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Don\u2019t trust the model\u2019s hair color on the box<\/h2>\n

Sure, the cover photo on a box of hair color may be the exact shade you\u2019re aiming to get\u2014but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that particular kit will get it for you. To figure out what your hair will actually look like if you use that box of dye, turn the box until you find the chart (usually on the side or back of the box) that 1. Indicates the three to four starting-point hair colors suitable for this formula and 2. What those colors will look like post-application. How do you know what hair color is your starting point? If you\u2019re touching up regrowth, use your root color.<\/p>\n

If you presently have no regrowth but want to change your all-over hue, use the shade of your hair right now whether it\u2019s natural or previously-colored. And if you want to do both\u2014a root touchup plus an all over color change\u2014 you may need to do it in two steps: Color the roots first, then tackle the all-over hue. Overwhelmed? Don\u2019t despair. Most at-home coloring kits have an 800 number or a website instant-messaging service to help guide you through the selection process. Or, you can also ask your salon colorist for advice. I’m sure she’ll understand your stepping out on her just this once!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t color roots-to-ends every time<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve colored your hair within the last year, anything south of your roots will be more porous than the regrowth\u2014and thus quicker to absorb color. So, assuming you just want to maintain your current color, the secret to avoiding two-toned tresses (darker at the bottom, lighter near the scalp), is to start by putting permanent color only on your regrowth. Then, for the final minutes of processing, freshen up the lengths of your hair by combing the permanent color down through the rest of the hair. Or, try this strategy: Put permanent color on just the regrowth, as outlined above, then apply a demi-permanent dye to the rest of your hair. This will refresh the lengths of your hair and eliminate any risk of over-processing.<\/p>\n

Do see a professional if going two shades beyond your natural hue<\/h2>\n

Trying to go platinum\u2014or jet black\u2014when your natural shade is light brown is a risk most professional colorists say you should never take at home. Like a chemistry experiment gone awry, trying to achieve a color that\u2019s best left to a professional could burn your scalp, cause your hair to fry and break off, or, if you\u2019re trying to go very dark, leave you with an inky hue that is almost impossible to remove short of cutting your dyed hair off\u2014or spending a small fortune at the salon to correct the color. Most colorists also warn against at-home highlights, citing \u201ccheetah spots\u201d along the scalp (the result of over-applied bleach at the roots) as a common and hard-to-fix DIY mistake.<\/p>\n

Protect your new color<\/h2>\n

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From the best advice on choosing the right shade to expert application tips, this guide will help you feel comfortable coloring your hair at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":6968,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,4,22,403],"tags":[303,306,304,305],"class_list":["post-961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hair-color","category-hair-tips","category-how-to","category-styling","tag-color-bleach","tag-color-other","tag-color-permanent","tag-color-semi-permanent"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Get the Perfect At-Home Hair Color |<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From the best advice on choosing the right shade to expert application tips, this guide will help you feel comfortable coloring your hair at home.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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