I Dyed My Hair Natural Hair Black + Home Dying Tips

Locked Natural Hair Dyed using Clairol Textures and Tone in Cherrywood (left) and Silken Black 

I dyed my hair... again!  Click here to see my last hair dying experience on loose natural hair. I'm loving this new colour and have been getting soo many compliments.  I don't care much about seasons so going dark in the summer is no problem for me. On my request, my stylist used Clairol Textures and Tones in 1B Silken Black. Here is an image showing the hair dye that she used.

Clairol Textures & Tones Hair Dye in 1B Silken Black

This is the first in a long time that I went to a stylist to have my hair dyed but I have a few tips and things to consider if you want to dye your loose or locked natural hair at home. I love the Clairol Textures and Tones line as it easy to use and always gives me accurate results.

My Top Ten Home Hair Dying Tips

1. Follow the Instructions! Too many people do not read everything and follow the instructions. Hair dying should not be taken lightly. Read everything provided and follow the instructions as closely as possible. Also, unless you have a TWA, buy two boxes. 
2. Rinse Until the Water is Clear! This is another big one. If the dye is not rinsed thoroughly,  the chemical may continue and permanently damage your hair. 
3. Do the Strand Test. I know that they seem like a waste of time but a strand test can prevent time wasted on you getting a colour you do not want or even hair damage.  If you have new locks, dying can really change the texture of your hair making it looser and more difficult to lock. Do the test on a hidden area in the middle of your head to be safe. If the colour you get is all-wrong, go to a stylist for exactly what you want. 
4. Don't Re-dye Hair too Quickly. You may be tempted to permanently dye your hair every two weeks but this is simply bad for your hair. Be prepared for your roots to show and don't be surprised if  your texture changes a bit too. 
5. Do the Resistant Instructions. Natural hair can be pretty resistent to dying so follow the instructions for resistant hair such as those for greys etc. They usually suggest extending the dying time by a few minutes. This is especially the case with locks where you need the dye to go through the entire lock. I usually go about 5 minutes over the recommended time.

Do you have any more tips and suggestions? Leave them below. For all the new DIY dyers, good luck with your hair colouring process!

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