Nov 16 , 2024

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Hair Colour Gel at Home Like a Pro

It is a pleasant and rewarding experience to colour your hair at home with good hair colour gels, efficiently providing results in bright colours. 

If you are a first-timer in the exciting world of colouring your hair at home, this step-by-step guide will make it easy and hassle-free to get professional results.

Why Choose Hair Colour Gel?

Hair colour gel has gained popularity for specific reasons:

• Vibrant Colours: They provide bold and rich shades to change one's look altogether.
• User-Friendly: Gels are non-churchy in texture and are much easier to apply than traditional dyes.
• Long Lasting: Most gels have long-lasting effects which do not fade out that quickly. Most of the gels maintain their brightness for weeks.
• Extensive range of Shades: Everything is available, from natural to fantasy colours.

What you need

Before starting this process, collect all the supplies to ensure things go smoothly.

• Hair Colour Gel
• Gloves
• Mixing bowl and applicator brush if it requires
• Hair clips
• Old towels or cape
• Timer
• Shampoo and conditioner preferably sulphate-free

Step 1: Choose the Colour

The right shade for you is vital. To choose the best shade of hair colour, consider these factors:

Skin Tone-Hair Color:

• Warm: You should go for gold or reddish undertone shades.
• Calm: You should opt for ash or violet undertones.
• Neutral: Most shades fit your hair, but choose the ones that add dimension.

Step 2: Prep Your Locks

Healthy hair, after all, makes the best results, so prepare appropriately.

• Wash Your Hair: Start with clean hair, but do not wash it on the day of coloring to allow natural oils to protect your scalp.
• Dry Your Hair: Ensure your hair is dehydrated.
• Detangle: Use a wide-tooth comb to remove knots for smooth application.

Step 3: Protect Your Skin and Surroundings

Preventing stains is crucial and for that do the following:

• Wear Old Clothes: Use a cape or old towels to protect your attire.
• Apply Petroleum Jelly: Rub a thin layer around your hairline and ears to prevent staining.

Step 4: Section Your Hair

Sectioning will help distribute the colour evenly:

• Divide into Quadrants: Use clips to section your hair into four quadrants—top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right.
• Work Methodically: Begin from the back and work forward.

Step 5: Mix the Hair Colour Gel

If your gel needs to be mixed, do the following:

• Read Instructions: Follow the product instructions carefully.
• Mix in a Bowl: Mix the gel with the developer if required.
• Stir Well: Use the applicator brush to mix thoroughly.

Step 6: Apply Hair Colour Gel

Now for the application, do the following:

• Start from the Roots: Apply the gel straight to your roots, back to front.
• Use Your Fingers: After applying to the roots, use gloved fingers to massage the gel into your hair for even distribution.
• Work Through Sections: Take down one section at a time, saturating each strand thoroughly.
• Apply to Ends Last: Once the roots are covered, apply the gel to the ends for consistent colour.

Step 7: Set a Timer

Timing is everything, so set a timer:

• Refer to Instructions: Check the recommended processing time.
• Make Use of a Timer: You do not get over-processed this way.

Step 8: Rinse and Condition

When you see how much time has elapsed from the beginning:

• Rinse Thoroughly: By using lukewarm or warm water, until all residue is gone.
• Condition after Rinse: Condition especially for colour-treated hair.

Step 9: Towel Dry and Style.

When you have rinsed, it's time to dry your hair:

• Towel Dry: Gently blot in a towel to remove extra excess water.
• Air Dry or Blow Dry: Allow it to dry naturally or just blow-dry with the low heat of your dryer.

Step 10: Colour Retention

For vibrancy retention of colour, good care is a must:

• Use a sulphate-free shampoo: Sulphate-free shampoo will keep the colour intact and not help you lose the colour.
• Wash Cycle: Avoid washing more than every alternate 2-3 days
• Avoid Heating: At all times, use heat protectant while styling

Conclusion

Colour your hair using hair color gel at home; it's the perfect time to do that. Follow this step-by-step guide, and you shall see beautiful results, saving time and money. 

So, step out with a new style and enjoy the vibrant outputs of your hair colour gel application! Happy colouring!