Home hair colouring problem??

[jeannamacs]

Hi, I have the same problem everytime I try to colour my hair at home.,some advice would be REALLY welcome. My hair is long /brunette. I start the colour from the roots as recommended then comb it through. However my hair is ALWAYS darker on the roots/fringe . This is because it takes longer to go on all over.,consequently the colour stays on longer on the top.
May seem logical to do it the other way round , but not possible.
Could any hairdressers or home colouring experts , give me some tips.- thanks

[worried26]

You can start at the mid-lenghs (just above you ears) and rub down into the ends - Leaving about a inch/inch and a half from the roots, then when done, do your fringe and roots. Ive bleached my hair and thats how you do it to avoid your roots going orange Lol

[ojread2]

Are you using enough dye? I have hair that just touches my shoulders and I use one box but, just another " of hair and I would need ot use 2 boxes to get maximum coverage
When my hair was long If I was doing a full head it wasn't unheard of to use 3 boxes on my hair

[anniebird]

My hair is short and when I colour it I put the creme on my hair and rub in as if using shampoo. This means that the colour goes all over the hair quickly and I do not have a problem with timing. You could try this to see if it will help but you must be thorough and ensure you do not miss any bits.

[rowanwitch]

All of the above especially the need for more colour also try to find a pre colour conditioner you can get them from hairdressing suppliers work a little into the bits that take the dye most before you start. I think they include one with the recital and preference ranges now... check the packaging

[coccinelle]

I wouldn't comb it through. Do as anniebird says and massage it all over your hair at the same time but concentrate on the roots a bit to make sure they're covered.

[jeannamacs]

Thanks for all the brilliant replies, will try them out. Will give the recital and preference range a try next. A friend of mine suggested that I could put it on as usual but rinse it out of the fringe sooner. Dont know if anyones got any thoughts on that. think it would be a bit messy. I have massaged all over when I have used semi -permanent but never permanent. - thanks again