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    3 winter hair colour techniques: Colour smudge

    11 Jul 2016 5:00 AM | Posted by
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    Winter hair techniques: Colour smudge

    Love your colour, but not those pesky greys? The Schwarzkopf colour smudge technique is great for covering unwanted greys and root touch-ups. Watch Jess show you how to refresh your hair at home, with effective results.

    For this look, choose a shade that is close to your natural hair colour. Jess is using Chocolate Mystery from the Schwarzkopf Brilliance range.

    1. To start, part your hair as normal, and brush through to ensure your hair is knot- and tangle-free.
    2. With your shoulders covered and protective gloves on, empty the Schwarzkopf Diamond Gloss Serum and Colour Crème into the application bottle and shake well until it forms a smooth cream.
    3. Working in sections, squeeze the colour directly onto your roots, then use your fingers to smudge the colour through to your mid-lengths, making sure to keep the ends of your hair colour-free.
      bh tip: Pay attention to where you stop the colour on each side of your head, as you want to keep this symmetrical.
    4. Leave this to process for up to 30 minutes, checking regularly to ensure you are happy with the colour depth.
    5. To finish, add some water to emulsify the hair colour, then rinse until the water runs clear and condition with the Schwarzkopf Brilliance Colour-Shine Conditioner.

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    Frangipani61 17 Jun 2017 3:31 PM

    I like the the idea of this. I am definately going to give this a try. Hopefully I will not end up with two tone hair!

    Shop A Everyday 13 Mar 2017 1:35 PM

    The gloves are indispensible, and stop staining too

    Petal 30 Aug 2016 7:38 PM

    I'm in my early fifties and I haven't found any grey hairs ... yet.

    Shop A Everyday 19 Aug 2016 8:38 PM

    Using the nozzle to separate your hair makes the task so much easier

    Shop A Everyday 18 Aug 2016 2:11 PM

    That is great fr covering those greys

    Shop A Everyday 6 Aug 2016 3:13 PM

    It's so great that you can colour your hair at home, so much more relaxing

    Freojen64 5 Aug 2016 1:29 PM

    This is exactly the info I needed. I have just started sprouting grey hairs along my part. Thank you.

    Gemini Jen 19 Jul 2016 3:17 PM

    I liked this result. Ive done similar with measuring out only half bottle of product - seemed a waste when I wasn't doing whole head. Now that they have the mousse for touch ups in 3 mins (saw it in Beautorium) $9 coles last week. Cant wait to use it.

    Hayley644 16 Jul 2016 7:42 AM

    I have the odd grey hair my current hair colour covers them well.

    Sallyerwin 16 Jul 2016 3:08 AM

    After doing the roots, you can add shampoo to the hair color to lessen it's strength, and then put that on the remainder your hair so the colors match a bit better...

    clearcrystalwater 15 Jul 2016 4:43 PM

    I have to be honest and say I'm glad I don't dye my hair yet. It seems such a long thing to do and a commitment. When visiting Melbourne around a year ago I was given some blonde streaks and highlights in my hair but that's all I've done - I'm glad there was no upkeep with it though!

    Yohanna 5 Aug 2016 12:41 PM

    So true. That is why I also only do my own 'sun-kissed' highlights here and there...looks more natural then when done in the salon, and no upkeep

    prettygal 15 Jul 2016 4:18 PM

    I am definitely giving this one a go next time i colour my hair!

    Margaret 322 15 Jul 2016 12:21 PM

    This is how I do my hair colours as it's mainly at my parting and hair line where I need to chase the greys away. It better than over processing parts of your hair that don't need coverage.

    skitzkitty 15 Jul 2016 10:52 AM

    This is definitely how you should dye your hair when only your roots need attention. Going over ALL your hair each and every time causes so much damage!

    Beautybabe140194 15 Jul 2016 12:40 AM

    Will be showing this to my mum as it would interest her too. Great results and tutorial.

    Chicklet 14 Jul 2016 9:49 PM

    I don't need this yet, but am mentally filing this away for future reference.

    RalucaP 13 Jul 2016 11:50 PM

    This is something you can definitely do at home , I think I will try.

    Wendy1965 13 Jul 2016 10:26 PM

    Another good idea i would love to try

    Bluesparkles43 13 Jul 2016 7:58 PM

    Tania007 do you think beauty heaven is just for you? There are other people on the planet who actually appreciate theses tips

    Pam_Grills 13 Jul 2016 6:56 PM

    This one is going into the memory bank for the future, thanks Beauties:))

    sunjeanie 13 Jul 2016 6:52 PM

    This is a good idea

    tania007 13 Jul 2016 3:33 PM

    Seriously? I'm sure if you looked under a microscope you could maybe see 1 or 2 grey hairs on her head! Next time show somebody who actually has grey regrowth!

    Seezora 13 Jul 2016 2:21 PM

    I like this one. I have lighter hairs peeping through, which means I'm going to have to seriously consider dying my hair soon. This may be the way to go for me. Great tutorial BH!

    sootyblack_14 13 Jul 2016 1:31 PM

    This is great!!!!

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