Dyeing your hair is an investment when it comes to time, money, and comfort.

Some people are allergic to hair dye ingredients but even those who aren’t can experience irritation.

These include thoroughly washing your hair after dyeing, using natural remedies, and performing a patch test.

Woman with itchy scalp

Either way, your odds increase if you have a compromised scalp.

Dyeing hair on top of ascalp that is already dry and flakycan increase the chances of scalp irritation.

Another option is to add hydrogen peroxide to the hair to neutralize the chemicals.

Woman washing hair

Natural ways to ease discomfort

What you do before dyeing your hair matters, too.

you could also use a formulated packet treatment made to add to hair dye which does the same.

“An apple cider vinegar or chamomile tea rinse works well,” said Brown.

Chamomile tea

However, the most important thing to know is what to do before dyeing your hair.

Never go to the salon with a freshly clean head.

“Don’t wash your hair before getting it colored,” said Brown.

“The hair’s natural oils can help to protect your scalp and hair.”