My product recs for all my DIY people, so y'all can get that pro color at home!
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let's get serious
dyes for dark hair
developers+lighteners
after care
let's get serious
All the tools I reccommend for safety and proper measuring
Very important to have a mixing bowl specifically for hair dyeing processes.
Mixing Bowl in Black
Brush for both mixing and applying color; may want to get separate brushes for color and bleach
Extra Wide Brush
It is crucial to measure out your dyes, developers, bleach, etc accurately to ensure correct ratios and consistent results.
Measuring Beaker
Gloves are a must (unless you want flakey blue hands for weeks)
Great Value Disposable Vinyl Gloves
For better processing, use aluminum foil! A quick youtube video or tiktok will help you find the right application method.
Great Value Aluminum Foil
dyes for dark hair
Hair dyes intended to lift darker hair (yes they actually work)!!!
Violet
Violet- Colorcharm Vivid Darks by Wella
Fiery Copper
Fiery Copper-Colorcharm Vivid Darks by Wella
Chili Red
Chili Red-Colorcharm Vivid Darks by Wella
developers+lighteners
20 vol. is great for lifting hair higher safely. Ensure to read the dye or bleach directions for specific ratios.
Wella Color Charm 20 Volume Creme Developer 32 oz.
When looking for a higher lift such as level 8 and up, a 30 vol. developer is going to do the trick. Be mindful this is a stronger product, so the amount of time you use it for should vary.
ion Sensitive Scalp 30 Volume Creme Developer 32 oz
Easy and safe to use creme lightener.
ion Color Brilliance Bright White Creme Lightener
after care
Once you've got your dream color, seal it in with this hair mask tho help the color last longer and add back moisture into your hair.
Ion Color Defense After Color Sealer by Color Solutions - Sally Beauty
