Dyeing hair is always a tricky process for the inexperienced, particularly if you are taking on the task alone. It is always better to recruit a friend or family member to assist you with this. However, it is still very possible to dye one's own hair and still produce fantastic results. Choosing the brand of dye is an important first step. Some dyes--such as the mousse types of non-permanent color--are actually designed to be self-applied. If you're aiming for a color that will wash out in a few weeks, these are by far the best route to go. Simply shake the can and spray the mousse into your gloved palm, then thoroughly work through your hair, just as you would shampoo. Take a quick shower half an hour later, and your hair will have undergone the transformation!
Permanent and semi-permanent dyes, however, require a lot more time and care to apply. Choose one only after reading the instructions beforehand and make sure that you have all the necessary tools: bleach (if needed--bleaching your hair yourself is not recommended, though), gloves, an application brush and a plastic dish. Some dyes will come with special applicators and many with these other items included. Wash and/or dry your hair as per the package instructions before you begin, and do a swatch test (also per package instructions) if this is your first time dyeing with the brand or if you have product allergies.
Pin a towel around your shoulders to protect your clothing from dye spatters and wear plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid rubber gloves, as they will snag on your hair. Brush your hair so that it is straight and keep a rattail comb handy for separating strands. Part your hair down the middle. Position yourself in front of a mirror, sitting down if possible, and begin the process. Dip the brush into the dye and, starting with the left side of your head, section off clumps of hair and apply the dye. Do not come too close to your scalp with the dye, and although you should be careful not to smear it on your face, neck or ears, it can be cleaned off once the process is finished.
Don't stop the dyeing process to clean off skin--it will happen continuously and is easy enough to remove once the dye process is complete. Once you have finished a piece, pull it over onto the right side of your part to dry and move on. Continue until all visible hair on the left side of your head is coated in the dye.
Once the back is done, the coated left side should be congealed enough that it can be moved back without getting dye on your face and neck. The back clumps can also be maneuvered to the left. Go through the same process on the right side of your head, pulling the clumps over onto the left in order to reach the bottom parts. http://www.ultraimports.com.au/
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