Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Paint
• Part 2 of 3: Coloring your hair
• Part 3 of 3: Caring for red hair
• Tips
• What do you need

If you have black hair but have always wanted to dye it red, then it is quite possible to do it at home. Only 2 percent of the population has a red hair color by birth, so it will make you stand out from the crowd. However, black hair is not easy to dye red. However, modern dyes will allow you to dye your hair at home without pre-bleaching.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Right Paint

1. 1 Choose a color that suits your skin tone. There are three types of red shades: copper, purple, and red. The red will be very bright and the magenta will be darker. Copper is closer to chestnut color.
   • One way to find the right shade of paint is to compare it to the color of your lipstick. If you prefer lilac colors, then you should choose a paint with a magenta hue. If you paint your lips with red or orange lipstick, then choose between a copper or red shade.
   • Place the swatch on your face to see if the color matches your skin tone.
   • Consider the natural shade of your hair. Black hair with a blue tint is best dyed with magenta.
   • 20% oxidizer will make hair darker, and 30% or 40% will brighten hair color.
   • Compare the color of the paint to your skin tone. If you have light skin, then dark paint will make it look pale. So in this case, it is best to choose a copper color. If you have a medium skin tone, go for magenta. If you have dark skin tones, try to avoid purples and aubergines.
2. 2 Consider the type of product. There are different types of hair coloring. Permanent coloring, which penetrates directly into the hair cuticle and remains for several months, and temporary coloring, which covers only the outer surface of the hair and lasts only a few days. Temporary dye is usually sold in shampoo bottles. The boxed version of L'Oreal paint is permanent.
   • Curly hair is more fragile. Do not lighten them more than 3 tones from your natural hair color, otherwise it may harm them.
   • Ion dye is best for people with sensitive skin.
3. 3 Assess the condition of your hair. Be honest with yourself and carefully consider the possibility of dyeing your hair. Coloring damages the hair, so it is very risky to apply color if it is already weakened.
   • It may not be wise to reapply color to already colored hair. This is because the dye reduces the porosity of the hair, which makes it more difficult for them to absorb new dye. As a result, you may end up with an uneven color.
   • "Virgin" hair (hair that has not been dyed) will get a brighter color when dyed.
   • Warn your stylist that your hair is already dyed.
4. 4 Plan your staining ahead of time. Don't start dyeing your hair without all the ingredients you need. If you forget to purchase at least one of them, for example, a brush, you probably won't get the desired result.
   • You can buy most of the products at your local cosmetics store.
   • Expect the whole process to take about 2-3 hours. It will take about 30 minutes to process the hair itself. This does not include the time it takes you to mix the ingredients, apply and rinse off. In addition, on dark hair, you will have to repeat the procedure twice.

Part 2 of 3: Coloring your hair

1. 1 Don't bleach your hair. Black hair should be bleached before dyeing it red. However, today there are dyes such as L'Oreal Excellence HiColor Reds for dark hair with H8, which are capable of dyeing dark hair red without prior bleaching.
   • Keep in mind that the dye already contains a bleaching agent, so if you reapply you can damage your hair.
   • You will need 4 boxes if you have long, thick hair. For shoulder-length hair, 2 packs of dye will be enough.
2. 2 Comb your hair. You don't need your hair to get tangled, so comb it carefully. Then use special clips with which you can separate the hair into strands.
   • Apply petroleum jelly along your hairline to avoid accidentally staining your skin.
   • It is best to divide your hair into equal strands.
3. 3 Mix the ingredients. Squeeze a tube of paint and developer into a bowl.Use a 2 to 1 ratio. Add 1 tube of paint (35 ml) and 70 ml of developer to a bowl. Use a measuring cup to be able to accurately proportion. 35 ml is a full tube of paint.
   • Mix the ingredients thoroughly in a bowl with a brush until smooth. No lumps in the paint are allowed. You should have a pasty, not watery consistency.
4. 4 Apply the color to your hair. Using a brush, apply the color to the hair, starting from the ends, without coloring the roots. Dye one strand at a time. Gradually work your way up to the roots.
   • The dye may not lay evenly if you squeeze it from the bottle directly onto your hair. Therefore, it is best to dye your hair with a brush.
   • Always wear gloves when painting. Otherwise, you will get your hands dirty.
   • Don't forget to dye your hair near your ears. You can do it with your finger.
   • Cover your hair with hair dye.
   • Paint full length except roots. The hair at the roots has a more natural color, so if you dye it first, you may end up with a brighter shade than at the ends. That's why you need to paint the tips first, and then the roots.
   • Put on a shower cap and let the paint sit for 20 minutes. Then remove the cap and color the roots. Let the paint sit for another 10 minutes.
5. 5 Rinse off the paint. Follow the directions on the package. There it will be written about the need to completely wash off the paint. When doing this, you should use shampoo for colored hair, but for a start it is better to just rinse it with running water.
   • Use warm or cold water, but never hot, as this can tarnish the paint.
6. 6 Repeat the procedure. You need to color your hair again for the best results. First dry your hair naturally or with a hairdryer.
   • After the first dyeing, black hair will take on a slightly reddish tint, so you will need to repeat the procedure to get a rich red color. However, do not re-stain the roots because they have already received enough dye the first time.
   • You can wait 24 hours before painting them again, or you can do it immediately.
   • Make sure you have enough paint before you start. Buy more paint than you need, as the staining procedure will take two steps.

Part 3 of 3: Caring for red hair

1. 1 Consider the features of red hair color. Red pigment has larger molecules than other colors.
   • Don't take hot showers. Hot water will wash out the paint more quickly.
   • Hair dye can stain towels. Don't be surprised if the towel gets dirty after you shower.
   • Color your hair. Red hair requires constant grooming. So you will have to repeat the procedure periodically. People often have to dye their hair every three weeks, especially at the roots. However, you do not need to do a full stain.
2. 2 Wear the right makeup. You may need to change your makeup style after going from black to red hair.
   • Red hair will give your skin a pink tint, so you shouldn't use pink blush anymore. The same goes for lipstick. Now the shades of peach will suit you.
   • You can color your eyebrows to match your hair by choosing an eyeshadow a few shades lighter than red. Apply them to your eyebrows using a special applicator.
   • Black makeup can be too dark for redheads.
3. 3 Moisturize your hair well. Remember they will deteriorate from paint. You need to use a nourishing conditioner for a few days after staining.
   • Avoid using sulfate shampoos. Their use leads to faster paint removal.
   • Choose shampoos that are specially formulated for colored red hair.

Tips

• Pre-test the dye on a hidden area of ​​the skin to make sure that you are not allergic to its components.
• Turn on the fan during the hair dyeing process to ventilate the room a little, as the dye has a very pungent odor.
• Get ready to get dirty. Wear a shirt you don't mind getting dirty and try to keep paint from spilling onto carpet or tiles.
• It is best to consult a professional before dyeing your hair if your skin is sensitive to chemicals.

What do you need

• 1 plastic bowl for paint and developer
• 1 paint brush
• 2 boxes of hair dye (4 for long and thick hair). Many coloring guidelines use a dye that does not require pre-bleaching, such as L'Oreal Excellence HiColor Reds for dark hair.
• 30% oxidizing agent
• Shampoo and conditioner for red hair
• Polyethylene gloves
• 1 measuring cup
• 1 shower cap
• Old shirt
• Hair Clips
• Brush