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The basic procedure for at-home hair coloring:

1. Assemble the tools you will need, including plastic gloves, a protective cape-try an old towel-for your shoulders (also, put down a newspaper or an old sheet to protect the floor), a wide-tooth comb, a plastic applicator bottle (if not provided by the manufacturer), and petroleum jelly or heavy cream to protect your hairline from the stain.

2. Shampoo your hair only if it has a heavy buildup of hair spray or if it has not been shampooed for some time (if shampooing is necessary, it is best to do it twenty-four hours before coloring hair, giving your scalp a very light massage so you won’t scratch it). Al-ways apply the color to dry hair. If your hair is tangled, comb it, keeping the comb away from scalp. Never apply tint if your scalp has abrasions, cuts, open sores or any signs of disease.

3. Put on the towel and gloves. Apply the protective cream all around your hairline, making sure not to get cream on your hair. Mix the color according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Start coloring at the so-called “most resistant area,” where the hair is lightest if darkening with color, or where the hair is darkest if lightening with color. Cover the root or regrowth area first. Follow the instructions for timing on the root area and then proceed as directed.

4. Rinse and shampoo your hair, then follow with a good conditioner suited to your hair type.

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