Basic to Know about Applying hair Color [Tutorial]

In today's day and age, changing your hair color is as easy as changing your clothes. Whether you need to hide grey, brighten blonde or want a totally different, bold, new look, there's a product out there for you.

Coloring your hair is the perfect way to express your individuality, but can cost a fortune at most hair salons. Learn easy and cheap ways to color your hair at home.


'Dye' your hair naturally, with no chemicals, no lead, no artificial dyes. Commercially available Hair Coloring uses chemicals that remove, replace, or enhance the natural pigments in the hair shaft. 


Things to Know before Coloring Hair

Hair Coloring with Brush

  • Understand the texture and density of your hair
  • Choose the hair color diligently
  • Deep condition your hair a few days before coloring
  • To protect your Skin from chemical reactions, shampoo your hair and wait for a couple of days so that natural oils resurface on the scalp
  • Practice sectioning of your hair in one hand and using applicator in the other
  • If you have thick long hair, ask a friend to help you
  • Read the instructions carefully before you apply

Effects of Bad Hair Coloring

Skin irritation, itching, burning, irritation, redness, discomfort

Allergies to the chemicals like PPD (p-Phenylenediamine)

Hair breakage or weakening, over-processing

Skin discoloration or drying

Unpredictable coloring (mostly with at home dyes)