Never Dyed Hair Before - Should I Try It?
Q) I have never dyed hair before and I am 21. Should I try it?Professional Hair Care Answer - Absolutely! I don't know many people at all who haven't tried coloring or cutting their own hair. You just need to understand the level system of hair color. It’s pretty easy once you 'get it'. Once upon a time, I had never dyed hair before either. Now, I have been a licensed Cosmetologist for over 17 years and I still love experimenting with it. Hair color has come a long way baby! When I was your age, we didn't have the color choices or products that are available today. Just choose a color that looks good with your skin tone and if you have dark hair, don't try to lift the color too much. Try a color that’s close to your own in the shade you want to try at first. After you've colored it for a while, you can venture a little further in color variation. If you're unsure about hair color, try a semi permanent color first. They rinse out in 30 days. If you like the color, buy the same shade in a permanent color. Some things to remember. If you have dark hair and go lighter, it will always pull RED. If you don't want any red at all, try an ASH color such as light ash brown color. However, be wary of going too ash. Ash colors can sometimes leave your hair dull and might need toning afterwards. If you want just a hint of red, try a beige or golden color. Try to stick with simple colors that have a primary base like red, blue, or yellow bases. They have the best results since you've never dyed hair before. When your hair starts to grow out, you'll need to color only the roots of your hair when you color it again. This is called a root application. If you do a complete color every time, you will be overlapping and you may cause damage and the color might even change. This is due to overlapping and over-saturation of the color. Thats why its important to only color your roots once your hair starts to grow out. If the color on the middle and ends of your hair fades, you can get shampoos and semipermanent colors that will help refresh the color of you hair but not cause damage. There are new glazes out that can help protect the hair, make it shinier and add color too. If you use a glaze, try the dry hair method as it has more staying power. If you want to learn about the color level chart and what results you'll get before you color, I suggest this ebook. REPLY: WOW. You really know your stuff. I want to thank you for all your tips and advise. I have light brown hair, but I think now I won't be afraid to color it to a more darker tone of brown. :) RESPONSE: Be careful with dark colors and just don’t go too dark. Dark color tends to grab if you’re hair is blonde and porous or your ends are damaged. (I know you’re are fine, but for others reading this, I want to clarify that.) Try a bit darker but don’t go too dark since you've never dyed hair before. Take baby steps when using dark colors for the first time. For example you are a level 7 hair color, then try a level 6 first and see how you like it. Remember to choose something close to your natural hair color in order for it to look right and blend well with your skin complexion. Have you ever had a bad salon experience? (Post your own or read others' contributions...) Sign-Up for FREE at TheHairStyler.com! The Uncolor System Haircolor Remover Protein Treatments with Moisture
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