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Dr. StrangeLocks, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and DIY Balayage
Phase 1: Gathering Supplies (& Courage)
I decided to go with the ‘twisting’ technique, which involves twisting your hair into a bunch of small sections and painting color onto the ends. It seemed fairly straightforward, and I already had most of what I needed:- Gloves
- Comb
- Sectioning clips
- Creme hair dye
- Moisturizing shampoo & conditioner
- Towel
Phase 2: Doing the Deed
48 hours before the big event, I did a patch test just to be sure I wasn’t allergic to any of the ingredients in the dye… am I the only one who follows manufacturer’s instructions to the T? Once I was in the clear, it was time to begin. Deep breath, and:- Follow the instructions on the box to prep the hair dye.
- Put on your gloves and drape the towel around your shoulders, to keep dye from staining your neck or clothes.
- Part hair evenly down the center of your head, and use a sectioning clip to secure the right side.
- On the left side, divide hair into four or five 2-inch sections, and secure each with a clip close to the scalp.
- Repeat on the right side.
- Taking one section at a time, twist the hair tightly in your fingers and apply the hair dye to the bottom ⅔ of the twist, down to the ends (the higher you apply color, the higher your highlights will start).
- Once dye has been applied to every section, allow the color to process according to the directions. (I wrapped these ends in cling wrap and secured with elastics to save my furniture while I indulged in a snack 'n' mask sesh.)
- When time is up, wash the dye out with a moisturizing shampoo/conditioner combo.
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