Good Housekeeping USA – September 2019

GO NAKED...

To avoid staining clothes,

put on an old robe or

button-front shirt

(or, as some GH testers

do, go nude!) so you won’t have

to lift a top over your head

when it’s time to rinse. Cover

surfaces (floor, sink) with

garbage bags or layers of

newspaper you can toss

START AT

THE TOP.

Begin applying dye

at the roots, since they

need the most color

(and processing time),

letting it develop per

package directions.

Then comb it through

the rest of your hair

to distribute it evenly

and avoid a two-tone

effect. Work in four to

six sections like salon

pros do (use hair clips

as you go if you wish)

to ensure full coverage.

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HIGHLIGHT WITH A TOOTHBRUSH.

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THINK LIKE

A SURGEON.

Lay your tools out on the counter

and read through the included

instructions before you jump in.

That way, you’ll be clear on the steps

and won’t have to stop mid-process,

which could lead to mistakes

like leaving the dye on too long

or missing areas.

STOP

SQUEEZING

FROM THE BOTTLE!

Get a bowl and a brush, like salon

colorists use, to mix and paint on dye

with less mess and the most even,

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BUT DON’T

STREAK.

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Guard your skin against stains by

hairline, including around your ears,

before applying color. “Its small size

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LOOK INTO

TWO MIRRORS.

Use a handheld mirror

to check the back of

your head in the bathroom

mirror as you color

so you won’t miss spots,

Hill recommends.

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