HOW TO Apply THE DYE STRIP TECHNIQUE AT HOME! A great Gray Blending Method.

Looking for a way to help blend your grays during your grow out? The Dye Strip Technique is a really great option!
What I love about this way to go grey... is that you can be creative with it! Since we all have unique gray grow out patterns, you decide the size, shape and location of where you want your strip to be!
I figured out the best way for me and recorded the process for you.
How to apply the Gray Blending Technique at Home:
Step1: PLAN
Determine where you want the strip of color as well as its size and shape.
Step 2: SECTION HAIR
Section off about a 1.5-2” x 4-5″ strip of hair along your part line. Hold this section up in a clip.
Step 3: PROTECT SURROUNDING GRAYS
Cover up the sides of the strip to protect your grays from accidentally being colored.
Options you can use (and may have in your kitchen) Tinfoil, Saran Wrap.
If your want to go the extra mile to make sure no dye gets on the surrounding hair, you can add a thin layer of Vaseline next to the line before you cover it up. The only problem with petroleum jelly is that is can be hard to get out.
Step 4: APPLY THE DYE
Part the strip down the middle. Carefully apply the color to the roots of the strip of hair. It’s best not to use a bottle… you have much more control with a brush.
Color Brush:
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I used this Demi-Permanent Hair Dye:
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Step 5: RINSE THE COLOR
Rinse out the dyed strip really good before you get in the shower to shampoo and condition. This way you make sure none of the color gets into your gray grow out.
If you applied vaseline and are have trouble getting it out… some clarifying shampoo should help.
Step 6: STYLE HAIR
Part your hair down the middle of the dyed strip and style as usual.
Repeat the process every 4 to 6 weeks or so until you feel ready to flip your part to the gray side and show everyone your fabulous silver hair you’ve been so cleverly growing out under there!! Once you flip your part to the gray side, the dyed strip will grow out underneath your gray hair and you won’t even notice it!
Here is a quick overview of what the grey blending Dye Strip Technique is.
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[@tjlow3692]

I’m doing this! I am only 8 weeks into this grow out journey & am already doubting if I can stay firm. I’m 50 with what looks like will be a white streak around my face with more salt & pepper at the back. Such a shock seeing the white after being brunette for so long. The dye strip technique is wonderful for letting some silver shine through but basically growing it out secretly. Your video is inspiring, thank you! 🤍

[@ireneclaire]

Yesss! I’m so glad to know I was able to help someone. It really is a great option. Please let me know how it comes out! 🙌🏼🖤🤍😁

[@conniemurphyover70stillgla47]

dont be concerned I went gray 14x before I was ok with letting grays grow out and I like them now at 77

[@Terecita47]

Super excited to try this. I just turned 51 and have been grey since 25. I guess i had to double my life before I was ready! The earth did not stop spinning during Covid when I had 6 months of roots...but it took me until now to get the courage. I'm excited because this means I get to do it my own way without having to be harsh or mean to me. My hair is fashion colors purple and pink...so I plan to make the most of it while I have it and it will be REALLY CLEAR when I am cutting off those last pink bits in a couple years.

[@doloresperez9879]

This is how I did my transition. I keep dying for a year, I used extensions to cover the side I wasn't dying. Keep going ☺️😊

[@ireneclaire]

I love it! Such a cool technique! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Germania72]

And this is how I went through the first 2 months of the transition and then, I just flipped it to the other side. I never looked back. :)

[@ireneclaire]

Love it!! 🥰

[@diegogerardoyniguez406]

Te quedó hermoso el cabello❤

[@KammyBurnett]

Thank you so much for sharing this dye strip technique. It’s been 12 weeks now since I decided to grow my white hair out. I put my hair back in a ponytail and half up/half down and it looks like I have highlights.

[@K.T-]

I love the idea of this and have been using this technique but to blend my grays underneath better I bleach strips of hair underneath and color them a lighter brown so it blends in better...

[@pamelab424]

I was on Pinterest and saw someone did this technique. I then came here to KZbin and found your video. You have given me something to truly consider as I am NOT ready for the gray but it looks so nice. I was doing henna but I think the temporary color just may work. I’ve been trying to tough it out but it’s hard for me. I can see the beauty of gray hair on other people but I haven’t done to this point for myself yet. Thank you and take care!

[@ireneclaire]

❤️🙌🏼❤️

[@IamMagsB]

I believe it's Susan Barnes who started this technique..but you actually show how it's done, thank you.

[@ireneclaire]

Thank you! 🥰 Happy to share!

[@terib4975]

Oh Thank you for this! This is just what I was looking for!

