Things You'll Need:
- Stylist gloves
- Hair dye mixing bowl and spatula
- Hair dye kit in the color of your choice
- Several towels and washcloths
- Old clothing
- A well-ventilated room
- A kitchen timer or stopwatch
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Step 1
Select a hair dye kit in the color of your choice. You will want to choose something that is a level 3 color, which means that it is a permanent dye that will cover gray hair 100%. Make sure to read the kit label; some products are particularly designed for coloring gray hair.
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Step 2
Cover up any surfaces that you don't want ruined by hair dye, including bathroom sinks and toilets.
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Step 3
Change into something that you wouldn't mind getting ruined by hair dye.
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Step 4
Place a towel around your shoulders and have a seat.
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Step 5
Mix the dye in the bowl according to the directions on the package. Set aside.
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Step 1
Section off your hair and apply the hair dye first to the sections that have the gray. This will allow the color to sit longer on the color-resistant gray hairs.
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Step 2
Apply the remaining hair dye to the rest of your hair and pile it on top of your head.
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Step 3
Use a damp washcloth to wipe any excess hair dye from your scalp or back of neck.
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Step 4
Set your timer for 45 minutes, relax and read a magazine. Imagine how beautiful you will look after you get rid of your gray hair.
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Step 5
When the timer goes off, rinse the hair dye from your hair with warm water.
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Step 6
Apply the conditioner included with the hair dye kit and let it sit on your hair for at least 3 minutes.
