

If this will be a drastic color change or you have dark hair and want to try a lighter shade of red, the safest thing you can do is head to a pro colorist, at least for that first dye job-and then you can maintain it yourself after that. Next, if your current haircolor is in the red family and you're looking to make it richer and shinier, change its tone, or cover gray hairs, then at-home hair dye is an easy and doable undertaking. Apply it in the shower to clean, damp hair, letting it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing.

He also recommends an at-home gloss or glaze once a month. When you do wash, rinse it with cool water, which may help close the hair's outer cuticle layer and seal in hair dye. A few maintenance steps will help: Wash your hair less frequently, Johnson suggests.

Red hair dye molecules are large and don't penetrate hair quite as well, so they tend to rinse out and fade quickly-which means you'll need to dye it more often. Whether you've been blessed with naturally auburn-toned strands or have always wanted the vibrantly rich shades of hair idols like Amy Adams and Julianne Moore, these pro tips and product picks will help guide you to the right strawberry blonde, bright copper, or cherry cola tint for you.įirst, if you've never colored your hair before, do note that "red is more of a commitment than other hair hues," says Tim Johnson, a haircolorist at The Yves Durif Salon at The Carlyle Hotel.
