This article was co-authored by Christine George. Christine George is a Master Hairstylist, Colorist, and Owner of Luxe Parlour, a premier boutique salon based in the Los Angeles, California area. Christine has over 23 years of hair styling and coloring experience. She specializes in customized haircuts, premium color services, balayage expertise, classic highlights, and color correction. She received her cosmetology degree from the Newberry School of Beauty.
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Changing your hair color can make you feel like an entirely new person, but going to the salon can get costly and time-consuming. As a less expensive alternative, you can dye your hair at home using a boxed dye kit. Using a dye kit for the first time might be a little intimidating, but it’s easy to do if you prepare your tools and follow your kit’s instructions. You’ll get a professional salon look for less!