One of the best ways of finding out what hair color would suit you best, what hair coloring product you should use and how to best apply it, is to go to the salon and ask your hairdresser. A professional hair dye job is always the best, especially if you have to wear something very visible for the next three months. Nonetheless, even with the professionals working on your hair, things may not come out exactly as you had hope for. Although you can always change your hair color in a heartbeat, you should remember that all hair coloring products have strong chemicals that can affect your health and your hair’s general matrix.
These chemicals (especially hydrogen peroxide which is used to bleach darker hair) can greatly affect your hair’s re-growth capabilities. In short, dyeing your hair too much too often too soon can leave you with very little or no hair to dye. That is why hair care experts are recommending at least three weeks to two months before the next hair dye job.
Choosing the right shade for you is not as simple as going to the drug store and picking up a box of hair color do-it-yourself home kit. There are a few things to consider.
What hair color do you have now?
It does not really matter what hair type you have as most hair color products do not discriminate against this; but the hair color you have now is a huge factor when considering what hair color you want to have later on. If you have a darker shade (black, chestnut brown, even deep red) going for a lighter shade or a more vibrant shade (like shock pink or metal blue) means you need to use hydrogen peroxide first or any hair coloring product with hydrogen peroxide. Diluted H2O2 has been used for ages to bleach hair. However, this should be used in small doses and as infrequently as possible.
For those with lighter shades, going for a darker color is easier. But hydrogen peroxide may still be used if you want lighter those brilliantly vibrant colors.
Why do you need to color your hair?
If there really is a need to color your hair, you need to address the need first. If you are trying to cover up graying areas, (and simply that,) you may want to go for hair color that is the exact same shade as you have now, or at the very least, only a few shades off yours.
If you want just a wee bit of highlights to show off your natural colors (that sun-kissed look,) we advise you to head out to the salon for a more professional service. There are 4 styles in highlighting: the basic foil highlights, chunking, hair painting and lowlighting. Naturally, you can tell your hairdresser what style you want, but it would be best to ask for a recommendation or two. Your hair length, hair type and your current hair cut can affect the outcome of your highlights. A pro can advise you which direction you should take so as your highlights can help frame your face; not overwhelm it.
If you find yourself in need of a complete hair color overhaul, choosing what color you want is dependent on: what color you fancy for the moment, and your commitment to this change. If you really want that metal pink color, then go for it. If you have the courage to go for such bold colors, it will be your confidence (and not your hair color) that is bound to carry the day. Besides, you can always have your hair colored again with some other shade, if you happen to lose your taste for it.
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