If you’ve never coloured your hair before, deciding whether to do so is a big step. You may be nervous, especially after reading some of the horror stories on the internet… To name a few, hair loss, damaged hair, and brassy orange hair. So, to put your mind at ease, we’ve compiled a list of the top 7 frequently asked questions about hair colouring.
1.SHOULD I COLOR MY OWN HAIR OR VISIT A PROFESSIONAL?
If this is your first time colouring your hair, you should go to a licensed professional. A professional hairstylist can advise you on what colour will look best with your skin tone. Furthermore, having a professional perform a strand test is the best way to ensure that you are not allergic to the products and that your hair will achieve the desired results without being damaged.
2. WILL COLORING MY HAIR HARMFUL?
If you use a permanent hair colour, you must lift the hair with hydrogen peroxide (developer). This process raises or opens the cuticle layer of the hair to allow colour molecules to penetrate the cortex and deposit colour, which can damage the hair if not done correctly. This is what causes hair damage if you use too much peroxide or if you constantly change your hair colour (over-processing). However, using a semi-permanent or demi-permanent will help add shine and condition to the hair but will only last a few shampoos. For more information about Natural Hair colour visit Indus valley.
3. WILL MY GREY HAIR BE COVERED BY THE COLOR?
Yes, depending on the formula and brand, organic hair colour will cover your grey hair. If you have more than 50% of grey hair it is probably best to use permanent hair colour.
4. HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD I SHAMPOO MY HAIR AFTER A COLOR SERVICE?
Wait at least 24 hours after your colour service before shampooing your hair. Even better, 48 hours. Limit your washing to three times per week, especially if you have a bright colour like red.
5. HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD I SHAMPOO MY HAIR AFTER A COLOR SERVICE?
Wait at least 24 hours after your colour service before shampooing your hair. Even better, 48 hours. Limit your washing to three times per week, especially if you have a bright colour like red.
6.MY HAIR TURNED OUT TO BE FAR TOO DARK. WHAT WENT WRONG, AND HOW CAN I FIX IT?
Color that is darker than expected is usually caused by pulling the colour through your mid-lengths and ends when you don’t need to. That is, colouring your entire head of hair repeatedly causes colour to accumulate on the mid-lengths and ends over time, causing it to become too dark and even dull. Again, we recommend only using permanent colour on your roots and a gloss on the rest of your hair.
7. SHOULD I COLOUR MY HAIR WHEN IT’S DRY OR WET?
Your hair should be dry, and “day-old” hair is ideal. We recommend washing your hair the day before colouring it, and making sure there is no product in it, as this may interfere with the colour. Of course, hair that hasn’t been washed in two, three, four, or even five days is acceptable, as long as there isn’t a lot of product in it, such as root touch-up powders, hair spray, gel, dry shampoo, and so on.
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