How to Dye the Tips of a Boys Hair
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The following tips and advice for how to dye the tips of a boys hair are designed to make the process run smoothly and create a great new look for the young man in question.
Tips and Advice for How to Dye the Tips of a Boys Hair
Do I need to go to a salon?
You can certainly go to a salon for this type of hair coloring. If you feel confident about your abilities, home coloring is also an option.
Can I get more than one color of highlights?
Sure. A stylist at a salon can add several colors of highlights to the tips of the hair, depending on the look you want to achieve.
What type of product do I buy for home use?
Look for a product that says "hair painting" on the packaging. In it, you will find a brush to paint the color exactly where you want it to appear.
Will the hair dye be permanent?
Some hair painting products are permanent, while others are temporary or semi-permanent. Be sure to read the packaging thoroughly before purchasing that particular hair dye. If you are not sure which one to choose, ask for some advice from the retailer before buying.
Are different products offered depending on the natural hair color?
Yes. Specialized products are offered for natural blondes, brunettes, and redheads. These formulations prevent the hair from appearing too "frosted."
Should gloves be worn when using the hair color?
Yes, otherwise the hair dye will stain your fingers.
Should the color be tested in an inconspicuous place first?
That's a great idea. Before the dye is applied to the tips of the hair all over the head, test it on one piece of hair first, preferably in a discreet location. This will help you get a good idea of how long to leave the color on to get the desired color. If you are happy with the results of your test area, then go on to paint the tips of the hair all over the boy's head.
Is the color applied to wet or dry hair?
Make sure the hair is clean and dry before adding color. If the young man also wants a haircut, have this done before coloring. There is no point in losing the color from the tips of the hair by cutting it afterwards.
Style the hair in the way it will be worn after coloring. Now is the time to decide whether to dye the tips of the hair framing the face or add some highlights all over the head.
How much color is too much?
That would depend on the person having his hair dyed. If you're not sure you want to go with a highlighted look all over his head, you can start with dying the tips of the hair around the face first, and then see if more color is needed. Adding more color is always an option; once the hair is dyed, it's more difficult to repair the color. It can be done, but it would involved re-dying the hair (which may well dry it out) or if the hair is long enough, cutting the ends.
How is the color applied?
Use the brush to apply the color to the tips exactly where you want the new color to appear. Leave the color on for the required amount of time (which you determined when you did your test patch). Set a timer and when it goes off, the hair needs to be shampooed and conditioned.
Now you know how to dye the tips of a boys hair. The process isn't a difficult one; just be sure to read the instructions before getting started.
