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Want healthy, vibrant hair? Learn how to apply clarifying shampoo and protein conditioners before adding hair dye in this free hair coloring video series from a professional hair stylist.
There are 15 videos in this series:

If you don't precondition your hair before applying hair dye, you can damage and discolor your hair. Learn the benefits of preconditioning hair in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Protein hair conditioners sets up your hair for dying. Learn how to apply protein based hair conditioners in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Clarifying shampoo removes buildup, toxins, and styling products from hair. Learn how to use clarifying shampoo before dying hair in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Using a plastic cap will allow the protein condition to absorb into your hair. Learn how to use a plastic wrap after conditioning in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Before coloring your hair, shampoo and condition your hair. Learn how to use a towel for conditioning your hair in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

A large tooth comb will help protein condition spread through hair. Learn how to use a large tooth comb on conditioned hair in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Clarifying shampoo is an important first step before dying hair. Learn how to massage clarifying shampoo into scalp in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Removing excess moisture will allow conditioners to absorb. Learn how to towel dry hair for conditioner in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Protein condition is a necessary step in dying hair. Learn how to apply a protein condition to your hair in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Help your hair absorb conditioner by combing it through your hair. Learn how to comb protein condition through hair in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Lock in moisture and conditioner with a plastic wrap. Learn how to condition hair prior to dying it in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Heat helps protein conditioners absorb into hair. Learn different ways to heat conditioned hair in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Removing all conditioner from your hair is important for healthy hair. Learn how to rinse out conditioner in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

After conditioning hair, learn how to towel dry hair to add hair dye in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Before dying hair, learn important tips for adding conditioners to your hair in this free hair coloring video from a professional hair stylist.

Men and women have been coloring their hair since the beginning of time using chemicals, plants and pigments. In recent times, men and women dye their hair a variety of colors including everything from blonde to blue. Hair dye is made up of pigments (color) or bleaches. Depending on whether you are adding color to your hair or taking color away, the process of dying your hair can be lengthy and sometimes painful. Highlights and lowlights are accent colors that are added to specific sections of hair, as opposed to an “all-over” color that is applied to all the hair on the head.
However, if you are one of those people who love to color their hair, listen to these words of caution: damaged hair will happen. But! There is a solution. In this free video series, learn how to apply preconditioning treatments on your hair. With a healthy dose of conditioner, your hair will be ready for a new color. Learn how to pick protein conditioner and clarifying shampoo. Our expert, Sandy Powell, shows you the proper step-by-step process of coloring hair. Get tips for applying the treatments, and learn how to rinse them out. Also, learn how to use a plastic cap to really help your hair conditioner absorb. So, what are you waiting for? The steps to healthy, colored hair are just seconds away!
Sandy Powell Sandy Powell has been styling hair for more than 20 years. She has experience in coloring, cutting, styling, highlighting and lowlighting all styles of hair. Powell currently owns and operates North Chase Spa-lon in Wilmington, North Carolina.dkdk
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