All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.
However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.
Normally, its best to leave it to the professionals.
JGI/Jamie Grill
But these are not normal circumstances.
Suddenly, coloring or cutting your own hair isnt such an extreme decision.
If you have the means,here are a few ways to support your local go-to salon right now.
(And some of these tips dont involve any money at all, for what its worth.)
I talked to several stylists about ways to make your hair more manageable during this necessary pause.
Heres what they had to say.
Otherwise, have a go at wait it out to avoid having different-colored bands in your hair.
If youre not used to coloring with box dye, itll be hard to match your color perfectly.
Some stylists are really trying to help out.
She really likes Kristen Esss line of glosses, which are widely available atTarget.
I love these rinses for maintaining healthy shine.
Lee also loves gloss, but favorsRita Hazans line.
Use a purple shampoo, likeDavines Alchemic Silver ShampooandConditioner, as often as needed to balance brassy tones.
Of course, toning shampoos are great for other hair colors too.
It will just refresh and revive the tone.
The only thing you cannot really fix doing is your roots.
Root sprays are very easy to use; just spritz along the hairline to blend color.
Want an alternative, which you may have in your makeup drawer already?
Play with accessories to minimize the appearance of roots.
Sleek ponytails tend to show off thick roots, so opt for looser, messier styles instead.
you could also play with hair accessories.
Hair scarves andheadbandstend to be an easy way to cover your roots.
Han is a fan of scarves.
Put your hair in a loose topknot, bun, or whatever updo works for you, she says.
verify your scarf runs along the hairline.
I like to cover the top of the ears a little bit, which feels more modern.
Headbands are also great, Han says.
They make ones that look like scarves, which are even easier.
I would attempt to avoid at-home haircuts as much as possible, says Lee.
Also, you will want a wide-tooth comb.
You will want to take maybe an inch off, says Han.
Just follow your stylists line, a little bit at a time, and do a point-cutting motion.
Or you’ve got the option to simply do a point cut all around your head.
From there, you want to take a little triangle section from the middle and twist the hair.
You dont want to cut straight across for a hard line, says Han.
Watch Han demo how to trim your own hair and bangs at home inthis video.
This is a wonderful time for hair self-care.
I love any deep-conditioning masks, especially to help with split ends, says Huse.
Olaplexis huge; a lot of people cant get their hands on it enough.
It is probably one of the best deep-conditioning products on the market.
Give yourhair a break: Put down your hair dryer.
Turn off your curling iron.
Han says this is a great time to play around with your natural texture.
But keep your routine.
Doing that in a routine really changes your mental perspective.