[@ireneclaire]

You’re so welcome!! Happy to help!!🩷

[@judithfernandes9279]

I have been doing this! I use edge control to protect the hairs I don’t want to dye. I didn’t get the idea here, but it is how I am transitioning to gray. I am finding this to be a good way to transition and still work in a professional setting! The gray grow out is getting harder to hide but I have been doing this for 8 months. What I really need now is a hair cut! The hairs that were once dyed every four weeks are really pale and brassy now. I use purple shampoo and a hair mask to help with the brassy. Soon I will cut my hair at the line; the longer I wait the longer my hair will be! They do say that patience is a virtue.

[@ireneclaire]

I hear you! This journey has definitely taught me patience!!! 😅

[@mjv5010]

This is the best video I've seen on this method. When I'm ready, I will probably take this route!

[@ireneclaire]

❤️🙌🏼❤️ yay! Happy to help!

[@LindaLights]

I agree!

[@ireneclaire]

🥰

[@dcore64]

Irene... you look... MARVELOUS!

[@ireneclaire]

Thank you so much!!!

[@lolaron582]

Love this idea! Thanks for the video.

[@ireneclaire]

So glad i could help out!!!! 💥

[@ritu.sharma]

Thank you for the detailed step by step instructions

[@gypsiemomm]

Love this!!! I'm so going to try this next month. So sick of coloring all my hair!!!!!

[@ireneclaire]

Yaaay!!! Happy to help. Let me know how it comes out!!! I’m 5 1/2 months in now, practicing PATIENCE 😅😆

[@emmylou-y4b]

I was going to do this if I was still working while transitioning to silver, however, I was retired so I just opted to go cold turkey. This is a terrific method. You're very skillful with your application as well-you gave great tips. It's looking great!

[@ireneclaire]

Thanks V!! ❤️🙌🏼 For now, I only plan on doing it this one time. I am not bothered by the difference phases, I just wanted to try it out…. That’s why I used a temporary color. 🥰

[@starseed8809]

I went cold turkey and I'm not retired yet lol 😅 I used a lot of pony tails etc and had bangs so the strip wasn't an option. I am on my 21st month!🎉🎉🎉

[@barbigriz]

Okay…I’m going to buy hair color right now and try this!! Thank you! 🎉❤

[@ireneclaire]

COOOOL! Please let me know how it works for you!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ARLITA4545]

This is so cool❤

[@ireneclaire]

Hahaaaa thank ya! 😁

[@BJJfightgirl]

Thank you. I’m going to give this a go!

[@ireneclaire]

Cool!!!! Happy to help!

[@margot64fern]

If I had dark hair, I definitely would have tried this!

[@ireneclaire]

Your hair is gorgeous!! 🤩

[@melissablanchard9473]

Thank you and you made it look easy and great to try! I am trying this soon : )

[@ireneclaire]

Definitely was easy! Let me know how it comes out!!

[@adrianamazariegos1372]

Thank you I am definitely going to try this 👍🏻

[@ireneclaire]

Awesome!!! 💥🙌🏼💥

[@smsultana68]

Can’t afford the salon. Love you Claire!

[@ireneclaire]

Muuuuah! Happy to help! I’m a DIY kinda gal! 🥰❤️🙌🏼

[@RoeanneLipe]

I loved your video. I definitely want to try this technique. Should I wait for the grey to grow out some or can I do it with just a bit of grey showing?

[@ireneclaire]

Awesome! Thanks so much!!! You can start asap and keep it going until you’re ready to flip. 😊🙌🏼

[@dwuagneux]

Thank you for this! I am going to give it a try. My hair is not colored and is a dirty, blonde color. I just noticed some silver sprouting up at the crown of my head. I don’t have any silver yet anywhere else, so I really did not know what to do about this silver dollar sized silver sprout coming up in this one spot. I want it to grow out without looking weird. Maybe I should just color half of it? I am also at a ugly hair type phase, as I am growing out a pixie that I have had for several years. I hope I can figure out How to choose the right color without any experience!

[@ireneclaire]

Hellooooo! You have a money streak waiting to emerge!!!! I love those! What if you change your part to cover the sprout as it grows… then when it’s long enough you flip it and show it off!!??!? 🤗

[@dwuagneux]

Brilliant! I just tried it, and it works perfectly. Why didn’t I think of that?😂

[@ireneclaire]

Yaaaaaaaay!!!! That’s awesome!!!

[@PT-tw6kg]

I just went with it now only have 3" to go but I did cut my long hair under my chin.

[@ireneclaire]

Yeaaah that rocks!!!!

[@PT-tw6kg]

@@ireneclaire Thanks.

