8 Gorgeous DIY Hair Colours & How To Dye Your Hair All By Yourself!

By Amanda on 14 Oct 2019

Digital Editor

Amanda enjoys writing about fashion and lifestyle (even though she can't dress and has no life). She is also a self-professed cheese, mala and sparkling water lover.

It is inevitable that every few months, we want to do a complete hair transformation but going to a hair salon just to get a different hair colour is quite a heavy burden on our wallets! However, you don't have to break the bank just to change your hair colour.

If you haven't tried it before, you should try DIY hair dyes! The colours available do not lose to the choices that hair salons offer. They are also super easy to apply and much more budget-friendly than a trip to the hair salon.

Scroll on for our hair dye picks and a step-by-step guide on how to dye your own hair!

#1 Liese Creamy Bubble Colour Cassis Berry, $19.90 from Guardian

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You don't have to bleach your hair to get a gorgeous pink hue! This sweet pink is not too "in your face" and is great for students or girls who do not have a strict office dress code.

#2 Mise En Scene Hello!! Bubble 11G Rose Gold, $7.90 from Shopee

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This rose gold hair is just too dreamy! This hair colour is perfect if you want to perk up your complexion.

#3 Mise En SceneHello!! Bubble 6A Dusty Ash, $7.90 from Shopee

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Exude an air of elegance with this dusty ash brown colour. This colour is a versatile one that suits different skin tones.

#4 Liese Creamy Bubble Colour Chestnut Brown, $19.90 from Guardian

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This gorgeous chestnut brown has a red tinge to it, making it suitable for girls with a warm undertone. It goes well with long hair and is the perfect shade for office ladies.

#5 Liese Creamy Bubble Colour Marshmallow Brown, $19.90 from Guardian

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This marshmallow brown is absolutely gorgeous and lovely. Get this hair colour if you want hair that looks natural with a soft, demure look.

#6 Schwarzkopf Freshlight Creamy Foam Cream Chiffon, $15.90 from Watsons

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Milk tea hair colour is back in vogue so you have to get this Cream Chiffon hair dye with a tinge of chestnut brown. This colour is unique and noticeable enough but not too bright that will make it unsuitable for an office environment.

#7 Mise En Scene Hello!! Bubble 7K Ash Khaki Brown, $7.90 from Shopee

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This hair colour is perfect for girls who want a little edginess in their hair. The ash khaki tints are exceptionally striking under the sun and the colour payoff is strong.

#8 Mise En Scene Hello!! Bubble 6A Dusty Ash, $9.40 from Shopee

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This sunset orange tint is super popular this year and it makes you look fairer than you really are! If you are not afraid to try something a little more unique, you can go for this colour!

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Once you have chosen a colour you like, it's time to go into the hair dyeing process proper. Here's what you will need:

Hair Dye Box (1 box for short to shoulder length hair, 2 boxes for long/thick hair)
A pair of gloves
Old clothes / something to protect your clothes from staining (We usually just cut a hole in a sheet of newspaper to put our head in)
Lotion
Mirror

Most hair dye boxes will already come with some of the things you need such as gloves and clothes protection so make sure you use them! The hair dyes introduced in this article are all bubble dyes, making it much easier for you to do it for yourself. However, you can get a friend to help you with the dyeing process if you are not confident in doing it yourself!

Step #1: Prep the hair dye

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Usually, there are steps to how you should prep your dyes and they are pretty simple like combining the products labelled "1" together and pour "2" inside "1". Look closely at the product manual because they usually have pictures there that you can follow!

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Make sure that you don't shake the product vigorously but slowly swirl from side to side. To check that the dye is mixed properly, squeeze out a small lump of foam and make sure that the colour is even.

Step #2: Apply lotion along your hairline

This is a pro-tip from us! Apply lotion or balm along your hairline and you won't have to worry about the dye running down your face or staining your hairline.

Step #3: Apply on your hair

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You don't want to just plop everything on your hair! Section off your hair and apply the foam in sections, moving from your roots to the ends of your hair. Make sure that you squeeze the foam on your hand first and not directly on your head! Ensure all your hair is covered with foam by checking on the progress in the mirror.

Wait for at least 45 minutes to let the dye sit in. Wash the dye off with shampoo, condition your hair and voila, new hair colour!

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