Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Lightening your hair
• Part 2 of 3: Coloring your hair
• Part 3 of 3: Maintaining Hair Color
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Additional articles

Having blue hair is a fun and quirky way to look original. Before dyeing your hair blue, you need to lighten it so that the dye will take on properly. Once lightened, you can dye your hair a bold blue and maintain it afterwards.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Lightening your hair

1. 1 Start with a deep cleansing shampoo. It will help you wash any dirt from your hair, making it easier to color it later. In addition, a cleansing shampoo will help remove old paint residues. This shampoo can be purchased at beauty or hairdressing stores.
   • Follow the instructions on the package. Typically, cleansing shampoos are used in the same way as regular shampoos.
2. 2 Use a hair dye remover. You may need this product if you still have dye on your hair after a previous dyeing process.The color remover does not discolor the hair; it simply removes the color from the hair, which can make the hair a little lighter. If your hair remains dark after removing the dye, you will need to lighten it.
   • Follow the instructions supplied with the paint remover when using the paint remover.
   • A hair dye remover kit is available at a beauty supply store.
   • The kit contains two ingredients. They should be mixed and then applied to the hair.
   • After applying the paint remover, it should be left for the time indicated in the instructions, and then washed off with water.
   • If there is a lot of dye left on your hair, you may need to use the product twice to rinse it off.
3. 3 If your hair remains dark, brighten them. If the hair remains dark after the dye remover, you should lighten it so that after dyeing it becomes really blue. Hair lightening kits are available at beauty and hairdressing stores. You can also go to your hairdresser for a professional lightening.
   • Get a hair lightening kit.
   • If you have never lightened your hair before, it is best to contact a professional hairdresser.
4. 4 Repair damaged hair through deep conditioning. Dye remover and bleach can damage and dry your hair. Revitalize your hair with a protein mask or deep hydration conditioner.
   • Follow directions for use. Apply deep moisturizing conditioner to clean, damp hair and leave on for a few minutes.
   • Let your hair recover from chemical exposure and postpone coloring for a few days.

Part 2 of 3: Coloring your hair

1. 1 Protect your clothing and skin. Before you start dyeing your hair, put on an old T-shirt that you don't mind getting dirty. Cover your neck with a towel or other unnecessary rag to protect your skin from paint, and wear vinyl gloves.
   • To prevent the dye from staining your skin, apply a little petroleum jelly to your forehead under the hairline and to the edges of your ears.
   • If the paint gets on your skin or nails, it will wear off over time. However, you won't be able to get rid of paint stains on clothing and other fabrics.
2. 2 Wash your hair thoroughly. Before applying the dye, your hair must be perfectly clean, otherwise the dye will take badly. Before dyeing your hair, be sure to wash it with shampoo. Do not apply conditioner after washing, as it will prevent dye from penetrating your hair.
3. 3 Prepare your paint. Some paints are sold ready-to-use. However, if you purchased a paint that requires mixing different ingredients, follow the instructions that came with it. Take a plastic bowl and paintbrush and prepare the paint as directed.
   • If you have purchased paint that does not require preparation, it is also better to pour it into a plastic bowl, so it will be more convenient for you to scoop up the paint with a brush.
4. 4 Apply the color to your hair. After completing all preparations, begin to apply paint to individual strands. Move from hair roots to ends. For convenience, you can lift the strands up and secure them with hairpins.
   • Apply color evenly to hair with your fingers or a brush. Work your way from the roots to the ends of your hair.
   • Some dyes are recommended to be rubbed into the hair until lather appears. Follow the instructions for use of the paint.
5. 5 Leave the paint for the time indicated in the instructions. After you've dyed all your hair, put a shower cap or plastic bag over your head and set the timer to the right time. The duration of staining depends on the specific type of paint. Some paints take about an hour, while others take 15 minutes.
   • Watch the time so that the dye does not stay on your hair for too long.
6. 6 Rinse off the paint. After the necessary time, rinse the hair dye. Rinse your hair until the water is almost colorless. Try to use only cool, lukewarm water. Too warm water will wash off more paint, and the color will come out less saturated.
   • After you wash off excess paint, towel dry your hair. Do not use a hairdryer, as the heat can damage hair and discolor the dye.

Part 3 of 3: Maintaining Hair Color

1. 1 Rinse your hair with vinegar immediately after dyeing. For a longer lasting color and brighter color, rinse your hair with an aqueous solution of white vinegar (1 part vinegar to 1 part water). Mix a glass of vinegar and a glass of water in a small bowl and pour this solution over your hair. Wait about two minutes, then rinse your hair thoroughly with water.
   • Then you can use the shampoo and conditioner again to remove the vinegar smell from your hair.
2. 2 Wash your hair less often. The less often you wash your hair, the longer the dye will remain on it. Try to wash your hair no more than twice a week. Use dry shampoo to keep your hair looking cleaner.
   • Wash your hair with cool or lukewarm water.
   • It is also helpful to spray your hair with very cold water after applying the conditioner, which will cover the hair scales and prevent the dye from washing out.
3. 3 Do not expose hair to high temperatures. Under the influence of heat, the paint will fade and come off faster. To prevent this, try not to use a hair dryer, iron or hot curler.
   • If you do need to dry your hair with a hairdryer, use a cold or warm setting, not a hot setting.
   • If you want to curl your hair, roll it overnight with curlers. This way you curl your hair without heat.
4. 4 Dye your hair every 3-4 weeks. Most blue dyes are semi-permanent, so your blue hair will fade quite quickly. To keep your hair bright, color it every 3-4 weeks.

Tips

• After lightening your hair, use natural oils such as coconut oil, almond oil, or amla oil as a conditioner. This will help repair chemically damaged hair. Apply the oil mask overnight and rinse off in the morning.
• If you have splashed paint on the edge of the tub or countertop, try removing it with a melamine sponge such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
• If you want to dye your hair a darker shade than the current one, you don't need to lighten it. Lightening damages your hair, but if you want to make it darker than it is, you can do without it.
• If you're not sure if you're ready to walk long enough with this hair color, try the wash-off dye first and see the result.

Warnings

• Do not mix bleach with paint! This can lead to a dangerous chemical reaction.

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• Some paints contain a substance called paraphenylenediamine, which causes a negative reaction in the body in some people. Before dyeing your hair, drip the dye onto your skin and check your reaction. This is especially important if the paint contains the aforementioned substance.
• Pour clarifier and paint into glass, ceramic, or plastic

What do you need

• Hairbrush and / or brush for dyeing hair
• Gloves
• Petrolatum
• Blue paint in the shade you need
• Brightening shampoo
• Hair dye remover
• The right hair lightener
• Glass, ceramic, or plastic bowl
• Shower cap
• White vinegar

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