TO DYE FOR!
The expert-approved tricks to colouring your hair at home
CONSIDER A SEMI
Try a long-lasting semipermanent dye if you’re just looking to blend first greys or add some colour and shine. This type of dye will achieve the look you want and will gradually fade with each wash.
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BUY TWO BOXES
“Longer hair may need two packs to ensure you have plenty of product to cover the hair and achieve an even all-over colour result,” says Bronwyn Fraser, national education and training manager at L’oreal.
THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
“If you’re just doing your roots, I’d recommend putting coconut oil or a deep conditioning mask on the mid-shaft and ends to help preserve any lightness that you have on the rest of the hair,” says Sydney-based stylist Daniel Skinner. Runoff from rinsing out your roots can stain the rest of your hair, so the mask or oil acts as a barrier.
PREP IS KEY
“You’ll need a barrier cream, gloves, a bowl and a colour brush,” says hair colour expert Jaye Edwards. “Remember to use barrier cream around your hairline to avoid staining your skin. If you live with someone, get them to assist you with the back, but if not, ensure you have a twomirror set-up.”
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SPLIT INTO SECTIONS
“Focus on the areas of your head that you can see, including the part and hairline. Section your hair down the middle and then ear to ear,” says Jaye. “I recommend starting on your hairline first. These strands can be more resistant to colour, and then from there, leave two centimetre gaps in between each new section, working horizontally from front to back.”