If you’ve never dyed your hair before or if you’re ready for a drastic change, it is important that you choose a color that you can love and look good in.  Getting your hair dyed is a simple process, whether you do it on your own or if you seek the assistance of a professional.  These tips for changing your hair color will help you to make the most informed decision so you look and feel your best.

Tip 1: What Do You Want?

Think about what it is that you want to achieve.  Do you want to look more modern, soft, or edgy?  Do you have any life goals of becoming a blonde, brunette, or a redhead?  Once you have an idea of what you are interested in, you will then be able to move forward with selecting the right color that you have always dreamed of.

Tip 2: Look At Your Features

Pull out a mirror and look at yourself without makeup so you can see all of the features of your natural face.  This will help you to choose the right shade for the color of your hair.  You can even consider visiting a local wig shop to try on some colored wigs without any makeup to make sure that a color won’t enhance any flaws or make you look washed out.

Tip 3: Going to a Stylist or DIY

The next thing to consider is whether you want to hire someone to do the coloring for you or if you want to do it at home.  Going darker is simple so it can always be done with a box dye but if you’re going significantly lighter, it is advised that you go to a professional to protect your hair and to make sure that it comes out properly.  If you’re going 2 shades lighter than your natural hair you can buy a box dye but any higher than that will require a skilled professional.

Tip 4: Prepare for Maintenance

Regardless of what color you choose, there will be maintenance involved with dying your hair.  If you are choosing an unnatural and vibrant shade, it will inevitably fade quickly.  If you’re going blonde from brunette, you will have to worry about getting your roots done.  Even if you’re going darker as a blonde, your color may fade over time.  Be prepared for the cost and maintenance involved with changing your hair from its natural color.