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They don't have the shade you want[]

CERTAIN STORES DO — There are many brands with many different shades on the market, but there's always a color or two that is pretty hard to find. This might take more researching or specialty stores (Salon or Beauty Supply or Outlet Stores like Sally Beauty).

The color came out so bad and it needs to be fixed[]

This is a really common problem with hair dye. A lot of times people get hot roots because they weren't aware of the rule that hair dye develops faster on the roots because of the heat from your head or because they applied it to their roots first. There's other factors such as coarse, resistant hair but those are the common mistakes. If the color comes out too brassy, you will need a toner to fix it.

My hair needs more than just one box[]

If you have long and/or thick hair, you might need more than just one box of hair dye. Some people have such long hair that they end up needing 3, 4, 5, or even 6 boxes! In this case, it is recommend using a professional dye. The hair dye boxes are smaller and they're actually more cost-effective. Just think of it, you only need to by one bottle of developer and as much color as you need. One big bottle of developer from Sally's is around 5-6 USD and can last you about 5 boxes of color.

You don't have the proper tools[]

Sometimes your dye job might need some precision. This can mean that it needs a bowl and brush, a color filler or additive. These things can really make a difference if you need some extra help to fix your hair problem and they all cost less than 10 USD.

You don't have the proper education[]

Let's face it, the majority of at-home colorists have never been to beauty school and are just mainly doing it by reading the little paper inside the box or from past experience. A lot of people don't know when to use one color for re-growth and another for already colored hair. Boxed dyes usually say "color roots first and then color previously colored hair". Actually, you're suppose to use a permanent color to lift or deposit color on the re-growth and then use a demi-permanent on the already colored hair. Seriously, don't be afraid to have a friend help! If they know what they're doing, ask for their help! Even better, if they're a professional and/or have done their research well.

The color is not EXACTLY what you wanted[]

Sometimes there's a color that you just can't find with one box. You could buy two box colors and mix them but going to Beauty Supply Store for this might be better. You can be very precise with your measurements by getting professional supplies and customize it so that it's just what you want. This also includes using different levels of developers.

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