Dye Your Hair Right After A Perm

If you've just permed your hair, it's best to wait a few weeks before dyeing it.

Usually, hair processes that require a lot of chemicals, such as dyeing, perming or relaxing the hair, should not be done one after the other. It is best to wait at least two weeks in between dyeing and perming or relaxing your hair to do the other process. However, if you know your hair type and have a healthy regimen for it, you may be able to do both processes at home.

Instructions

Preparation

1. Do an allergy test by placing a bit of the prepared chemical on a patch of skin on the underside of your arm and leave it on for five minutes. If there is no reaction, it is safe to use.

2. Complete a strand test by removing a couple of strands of your hair and placing the chemical on it for the time indicated on the instructions. Do not do the dye strand test until you are ready to dye your hair.

3. Wash your hair thoroughly. Wrap your hair around the rollers that you choose to use. Choose a set of rolling rods that reflect the size of the curls you want. The smaller the rollers you choose, the tighter your curls will be.

Perming

4. Prepare the perm as indicated on the instructions. Start from the back and work your way to the front. Continue until all hair has been coated.

5. Set your timer and wait. If it starts to burn, you'll want to wash it out to avoid scabbing.

6. Wash out the solution and make sure you thoroughly remove the chemical from your scalp. After your hair is clean, pat it dry with a towel. Apply the neutralizer for the time indicated in the instructions.

7. Rinse out the neutralizer, and then remove the curling rods from your hair. Rinse your hair one more time to make sure all the chemicals are out of your hair.

8. Wait at least 24 hours before dyeing your hair. For best results, wait at least a week in between processes.

Dyeing

9. Prepare the hair color as instructed and place it on the strand of hair that was previously used for your strand test. Resection your hair and apply petroleum jelly to protect your scalp.

10. Apply the dye to your hair as instructed. Remember to start from the back and work your way to the front.

11. Set your timer. If you notice any skin irritation, stop immediately. After the dye has finished setting, rinse it out completely.

12. Pat your hair dry with a towel. Thoroughly apply your deep conditioner to your hair. Put on a shower cap and blow dry your head for ten minutes. Then rinse your hair and dry.

13. Style as usual, but be aware that after perming and dyeing, your hair will be extremely weak. Be gentle with your hair until its strength returns.

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