
Once the dye is mixed thoroughly, you’re ready for application and well on your way to a new and exciting look. You don’t need a developer with this hair dye. Squeeze the product into your mixing bowl and mix the product with your applicator brush.
ION COLOR BRILLIANCE WEBSITE SKIN
Not only will wearing gloves protect your skin from irritation, but it’ll keep them from being stained with the hair dye. Application Mix Up the Ion Hair Dyeįirst things first, put on your gloves. We also recommend wearing old clothes and draping a towel around your neck and over your shoulders to prevent irritation in those areas. Protect Your Skin and ClothingĪpply Vaseline or any other barrier cream to your hairline (but NOT in your hair) and around your ears to prevent the hair dye from causing any unwanted irritation or staining your skin. It can be challenging to work through curly hair, so separating your hair into sections will make for a much easier application process. Work from the back of your head to the front. Using hair clips, separate your hair into four different sections. Note that towel-dried hair is only recommended if you have a microfiber towel. Towel drying will slightly open up your hair cuticles and allow your hair to accept the new color more readily. Towel dry your curls (using a microfiber towel) to absorb any excess moisture.

The oils on your scalp can help to minimize scalp irritation and lessen the drying effect that color can cause. Shampoo your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo to help retain your hair’s moisture. Plastic cap and hooded dryer (optional)Īll of these supplies should be available at your local beauty supply store (e.g., Sally Beauty Supply) or you can purchase them online (using this link).

