How to Change Hair Colour
Select which colour you think would look best., Decide whether you want a permanent colour or not., Decide how you will apply the colour, whether by yourself or by a professional., Enjoy your new look!
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select which colour you think would look best.
This may be based on your eye colour, skin colour, or natural hair colour.
Red colour compliments green eyes very well.
Naturally blonde hair works well with any colour.
People with black hair may want to try purple or dark (black-cherry) reds.
People with red hair should try greens and blues.
Brunettes look good with reds or oranges. -
Step 2: Decide whether you want a permanent colour or not.
Permanent hair colour can create the most dramatic changes, either lightening or darkening the hair.
Semi-permanent hair colour will wash out after a period of time, typically within 1-2 weeks.
It is best for darkening hair colour, and typically creates a more natural look.
Demi-permanent hair colour is very similar to semi-permanent, but takes longer to wash out.
Temporary hair colouring
-- such as chalking, Kool-Aid, or Jello
-- work great as well.
These are perfect for younger children or someone who wants a day-long dye. , If you decide on getting a permanent colour, strongly consider going to a salon and to have your hair dyed professionally.
You may still want to go to a salon for semi- or demi-permanent colouring, however these are safer to do yourself than permanent colouring.
Chalking requires a special process, but it can be performed at home.
Dying hair with Kool-aid or Jello can also be done easily at home. , -
Step 3: Decide how you will apply the colour
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Step 4: whether by yourself or by a professional.
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Step 5: Enjoy your new look!
Detailed Guide
This may be based on your eye colour, skin colour, or natural hair colour.
Red colour compliments green eyes very well.
Naturally blonde hair works well with any colour.
People with black hair may want to try purple or dark (black-cherry) reds.
People with red hair should try greens and blues.
Brunettes look good with reds or oranges.
Permanent hair colour can create the most dramatic changes, either lightening or darkening the hair.
Semi-permanent hair colour will wash out after a period of time, typically within 1-2 weeks.
It is best for darkening hair colour, and typically creates a more natural look.
Demi-permanent hair colour is very similar to semi-permanent, but takes longer to wash out.
Temporary hair colouring
-- such as chalking, Kool-Aid, or Jello
-- work great as well.
These are perfect for younger children or someone who wants a day-long dye. , If you decide on getting a permanent colour, strongly consider going to a salon and to have your hair dyed professionally.
You may still want to go to a salon for semi- or demi-permanent colouring, however these are safer to do yourself than permanent colouring.
Chalking requires a special process, but it can be performed at home.
Dying hair with Kool-aid or Jello can also be done easily at home. ,
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