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Tips and tricks to get the most out of that over-the-counter dyebox<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever wanted to know if blondes really do have more fun, red heads are more spontaneous, brunettes are best friend material (hey, it\u2019s science<\/a>)\u2014or just cover up those pesky grays\u2014don\u2019t assume you have to go to your local salon. Instead, you can drive straight to the drugstore.<\/p>\n

At-home treatments have come a long way since those cringe-worthy Clairol commercials<\/a>. The best products now offer questionnaires to help consumers choose the right shade, and there\u2019s more accessibility to professional secrets. We\u2019ve rounded all that up here so you can accomplish professional-looking hair without having to break the bank.<\/p>\n

When Hairy Met Sally<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Finding a new or close-to-your-own hair color can be overwhelming. The general rule of thumb is to choose a color that\u2019s only two to three shades lighter or darker than your natural color. Another trick is to find color advice from your jewelry, says hair colorist Marie Robinson.<\/a> “If you look better in silver or platinum, you’ll look better in ash tones. If gold is more flattering, try reds or caramels,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> Red hues tend to be much more vibrant than advertised, so erring on the lighter side will likely result in the desired shade.<\/p>\n

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Unless you have longer hair or wish to go darker, you\u2019ll only need one box of hair dye product; if either of those cases exist, you may need two. “This helps provide even results since your ends are more porous and grab color more quickly,\u201d says Rachel Bodt<\/a>, colorist for Cutler\/Redken Salons.<\/p>\n

Before you buy: Check the box\u2019s expiration date. \u201cColor oxidizes over time, meaning the pigments may have already started to develop,\u201d says Carlos Rodriguez<\/a>, senior colorist at Sally\u00a0Hershberger Salon in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also need a bowl to mix the color, plastic gloves (if not included) for application, a button-down shirt or towel you don\u2019t mind getting dirty, petroleum jelly to prevent staining around the crown of your head, another towel to clean up spills, and a comb and hair clips to separate and piece back hair as you dye separate sections.<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> a paintbrush can be used to apply color if the bottle is hard to maneuver. (If it\u2019s good enough for Oprah<\/a>, it\u2019s good enough for us.)<\/p>\n

If your goal is to cover up grays, here is an easy guide to finding the perfect type of dye.<\/p>\n

Then, simply follow the product\u2019s directions.<\/p>\n

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