The bottom portion of your hair is lighter than the top portion.It is necessary to bleach the lower part of your hair.You can dye the bottom part of your hair if you want to prevent brassy or orange color.It's not required, but it helps to even out the tone.Continue reading to learn how to change hair color.
Step 1: You can choose your color.
You should choose a color that works for you.A lighter shade of brown, red/auburn, or blonde is the usual choice.There are two types of ombre, traditional and reverse.There are two ways to change the color of your hair: traditional and reverse.Pick a shade that is no more than two shades lighter than your existing hair color.Natural and sun-kissed hair will appear if the color change is subtle.Mild or all-natural dyes will be less damaging to your hair.
Step 2: Where do you want the fade to stop?
The choice of where your natural color and dyed color will meet is equally important.The lower your hair is, the safer it will be.If the two colors meet too high, you could end up looking like you have grown out roots.People with long hair are less likely to look like they have grown out roots.The longer the hair, the more the contrast can be seen.The jawline is a good place to have the two tones meet.
Step 3: Make sure you brush your hair.
Make sure you don't have tangles in your hair.It will help you to make sure that your hair is evenly colored, but it will also make applying the bleach easier.
Step 4: Put on a smock or t-shirt.
You can get bleach or dye on your clothes during the process.An artist or styling smock can help prevent this.Change into an old t-shirt if you don't have a smock to throw on.
Step 5: Put gloves on.
If your gloves don't come with a dye kit, you can use normal rubber, vinyl, or latex gloves.It is important to wear gloves when dyeing your hair.If you don't use gloves, you can end up dyeing your hands in addition to your hair.The bleach can cause a burning sensation.
Step 6: You should mix your bleach.
Unless you are doing a reverse ombre, you will need to bleach your hair.You can use blonde hair dye, which is safer on your strands, but it doesn't lift as much color so your end-result will be more subtle.There are 10, 20, 30, and 40 volumes.You shouldn't need more than 30 or 40 volumes.Equal parts of 20 volume peroxide and powdered bleach is the easiest and cheapest at home bleach method.If you want to make a creamy mixture, mix 2oz each of the 20 volume peroxide and powder.If you want to avoid inhaling fumes, mix the bleach in aventilated area.
Step 7: Your hair should be divided into sections.
If you want your hair to be split half-and-half, you have to cut it down the middle.Divide the halves into sections as you please.You should split your hair into quarters.If you have long hair, you may want to divide it into more sections.If you want to separate it from the rest, pin it or tie it off.If you use chemicals on your hair, be sure to use clips that are non-metallic.Take the hair out of the area where you want to start the process.Teasing your hair around this area will make it harder to see where you applied the bleach.
Step 8: Pick an application tool.
Chances are you were given a small brush to apply the bleach if you used a dye or bleach kit.The best option is to use a brush.These are your local beauty supply stores.A similar brush will work well for application.Make sure you use a brush that you can throw out after you're done.
Step 9: You should begin to bleach your hair.
Work your way up to the desired fade line by adding bleach at the ends.If you work in such a way that you get all the strands evenly coated with the lightening product, you won't feel like you need to work fast or in large sections.Make sure you apply bleach evenly to both sides of your hair.Make sure the bleach starts at the same spot on both sides by looking in the mirror.If you want to bleach your hair, make sure to coat it.It's important to check for any spots you missed.If you want to avoid a stark line or line of application, apply the bleach using an demarcation brush and take vertical strokes down the hair strand, rather than painting it in a horizontal motion.
Step 10: Let the bleach set be used.
If you want your hair to be light, you will need to let the bleach set for 45 minutes.After about 10 minutes, remove the bleach from your hair.Remove the rest of the bleach if you like the shade.Leave it in and check again in 5 minutes if you want to go lighter.If there is a slight change in color, leave the bleach in for only a short time.Leave the bleach for 45 minutes for a bolder change in color.The bleach should be left in for longer to prevent orange or brassy tones.
Step 11: The bleach should be washed out.
Keep your gloves on and wash the bleach with warm water.You should wash your hair with a sulfate-free cleanser.If you don't get out all the bleach, your hair will continue to lighten.Don't care for your hair just yet.
Step 12: Make sure your hair is dry.
Before starting the coloring process, use a towel to dry it off.If you wait for an hour or two, your hair will get mostly dry.
Step 13: It's time to section off your hair.
Divide your hair into sections.Tie off the ends with elastic bands or hair clips.You need to use as many sections as you can.Non-metallic clips are used to avoid reactions with dying chemicals.
Step 14: Put gloves on.
If your gloves don't come with a dye kit, you can use normal rubber, vinyl, or latex gloves.It is important to wear gloves when dyeing your hair.You will end up dyeing your hands if you don't.
Step 15: Prepare your color.
Measure and mix your box hair dye according to the instructions.You should mix your dye in a wellventilated area.
Step 16: Put your brush in your color.
To add hair dye to your hair, follow the application instructions.If you are dying your hair with a traditional ombre, then apply the hair dye to all the bleached sections of hair and just a bit further up your strands as well.If you are doing a reverse ombre, add the color just up to the fade line and then a second coat near the tips.If you want to dye your hair, make sure to coat it.If you missed any spots, inspect your strands.Even saturation with dye is important.
Step 17: The color set is up to you.
Determine how long you should leave the dye in your hair by following the instructions on the box.Wait for the right amount of time to dye your hair.You won't need to leave the dye in for more than ten minutes since your hair has been bleached.
Step 18: The hair should be washed out.
Keep your gloves on and wash the dye with warm water.You should wash your hair with a sulfate-free cleanser.If you bleach or color your hair, you can damage it, so make sure to use a deep conditioner.
Step 19: It's a good idea to dry and style your hair.
If your hair is fried from the chemical dye, it may be a good idea to air-dry it and avoid hot tools.If you are like most of us, you will want to blow dry your hair immediately.If you do this, you will be able to determine if you have gotten the color you want or need to touch it up.