Dyeing your hair at home can save you time and money. But more often than not, despite following every instruction on the label to the T, most people end up with a hair colour fail *sigh*. Are you going through a DIY hair colour fail ATM? Worry not! We’ve gotchu, girl!
Learn how to fix a DIY hair colour fail in 3, 2, 1…
One of the most common mistakes most women make while dyeing their tresses at home is leaving the colour on for too long. You probably dozed off or got caught up in work; whatever the reason, you have a disaster that needs fixing.
Fix it: Take a quick shower. Wash your tresses using a clarifying shampoo; it will help lighten your hair by a few shades but can end up making your hair frizzy. So follow up with a generous amount of conditioner or hair mask to nurse your hair back to health.
Mistake 02: Stained skin
You settled for a DIY hair colour session because you wanted quick results but now the dye has stained your neck and ears and you don’t know how to get rid of it. This is a very common mistake, but don’t worry, here’s what you can do.
Fix it: While applying hair dye, keep wiping the colour off your skin immediately. If your skin has already stained, use a gentle cleanser to wash it off. And if all fails, you can always resort to makeup to conceal the stains.
Mistake 03: The colour looks very different
Hair colour turned out nothing like you had imagined it to? Fret not, here’s what you can do to prevent this from happening in the first place.
Fix it: When you pick a colour, check the pack to make sure it’s formulated for your natural hair colour; if not, then it’s not the right shade for you. If you’re not sure about which shade to go for, chose the darker one. Stay within two shades of your natural hair colour for best results.
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Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
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Written by Sanya Hamdani on Apr 07, 2020
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.