In a hair salon, coloring can be quite expensive. It must be said that in addition to the use of professional products, mastering the art of highlights, ombré hair or even balayage is not given to everyone. Also, many amateurs do their own coloring in order to save money. However, before getting started, it is better to be sure of yourself! Once colored, the hair becomes more fragile and mistakes can be difficult to correct. Fortunately, you can always camouflage the damage a little and make up for missed coloring with a few home tips. If you’ve never taken care of dyeing your hair at home, check out these few tips that could save the day without needing to run to the hairdresser.
Good to know: And if your hairdresser-colorist is the cause of the failure, simply make an appointment so that he can make up for it. Generally, the professional does not charge more, so don’t hesitate to ask!
Why can home coloring fail?
In addition to a failed application or a non-respected exposure time (which risks turning the color), it is often the choice of coloring that peaches. If you opt for a shade that is not not suitable for your skin tonethe result will be unflattering. If you choose a lightening color for dark hair, you risk ending up with red or orange highlights. As for light hair, there is a great risk of opting for a shade that is too dark which will weigh down your complexion. Coloring without ammonia or with, vegetable or chemical coloring, whatever your choice, always try to opt for the right shade according to your natural color.
Fortunately, failed coloring can be corrected to some extent. However, remember that permanent coloring causes strong oxidation of the hair. This therefore leaves not much room for maneuver…
How to correct a failed color that is too dark?
Opting for a shade that is too dark can greatly harden the features and leave the complexion leadenespecially on pale skin on which the Morticia Addams effect is assured… However, of all the little failures, it is undoubtedly the easiest to save! Wait until your hair has dried to make sure the coloring is indeed messed up, then get to work on correcting it.
To lighten a dark color, you must remove color pigments of the hair fiber. To make them less saturated, shampoo daily. Here, there are two schools: those who use a moisturizing shampoo to avoid damaging the hair and those who use an anti-dandruff shampoo. The second is more stripping, and therefore more effective. However, be sure to use a nourishing treatment afterwards to avoid damaging your hair. Remember that after dyeing, dry and brittle hair is very sensitive to attack. In any case, consider leave the shampoo on for 3 minutes before rinsing and persist for about a week until the desired color is obtained.
Eliminate reflections on blonde
Very often, blonde hair can display green highlights. Here, many techniques can overcome this. For example, you can add apple cider vinegar to the rinse water of your shampoos. Alternatively, consider the trick of adding the juice of a lemon and two effervescent aspirin tablets to a bowl of water. Distribute this lemon juice liquid on your hair and leave for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing. Last idea: use a few drops of gentian violet in shampoo or rinse water. This makes it possible to obtain a 100% natural purple anti-reflective yellow products on the blonde!
Against orange highlights after coloring
If you used a dye too light on brown hair or dark brown or even light brown hair, it happens that the color takes on a coppery side. Here you can consider doing a color one to two shades darker than the one you missed. Please note, however, that it will take two weeks before you can consider a new coloring. It is also possible to make a patina in your usual living room. This will harmonize the color to eliminate unsightly reflections!
Can we correct a color that is too light and therefore missed?
Unfortunately, there is no not much you can do yourself here without risking making the situation worse… If the difference is too significant, it is absolutely necessary to request the intervention of a professional colorist. Very often, he will apply a patina or new coloring. However, remember that it will take two to three weeks before you can recolor your hair. So give them time to recover a little!
Coconut to bleed out the colors!
Often recommended for the care of dry and damaged hair,coconut oil has the particularity of bleeding the color. This is also the case for coconut milk and coconut cream. You can therefore use them as a mask to remove unwanted pigments. To do this, we advise you to mix coconut milk or cream with 3 tablespoons of powdered white clay and possibly a tablespoon of honey (lightening and moisturizing). Apply this mixture to your hair and leave for at least two hours under a cap or cellophane. Rinse and apply a good conditioner or repair mask. Repeat twice a week for up to two weeks.
In the meantime, hide your hair mishaps with accessories.
Summer and winter alike, you can choose a hat adapted to the season. Turban, headband, headband… everything is good for a diversion! On long hair, you can also make a bun to hide the misery a little and create a diversion.
To avoid having failed coloring, follow these tips
Successful home coloring comes down to a few very simple key steps that start from the selection of the coloring product. So, to avoid unpleasant surprises, always choose a shade that is close to your natural color . This will limit deviations and ensure a more harmonious result. If you are hesitating between two shades, choose the clearest. Indeed, it is easier to intensify a color afterwards than to lighten it. The colorings temporary or semi-permanent are also ideal if you’re just starting out, as they fade with washes, making it easy to try out a shade without commitment.
Before application, protect your skin and clothing to avoid staining. To do this, apply a fatty cream around the face and on the ears to avoid stains and wear old clothes or a towel on your shoulders. Also read the instructions provided by the manufacturer, as each brand may recommend a specific exposure time. Start by applying the color to the roots, as they require more time to color, then gradually spread over the lengths. For a uniform application, divide your hair into sections and work strand by strand. Then, gently massage with your gloved hands to thoroughly disperse the product throughout the scalp.
Following this, respect the exposure time to avoid too intense or too light color. Finally, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water until the water runs clear (for very flashy colors [jaune, rose, bleu…]rinse however with cold water which will avoid fading the color), then apply a fixing treatment, often provided in the kit. This treatment will nourish the hair, seal in the color and limit possible damage caused by chemicals. To maintain your color, then use sulfate-free products and nourish your hair regularly to prevent drying.