Coloring Your Hair
Whenyou've decided it's time for a change, and colouring your hair is theway to go, it's hard to decide exactly what colour to go with. Whetheryou're a blonde
who wants to go dark, a brunette who wants to goblonde, or a redhead who can't decide, there are some things toconsider first
.General Considerations
So now that you've decided to colour your hair, what is there to consider? To follow are some questions you should ask yourself before you think about dying your hair any futher.
* Why have you decided to colour your hair?
* Are you going to do it at home, or get it professionally done?
* What if you don't like the colour?
* Do you have any health conditions that prevent you from colouring your hair (example: it's not recommended to dye your hair during pregnancy?
Once you've established answers to those questions, it's time to start considering colours.
Thinking of Going Blonde?
If you're thinking about going blonde, you should consider your skin colour before you decide on your shade. Skin with yellow/olive undertones should avoid golds. Skin with pinkish undertones should avoid strawberry tints. As a good rule of thumb, try not to go more than 3 shades light than your natural color for a first time blond.
Brunette Instead?
Again, if you're coloring your hair, you should consider the darkness of the colour in relation to your skin colour. If you're rather pale, you should avoid dying your hair an extremely dark color. This will just make you look washed out. Consider trying a colour that isn't as intense first, just to see how you like it.
How about reds?
Choosing to colour your hair red is a big decision. Depending on the shade, red can be a very obvious change, and if you don't like it you could be very disappointed. Another problem with coloring your hair red is that the color fades quickly. If you wish to keep it red for an extend period of time, the upkeep is extremely time consuming and costly.
What about Highlights? Highlightscan look good, depending on how they're done. While adding manydifferent colours in small sections looks great, solid chunky coloursthat contrast will stand out much more and look less natural. If youdecide to highlight your hair, I'd recommend going to a professional tohave your hair colored. That way, you can pick as many colors you want,and they will be sure to highlight the areas you want. Another tip:Face framing highlights can light up a person's face entirely! Know what color hair you truly have and be aware of your ownskin coloring as well. Select a shade that will compliment what youalready have to offer! Indeed, there is nothing that will turn a dayinto a bad hair day quicker than a totally unresearched and poorlychosen hair color..Two shades darker or two shades lighter will create thedesired effect without too much of a change. If you want to make adrastic change in your hair color, it is probably best to visit aprofessional rather than do it yourself. |
If you are unsure about coloring your hair:
Once you have decided what color would both compliment and add a newsense of flavor to your life, investigate which brand and color willachieve the desired results. Read the box directions. Remember thatlonger hair may require more than one box. Treated hair, such aspermed, will process the color more quickly, as will hair that iscloser to the scalp, so you do not want to leave it on too long. Keepcontact brief unless you want everyone asking, “Who is that girl withgreen hair?” |
Be sure and buy specifically formulated shampoo and conditioner that will help rather than harm your color treated hair.
Remember that daily conditioning is not simply to make yourhair more manageable, but also to revitalize the shine and beauty ofyour hair.
Avoid chlorine by avoiding pools.
Keep exposure to the sun to a minimum, since it can cause the coloring to become dull and less vibrant.
Nothing lasts forever, so enjoy what you have. Play a little and have fun!