Black Hair Dye

If you have been considering dyeing your hair black, there is no time like the present!  There are great black hair dye products on the market that can leave you with a stunning result.

Before you go buy some black hair dye online or at your local store, think about whether you would not rather have this done at a professional hair salon.  After all, they have much more experience with dyeing hair than you do.  Having a professional do the work is the way to have the greatest chance of a good result and the minimum of risk of damaging your hair.  Professional hair salons are, unfortunately, quite expensive.  Many people choose to buy quality black hair dye and do it themselves at home with good results.   

One other thing you should think about before you start is that unlike other hair dyes, black hair dye is devilishly difficult to remove.  So be very sure that you want to go black, because you may not be able to go back…at least not quickly or easily.

Do not try to dye your hair black at home without any help.  This is especially true if you do not have experience dyeing or bleaching your own hair.  But even if you do, there are places you simply cannot see and having a friend help will make sure that you don’t miss any spots.

Be careful not to splatter the black hair dye all over your home when you apply it.  It does not clean up easily.  Do not dye your hair in clothes you like.  Get out some old clothes or wear a smock.  If you do spill some of the hair dye, wipe it off immediately.  Have cleaning materials ready just in case.

Black hair dye is hard to cover up or undo once you have used it.  Make sure you read all and understand all directions completely.  Before you begin, make sure you have all of the necessary materials within easy reach. 

You can find black hair dye in many retail locations, like beauty supply stores or even drugstores.  It is also easily available online.  Quality brands of black hair dye include L’Oreal Feria, L’Oreal Preference, Garnier Nutrisse, Manic Panic, Bigen, Naturtint, Revlon, Ion Color Brilliance and Clairol.  

As a general lesson in dyeing, if you are trying to go from a lighter color to one that is much darker, it is better to dye your hair in stages.  Your hair color will last longer and look more natural.  This advice should especially be taken to heart if you have blonde hair and want to dye it black.  First dye your hair brown with a good brown hair dye.  Then dye your black.  Many blondes that have tried to dye their hair black in just one stage have found that their hair ends up having a greenish tinge.  Avoid this result by working in stages.

Follow the instructions on your black hair dye packages regarding best practices to preserve and maintain your black hair dye.  There will be specific instructions on how soon and how often you may wash your hair.  Also use a good conditioner to help enrichen and make your hair more healthy after the processes it has undergone.

As was stated earlier, black is devilishly difficult to remove if you change your mind in the future.  If you want to change from black back to some other color, I highly recommend that you get this done at a hair salon.  Black hair dye is incredibly strong and intense.  They will need to use powerful stripping agents in your hair and there is serious risk of permanent damage.  If you want to try to remove your black hair dye yourself, try Color Fix by Jheri Redding and Color Zap by L'Oreal.  These are products made for home use, but follow the instructions carefully.  

Many people have enjoyed the benefits of properly using black hair dye and having luxurious inky black hair that they love.  Follow the tips in this hub to help you get a good result.  Have a blast with your new hair!