Dip Dye

Black Dip Dye

Half the length is left natural, then the color switches to solid black from mid-shaft down to the ends.

Black Dip Dye

BeforeBlack Dip Dye

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the shade lands on your own photo instead.

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The dip line sits higher than most, around the middle of the length rather than the last few inches, so the black reads as a block of weight instead of a tipped edge. Against the mid-brown base it is obvious in daylight and nearly invisible under low indoor light, where the two halves merge into one dark mass. Black is also the most stable dip you can choose: it does not fade into a different color, it only loses gloss.

Undertonecool, neutral. Solid black carries no color cast, so there is nothing in it to clash with the skin, though the depth pushes contrast up hardest on very fair complexions.
Starting pointNo lifting is involved at all, since black deposits over any starting depth, and the darker your natural base the shorter the visible transition looks.
UpkeepThere is no toner to keep up and no regrowth line at the scalp because the roots are untouched, but the black band travels further down the length as hair grows and the dyed section dulls after a couple of months.

HairGlam Hair Colors: one woman, a fan of the same face in different hair colors

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Questions about Black Dip Dye

Which skin undertones suit Black Dip Dye?

Cool, neutral undertones. Solid black carries no color cast, so there is nothing in it to clash with the skin, though the depth pushes contrast up hardest on very fair complexions.

What hair do I need to start with for Black Dip Dye?

No lifting is involved at all, since black deposits over any starting depth, and the darker your natural base the shorter the visible transition looks.

How much upkeep does Black Dip Dye need?

There is no toner to keep up and no regrowth line at the scalp because the roots are untouched, but the black band travels further down the length as hair grows and the dyed section dulls after a couple of months.

Can I try Black Dip Dye on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Black Dip Dye on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.