for it but you must browse shops, read reviews and get advice before you decide on your dye.
If you have dark hair pre-lightening your hair will ensure you get the best result of the color you want.
Just get the pre-lightener out, and apply to your hair like a dye.
The best pre-lighteners will not only lighten your hair but strip any previous permanent color left in your hair. , Do a deep conditioning treatment which will help your hair get back into a suitable state for dyeing it again. , Most dyes will have instructions on how to do a patch test.
Make sure each time you dye your hair you do a patch test.
This will tell you if you will have an allergic reaction or not when you apply the dye.
Do not apply the dye if you experience swelling, itching or burning during the patch test or if you get a rash, do not use the product and seek medical advice before dyeing your hair again. , Lay some newspaper on the surfaces, mix your dye if needed, get out gloves, towels, a comb, hair clips etc.
Make sure you have everything you will need during the dyeing process. ,,, Make sure the ends are all covered in dye.
Comb the ends to make sure they are completely covered in dye. , Section them out with hair clips and dye each one separately.
Make sure you have gotten right to the bottom of the root and that each one is completely covered in dye. ,, Make sure the dye is completely washed out before drying it. ,,
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