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If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably been counting down the days until you can visit your hairstylist again. Unfortunately, for many, that may not be anytime soon with COVID-19 cases still on the rise and uncertainty looming<\/a>. It may be time to take matters into your own hands by learning how to color your hair at home.<\/p>\n

Feeling a little nervous? Trust us, you aren’t alone. There are, however, a few things you can do to make the process less stressful and get a professional-looking DIY<\/a> dye job at home.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo get comfortable, practice taking sections with your brush or bottle before even mixing the color,\u201d says Leianna Hillo, lead colorist at eSalon<\/a>. \u201cGoing through those motions and getting used to the tool in your hand before you start your application will build confidence. You can also view tutorials<\/a> and, if you really just need to preview the color, you can perform a strand test<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

We recently asked Hillo to spill her secrets for getting salon-worthy results at home<\/a>. Here, she shares four of her favorite tips and tricks.<\/p>\n

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1. Find the Perfect Shade<\/h2>\n

\u201cHere at eSalon<\/a>, clients complete an online questionnaire, which collects details such as hair color history, eye color, hair length, texture, and gray percentage,\u201d says Hillo. \u201cClients also have the option to upload a photo of their current color, along with their ideal hair color, to help colorists formulate the best custom color for them. If they have any questions they have access to a colorist via email or phone.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s tough to give advice on purchasing hair dye from the drugstore, but we typically advise that you choose a color one shade lighter than the color you think you are, especially for brunettes. For example, many clients think they are in the darkest brunette family but are actually in the medium brown family.”<\/p>\n

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2. Gather Your Supplies<\/h2>\n

\u201cWe recommend color tools<\/a> available on our website. If you do not have these tools, make sure to have hair clips to section your hair, a cape or towel to help avoid dye transfer nto your clothes, and a bowl and brush to mix and apply your hair color. For the countertops and floors, you can cut open garbage bags and lay them on the floor secured with painter\u2019s tape so they don\u2019t move around. Alternately, if you have a painter\u2019s tarp lying around, now is the perfect time to put it to use. Simply drape it over the bathroom floor to avoid any splatter.<\/p>\n

“For clothes, it\u2019s a good idea to wear a protective cape<\/a>, an old T-shirt, or a cotton-blended material that you don\u2019t mind getting stained. You can even use a garbage bag as a makeshift cape. Cut three holes into it for your head and arms to wear while you color.\u201d<\/p>\n\"woman\n

3. Apply Your Color<\/h2>\n

\u201cTo get started, put on some gloves and apply a color barrier to protect your skin,\u201d says Hillo. \u201cOur color set actually comes with a stain guard packette<\/a> to help prevent color from absorbing into your skin. If you don\u2019t have a stain guard, you can also use petroleum jelly. Apply a thin layer around your hairline, ears, and neck. This protective barrier should keep your skin stain-free.<\/p>\n

“If you’re covering grays, permanent color is the way to go. Unlike demi-permanent, which lasts about 24 washes, the pigment in permanent will penetrate grays. Go for the most color-resistant grays first, so that they\u2019ll get the longest processing time. These could be at the temples, the crown, or anywhere your last color application faded more quickly than the rest. Fully saturate your roots, then go back and cross-check your hair in the opposite direction for any strays.\u201d<\/p>\n\"woman\n

4. Set the Mood<\/h2>\n

\u201cMake it feel special,\u201d says Hillo, \u201cFind some privacy so you are safe from distractions while you color and make sure you\u2019re in a well-ventilated room. Applying color is somewhat time-sensitive so you\u2019ll want to make sure your full attention is on your hair once you mix your color.<\/p>\n

“You could also turn it into a self-care night with a glass of wine while your color processes. Listen to your favorite playlist in the background. Styling and drying your hair afterward is really important so you can see the true color and tone. Plus it adds to the excitement and completes your new look.”<\/p>\n

Have questions about coloring your hair at home? Ask in the comments–then shop hair accessories<\/a> to dress up your tresses!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably been counting down the days until you can visit your hairstylist again. Unfortunately, for many, that may not be anytime soon with COVID-19 cases still on the rise and uncertainty looming. It may be time to take matters into your own hands by learning how to color… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":146,"featured_media":240733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-240717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow To Color Your Hair At Home Like A Pro - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It may be time to learn how to color your hair at home. Nervous? Don't be! 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