NEVER COLOURED YOUR HAIR AT HOME? Don’t be afraid!

What do I need to do in preparation for colouring my hair?

First and foremost, you need to ensure you have carried out the Skin Sensitivity Test for 48 hours and only proceed to colouring the hair, if you didn’t have any response to the test, however small.

If this is your first time using Naturtint or perhaps you’re trying a new shade, we would also strongly recommend carrying out a Colour Strand Test too – though unlikely, it’s much better to find out you don’t like how the shade develops on a small piece of hair, than after you’ve applied it all over. Think of it like testing a paint on your wall, most of us would test a small area first before we take the plunge and paint the whole living room ‘Elephant’s Breath’ (genuine paint name!).

Providing you have done the above and are ok to go ahead with the colour application, next ensure you have read the full instructions at least once before you start, so you have no unexpected surprises half way through colouring.

In terms of preparing your hair, it needs to be clean and dry as any build-up of products can affect the colour result – we would recommend colouring your hair a day or two after washing, to allow some of the scalps natural oils to be produced, which will help protect your scalp during the colouring process.

Where do I start on my head?!

Always start with your roots – most people will only need to colour the root regrowth but even if you are doing a full head colour, it is best to start at the roots. We find it easiest to work on sections of the head rather than trying to tackle the whole head in one go, so try splitting the hair into 4 sections by creating a parting from your forehead to the nape of your next and then again from ear to ear. Imagine your head as a hot cross bun! Secure each section with a clip. If you don’t have any clips, simply create a single parting and work your way down one side of the head and then the other.

If you are doing a full head colour, you can simply pour the colourant into the larger developer bottle and shake for 2 minutes. If you are mixing in a bowl, use your tint brush to blend the colourant and developer together for 2 minutes until fully mixed. Don’t be alarmed by the colour of the mixture, this isn’t indicative of the end result!

Then, using the nozzle of the developer bottle, or your tint brush, start painting the roots one section at a time. Using a tail comb or the nozzle of the developer bottle, ensure all your roots are coloured by painting the visible root, then lifting a layer of hair to reveal the roots below and repeating.

Once you have coloured all the roots and the hairline, you can begin timing your development, for a minimum of 20 minutes and a maximum of 40 minutes. At this point if you are doing a full head colour, massage the remaining mixture through the rest of your hair.