If you are a brunette, you're in luck!The process of dying your hair from brown to black is very simple.There is a reduced chance of damaging your hair if you add color to it rather than lifting it.That doesn't mean you need to wing it.There are tips for dying, maintaining, and adjusting to black hair.
Step 1: Purchase a box of hair coloring.
Black dye can be found at your pharmacy or beauty supply store.There is only one shade of true black, so you won't waste a lot of time looking at different shades.Everything you need to dye your hair will come with the hair dye.
Step 2: Put the towels down after you change into an old t-shirt.
The black dye can also be used to dye your carpets and clothing.Put on an old t-shirt before you start.You could possibly get dye if you put old towels over your shoulders, the counter, and the floor.
Step 3: Take your dye and mix it.
The box of hair dye will come with a pair of plastic gloves.The provided dye brush can be used to mix up the developer and dye in a tub.Make sure you blend the dye and developer thoroughly.
Step 4: The skin closest to your head should be applied with petroleum jelly.
Black dye can stain the skin, so applying it to your hair is a bad idea.If you want to protect your skin from the black stains, apply a layer of Vaseline or other substance around your head.This will create a barrier between the dye and the skin, and you can wipe it away once you are done.
Step 5: The dye should be applied to your hair.
The provided brush can be used to apply the dye to your hair.Use your fingers to massage the dye into your hair.By using your hands, you can make sure that your hair is not damaged.From roots to tip, do this for your head.You don't have to rush to apply black hair dye because you can take your time.The end result can not get any darker.You can use hair clips to section out your hair, or you can apply the dye to your entire head of hair at once.It depends on how much hair you have.Make sure all pieces are coated.
Step 6: You should let the dye sit on your hair.
Let it soak into your hair after you have covered it.There are specific instructions in the box you purchased.Put it in a bun if you are going to move around.This will prevent you from getting black dye on everything while you wait.
Step 7: The dye should be washed out.
It is time to rinse after your dye is processed.If you want to rinse your hair, use cool water.It can take awhile for the water to run completely clear.Give your hair a little care once you know you have all the dye out.The conditioner won't remove some of the dye.
Step 8: Limit the washes.
When you wash your hair, rinse a bit of the dye out.If you want your hair to be black, try not to wash it too much.Fight grease can be used in between washes and you can cover your hair with a shower cap.
Step 9: You can wash your hair with cold water.
Cold water is a good way to wash your hair.It will help your color last longer, even though it might sound unpleasant.The cuticle of the hair will open when the water is hot.Hot water will cause your hair to release the dye.The black dye will hold onto your hair if you use cold water.
Step 10: When the color of your hair begins to fade, re-dye it.
Your black hair will eventually fade and your roots will grow out.It is time to repeat the process when you notice it happening.Give your hair color a boost by grabbing another box of black hair dye.If you want to keep your hair dark, you need to re-dye it every couple of weeks.