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Everything You Need to Dye Your Hair at Home (Beginner-Friendly)
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items This is everything I use to dye my hair at home—from prep to application to aftercare. I use these tools and products to apply the color evenly, avoid patchy results, and help the color last longer after washing.
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BEFORE YOU DYE (Prep)
How I Actually Apply My Hair Dye.
Hair Dyes I Use for Even, At-Home Color.
How I Keep My Hair Color Looking Fresh.
BEFORE YOU DYE (Prep)
Prep is what makes or breaks your results—these are the must-haves I use to get clean, even color every time.
Makes applying dye cleaner, easier, and way more even—the brush spreads color better and the pointed handle helps section your hair so you don’t miss spots.
Hair Brushes For Women - Amazon.com
Use this around your hairline and ears before dyeing to prevent stains—it creates a barrier so the color doesn’t stick to your skin. It's a must!
Vaseline - Amazon.com
This makes sectioning my hair easy before and during dyeing so I can apply color evenly and not miss spots.
Hair Sectioning Clips - Amazon.com
Hair dye gets everywhere if you’re not careful 😭 I lay these over my shoulders and workspace before dyeing to catch drips and keep dye off my clothes and surfaces.
Towels - Amazon.com
I wear a loose t-shirt when dyeing to protect my clothes and make it easier to remove without getting dye on my skin or other clothes.
Oversized T Shirts For Women - Amazon.com
How I Actually Apply My Hair Dye.
This is how I apply my hair dye at home—I use these tools to mix, section, and apply the color so it goes on evenly and not patchy.
Using this to mix and apply my dye—the bowl keeps things contained and the brush helps spread the color evenly.
Hair Color Kit - Amazon.com
Learned this the hard way 😭 I always wear disposable gloves while applying dye so my hands and nails don’t stain—and it keeps the whole process way less messy.
Plastic Gloves - Amazon.com
Use this after applying dye to keep the color contained and prevent drips onto my skin or clothes while it processes evenly.
Processing Caps - Amazon.com
I always set a timer after applying the dye so I don’t leave it on too long or rinse it out too early—this helps the color develop evenly and not turn out too dark or too light.
Timer - Amazon.com
Using a applicator bottle for my roots because it gives me more control—I can apply the dye directly to my roots and distribute it evenly without overapplying.
Applicator Bottle - Amazon.com
Hair Dyes I Use for Even, At-Home Color.
This is what I use when dyeing my hair at home—I switch between these depending on how bold I want the color and how evenly I want it to fade over time.
Arctic Fox is safe for kid's as well as yourself. when I want a more vibrant color—it’s a semi-permanent dye I apply in sections, and it goes on smoothly and fades evenly instead of turning patchy.
Arctic Fox Hair Color: All Colors - Amazon.com
The Manic Panic bleaching kit gets the job done when I need to lighten my hair before adding color—it helps lift the base so brighter shades show up evenly instead of looking dull.
MANIC PANIC Flash Lightning Hair Bleach Kit
Manic Panic is great for bold color—I apply it in sections so it distributes evenly and fades evenly instead of turning patchy.
Manic Panic - Amazon.com
Now got2b is for longer-lasting color—it gives full coverage and develops evenly without patchy spots.
Got2B Hair Coloring & Care Products
How I Keep My Hair Color Looking Fresh.
These are the products I use after dyeing my hair to reduce fading and keep my hair hydrated after washing so the color doesn’t fade unevenly.
L’Oréal EverPure is for after dyeing your hair and is a budget-friendly sulfate-free shampoo—it cleans my hair while helping maintain the color and keeping it from drying out.
Loreal Everpure - Amazon.com
Pureology Hydrate after dyeing you hair you'll want it’s sulfate-free, so it cleans my hair without stripping the color and helps keep it from drying out after coloring.
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo for Dry/Color Hair
Pureology Conditioner is for color-treated hair after shampooing to keep my hair hydrated and help maintain the color so it doesn’t fade as quickly.
Pureology Conditioner - Amazon.com
Redken Color Extend system is for after dyeing your hair, it's to help maintain the color—it cleans my hair while helping reduce fading so the color lasts longer.
Redken Color Extend Magnetic Shampoo - Amazon.fr
Biolage is for when I want to keep my color looking shiny—it helps maintain the tone while adding shine so my color doesn’t look dull.
BIOLAGE Shampoo & Conditioner Hair Care
Pureology Color Fanatic is used after washing my hair to keep it hydrated and help protect the color—it also makes my hair easier to detangle without pulling.
Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Spray
L’Oréal EverPure 21-in-1 is for after washing my hair to keep it hydrated and help protect the color—it also detangles my hair and makes it easier to manage without weighing it down.
L'Oréal Paris Après-shampoing sans sulfate 21 en 1
Amika Hydro Rush is for after washing your hair when it feels dry—it adds moisture back into my hair and helps detangle it so it’s easier to manage after coloring.
amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In