How to Self Color Your Gray Hair

Gray hair is one of those tell tale signs of aging that some people work tirelessly to hide and cover up and some people don't. Some are bothered by it more than others which leads them to want to color their gray in order to regain a more youthful appearance. Although it is usually a sign of aging, there are a lot of people who are at an age such as in their twenties and even in their teens, who have gray hair. If you're someone who is uncomfortable with your gray then you can certainly choose to self color it to get rid of it. Using a rinse or a semi-permanent hair color is a much safer way to color your gray hair. It has far less chemicals and products that can harm your hair and produce bad results. If you can wash your own hair then you can certainly self color it. Doing it this way is much less expensive than going to a salon and you don't have to wait for an appointment. Most semi-permanent hair coloring kits and rinses cost under $10 dollars and take less than 30 minutes to do. If you're going to self color your gray hair and need some help, here's what you need to do.

Instructions

1. Purchase Kit

   The first thing you need to do of course is to purchase the hair coloring kit. The best thing to do when purchasing hair coloring is go with what's familiar. The traditional hair coloring products have stuck around because they are safe and haven't had a lot of problems. If you choose a brand such as Clairol who's been around for a long time, it's probably a safe bet that their products are reliable. Purchase the color that is closest to your hair and remember, you want to purchase a rinse or semi-permanent hair coloring kit.

2. Read Directions

   Before you begin to color your hair, read the directions thoroughly. This will help you to avoid mistakes and let you know exactly what it is you need to do before you even start.

3. Color Your Hair

   Here are a few tips that will help you color your gray hair more effectively. Gray hair is usually more course than the rest of your hair which makes it take longer to absorb color. When dying your hair, start with the gray first as it will take the longest to change colors. This will produce the best results. Since you are using a rinse, another tip is to wash your hair less if you want your color to last longer. If you chose the right color, after you're done, you should see a natural colored head of hair without the gray.