Before you colour your hair
Coloured hair is the most popular style statement that can be made these days. Everyone seems to be following this trend. So why should you be left alone? Follow this fashion trend and get a new look. However, colouring your hair is tricky and needs some points to be considered before you colour your hair. This article provides some useful and informative tips
Choosing the right hair colour:
This is the important step which must be given utmost care before you colour your hair. The correct colour will not only brighten your face but also your life. Always go for a hair colour which is just a shade or two different from your natural hair colour. An ideal hair colour is one which matches the colour of your eye. If you are on the rebellious side, you can choose a warm colour like deep brown highlighted with gold or gold tinges, red and strawberry blonde. On the other hand, for a more softened and a sober nature, there are plenty of cool colours like blackish blue, shades of brown, blonde and shades of white with streaks of pepper. So before you start off with the hair colouring process, choose the right colour.
Is hair colour really needed for me?
This is a common query which many of you may have before you colour your hair. Don’t worry; you are not the only one. It is difficult for the human mind to accept a change, even if it is as trivial as colouring your hair. More than anything, you need to know if you really want to colour your hair. Colouring the hair is no easy job and has its flip sides too. So you need to be prepared for all that too. But at the same time, you get a new snazzy look, you feel and look different and hairstyling becomes a lot easier. For women with grey hair, colouring can be used to hide the grey hairs too. So if all these convince you to go and get your hair coloured, then go ahead.
Hair condition before you colour your hair:
Remember that the hair colour you use, even if it is from the best brand, it is essentially a chemical. Like all chemicals, this too will cause some damage to your hair. It is the extent of damage which varies from one brand to another! Ensure that your hair is in the best possible condition before you start applying the colour. This translates itself into moisturising your hair well before colouring. After this has been done, decide the type of hair colour.
Types of hair colour:
Semi permanent hair colour:
Ideal for beginners and a lot more gentle on the hair, semi permanent hair colours can be used to make your hair look healthier and glossy. It covers the grey hairs pretty effectively. Commonly called glazing or stains, these hair colours do not contain peroxide. It loses its effectiveness after five to six weeks. You can apply the next round of semi permanent hair colour after this.
Permanent hair colour:
This will go right down to the shaft of your hair. The colouring is achieved by pigmenting or in simple words, depositing the colour on the shaft. These hair colours contain peroxide. Peroxide is used to bleach the hair first before depositing the colour. This type of hair colour is better at covering greys. Usage of permanent hair colour on a long term basis can be potentially harmful for your hair. Follow a stricter hair care routine if you have been using permanent colour for a long time.
Natural Hair colours
Before you choose a hair colour, you have an option of opting for an all natural hair colour too. Black tea not only conditions your hair but also adds that special shiny brown tinge to the tresses. Henna too is used for covering greys. Henna mixed with coffee will produce a beautiful reddish brown tinge to the hair. Natural hair colours are also known to have therapeutic effects. So make the choice today and enjoy the different look.
