How to Color Your Hair Like a Pro at Home

So today I am going to talk about coloring your hair at home. I've done it so often that I feel like a professional myself :) So here it comes:
1. With your hair dried, part your hair into four sections. Make a cross from your nape to your forehead and on you crown from on side to the other. Pin each individual part.
2.  Before applying the hair color, apply petroleum jelly around the neck and hair line this will prevent skin stains.
3. Mind your ends. They tend to suck up more color than any other part of your hair. Going darker? Comb dye through ends only at the last five minutes of processing. Lightening up? Start at the tips; they’ll be a bit blonder, like they turn in the sun.
4. The amount of time you leave the dye on will depend on the product you are using, follow the products instruction. The standard time is 30 minutes. Don't leave the color longer than recommended! That might damage your hair and color will be different than you wanted.
5. Rinse your hair with water only (avoid shampooing for at least 24 hours) and apply conditioner that you found in the box.
And don't forget to Prevent fade. Wash with a “color-depositing” shampoo once or twice a week. Just don’t use it daily!