It’s time to put on your gloves and get mixing! Squeeze both the colourant and the developer cream into the mixing bottle and shake it so they combine. Then immediately remove the cap and begin applying to your hair. Now get plenty of cream in your hands and work it through the rest of your hair, making sure you are spreading the cream evenly over all your hair, root to tip. You might not intuitively know what kind of brown hair colour you’d like to choose, but there are things you already know about yourself that you can use as guidelines.

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First, always do a patch test by applying some colourant cream to your skin at least 48 hours before you use your hair dye of choice. You still need to do this test each time you colour your hair, so don’t skip it. Look out for any reaction around the area the colour was applied. So here’s how it’s done, broken down into a simple step-by-step guide to colouring your hair brown at home: For warmer/golden blonde shades, explore our French Balayage service and for cooler/pearly tones, French Balayage Pearls service.At L’Oréal Professionnel, we have a simple international colour numbering system that, once explained, will allow you to perfectly understand the colour behind the numbers. Semi-permanent natural-looking colour, with no ammonia that lasts up to 28 shampoos. Blends away greys for shiny hair results. Ideal for first-time colourers.

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If you have warm tones in your skin, a cool toned light brown hair colour will bring out the best in your complexion. Try Garnier Olia 6.0 Light Brown(Andrea’s choice!) for a cooler colour. If you have cool tones in your skin and want to offset them beautifully, we recommend Olia 6.3 Golden Light Brownfor a warmer shade. When you’re ready to colour, pour the colour Blend Formula into the colour Blend Activator and close the cap. Once you know your skin tone, you’re in a good place to choose a hair colour that will complement it. The general rule is this: warm tones for cool skin tones and vice versa. If you have neutral tones, you can choose any shade you’re drawn too. Although, we’d advise not going too warm or too cool. Part your hair and apply the product directly onto your roots first, and repeat this process until all your roots are covered.Confused by the difference in tone and terminology when it comes to blonde hair shades? We explain our international colour numbering system, and the difference between warm, cool and neutral tones, so that you and your stylist can choose the perfect colour: from dark blonde to ash blonde or even platinum blonde! Blonde hair shades: numbers & colour chart Discover Clairol Nice’n Easy Crème, a natural-looking permanent home hair colour, with a blend of 3 tones, it highlights and conditions at every step. Nice’n Easy Crème is gentle on hair and scalp due to its oil-infused colour. It provides 100 percent grey coverage, doesn’t wash off and delivers soft and shiny results. Colour as real as you are with the UK’s largest colour choice. Ready to revamp your colour? Find your perfect shade here. www.boots.com/-clairol/clairol-nice-n-easy Ashy colours work best with warm toned complexions, so if this is you, we recommend Garnier Olia 4.15 Iced Chocolate for a dark, rich shade. Or try Garnier Olia 5.15 Frosty Chocolatefor a slightly lighter colour.

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Dark blonde hair colour often has highlights and lowlights to give it depth and shimmer. You need to protect and enhance the colour distinction every time you wash. Try the Blondifier Gloss Shampoo, designed specifically to bring radiance to the different tones in blonde coloured hair. Root Touch-Up by Nice‘n Easy blends with leading shades, even salon shades in just 10 minutes. The ergonomically engineered brush delivers salon quality application. No roots, no grays, no trip to the salon. The way you should care for your blonde hair depends on its shade. Dark blondes, for example, have different concerns to ash-coloured hair and ultra-light platinum blonde shades. Here’s how we recommend caring for your blonde hair depending on its colour: Ash blonde Root Touch-Up by Nice‘n Easy blends with leading shades, even salon shades in just 10 minutes.The ergonomically engineered brush delivers salon quality application. No roots, no greys, no trip to the salon.We salute platinum blonde hair shades! It’s a bold look that deserves appreciation. These days, visible roots are a trend of their own, so the look can be less high-maintenance than before. That said, you still need to watch out for those brassy undertones that can creep in. For ultra light blonde hair shades, you can’t do better than the Silver shampoo from Serie Expert, enriched with magnesium and anti-yellowing agents. Next, open up your box and lay out all your equipment. You should have an instruction leaflet, some gloves, a mixing bottle, a bottle of developer cream, colourant cream and a deep conditioner for afterwards. There are just three numbers to understand when it comes to L’Oréal Professionnel blonde hair shades. Conditioning hair colour made with 80 percent naturally derived ingredients for colour that’s kinder to your hair without compromise. With coconut oil and aloe vera, this low commitment hair dye gives rich colour and brilliant shine. Perfect for first-time colourers or those wanting a non-permanent hair dye. Lasts up to 28 washes, blends away greys. No ammonia or harsh root line. Ready to try Clairol’s semi-permanent range? Shop here. www.boots.com/-clairol/clairol-natural-instincts

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To accompany a warm toned complexion, try Garnier Olia 4.0 in Dark Brown. Or if you want a warmer colour that’s still dark and deep, try Garnier Olia 4.3 Golden Dark Brown. Apply remaining colour mixture to the rest of the hair, working through hair from roots to tips to ensure full saturation. Let it develop for an additional 5 minutes. Total application time is 25 minutes. BUY THE PRODUCT 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE AND CONDUCT AN ALLERGY ALERT TEST EVERY TIME YOU COLOUR EVEN IF YOU HAVE USED COLOURING PRODUCTS BEFORE. If you have a known hair dye allergy, do not use this product unless approved by your dermatologist. Read and follow enclosed instructions. Being a brunette is anything but basic – from classy and timeless deep dark browns to light and golden shades of honey, there’s so much to choose from! With all the shades of brown available, you’ll be able to find one that perfectly complements your complexion.

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Clairol is about helping every woman live colourfully every day, feeling confident in themselves. Our range of hair dyes will enhance or transform hair, delivering natural results with every shade. Find your perfect shade with Clairol permanent, semi-permanent and root coverage ranges. One of the most popular blonde hair shades at the moment, cool ash blonde hair can vary from light to an almost brunette ash blonde. The key is maintaining the cool undertones, which is why we recommend the Chroma Creme Purple Shampoo, enriched with professional purple pigments (remember how purple helps keep yellow cool?). There’s also a Blondifier conditioner and masque to add to your routine, enriched with acai berry extract and purple pigments. Dark Blonde