Hair Dye : Proper Usage (Hair Care)

People use hair dye just to cover grey hair and others may use hair dye to change their makeover.
Whatever be the purpose hair dyes can be great for achieving good looks.Always perform a patch test in advance so that you can know that you won’t have allergic reactions.Conditioner is a MUST if you bleach your hair.

There are three main types of hair dye to choose from   permanent, semi-permanent and those that come out in one washing.

Permanent dyes gives you a good dark color which is not very easy to remove.When you use permanent hair dye yourhair roots
may be clearly visible.

Semi-permanent dye washes out gradually and leaves no visible roots.
This type of hair dye is a good choice if you want to change your hair color frquently.

If you only want to change your hair colour for one day or night, you can find some hair dyes that come out as soon as you wash your hair.

There are many different brands of hair dye and you may get it easily at any store.They are used when you want to keep hair dye temprorily

Procedure for hair dye :

1. Pick a color you are comfortable with and if you are doing it for the first time then pick such a color which is
similar to your hair shade.Always use gloves.
2. Mix the dye together.
3. Follow the instructions given on the box and apply it completely.
4. Allow the dye on your hair for some time then rinse it properly.
5. Use the conditioner that’s in the kit and leave it in your hair for about five minutes. Then rinse it out.
6. Allow your hair to dry naturally instead of blow-drying as it will retain more shine that way.
7. Wash your hair the next day like you normally would and condition it with your normal conditioner, but again leave the conditioner in for about five minutes.

Tips before hair dye :

* Mix some conditioner into the dye before you apply it. This helps your hair take the color and isn’t as damaging.
* Before you dye your hair, apply some vaseline cream on your forehead and ears so that your skin will not get affected.

- Colors may last longer on bleached hair. (May last 8 weeks or longer on bleached hair.)
- Colors will give a highlight effect to dark hair.
- Color fades gradually with each shampoo.

Some more Tips :

• If you dont want to damage your hair then dye it 2 days after washing your hair.
• If you do like this then your scalp will not get affected and the natural oils will remain as it is.
• People who have dandruff, make sure you undergo proper dandruff treatment and get rid of it before applying hair dye.

Hair Style : Hair Care : Dark Hair

If you have decided to have a trendy look then your journey must begin with an hair color ! A sassy new hair color changes the way you look at yourself. There are many ways to color your hair. Red hair color is the craze for women even though it is not that common a naturally occurring color in that population.

The hair color should look as natural as possible.Good hair colors can add shine, drama and fun to your hair style.

Before coloring your hair you must need to have a complete knowledge about hair color.Spending quality time in knowing about hair color will help you a lot in future .Black hair has a lot of Melanin and white hair has none. Remember, if your hair is in damaged condition before hair coloring, it may become worse afterward.

You can create a change in your hair by applying Semi-permanent color on your hair its an easy way to create a change and is mild on your hair. The work of Semi-permanent color is to darken the hair and it will only cover gray hair temporarily. It is most gentle on your hair, and less risky. One added benefit: monthly maintenance with touch up is not needed.

Permanent hair color breaks down the hair cuticle.Unlike semi-permanent color, permanent hair color can be used to lighten your hair.Permanent color for hair is more effective for covering gray hair as it is not done by semi permanent one. As time passes your hair color will become fade, it can’t be washed out or removed to return to your natural shade.One disadvantage of Permanent hair color is it usually damages the hair, and long-term use can result in permanent, irreversible harm to your hair.

Hair highlights :

You may use any of the above method to highlight your hair. You can apply lighter,or brighter shades on your hair overall or just create a few highlights in specific areas.Hair highlights involves darker shades. Hair highlights are more demanded by the College going crowd.The only thing you need to do is, visit a talented hair colorist he/she can apply two or three different natural looking highlights and lowlights into your hair, which will give a beautiful effect into your hair. Here are few suggestions for selecting a best hair color for your skin tone:

* Dark/olive skin: Stay with darker hair colors.
* Yellow skin: Dark, rich colors like deep auburn.
* Pale skin: Almost any color.
* Pink skin: Neutral tones like sandy or beige blonde or chocolate brown are best. Avoid reds or golden tones.

Pros

1. Dark hair looks silky, soft and shiny.Its very easy to maintain Dark hair

2. Making your hair color is a chemical process, there is less damage with darker shades because there is no bleaching. If you want to give more of a conditioning effect, then always a better option will be a semi permanent one as it is not harsh on the hair and scalp, making the color less harmful.

3. If you want to apply a darker shade then its not that tough job,spending 4 to 5 hours in a salon may help you out.

Cons

1. Its so easy to apply a darker shade in your hair but taking it out is not that easy.

2. Freshness of your hair may come down if you go for a darker shade, and if you want to maintain the quality of your hair then you need some guidance from your hairdresser.

3. If you choose the right shade to suit your complexion its not that it will always go your way. For e.g if you have choosen black color for your hair but you are not fair enough, there are chances that you may not look good.

4.Not always dark shade will help you out in looking good.

After having a glance on the pros and cons dark hair is fun, effective and a great change. But if you’re still not convinced, try a semi permanent hair color first, so that you can imagine yourself as to how you will look in that dark shade.