Okay, so today I tried to dye my hair chocolate brown. I saw this color all over the internet and thought, “Why not give it a go?” It looked so rich and classy. I’ve been wanting to switch up my look without going too crazy, and this seemed perfect.

First off, I did some digging around to see what kind of dye I should get. I’m not a pro at this, so I wanted something that wouldn’t be too hard to handle. I ended up picking a box dye from the drugstore—you know, the kind that promises salon results at home. It had pretty good reviews, so I felt somewhat confident.
Next, I prepped my bathroom like I was about to perform surgery. I laid out old towels, put on an old t-shirt I didn’t care about, and made sure I had gloves. I even applied some Vaseline around my hairline to avoid staining my skin—a trick I learned from watching way too many YouTube tutorials.
Mixing the dye was pretty straightforward. The instructions were clear, and I just had to combine the color cream with the developer. It smelled a bit strong, but nothing too unbearable. Then came the fun part—applying the dye. I sectioned my hair with clips and started applying the color from the roots, just like they do in the salons.
- Sectioning: I divided my hair into four parts to make sure I covered everything evenly.
- Roots first: Started with the roots because that’s where my natural color is most stubborn.
- Ends last: Saved the ends for last since they tend to process faster.
Once I slathered my hair with the dye, I wrapped it up in a shower cap and waited. The box said to leave it on for about 30 minutes, so I set a timer and tried to relax. I scrolled through Instagram, watched some videos, and tried not to think about how my hair might turn out.
When the timer went off, I hopped in the shower and rinsed out the dye. I used the conditioner that came with the kit—it smelled amazing, by the way. After rinsing, I towel-dried my hair and took a peek in the mirror.

And… it looked pretty good! The color was a deep, warm brown, just like I wanted. It was definitely a change, but not too drastic. I was pretty happy with the results. It looked shiny and felt soft, which was a nice bonus.
I’d say this whole DIY hair dye thing was a success. It was a bit messy and took some time, but it was worth it. I saved some money by not going to the salon, and I got to experiment with a new look from the comfort of my home. Plus, I learned a few things along the way. If you’re thinking about trying chocolate brown, I say go for it! Just make sure you’re ready for a bit of an adventure.
What did I learn?
- Read the instructions carefully: Seems obvious, but it’s easy to mess up if you don’t follow the steps.
- Protect your skin: That Vaseline trick really works. No stains!
- Don’t rush: Take your time applying the dye to make sure you don’t miss any spots.
- Conditioner is key: That little tube of conditioner made my hair feel so soft and smooth.
So, yeah, that’s my chocolate brown hair dye experience. It was fun, a little nerve-wracking, but totally worth it in the end. I might just try another color next time, who knows?