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• Part 2 of 2: Homemade options
• Tips
• What do you need

1 Choose a color. It is recommended not to go further than two or three shades from your natural hair color when dyeing your hair at home. When choosing between two colors, always stick to the more conservative choice (the one closer to your hair color).

• Test the paint before painting the entire head. Apply some dye to a lock of hair and check the final result in natural light before moving on.

2 Ask someone to help you. Let your friend apply the paint, because you yourself can miss some places and just get dirty.

3 Prepare your paint. Follow the instructions that come with the kit, mix the paint in a bowl where you can hold a brush.

4 Protect your skin and clothing. Tie a dark towel around your shoulders, securing the ends. Or, you can rip open the garbage bag and pass it through your head.

• Take a towel that you won't be afraid to throw away.
• The person who will be applying the paint should wear gloves to protect their hands. Latex gloves are usually sold packaged with paint.

5 Divide your hair into sections. Use a comb to part your hair into two or four sections, depending on the volume of your hair.

6 Apply paint with a brush. Apply the color to one section of your hair, making sure you don't miss any spots.

7 Gather your hair at the top, securing it with a hairpin. Leave the paint for the specified time, do not forget to keep track of the time.

8 Rinse off the paint. Once the right amount of time has passed, wash your hair with shampoo until the water is clear. Apply conditioner, which is also sold with paint in a box, or use your own conditioner.

• It is very important not to forget about conditioner to keep the moisture and shine in your hair.
• You may need to wash your hair several times until all of the paint has washed off.

9 Dry your hair with a hair dryer and a wide comb. Check the resulting color in natural light.

Part 2 of 2: Homemade options

1. 1 Take lemons. Citric acid works as a natural brightener that will make your hair look a little lighter. Mix 3 parts lemon juice and 1 part water in a spray bottle, apply this mixture to your hair and sit in the sun for 30-40 minutes for the juice to work.
   • The final color will vary depending on how dark your own color is. People with very dark hair will get a bronze or orange tint, while people with blond hair will get an even lighter shade.
2. 2 You can darken with coffee or black tea. Brew very strong coffee or black tea and let the liquid cool to room temperature. Pour it into a spray bottle and let it sit for 45 minutes or an hour.
   • Rinse your hair and use conditioner.
3. 3 Buy a Kool-Aid Kit. If you want to add bright colors, then you don't have to look far. Kool-aid can be used on bright streaks, ends, or strands.
   • Boil 2 cups of water in a large bowl. Remove the bowl from heat, add 3-5 sachets (depending on how bright you want the color to be) kool-aid to the water. Mix until it is completely dissolved and either dip your hair into a bowl or pour the liquid into a spray bottle and distribute it through your hair.
   • Leave the mixture on for 20-25 minutes and then quickly wash it off with shampoo and conditioner.
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Tips

• Your hair must be completely dry before dyeing. For best results, wash them a day or two before staining, rather than on the same day.
• If ink gets on your skin, wipe it off immediately with a paper towel.

What do you need

• Paint box
• A dark towel or garbage bag to protect your skin
• Small bowl
• Brush
• Large hairpins
• Clock / timer
• Hairbrush
• Spray bottle (for homemade options)