For a sheer color effect: With gloves, apply to clean, wet hair and leave on for 1-5 minutes. Comb through for even distribution and best results. Rinse thoroughly. For an intense color effect: With gloves, apply to dry hair and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
The cuticles aren't open when your hair is dry, so your hair mask won't penetrate as well. It's also not as clean as freshly washed hair, so impurities may further reduce its effectiveness. However, you can apply masks to dry hair and let them soak in overnight if they are oil-based.
Color + Clenditioner can be applied to dry hair for a bolder color. The longer Color + Clenditioner sits on the hair the more color it will deposit. The lighter and more 'white blonde' the hair is the more true to tone the results from Color + Clenditioner will be.
Always apply to dry hair. It absorbs color better. Color on wet hair would slide right off and won't take.
To use the color + clenditioners, apply to wet or dry hair (dry hair for a more vibrant application), let sit for 3-20 minutes, rinse and style like normal! The is no need to shampoo before using the product or condition after.
For an intense color effect: With gloves, apply to dry hair and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Comb through for even distribution and best results.
The answer depends on your strands. The ideal base for applying color is hair that's not too clean but not greasy. If your hair is very oily, you should wash the day before coloring, and normal to dry hair types should wash 48-72 hours before.
If your hair is healthy, meaning it's not fragile and damaged, technically, you can dye it when wet. However, we recommend coloring hair when dry so you achieve a look that aligns with your desired results.
When it's time to wash out your dry shampoo, do so a day or two before having your hair dyed. This gives your scalp a chance to create a healthy layer of sebum oil to coat your skin and protect it from the harsher chemicals in your dye.
First, let's set the record straight—what does damp hair mean? This is when your hair isn't dripping water everywhere but still feels moist to the touch. If you're a numbers person, we like to say damp hair should be about 65% wet. It's clearly not dry, but your hair isn't leaking water either.
How often should I use Color + Clenditioner? Our color is buildable, meaning color is deposited onto the hair with each wash. If you are using the product to refresh your already colored hair, we recommend using 1 – 2 times a week to refresh the color.
"Semi-permanent and demi-permanent hair color can be applied to wet or dry hair, but wet hair application in not recommended for permanent hair color." Meanwhile, permanent color changes require a dry hair application. This could mean going lighter, or darker.
Keracolor Clenditioner is a conditioning cleanser that replaces your shampoo. All this time shampoo has been stripping the color, natural oils, & inherent beauty from our hair. Clenditioning your hair retains essential oils, and locks in color while gently whisking away dirt with a no-lather whisper.
You should typically apply a hair mask to damp or wet hair. Wet hair is porous, meaning it's in the best state to absorb the nutrients of the mask.
Unlike regular conditioners, which are rinsed out after a few minutes, hair masks are designed to be left on for a longer period of time, usually 10-30 minutes or even overnight, to allow the ingredients to work their magic.
The same principle applies here as with skincare – you need to thoroughly cleanse your skin or hair for the products you apply to absorb properly and work their magic. For the best results and to avoid any unwanted greasiness or weight, you should therefore always shampoo your hair before masking.
While most hair color tips recommend dyeing your hair when it's dirty, salon pros say there's no real difference in the results.
Post-color washing is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of your hair. By cleansing and conditioning, salons help in closing the hair cuticles, locking in moisture, and preserving the smoothness of your locks.
**Even Application**: Clean hair ensures that there is no buildup of products like hairspray, gel, or dry shampoo, which can create a barrier that prevents the color from being applied evenly. If there is too much buildup, it can lead to patchy or uneven coloring.
Along with washing your hair right before dyeing it, avoid applying any styling products, like dry shampoo or leave-in conditioners.
A: You will get a more intense result if applied to dry hair, or if your hair is extremely porous. I'm a big fan of T18 (White Lady) and have found that if I need to tone out very brassy hair, I will use 10 volume as opposed to 20. If you're wanting an extreme ashy look, try mixing with 10 & applying to dry hair.
As mentioned, your hair type can play a role, too. Those with oily hair may only need to wait one day between their last shampoo and next dye job. People with dry hair, meanwhile, may need 2-3 days in between to allow enough oil to build up.
If you want more vibrancy blow dry and apply. If you are doing pieces and not the whole head it's easier to apply to dry or towel dried hair. If doing the whole head, it's easier to apply on wet or towel dried hair. If just enhancing your color or don't want it too bright shampoo, apply in shower on wet hair and rinse.
If you're only depositing color on to the strand, there won't be much damage. Depositing color is about the same as depositing any styling product on your hair. It may be moisturizing, or it could be drying, but it probably won't permanently damage your hair.
If you find that the color is not saturated enough using this method, you can apply the color-depositing shampoo on dry hair or use the color-depositing Hair Mask to achieve more vibrant color.