How to Successfully Dye Afro Hair Blond or Brunette by Yourself at Home

First things first, which color are you going for? Feeling blond? Want to lighten gently to a brunette? Or go for a fun pink or blue? Whichever path you choose, you're going to need a few essentials before you get started:

• Bleach: Wella Blondor Multi Blonde Powder Lightener ($31)
• Developer: Wella Welloxon Perfect Peroxide Developer 12% ($17) 40 volume or 30 volume, and a 13-volume Wella Welloxon Perfect 4% (only available in the UK)
• Toner: Wella Color Fresh 8/81 ($13)
• Permanent hair dye (I used Wella Koleston Perfect)
• Plastic mixing bowl and mixing spatula/brush
• Plastic sectioning clips (for longer hair)
• Plastic cap
• Good deep conditioner (Josh Wood Colour Everything Mask ($20) is amazing)
• Color-correcting shampoo
• Shirt
• Towel