Explain the point of doing gray hair dyeing by yourself. Chigaya Miki, a total beauty creator, and Noriko Motoyama, a hair diagnostician, will help you with uneven dyeing that tends to be a problem with self-coloring, gray hair that has grown at the roots, a flat finish, hair damage, and scalp irritation. solve it.
Table of contents
- the person who taught me
- Precautions when dyeing gray hair by yourself
- Trouble with self-dyeing gray hair: I want to prevent unevenness
- Problems with self-dyeing gray hair: How to hide gray hair at the hairline and recommended items
- Color selection for gray hair dye that makes the finish look soft
- How to self-dye gray hair to show the finish softly
- Concerns about self-dyeing gray hair: Damage after dyeing, dryness, and kinks! How to take care of your hair?
- Concerns about self-dyeing gray hair: I want to prevent my scalp from getting tingly during dyeing
the person who taught me
Ms. Noriko Motoyama , a hair diagnostician (photo left)
Representative director of the International Institute for Hair and Skin Science. “I still don’t have many gray hairs, but I’m currently dyeing with natural henna, considering the effect on my hair and scalp.”
Total beauty creator
Chigaya Miki (right photo)
Operates KAWABELAB, a salon that proposes hair makeup and fashion in total with her mother, Sachiko Kawabe. “I do not dye the gray hair itself, but dye the surrounding hair with a bright color to blur the gray hair.”
Precautions when dyeing gray hair by yourself
Reader Satomi Kiyama (65 years old) tried out the new rules. She said, “I want to change my own style of gray hair care and learn the correct way.”
This time, total beauty creator Chigaya Miki and hair diagnostician Noriko Motoyama told us how to care for gray hair at home. Both said that hair becomes more important as they grow older, and that home care is important to understand the condition of their hair.
“As you get older, you become more sensitive to stimuli. Correct knowledge of gray hair dyeing is essential for safe gray hair care,” says Motoyama. Chigaya added, “Although a certain amount of skill is required for dyeing gray hair, the ‘basics’ are more important.
Many people damage their hair because they don’t know the basics, so they can’t dye it well.”
Keep your hair healthy with these new home dye rules.
Trouble with self-dyeing gray hair: I want to prevent unevenness
When people dye their gray hair by themselves, the most common complaint is, “I dyed my hair according to the instructions, but it still doesn’t look good.” Mr. Chigaya points out that the cause is the lack of preparation before dyeing and the lack of care after dyeing.
“Any gray hair dye is a drug, and the chemical reaction proceeds immediately from the moment it is applied to the hair. Therefore, it is important to make thorough preparations in advance. Let’s use a dedicated one. Sparing no effort in each of these is a shortcut to a beautiful finish.”
Method 1 to prevent uneven gray hair dyeing: Replace with professional tools
The brush and container for gray hair are not the ones that come with the commercially available gray hair dye, but if you replace them with professional tools, the work will be much easier and the finish will be better. “The bristles of professional-use brushes are just the right length and density, so you can apply the dye evenly all over your hair. It doesn’t slip on my hands,” says Chigaya. Choose gloves that fit better than accessories.
How to prevent uneven gray hair dyeing 2: Make arrangements more important than anything else
For gray hair dyeing, the arrangement is a match. In addition to having a complete set of necessary tools such as towels and capes, you can also prepare extra dye so that you don’t run out of dye while working, and put a towel under the container so you don’t panic if it spills. . Preparing ahead is the key to working efficiently.
Method 3: Use anti-fading shampoo after dyeing
After dyeing, the hair is in a state where the color is not fixed. Washing with a petroleum-based shampoo with strong detergency will cause color fading and uneven color. Immediately after dyeing, emulsify the dye with warm water and then rinse to fix the color. After that, you can prevent color unevenness by using a shampoo for preventing fading.
Problems with self-dyeing gray hair: How to hide gray hair at the hairline and recommended items
Even if you dye it cleanly, new gray hair will start to stand out at the hairline in two weeks. A small brush is great for quick and clean coverage.
