Can you dye braided hair

The acrylic ink can be bought at most craft stores. Gently shake the bottle to mix the ink and alcohol together. Use less water if you want a more vibrant color. Lay the braids flat on a flat surface. Put newspaper, plastic, or an old towel on a flat surface to protect the surface from the ink.

Lay the braids out completely flat. None of the braids should be bent up or the dye job could come out uneven. Spray the braids with the ink mixture. Once the mixture has been created, begin to spray the braids. If you want to dye all of the braids, thoroughly saturate them all the way through.

If you only want to dye the ends, spray only the bottom of the braids. It may not be safe to put the acrylic ink on your natural hair otherwise. Let hair sit for twelve to twenty-four hours. Every part of the hair that you want dyed should be saturated with color. Dye the braids before attaching them to your head and keep them on the flat surface to dry for the next twelve to twenty-four hours. The color of the braids will be more saturated the longer you allow them to sit.

Rinse the braids with cold water. After drying the braids, rinse them under cold water. This will remove any excess ink. Then, hang them or lay them out flat to air dry. The drying process usually takes 3 to 4 hours, though it may be longer.

Method 2. Mix water and ink in plastic bowls. Pour about one cup mL of water into a large plastic bowl. If you want a more saturated color, use less water. Then, pour a full 1-ounce bottle You can add another half bottle of ink for a darker color. Use a wooden spoon to mix the water and ink. Repeat the process with another bowl and color of ink for the second color. Fold the braids in half. Secure the braid with a rubber band when you fold the braids in half.

Folding the braids in half will allow each end to be one color and the middle of the hair to be another color. If you want the color to turn out differently, fold the braids at another place rather than in half. Dip one end of the braids in a plastic bowl.

Color spots ruin the hair style, even it do harmful to your hair. While, permanent hair will be safe, and the same time, it also need more steps when you are dying your micro braids. Be different with the permanent color, the temporary color is said to be much less damage. Without irritant colorant, the temporary color bring light chemical reactions. And the longer temporary color sits on the hair, the longer the color effect will last.

Above three colors have different effects under situations, make the appropriate one with your micro braids will polish to the hair style changeable and modern. You need a big package before dyeing your micro braids. There are shampoo, conditioner, hair dye, or we can call it colorant, brush, towels and timer.

It is also super quick and easy to apply. I mean, no one wants to pay to have their hair braided and not keep it for its full lifespan. Unfortunately, dyeing your hair while it is in braids is definitely not the best idea. Braids only expose small portions of your natural hair which means that only these parts will be dyed. Your roots are visible and various pieces within the braids are exposed.

The pieces that are hidden within the braid will be missed and instead, you will have dyed braid extensions and stripped hair. This is why it is definitely the best choice to wait until your braid lifespan is over and you have them removed before dyeing.

Once you have removed your braids, you are probably super eager to dye your hair. I mean, I always get so keen to see my thoughts come to life on my hair when I want a change. However, there are some things to keep in mind when preparing your hair after it has been dyed. I have a deep passion for hair extensions, hairstyles, and almost anything that has to do with hair, which leads me to the writing and research I do for this website daily.

Your email address will not be published. Reply 8 years ago on Introduction. I kept thinking about this today and you really are a genius! That sounds like an awesome way to do it and it is the way I want to do it now. Thank you so much for the idea :. I am now 46 and have been dying my hair funky colors sine I was I really like this and yes, at the age of 46, I am going to try it.

I will however bleach my hair out first to get a brighter and longer lasting color. Thanks so much for the tute! Oooh, I'd love to see pictures when you are done and hear about what did or didn't work for you. I have been wanting to do this , but am afraid to bleach all my hair and not sure if it will work well with long hair.

Have you ever done something like this? I did rainbow once. It looks very good on you and I love the colour! This raelly makes me feel like dying my hair as well :. That was an easy lesson I also like your smile. Do more stuff! Introduction: Braid Dying. More by the author:. About: Community Manager of Instructables - I am powered by rainbow and sugar!