How to Remove Gray Hair
At one time or another, everyone has to decide what to do about unwanted gray hair. While it may be tempting to pull out a few gray strands and be done with it, coloring your hair is an effective way of removing the gray. Depending on how much gray hair you need to color, you may want to do it yourself or visit a hair salon. Whatever you choose, here are some steps to help you remove gray hair. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Instructions
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Decide if you would prefer to remove the gray professionally at a hair salon or do it yourself at home. In any case, choose a color that is lighter than your natural hair color for better gray coverage. If you are trying to cover less than 10 percent of gray hair, it's a good rule of thumb to use a color that will be at least three shades lighter than your natural hair color.
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Make sure that the coloring kit is designed specifically for coloring gray hair if you opt for removing the grays on your own. Try a home hair coloring system like Clairol Nice 'n Easy Gray Solution for do-it-yourself jobs. Regular hair coloring systems may not penetrate the gray hair as successfully.
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Complete the skin allergy test when using a home hair coloring system to eliminate the possibility of an allergic reaction. If you don't experience an allergic reaction, apply the pre-treatment to hair and saturate the ends.
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Wear plastic gloves and mix the hair color according to the directions provided. Part hair into sections and apply mixture to roots first. Continue with the length of hair if you are coloring the whole head of hair. Leave color on for 20-25 minutes.
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Create a lather by adding a small amount of warm water to your hair. Thoroughly rinse your hair until the water is completely clear. Use a conditioning therapy product to seal in hair color and retain shine and softness. Leave on for two minutes and rinse out with warm water.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a damp towel to wipe off skin or household surfaces immediately if hair color spills over accidentally.
After applying hair color, regularly use a shampoo and conditioner that is made for color treated hair to minimize drying out.
Discard of any leftover hair mixture. After an hour, it loses its effectiveness.
Always do a skin allergy test 48 hours in advance of using even if you have used the home hair coloring system before.
