How to Color Ends When Dying Hair

Dying hair can sometimes be a messy and time-consuming procedure that if not done right, can have disastrous consequences. Coloring the ends of the hair is often the most difficult part of the process but you can overcome any problems by copying the methods of the experts.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Thin plastic gloves
• Hair color brush applicator

1. Gather the loose hair in your hand and separate a small strand about 2 fingers wide from the nape of the neck under the hair bunch. Clip the rest of the hair high up on the head out of the way.

2. Take the color brush and apply color to the strand. Start at the root and work your way down to the tip of the hair. Be careful not to miss any spots and work methodically top to bottom until you have covered the entire section.

3. Smooth your hand down the hair shaft to work in the color by massaging the hair slowly between your fingers until you are certain that you have coated all the hair. Don't neglect the underside of the hair and massage all the way through.

4. Repeat this process by taking another strand and clipping the remaining hair back on the top of the head until you have covered all the hair. Only take a small section at a time and separate this from the other hair so you know exactly which parts you have already colored.

5. Leave the color on the hair for 15 minutes to give the color time to take to the hair. This time may vary depending on the product you are using and you can rinse the color out earlier for a lighter less dramatic look. Check a small area of hair for color accuracy 5 minutes prior and rinse out until the water runs clear.

6. Clean the skin around the hairline, neck and ears to stop the dye staining the skin. Use a moist towel or cotton bud and dab lightly at the marks on the skin. If color still remains, use a facial moisturizer or conditioner and rub into the stubborn marks.

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