5 tips to have a nice and easy hair colour session at home

Having the hair colour you want doesn’t have to be a hassle. You can easily get your desired look from the convenience of home. Whether you’re a seasoned hair dyeing pro or a complete newbie, check out our top tips to make sure everything runs smoothly before your next hair colour session at home,

##1. Prepare your hair##

In the run up to dyeing your hair, make sure it’s in good condition. In addition to taking it easy with heat styling, invest in a good conditioner or hair mask to give your hair plenty of hydration. Look out for products with super moisturising ingredients, such as coconut oil, macadamia oil, argan oil and keratin. This is also good practice for hair dye aftercare.

##2. Choose the right dye for you##

With such a wide range of hair colour shades for women, you might think that all you need to do is pick the best hair colour for you, but the right dye is about so much more. Select which features and ingredients of a hair colour are most important to you. If you want a rich and nourishing formula, look for those supported with natural oils, such as the Garnier Color Naturals range which is enriched with 3 essential oils – olive, almond and avocado. If obtaining a truly natural-looking colour is your main priority, then certain dyes such as Garnier Black Naturals are made specially to refresh your hair colour while matching the natural colours of your hair.

##3. Buy a spare box##

It can be a good idea to buy a spare box, especially if this is the first time you’ve ever coloured your hair. Shoulder length or longer hair may need a little more colour, depending on if you have thick or fine hair. To avoid running out mid-colour session, it’s best to have a spare. You can always use it next time if you don’t need it immediately.

##4. Test your colour first##

It may be tempting to skip the colour test and dive straight in, but it’s worth remembering that your hair is unique. Everyone's hair is different, so the only way to know what the finished colour will look like on you is by testing it on some hidden strands of hair first.

##5. Dress for the occasion##

When using dye, accidents can happen. You don’t want to get hair bleach or dark patches on your favourite work outfit! Before starting, change into some old clothes, ideally something that you don’t have to pull over your head (like an old bathrobe).

Now that you’ve learned some simple tips to make hair colouring at home nice and easy, the fun can really begin! Enjoy choosing your new look and creating your new image, safe in the knowledge that achieving your colour at home can be super simple. If you want even more tips, here is how to dye your own hair at home using a hair colour kit.