It's a good idea to dye your hair with Jello to see if it looks the same as a blue or purple color.The results may not be as bright or intense as a store-bought dye, but they should still give you an idea of what the effect will be.The article will show you how to dye your hair.It will show you how to make your hair look different.
Step 1: Take your supplies.
It's much safer to dye your hair with Jello than it is to use regular hair color.You will need 1-2 boxes of Jello shower cap or aluminum foil for streaks, hair conditioner, and 1 bowl per color being used latex or vinyl gloves.
Step 2: Know what to expect
The dye will go away after a few washes.The dye won't be as intense as store-bought punk dyes.Jello is lesspigmented.Some people's hair is porous and accepts dye more readily than others', so it may not be effective on all hair types.
Step 3: If you have dark hair, bleach it.
The color of your hair may not show if you don't bleach it first.If you are going to color a child's hair, do not use bleach.Try using hair chalk.It will show up on dark colored hair.A child's hair can be damaged by bleach.To learn how to bleach dark hair, click here.
Step 4: You can use your fingers to apply a liquid around your head, neck, and ears.
You don't need a lot.A thin coating is enough.The skin will not get stained.It will make it easier to clean up.
Step 5: Put an old towel on your shoulders.
It will protect your clothes from getting dirty.The towel-cape should be secured with a clip or safety pin.
Step 6: If you put gloves on your hands, they won't be stained.
You can use either latex or vinyl gloves.
Step 7: Put the powder into a bowl by tearing open a packet of Jello.
If you have long hair, use two packets.If you want to use more than one color, pour each color into a separate bowl.
Step 8: To make a smooth paste-like consistency, add just enough hair conditioner.
The dye will be easier to apply if the conditioner is used.It will keep your hair soft.
Step 9: You have to gather your supplies.
You will need more supplies besides the bleaching kit.Some kits may already include gloves.There is a complete list of what you will need.
Step 10: The bleach kit should be purchased with the right strength or volume in mind.
You will get a developer and a bleaching powder when you purchase a kit.The kit will say "10 volume," "20 volume" and so on.The bleach is weaker if the number is lower.The stronger the bleach is, the lighter your hair will be.If you have very fine and delicate hair, use a 10 volume.If your hair is dark or coarse, use a 30 or 40 volume.If you can't decide, stick with a 20 volume.
Step 11: Three days before you bleach your hair, deep-condition it.
Before you bleach your hair, don't wash it.This will give your hair some protection from the harsh bleach.
Step 12: If you want to perform a strand test first, consider doing it.
Only a thin strand of hair is needed to follow the directions in this method.You can determine how long and how much bleach to use.It will give you an idea of what to expect.It will be less noticeable if you use a strand from the underside of your hair.
Step 13: Put the gloves on and drape the towel.
They will keep your hands and clothes clean.
Step 14: The package has instructions on how to prepare bleach.
Most brands will ask you to use a single part developer and 1 part bleaching powder.The thicker your hair is, the more you will need.When you get a thick, creamy paste, mix everything together in the bowl with a spoon or spatula.
Step 15: To make it easier to work, divide your hair in four parts.
If you want to make two braids, start by dividing your hair straight down the middle.Right above the ear, divide each section again.Each section should be secured with a hair tie or claw clip.
Step 16: You should bleach your hair from the back of your head.
The left part of your hair needs to be undone.The tint brush can be used to apply bleach to a thin strand of hair.When you're done, repeat the process for the bottom right section, top left and top right sections.Your roots will lighten quicker than the rest of your hair.Your roots are the warmest part of your body.Consider using a low-volume developer on your roots.You don't have to use bleach on your roots.Plastic wrap can be used to cover the bleached sections.The bleach will not dry out.It will be hard to work with bleach if it dries out.
Step 17: It is recommended to wait 30 minutes, or however long the manufacturer recommends.
