Dyeing over roots involves applying hair color precisely to the new growth area without overlapping significantly onto previously colored hair.
Applying dye specifically to the root area is a targeted approach to refresh your hair color as new growth becomes visible. The key is precision and careful sectioning to ensure even coverage and avoid damaging or creating bands of color on the rest of your hair.
Preparing for Root Dyeing
Before you begin, gather your supplies and prepare your hair. This typically involves:
- Mixing your hair dye according to the product instructions.
- Sectioning your hair into manageable parts, often referred to as quadrants or smaller sections. Clips are essential for holding the sections neatly.
- Protecting your skin and clothing from stains.
Applying Dye to Root Growth
The actual application process requires focus on the root area only.
- Start Application: Begin applying the dye to the root area in one of your sectioned quadrants.
- Target the Edges: As the reference states, a common technique is to brush the dye onto the roots at the edge of one quadrant. This method is effective because:
- It helps keep hair neat and contained within its section.
- It clearly marks the sectioning, guiding your application.
- It helps ensure saturation at the most visible areas along the hairline and part.
- Work Through Sections: Continue applying the dye to the roots throughout the quadrant, working your way inwards or section by section.
- Move to Next Quadrant: Once one quadrant is fully saturated at the roots, move on to the next section until all root growth is covered.
Avoiding Overlap on Previously Colored Hair
A critical part of dyeing roots is preventing the new dye from overlapping onto the hair that is already colored.
- Why Avoid Overlap? Overlapping the dye can cause a discolored band to form just beyond your roots. This happens because the previously colored hair is more porous and will absorb the new dye differently, often resulting in a darker or uneven line.
- Technique: Use your brush or applicator carefully to apply the dye only to the root area. Feather the dye application slightly towards the previously colored hair without actually applying a full coat onto it.
By focusing the application solely on the new root growth and taking care not to overlap, you can achieve a seamless blend between your natural roots and the rest of your colored hair.
