Do you need to comb through the hair colour after the dye application?

  • If you wish to distribute your hair colour evenly, use the highlights or shadow roots technique using the comb. It is important to select the right comb for every technique.
  • In order for even distribution of hair colour or to perform the shadow root technique, the comb must have fine teeth.
  • For subtle and soft natural highlights, make use of a comb that has medium-sized teeth. As for higher contrast highlights it is recommended to make use of a wide-tooth comb.

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If you are planning for your hair colouring, and you’re faced with the crucial question such as whether the highlights will look good when combing the colour dye through the hair to distribute the colour even?

If you’re not a skilled colourist or are used to the applicator that comes with the kit, then the comb can be among your greatest and trusted allies.

If you employ the comb appropriately, it will help you evenly distribute the hair colour.

It’s also ideal for those who want to create highlights or dark hair strands.

We always say that the most important factor besides the quality of a product is the skill and knowledge of the person who is using it. If you do not use it in a proper way, the colour results won’t be as good as you would expect.

Do you know the reason?

There’s a big distinction between styling and applying your hair with the hair colour dye.

What does it mean?

  • It is not advisable to perform application of the hair colour dye on the hair directly using the comb.
  • The proper technique is to comb through the hair dye from the root to the tip.

When you put on the hair colour dye directly using the hair comb, you run the possibility of accumulating excessive product within the initial few centimeters of the hair especially at the roots.

In this case the shadow roots will appear ugly or the colour will appear non-uniform or uneven.

It is recommended to prepare your hair colour in a container. apply it using the help of a brush, then comb the colour through your hair.

It is important to choose the appropriate size of the teeth of the comb based on the hair highlights finishing results you are trying to achieve. The larger the separation of the highlights, the greater the number of coloured hair strands will appear.

WAYS TO ACHIEVE SHADOW ROOTS OR FULL HEAD COLOUR 

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It’s recommended to use a fine-tooth or tail comb. Because its teeth are closer together with lesser space, it will distribute colour more uniformly, which is exactly the ultimate objective.

We will begin with a complete colour refresh or all-over colour

  • Divide your hair into four sections, starting from the forehead to the nape and from ear to ear as well as secure each section by clippings.
  • Get ready the hair colour and developer mixture in a plastic container and make sure you mix them well.
  • Let go of one section of the hair. Apply all of the colour to hair from the roots to the ends. After that, begin combing until the entire hair is completely covered in the colour mixture. Repeat this process for every section.
  • Wait for 45 mins and then wash your hair thoroughly with warm water. You can use your regular hair shampoo or conditioner.
  • You should dry and style your hair as usual.
  • You will achieve the results of even colour with no colour saturation at all.

SHADOW ROOTS EFFECT

This technique enables you to create a modern natural look that entails darker roots and lighter hair ends and lengths.

To accomplish this, you must ensure that the hair is well detangled so that you can easily comb it. Besides, it is important to use a tail comb.

  • Combing your hair with a centre parting that exposes your roots and allows you to visualize the location for your colour placement. 
  • Mix well the developer with hair colour until you have an even consistency. In this instance you could use the applicator bottle included in the kit since it makes the application easier.
  • The hair colour should be applied on the hair’s roots with the applicator tip on the bottle. After that, start combing the hair dye within 2 to 3 centimeters. After you have finished the whole application, proceed to comb the hair colour dye into all the hair roots. Leave the colour mixture on your hair for around thirty to forty-five minutes. Then, wash your hair thoroughly using a lot of water.
  • If you have blonde hair and you’re looking to change your appearance, a shadow root can add a new dimension and vibe to your hair colour.

HOW TO ACHIEVE LIGHT HIGHLIGHTS BY COMBING THROUGH HAIR COLOUR

Are you looking into brightening your colour effortlessly with stunning visible highlights?

Is it possible to achieve more noticeable highlights or lighter strands that stand out. It is important to employ the right type of comb when combing through the hair colour dye.

If you are looking for an extremely subtle highlight, you can employ a medium-tooth comb. As you are combing through the colour, certain sections tend to be more intense and saturated than others and this will result in slightly lighter or darker tones variation. If you’re seeking for highlights, then a wide-tooth comb will be the right comb for you.

LIGHTENING USING A MEDIUM-TOOTH COMB

  • Divide your hair into four sections, starting from the forehead to the nape and from ear to ear as well as secure each section by clippings.
  • Get ready the hair colour and developer mixture in a plastic container and make sure you mix them well.
  • Let go of one section of the hair. Apply all of the colour dye to hair from the roots to the ends. After that, begin combing until the entire hair is completely covered in the colour mixture. Repeat this process for every section.
  • Wait for 45 mins and then wash your hair thoroughly with warm water. You can use your regular hair shampoo or conditioner.
  • You should dry and style your hair as usual.
  • There will be a noticeable difference at least half tone in the hair and this will enable your face to appear more radiant.

ACHIEVE A MORE CONTRAST HIGHLIGHTS BY USING A WIDE-TOOTH COMB

  • Divide the hair in two sections, extending from the ear to the ear, and secure each section by clippings.
  • Get ready the developer and colour and mix them well in the container of a plastic.
  • Begin by working on the lower section and applying the entire hair dye to the root. After that, begin combing until the hair ends in order for the highlights to be marked and continuing to work towards hair on the crown. Apply hair colour dye to the root and then comb until the ends and cover the whole surface.
  • Within 45 mins, wash your hair thoroughly with warm water.
  • Then, you should wait for the hair to dry.
  • In this process, you’ll see the tone differences due to the intensity of the hair colour in certain areas.

CONCLUSIONS

If you do not have much experience in hair dyeing, using the comb will certainly enable you to distribute the hair dye evenly and easily without much hassle and skill.

Additionally, you’ll be able to create some effects of colour like highlights or shadow roots. It’s just a matter of choosing the correct comb size to accomplish your goals.