Tips on how to color your hair at home the right way

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Color it your way!
Having the right hair color is as important as a good haircut when you want to bring out the best features of your face. But salon hair coloring services can be a bit too pricey.
Well, good thing there are hair-coloring products you can buy off the shelves. Thankfully the color dyes these days are not as harmful as they used to be and are also more translucent. Gone are the days of monotones and very harsh chemical smells.
Following the easy and simple steps below will help you achieve a salon grade hair color for half the price...or even less!

Hundreds of hair color to choose from out there! Whew, enough to get heads spinning!

Take note of the following tools you need to get you started: 

• dark towels
• a bowl to mix up the dye
• clips to partition your hair 
• alcohol-based toner to help remove stains

Now that you’ve got the tools, let's start!

 
Find your brand
It’s important to look for brands that react well with your natural hair color and scalp. 

Choose your shade
If this is your first time coloring your hair at home, be conservative with your choice. Don’t go two to three shades lighter or darker than your natural hair color. If you have dark brown hair for instance, you can choose light blonde to light brown shades.
It’s best to understand the tone of your hair to know the base color that will add depth and attitude.

If you have fair skin, avoid deep browns as fair skin is prone to redness and dark hair will emphasize the redness.

Medium skin tones should stay away from red or copper since these shades make the skin look orange or washed out.
 
Those with dark skin on the other hand should not go a couple of shades lighter than their natural hair color as this can make dark skin tone look flat.

Call a friend
It’s ideal to ask a friend to come over and let her (or him!) do the coloring for you. This way, you’re sure all parts of your hair are covered. Plus, it’s more fun to do it together and have a little bonding moment in the process.

Skin Test
Before you proceed with coloring your hair, put a small amount of product on your arm and wait for a few minutes for any allergic reaction. If none, go ahead and put the color on your hair. Happy coloring!