Q&A for How to Dye Hair

Pricing varies by where you live. On average, it would range from $50-$100 at a salon. The type of color service will impact the price as well, whether you’re getting a single process, highlights, balayage, etc.

This depends on the texture, thickness, and length of your hair. However, it will take about an hour to apply hair dye, let it process, and rinse it out. Styling your hair will take up additional time.

Refer to the packaging for specific instructions, as it could be a 1:1 ratio, 1:2 ratio, etc. if you purchased a kit, usually all you have to do is mix the two together in a color bowl or applicator bottle.

It's up to you. Whatever the client wants, it's the hairdresser's job to achieve that look for you.

You don't have to make a blonde hair dye. You can purchase one from your local beauty supply store.

Many stylists cut first, while others dye first. It’s your preference. In my opinion , if you perform the haircut first, that will prevent you from wasting hair dye. If you dye the hair first and then cut, you’d be wasting dye.

Going to a professional hair stylist is the best way to guarantee the results you want. However, if you really want to dye your hair yourself, think about the different zones and temperatures of colors on your hair. You'll also want to think about how large the difference is between the color you have and the color you want. Going from sandy blonde to golden blonde is easier than going from black to sandy blonde.

The instructions are the same for people of all genders.

Hair dye may fade in the sun, leading to a lighter or uneven color. Hair weakened by dyeing may frizz or break more easily from prolonged sun damage.

Always read the instructions on the dye packaging first and know what is needed to be done in such an emergency. Usually it will ask you to rinse your eyes very quickly but that depends on the dye. Take all necessary precautions to prevent this from happening. For the sake of your eyesight, call an ambulance or see a doctor immediately if the solution suggested by the dye packaging for removing dye from the eyes does not work.

Permanent hair dye can only be removed by a professional hair stylist. The amount of time needed to remove permanent hair dye varies, so it's best to consult a professional.

Colors normally look different than they will end up on your hair.

Burgundy would look nice for dark hair.

The amount of time required varies for different hair dyes. Some only take 30 minutes, others require an hour or more. Before dyeing your hair, you will need to refer to the instructions that accompany the product and time it accordingly.

It depends on how light or dark your hair is, and what color you want to dye it. For example, if you already have light hair, or if you want to dye your hair black, you will not need to use bleach. If you have dark hair, or if you want to dye your hair a lighter color, you will need to use bleach first to get better results--otherwise, the hair dye will just tint your hair.

You must lighten black hair with hair bleach before dying, or use a dye that already contains bleach. The darker the final color, the easier this will be. If you want a light color, consider going to a salon for your first attempt. Be aware that bleach damages your hair.

Your hair might need to be bleached a bit more to lighten the hair color before using the dye.

Put conditioner in your hair and then double cap before swimming to protect the color.

That really just depends on you. Try a temporary blue hairspray first, to determine whether or not it looks good.

See How to Dip Dye Hair for details.

If your hair is really dark, then you'll probably have to do it in stages. Go a shade or two lighter, then wait a few weeks. Then go another few shades lighter until you are where you want to be. Going straight from super dark to platinum will do damage to your hair, and It will most likely turn a bronze or orange color.

Dyeing hair is a personal choice, so it's not important to everyone. Some people dye their hair because they want to hide gray hairs as they age, because they want to try something new and exciting, or because they don't like their natural hair color.

Gels are easier to use than liquid dye since they drip less, but other than that they have no special properties. Check the label to find out how much developer you need. Many manufacturers publish online charts to help you figure out the right color mix.

Many people will have either warm or cool undertones. Under natural light, decide what color the veins on your arm are. If they are green you have warm undertones which means you should stick to warm colors. If you have blue you have cool undertones which means you should stick to cool colors. If you cannot decipher if they are blue or green, you may be neutral, which means you can use warm or cool colors.

Manic Panic is a very long-lasting hair color.

If you used temporary, it will take 2 - 4 weeks. If it was permanent, it will take about 8 weeks.

If you want it to come out looking cherry-colored, yes, you would have to bleach it first. If you don't, it will probably turn out a darker red, more like crimson.

This isn't necessarily true -- you can buy most of the professional dyes online or in a hair salon. However, if you're buying a supermarket brand, you may be getting a lower quality product. Additionally, hairdressers usually have a lot more training and access to better equipment than most people at home.

Take the bottom part or color of your hair and use the shower head or whatever you are using to wash it out with. Then hold the bottom of your hair down and turn your head upside down to rinse the top of your head. When you are right side up again, lift your hair up to get the back of your head and spray onto your scalp.

There are methods of lightening your hair at home without completely bleaching your hair including lemon, baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide, all effective methods. Or, you could go to your local beauty store and ask a consultant about bleach. If you want to lighten your hair bit by bit with bleach, you just need to leave the bleach in for a short amount of time.