Tips For Dyeing Your Hair At Home

• Do a strand test if it is your first time using that colour. Your colour will be darker than the box colour if you hair is pre-dyed. Usually stick to a colour that's within two shades of your current tone. If you are planning for something dramatic, try on a wig to work out if that colour will suit you.

• Apply vaseline or oil-based lotion around your hairline and ears to protect skin from stains or irritation.

• Divide hair into sections. The easiest way to this is to divide your hair into 4 quadrants and work your way through.

• If you are retouching your roots, apply to roots first and wait for 20 mins before applying colour all over your head to achieve even result

• When choosing your hair colour, don't go by the model shown on the front of the box because you have no idea what her hair colour was originally and different hair types will take in colour differently

• Leave your hair unwashed for a few days before dyeing it. The natural oil will protect your scalp from harsh chemicals. 

• Use ammonia-free hair dye because it's less damaging to your body and doesn't have a pungent smell to it. Click here for a list of ammonia-free products.

• Try to keep your hair unwashed for as long as possible after rinsing out the colour. This will help the colour to settle into strands and last longer. Use shampoos and conditioners designed for coloured hair as they have special formulas to keep your hair colour vibrant.