“A must-have brush for brushing your tongue is a must-have. The fan-shaped brush fits your forehead and temples perfectly, allowing you to cleanly color even the gray hair on your hairline. You can also use the tongue brush to clean up a little bit of gray hair when you go out. And if you have a hair foundation, you can instantly hide it without getting your hands dirty,” says Motoyama. It is also effective to use a partial dye with a brush if you want to dye it firmly and hide it.
Recommended items to hide the root gray hair
Recommended items for hiding gray hair at the root are a “tongue brush” and a hair foundation. Tongue brushes can be purchased at pharmacies or 100-yen shops. It’s also nice to be able to replace it with a new one without hesitation if it gets dirty from use.
How to hide white hair at the root hairline with foundation
1. Rub the surface of hair foundation with a tongue brush several times, take an appropriate amount, and apply to the hairline.
2. Apply the tongue brush to the slightly gray hair at the root and move it along the flow of the hair. If you pull the hair lightly at this time, the skin will not be colored.
3. To prevent the color of the hair foundation from fading, apply a setting spray to fix the color. With this effort, your hands and clothes will be less likely to be stained.
In about 3 minutes, the top of the head, which has a little gray hair that has grown at the roots, is as shown in the picture. “This can be done before going out,” said Mr. Kiyama.
Utilize spot dye with a brush
I want to dye my gray hair to hide it, but it’s troublesome to prepare all kinds of tools… In such a case, try using a dye that has been developed specifically for partial dyeing. Ingenuity such as the tube and brush being integrated makes it easy to use.
Color selection for gray hair dye that makes the finish look soft
We tend to choose a dark color that is close to our natural hair, because we want to hide gray hair to make it look youthful. However, if the hair color is too dark, the flow of the hair cannot be seen, the three-dimensional effect is lost, and the skin looks dull.
On the other hand, if it’s too bright, it can make your hair look dry. For a natural finish, the point is to choose the color of the dye based on the color of your eyes, not on your natural hair. “A color that is a little lighter than your natural hair is easier to blend in with gray hair, and the next gray hair that grows in will be less noticeable.” (Miki)
How to self-dye gray hair to show the finish softly
If the whole thing looks flat, you can create a three-dimensional effect by pinching a part and adding a different color while adding streaks.
“It’s safe to choose a dye from the same series. If you want to add bright streaks, choose the brightest color from the same series, and if you want to add dark streaks, choose the darkest color for a sharp finish.” (Mr. Motoyama)
Tsumami-zome method to create a three-dimensional effect
1. Partially pinch and dye
the hair Just take the dye on your fingertips wearing rubber gloves, pick up the hair where you want to add streaks, and apply the dye. Leave it for the specified time and then wash it off.
2. Effective when applied around the face
Mr. Kiyama, who dyes the entire face brightly to match the color of his eyes, adds dark streaks. By adding dark streaks randomly around the face, the hair flow looks beautiful and three-dimensional.
Concerns about self-dyeing gray hair: Damage after dyeing, dryness, and kinks! How to take care of your hair?
After bleaching the hair, the cuticle is open and the moisture in the hair can easily evaporate. If you leave it alone, it will dry out and the texture will deteriorate. “After dyeing, treatment once every two to three days is effective for repairing cuticles,” says Miki. Furthermore, by frequently blending a small amount of hair oil, the gloss will be restored faster.
If you feel dry, you can apply a little hair oil. In addition, if you apply hair oil to your hair after towel drying it after washing, it acts as a cover for the open cuticles and prevents moisture evaporation and damage. A little amount is OK. Spread it thinly over the palm of your hand.
Concerns about self-dyeing gray hair: I want to prevent my scalp from getting tingly during dyeing
If you feel itchiness or pain while dyeing, stop immediately and wash off the dye. The cause of the discomfort is a substance called “diamine” contained in many of the two-agent gray hair dyes. For those who are sensitive to stimulation, it is safe to choose a coloring agent that does not contain diamine.
How to read the ingredients of gray hair dye
Gray hair dyes are roughly divided into two types: hair coloring and hair manicure, and many hair coloring products contain “diamine”. When purchasing, check the ingredient list on the back of the package.
- Types of hair manicure dyes
Colors while coating the surface without bleaching the hair. Many are diamine-free.
- types of hair dye
After bleaching the original hair color, add the dye. Coloring agents for hair coloring have good color development and color retention, but many contain diamine.
