What you need to know before you dye
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Rule #1: Hair must be lighter in color than the dyeSemi-permanent dyes work very differently from the common boxed hair dye. Dyes like Manic Panic, Special Effects, and Punky will typically not be visible on black or dark hair, so you need to lighten or bleach your hair before you start using the dyes.
Rule #2: Color of hair and dye will mix.Semi-permanent dyes actually work by staining hair; not by painting it. Thus, the lighter the color of your hair, the brighter the color result of the dye. The darker the color of your hair, the more subtle the dye effect. Refer to the color guide (see image) to know how light you should bring your hair before dyeing.
Also, if you have colored your hair before - be it copper red, strawberry blonde, or burgundy - your current hair color will still mix with the dye result. So for example, if you have reddish hair and use a blue dye, you probably will end up with a purplish result. So if you don't want to risk any unexpected results, remove previous colors before dyeing with the semi-permanent dyes. |