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What is a Hair Coloring Brush?

B. Miller
B. Miller

A hair coloring brush is a tool used for applying hair dye to the hair. There are a few different designs of hair coloring brushes available. Each tends to allow a more precise application of hair dye that is evenly distributed throughout the hair, rather than simply slathering hair dye on with the hands. Using a hair coloring brush can make a home application of hair dye appear natural and professional.

The first type of hair coloring brush is similar in design to a paintbrush. These come in all different sizes, with a flat brush at the end and a long handle. The brush is then dipped into the hair dye, and is literally painted onto the hair in individual sections. When using this type of brush, it is particularly important to part the hair and divide it into even sections for application of dye, in order to cover all areas and not miss anything.

A hair dyeing kit.
A hair dyeing kit.

Another type of hair coloring brush is similar in design to a wide-toothed comb, but with a reservoir for holding hair dye in the handle. The reservoir is squeezed, and the hair dye comes out through the teeth of the comb. This type of coloring brush is often used for applying highlights at home, as it gives a more natural, random appearance to the streaks within different pieces of hair.

Hair coloring brushes have a flat end for a more even dye application.
Hair coloring brushes have a flat end for a more even dye application.

Lastly, another type of hair coloring brush looks just like a hairbrush, which again features a reservoir to fill with hair dye. The brush is then pulled through the hair much like an ordinary hair brush, depositing dye on every strand. While it may take a number of brushes to cover the entire head, this type of brush is an effective way to dye all the hair rather than just add highlights. Both of these tools with reservoirs for hair dye may be disassembled in order to be cleaned; it is generally not, however, a good idea to use the same tool for light hair dye and dark hair dye.

Avoid stains on the skin by applying a thin line of petroleum jelly near the hairline.
Avoid stains on the skin by applying a thin line of petroleum jelly near the hairline.

A hair coloring brush is just one of the tools that should be used when coloring hair at home. It is still important to wear plastic gloves to avoid staining the hands, and it may be a good idea to apply petroleum jelly to the hairline to avoid telltale staining there as well. Always follow the directions on the hair dye for the application and amount of time to leave the product on the hair; in general, it will be necessary to leave the hair dye on the roots for a longer time than on the ends for the most uniform, natural appearance.

Discussion Comments

Talentryto

@rundocuri- If you are use to applying hair coloring with your hands, you may not find a hair coloring brush to be very useful. I have used them before, and I find them to be awkward and time consuming when I need to apply the coloring to my entire head.

If you want to touch up your roots however, that is a different story. When you only want to reach specific areas of your hair with the hair coloring, a hair coloring brush comes in handy for precise application to smaller areas that are close to your scalp.

Rundocuri

I have never used a hair coloring brush to apply my hair dye, but I am thinking about getting one to try. I have always applied my hair coloring using my hands. Does this beauty tool give you a better hair color application, or is it not worth the money?

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    • A hair dyeing kit.
      By: Tim
      A hair dyeing kit.
    • Hair coloring brushes have a flat end for a more even dye application.
      By: Africa Studio
      Hair coloring brushes have a flat end for a more even dye application.
    • Avoid stains on the skin by applying a thin line of petroleum jelly near the hairline.
      By: blueee
      Avoid stains on the skin by applying a thin line of petroleum jelly near the hairline.
    • A hair coloring brush can help a home application of hair dye look more even and professional.
      By: Valua Vitaly
      A hair coloring brush can help a home application of hair dye look more even and professional.