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28-07-03, 11:35 PM
Things to remember while coloring your hair
If you want to give a new looks to your face and feel different then coloring your hair does it all. The best way to color is to get help of a professional saloon, At least for the first time. You can also color at home and it's easy also but it takes a little bit of planning and preparation.
Here are tips before you start coloring your hair.
After purchasing the hair color you want to use for your first home hair coloring experience go home, open the box and familiarize yourself with the contents. Most likely you'll find that your coloring chemicals come in two (or more) containers that need to be mixed just prior to application. Most coloring kits also include a special conditioner. Each brand of hair color uses different containers and has unique instructions for preparing the color formula. And, last but not least, don't forget to use plastic gloves.
Required Reading
The first thing before you start is to read the directions. Normally we neglect this but there are several things you need to understand before you start to color. Read the instructions all the way through so you will have a good overview of the entire process and you'll be aware of any special concerns.
Coloring your hair takes a little planning ahead. For instance, anytime you use a hair coloring formula, you should do an allergy test. These usually require 24 to 48 hours. And, if you are at all concerned or nervous about the actual color results you can expect, you should consider performing a strand test.
Allergy Test
Nearly all hair color makers recommend that you do an allergy test, or patch test, each time you color. Although you should follow the instructions that come with your color, usually this involves applying a small amount of the color mixture on a small "patch" of skin and not washing it for up to two days. If no irritation or itching develops, you are good to go.
Is the patch test really important? Yes, especially if you have never used hair dyes before. Definitely do the test if this is your first time. I did. And I'll test again if I switch to a completely new product. But to be frank, I don't test every time. But then I am not prone to allergic reactions. Experts say that hair salons should do a patch test also, although I've never had one bring up the topic or ask me to sign an allergy waiver!
Bottom line: Be safe. It's your head!
Strand Test
Those of you want to know exactly what to expect for color outcome of your home hair color experience will want to do a strand test, and this too takes time. A strand test involves applying a small amount of the color mixture to a lock of your own hair. You have to allow the color to set and then rinse it according to the directions.
Timing
Also read carefully about the recommended time you should allow the hair dye to set, and allow enough time in your schedule to accommodate time for coloring, setting, rinsing, conditioning and styling. The amount of time you should allow your color to set is usually in addition to the time it takes to apply the color, but read your specific directions carefully to find out.
Wash Cycle
There's one more little hair care scheduling you should know. Most color manufacturers recommend that you DO NOT WASH your hair one day or more before you color. This is so there are not a lot of conditioners, gels and sprays on your hair that could inhibit the coloring process.
Another benefit: allowing the natural oils of your scalp to develop can help keep the hair color from penetrating your skin and thereby ward off unwanted "scalp stain."
Once you've done your homework and performed the required tests, you're ready for the fun part ? coloring! If all this planning sounds difficult, don't worry. Coloring at home gets easier the more you do it. And since we are on the topic of planning, now is a good time to go ahead and gather the other items you'll need for your first home hair color job. Here is what all you would need:
1. A new coloring Brush
2. Your oldest or darkest towel
3. Wide-toothed comb
4. Hair clips
5. A timer
Now you are ready with a new look and for loads of compliments ahead which would bring a smile on your face.
If you want to give a new looks to your face and feel different then coloring your hair does it all. The best way to color is to get help of a professional saloon, At least for the first time. You can also color at home and it's easy also but it takes a little bit of planning and preparation.
Here are tips before you start coloring your hair.
After purchasing the hair color you want to use for your first home hair coloring experience go home, open the box and familiarize yourself with the contents. Most likely you'll find that your coloring chemicals come in two (or more) containers that need to be mixed just prior to application. Most coloring kits also include a special conditioner. Each brand of hair color uses different containers and has unique instructions for preparing the color formula. And, last but not least, don't forget to use plastic gloves.
Required Reading
The first thing before you start is to read the directions. Normally we neglect this but there are several things you need to understand before you start to color. Read the instructions all the way through so you will have a good overview of the entire process and you'll be aware of any special concerns.
Coloring your hair takes a little planning ahead. For instance, anytime you use a hair coloring formula, you should do an allergy test. These usually require 24 to 48 hours. And, if you are at all concerned or nervous about the actual color results you can expect, you should consider performing a strand test.
Allergy Test
Nearly all hair color makers recommend that you do an allergy test, or patch test, each time you color. Although you should follow the instructions that come with your color, usually this involves applying a small amount of the color mixture on a small "patch" of skin and not washing it for up to two days. If no irritation or itching develops, you are good to go.
Is the patch test really important? Yes, especially if you have never used hair dyes before. Definitely do the test if this is your first time. I did. And I'll test again if I switch to a completely new product. But to be frank, I don't test every time. But then I am not prone to allergic reactions. Experts say that hair salons should do a patch test also, although I've never had one bring up the topic or ask me to sign an allergy waiver!
Bottom line: Be safe. It's your head!
Strand Test
Those of you want to know exactly what to expect for color outcome of your home hair color experience will want to do a strand test, and this too takes time. A strand test involves applying a small amount of the color mixture to a lock of your own hair. You have to allow the color to set and then rinse it according to the directions.
Timing
Also read carefully about the recommended time you should allow the hair dye to set, and allow enough time in your schedule to accommodate time for coloring, setting, rinsing, conditioning and styling. The amount of time you should allow your color to set is usually in addition to the time it takes to apply the color, but read your specific directions carefully to find out.
Wash Cycle
There's one more little hair care scheduling you should know. Most color manufacturers recommend that you DO NOT WASH your hair one day or more before you color. This is so there are not a lot of conditioners, gels and sprays on your hair that could inhibit the coloring process.
Another benefit: allowing the natural oils of your scalp to develop can help keep the hair color from penetrating your skin and thereby ward off unwanted "scalp stain."
Once you've done your homework and performed the required tests, you're ready for the fun part ? coloring! If all this planning sounds difficult, don't worry. Coloring at home gets easier the more you do it. And since we are on the topic of planning, now is a good time to go ahead and gather the other items you'll need for your first home hair color job. Here is what all you would need:
1. A new coloring Brush
2. Your oldest or darkest towel
3. Wide-toothed comb
4. Hair clips
5. A timer
Now you are ready with a new look and for loads of compliments ahead which would bring a smile on your face.