Essential Tools for Dyeing Hair at Home
These 6 expert must-haves don't come in the box.
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brush to apply dye to roots only or create highlights. A synthetic-bristled brush (like
Rickycare Standard Tint Brush) works best with liquid formulas; a foam brush, (like
Home Depot Economy Two-Inch Flat Foam Brush), works well with foams.
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A glass or ceramic bowl to mix dye if you're using a brush. (Metal bowls can oxidize hair dye.)
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A whisk to mix dye thoroughly and quickly—haircolor is most potent in the first ten minutes after you add the developer.
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A narrow, plastic spatula to separate hair when doing highlights.
Cornstarch to thicken dye and prevent drips (use one tablespoon)— especially helpful for highlights or touching up roots.
A
salad oil mister (like the
Misto Olive Oil Sprayer) to spritz olive or coconut oil on coarse or curly hair before coloring.
Next: The best way to cover grays—without going to the salon
From the
March 2013 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