It's a good idea to check your hair on a regular basis.The recommended time to bleach your hair is 30 minutes.You should wash the bleach off if your hair starts to burn.Leave the bleach on for a while.The bleach will ruin your hair if you leave it on for too long.
Step 18: The bleach should be washed out and followed by a shower.
bleach can be very drying.It is possible to make your hair soft again.If you want to get rid of orange tint, consider using a purple tinted hair product.
Step 19: Use a towel to dry your hair.
Don't use heat to dry your hair.Any heat will damage your hair.
Step 20: Make your hair manageable by dividing it into four sections.
Divide your hair into two parts, as if you are going to braid it.Right above the ear, split each section in half.Each section should be secured with a hair tie or claw clip.You should have four pigtails.
Step 21: Take the bottom left section and apply the dye.
Apply the dye to the strand that is about 1 inch wide.Work your way up to the roots from the ends of your hair.You can get a tint brush in a beauty shop.Click here if you want a dip-dyed look.Click here if you want to streak-dye your hair.
Step 22: Attach the section with a hair tie or clip.
It will help keep the hair from drying out too fast.It will keep the hair out of the way.
Step 23: The process should be repeated for the rest of the sections.
Go from the bottom right section to the top left and top right sections.Roll each section into a mini bun before moving on.
Step 24: You should put a shower cap on.
The heat from your hair will help the dye set.It will keep your hair from drying out.
Step 25: Leave the shower cap on.
The stronger the color, the longer you leave the dye in your hair.
Step 26: After the time is up, wash your hair with warm water.
The shower cap should be taken off when you have left the dye on.You can rinse your hair with water.Do not wash your hair.You can use the conditioner that you used to make the dye.
Step 27: Your hair needs to be washed.
You can dry it with a towel.You might want to use an old on if you are using a towel.
Step 28: It's easier to work with four different sections of hair.
Just like you are going to braid it, split your hair down the middle.Just above the ear, divide each section in half.Each section should be secured with a hair tie or claw clip.You will have four pigtails.
Step 29: Start applying the dye after undoing the bottom left pigtail.
You can apply the dye with your fingers or a tint brush.The effect of the dip-dye depends on how far you want it to go.Continue until the entire section is dyed.
Step 30: The hair should be tied into a rope.
The dyed part will blend into your natural color.You will not get a sharp line this way.
Step 31: Wrap a piece of tin foil around something.
The dye won't get onto the un-dyed hair.It will keep the hair dry.
Step 32: The process should be repeated for the rest of the sections.
Go from the bottom right section to the top left and top right sections.Wrap each section with tin foil before moving on.
Step 33: Wait at least an hour before moving.
The stronger the color, the longer you leave the dye in your hair.
Step 34: Once the time is up, rinse your hair with water.
Do not wash your hair.If you put conditioner into the dye, any cleanser could take it out.
Step 35: You can dry your hair with a towel or hairdryer.
If you are using a towel, make sure it is not an old one that you don't care about.
Step 36: Divide your hair into four sections so it is easier to work with.
You should braid your hair down the middle.Just above the ear, divide each section in half.Wrap a hair tie around each section.You can use a claw clip.
Step 37: Start applying the dye by undoing the left section.
Apply the dye to the strand that is about 1 inch wide.Work your way up to the roots from the ends of your hair.You can get a tint brush in a beauty shop.
Step 38: Wrap a sheet of foil around each strand.
You can choose how many sections you want to dye.
Step 39: The process can be repeated for the other sections.
If you want to cover your hair with foil, move onto the next section.The top left and top right sections should be done first.
Step 40: For at least one hour, leave the foil and dye in your hair.
The stronger the color, the longer you leave the dye in your hair.
Step 41: Your hair can be washed with water.
Do not wash your hair.It is possible that you will end up washing all that dye out.
Step 42: You can dry your hair using a towel.
If you decide to use a towel, you should use an old one in case some of the dye transfers onto it.