Great hair is within everyone’s reach! By perfecting your at-home hair dye routine, you can keep your hair colour looking rich and glossy. There are multiple options for anyone exploring at-home hair dye: try a temporary hair dye that rinses out in a few washes; a semi-permanent dye made to last a few weeks; or a permanent dye. Follow our guide to find the right one for you and get our top tips from prep to polish.
Good hair dyeing doesn’t start on hair-dye day! Prep your hair ahead of time, including:
1) Washing your hair in the days before and making sure you get out any product build-up. You can use a clarifying shampoo for an extra cleanse.
2) Ensure you're using a hydrating conditioner so that your hair is nourished before applying the dye.
3) Make sure that you have done the Allergy Alert Test, as directed by the instructions in pack, 48 hours before you want to dye your hair.
Perhaps the most important step of all is to make sure you’ve found your perfect shade before you go in with a full head of dye. Check out Garnier’s tips for choosing a shade and guidance on covering grey roots at home to get some advice from the experts. Once you’ve got an idea of what you want, head over to Color Home and use the virtual try-on feature to see how your new colour will look on you.
Got your shade and ready to go? Garnier’s permanent hair dyes typically include everything you need to dye your hair at home, including gloves, shaker bottles and applicators. Make sure you also have towels available (ideally ones you don’t mind getting stained). Cotton buds and moisturiser can also come in handy to clean up any excess.
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Remember to read and follow the instructions on the packet – and Garnier’s Color Home has guidance from experts that’s tailored to each range. There are, however, a few steps that will apply to most dyes:
1) Section your hair to ensure even coverage.
2) Start with the roots and work your way down.
3) Leave enough time for the dye to process before rinsing out.
4) Remember to apply any provided conditioner to look after your hair health.
“Additionally, it is advisable to conduct a strand test before applying any hair colour to ensure compatibility and to have a better understanding of how the colour will interact with your hair. This simple precaution can help avoid unexpected and undesired results.”
- Clara, Garnier professional colourist
Do:
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Prep your skin to avoid unwanted dye stains (moisturiser often does the trick – place it strategically in areas that are likely to be exposed to dye, such as around the hairline. You can also try Garnier Micellar Water to remove any left-over dye that may remain on the skin around your hairline!
• Buy more than you think you need – you don’t want to run out early!
• Check out our detailed tips and tricks on dyeing your hair at home and advice from the experts at Color Home.
“It is essential to keep in mind that the darker your natural hair colour is, attempting to significantly lighten your hair in a single step will not produce the desired results. Becoming blonde is a journey. Refer to the before/after images on the product packaging to understand the results you can achieve. Be patient and you can continue your journey by reapplying bleach 15 days after the first application.”
- Clara, Garnier professional colourist
Don’t
• Try and lift colour with colour as hair dye can not be lifted by more colour, meaning it is difficult to go lighter or significantly change the tone of hair that has been dyed.Olia makes it so easy for me to look and feel great. To get this colour and shine at home is amazing!”
– Funke, Garnier hair colour user
With so many options to choose from and great guidance available from our experts online, you’re well on your way to getting your perfect new hairdo at home. Check out Garnier’s full range of permanent hair dyes to find your shade and head to Color Home to help you get started.