Once the hair dye is dispensed, comes a simple yet crucial step - mixing the hair dye. To ensure a uniform coloring result that matches the shade on the hair swatch, it's vital to blend all individual dye colors thoroughly until you achieve a uniform mixture.
What to Expect after Dispensing
After dispensing from the device, you'll notice that the red, yellow, blue hair dyes, and the white base cream (the specific combination depends on the formula) are distributed in various areas of the bowl.
Pay particular attention to any ingredients resting near the bowl's walls or bottom, as the dye in these areas may adhere to the bowl and require extra effort to mix evenly.
Tips for Mixing
In your accessories kit, you'll find a mixing stick (we've tried many different kinds, and this one's the winner). While mixing isn't anything new to you, here are some tips that might help:
- Try to start right in the center of the bowl. It creates a nice swirl that brings all the colors together.
- Scrape the dye from the edges into the mix. You don't want any dye left behind at the edges.
- Don't mix too fast, as this can mix too much air in and make the dye foam up. These little air bubbles can reduce the contact area between the dye and your hair, leading to lighter coloring results.
All in all, the goal is to leave no separate components behind. Keep mixing until all the colors are completely blended together.
Some Easy-to-Miss Spots to Check after Mixing
Once you think the mixing is done, here are a few things to check:
- Give your mixture a little test by lifting up some dye from different spots with your mixing stick. See if there are still patches of red, yellow, blue, or white.
- As mentioned earlier, the sides and bottom of the bowl, especially the corners, are places where separate bits of dye can hide. Use your mixing stick to scrape these areas and check if everything's fully mixed.
- Also, check the mixing stick itself for any leftover unmixed color.
Generally, the mixed color should be pretty close to the target color. But don't worry if it's not exactly the same. The color of the dye mixture might differ a bit from the final color on your hair, and that's completely normal.
Here are some examples of unmixed dye patches. Take a look to get a quick idea of what to avoid.
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Keep mixing, and you'll get a well - mixed texture with a consistent color, just like the one in the picture below.
That's all you need to know about mixing. Have fun with your coloring journey!
