What should one do before coloring their hair?

Tonight is Thursday. I'd like to dye my hair from medium brunette with red highlights to all-over dark red. I plan to use an at-home coloring kit to achieve this.

My questions is... are there any steps I need to take BEFORE coloring my hair? Like... not to wash it the day before or other important things like that?

Any advice on what to do or NOT to do before coloring hair would be much appreciated! :)

What should one do before coloring their hair?

If you read the directions to any home dyeing kit...it will usually tell you NOT to wash your hair before you dye it...reason: washing your hair and scalp opens and dries out the hair follicle...making the scalp more sensitive. You are saying you are going red...a very hard color to keep due to fading. Use shampoo and conditioners made to help preserve the color...John Frieda puts out great products to do just that for red-heads....I love red hair, by the way. Do not forget to change your make-up ....blush, lipstick, etc.

What should one do before coloring their hair?

read this article and you find your answers

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What should one do before coloring their hair?

follow the directions on the coloring kit, it will tell you what you should and should not do.

What should one do before coloring their hair?

Before dying your hair, you should schedule an appointment with a hair salon to get your hair dyed.