Dyeing your hair two different colors vertically typically involves sectioning your hair down the middle and applying a different color to each side. Here's a general outline based on best practices and inferences from the provided video snippet (which focuses on a color duo technique):
What You'll Need:
- Two different hair dye colors
- Hair dye application brush
- Gloves
- Hair clips
- Bowl for mixing dye
- Old towel to protect clothing
- Mirror
- Vaseline or similar to protect hairline
Steps:
- Preparation: Protect your clothing with an old towel. Apply Vaseline or a similar product along your hairline and ears to prevent staining. Put on gloves.
- Sectioning: Using a comb, create a clean part down the center of your head, from your forehead to the nape of your neck. This is crucial for achieving a distinct vertical split. Clip each section to keep them separate.
- Mixing the Dye: Prepare each hair dye color according to the manufacturer's instructions in separate bowls.
- Application (Darker Shade First - Recommended): If one color is significantly darker than the other, it's often recommended to apply the darker color first to prevent it from bleeding onto the lighter side during processing. Apply the darker shade to its designated section, starting at the roots and working your way down to the ends. Ensure even coverage. According to the video snippet, if you're also doing a root touch-up with the darker shade, start there.
- Application (Lighter Shade): Once the darker color is applied to its entire section, apply the lighter shade to the other section of your hair, again starting at the roots and working down to the ends.
- Processing: Allow both colors to process according to the instructions on the dye boxes. The video mentions 20 minutes for a "nice and easy" color application on the mid-shaft and ends, so timing may vary depending on the dye you use.
- Rinsing: Rinse each side of your hair separately in cool water until the water runs clear. Be careful to avoid mixing the colors as much as possible.
- Conditioning: Apply the conditioner that came with the dye (or a color-safe conditioner) to both sections of your hair.
- Final Rinse: Rinse out the conditioner.
- Drying and Styling: Dry and style your hair as usual.
Tips and Considerations:
- Choose Colors Wisely: Select colors that complement each other.
- Strand Test: Perform a strand test before applying the dye to your entire head to ensure you like the color and how your hair reacts to the dye.
- Professional Help: If you're unsure about any step or nervous about achieving a clean split, consider consulting a professional hair stylist. They can provide expert advice and application.
- Bleed Prevention: To further prevent color bleeding, you can use a thicker dye consistency or apply a barrier cream along the part line.
- Maintenance: Use color-safe shampoo and conditioner to maintain the vibrancy of your colors.