[@luckyladycharm]

That's a very cool idea, you did great, I really enjoyed seeing someone doing something very different and it looks great 👍 I have to say though I wouldn't be able to do that, I'd find that to be a bit difficult for me to do, as I've never been very good at complicated tasks.

[@ireneclaire]

If it is something you want to try you can always have a colorist to it at a salon. 😘

[@luckyladycharm]

@@ireneclaire thanks, I know that's always the safest way, and sometimes they even mess up

[@ireneclaire]

@@luckyladycharm whew… lol I know, they sure do!😅

[@luckyladycharm]

@@ireneclaire I hope your happy in your hair journey so far. You make it look like so much fun👍

[@ireneclaire]

@@luckyladycharm Thank you. I am happy with it so far…11 weeks in now! 😄

[@in-joovink5106]

Which temporary dye did you use?

[@ad03dh]

How many times did you do the dye strip technique . I am 3 months into cold turkey but worry about when it’s at my ears bc I work in a professional environment. Any advise

[@ireneclaire]

I only did it this once. You can play with different half up twist hairstyles or headbands to help with the transition.

[@happycook6737]

Look around your workplace. If no other women are grey, don't go grey. As much as people want to say grey is natural and great, there is still a significant youth bias in some workplaces. In my workplace grey is fine but in others maybe not.

[@christinahauser128]

Is the non-permanent hair color the way to go as when you are fully gray, you don't have to grow out this strip. Also, I'm thinking this technique doesn't work if you mostly wear your hair back in a pony tail.

[@ireneclaire]

Hello! I’m not understanding your question about using color when you’re fully gray. 🤔 This is method is designed for parting styles so if you’re pulling your hair back the gray will show.

[@dorisrorick2324]

Which color simi permanent dye did you use?

[@ireneclaire]

Oh gosh!! I’m so sorry but I don’t even remember…something I grabbed at Publix. It was a one time thing for me just to demo this video.

[@Lilia__anna]

Can you add highlights to this strip instead of just depositing dye?

[@ireneclaire]

Absolutely!

[@Lilia__anna]

​@@ireneclaireI'm going to do this today 😂 wish me luck!!

[@ShaPerera-k1y]

How does it work if your greys are around the side of your face more than the top?

[@ireneclaire]

It’s really to help with the top part.

[@ShaPerera-k1y]

@@ireneclaire - thanks. Yes, it seems so. Any suggestions on managing the sides? I am styling my hair to cover much of the sides but I do feel it will show through quite obviously...

[@ireneclaire]

@@ShaPerera-k1y yeah, it’s totally tough to hide… maybe wear a headband or hair wrap pushed up to your hairline? That could help. 😊🩷

[@ShaPerera-k1y]

@@ireneclaire - cute! I like that idea 😉

[@emmajuarez4953]

Siempre muy guapa🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@geeandreid23]

You do not have much grey at your crown, i am fully white 6my crown doesn't follow a part what do i do

[@ireneclaire]

This is definitely a crown trick to help with the transition. Maybe you can try some hair bands or wraps?

[@josephsebastian8380]

❤❤

[@ireneclaire]

❤️❤️❤️

[@luckyladycharm]

It's funny but I just realized, lots of people are doing more work with this gray hair transition than if they were still dying their hair☺️ just as long as you're having fun right 👍

[@ireneclaire]

That was a one and done for me. Just wanted to show people how to do it. 🥰

[@daughterofthecreator2585]

for me its about not putting more chemicals on my scalp. Last time I dyed my hair I got a really bad headache while I had it on and 2 days after.

[@solangelatour9576]

🤩🤩🤩

[@ireneclaire]

❤️❤️🙌🏼❤️❤️

[@manglermedia9730]

❤

[@ireneclaire]

❤️

[@galeann8852]

Brilliant! You realize that gray growing in was virgin hair….❣❣

[@ireneclaire]

Yeaaah! ❤️❤️❤️🙌🏼

[@nothingworksworks3511]

My hair is a weird brownD w old yellow highlights when I went "carmel". I'm barely salt n pepa. I can't seem to communicate w hair stylists, not to diss the industry, but can't seem to say what I want? That's why the DIY.

[@ireneclaire]

I hear ya! Totally loving cold turkey now!!

[@deniseangela5637]

Looks great..but I sticking to cold turkey..

[@ireneclaire]

❤️🙌🏼❤️ that’s the beauty of this whole journey!

[@deniseangela5637]

@@ireneclaire exactly 💯

[@ireneclaire]

@@deniseangela5637 🥰

[@amyschmelzer6445]

Me too. My hair is too thin. The silver likes to peek through on the sides where I still have dyed over top. This method wouldn’t hide anything for me.

[@deniseangela5637]

@amyschmelzer6445 I just don't want to dye it at all..I done with it..