Hair coloring can be traced back over 3,500 years to ancient Egypt and henna dyes (viaByrdie).
Meanwhile, the ancient Greeks and Romans used fermented leeches to create a dark, permanent hair color formula.
It wasn’t until 1907 that boxed dyes were sold commercially (minus the leeches, of course).
Now, it’s easier than ever to dye your hair from the comfort of your own home.
The COVID-19 pandemic, specifically, caused quite an increase in at-home hair treatments.
But, bucking established convention, is it better to dye your hair when it’s wet?
As Byrdie points out, these dyes can be used more sparingly on wet hair too.
Keep in mind, however, that colors used on wet hair might not come out quite as bright.
Don’t apply color directly after bleaching
Wet hair might also be harder to manipulate.
According to celebrity stylist Nick Stenson, “Water acts as a diluting agent.
Likewise, adding color right after bleaching your hair can cause breakage.
So, if you’re hoping to incorporate a little pigment, hold off.
Once you do get in the shower, though, it’s a relatively easy process.
In the shower, wet your hair with warm water but don’t shampoo it just yet.
