Learn how to retouch the root of red hair without staining and match the tone with the length

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14/ Find out how to retouch the roots of red hair without staining and match the tone with the length Learn how to retouch the root of red hair without staining and match the tone with the length

We've prepared a step-by-step guide on how to retouch the roots of red hair at home and match the color to the length (Photo: @hair_bykacey_)

Learn how to retouch the root of red hair without staining and match the tone with the length

To retouch the roots of red hair, you need to use the same dye for the length (Photo: @its_micaaah)

Red hair root retouching should be done every two months (Photo: @tiffygotsthishair)

Retouching the root of red hair is a simpler task than it seems, but it can raise some doubts in those who are going to do the procedure for the first time. In general, doing the root touch-up is very similar to the process of dyeing your hair at home, with the difference that the dye should not be applied to the length of the strands, unless they are faded. In this case, the pause time is what determines the final color result.

Got confused? Calm down, let us explain, diva! To help you with this task of retouching the root of red hair without staining, we've put together this guide with some sure-fire tips. Check out!

How to touch up red hair roots: everything you need to know before you start

Before doing the root touch-up, there are a few little secrets about the process that you need to know to avoid staining. The first one is that the touch-up must be done every two months only, which will prevent the wires from being damaged by excessive coloring. This will also help prevent stains, as the larger the growth, the more complicated the process of matching the color becomes, as the strands closest to the scalp lighten faster than the rest.

The second secret is that you will need to evaluate all your hair to see if the length is fading in addition to the grown root. Generally, the length does not need to be retouched the first time, but some shades of red tend to lose pigment more easily, which makes it necessary to "relight" the color.

Finally, it is important to ensure that the red dye used in the root retouching of red hair is the same as the length to prevent the tone from becoming uneven.

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The red dye should only be applied to the grown part at the time of the root touch-up

As the objective is to retouch the root, the dye should only be applied to the grown hairs. To prevent the product from being applied unevenly along the length, separate the strands into smaller strands, which will allow for a more precise application with the brush. In general, the indicated break time is 35 to 40 minutes, and this time must be respected to prevent the root from becoming stained or darker than the length.

If the length is faded, the retouching pause time should be shorter

If you notice that the length of the red hair is faded and that it will be necessary to match the root to the length, the secret for the retouch to work is to take two different pause times.

As the hairs at the root are virgin and dark, it is necessary to wait for the 40 minute break to achieve the color. On the other hand, as the length is already colored and the color only needs to be reactivated, the ideal thing is for the pause time to be up to 10 minutes. To facilitate the process, the tip is to start the application at the root and let it act during the first 20 minutes. When reaching this mark, apply the length and let it act for the final minutes. Afterwards, just rinse normally.

Tip: instead of a regular watch, you can use your cell phone's stopwatch to make a more accurate time count and not run the risk of forgetting how many minutes ago you started applying the red dye at the roots and lengths.

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My hair is light red and I need to bleach it to touch up the roots, now what?

If you've dyed your hair a shade of light red and you're going to need to bleach your roots to touch up, the process is very similar to the touch up without bleaching, it's just going to require more care, diva. When applying the bleach at the roots, it is essential that the application is very precise so that the product does not reach the length and change the color of the locks.

Another tip is to leave the bleach at the root for the same amount of time as you did when you dyed the hair for the first time so that you achieve the same shade as the length. Always remembering that the root lightens faster because of the heat of the scalp. If the foundation becomes lighter or darker, the color result will also be uneven and will need to be corrected with more coloring or toner.

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