As hard as it is to believe that there was a time when “respectable” women looked down on those who dyed their hair. Some would scoff, “She gets her bottle color from her, you know.” Making it sound like that was a bad thing.
But any stigma associated with dyeing our hair is gone. It is already so common that nobody thinks twice about it. In fact, some of us would have a hard time recognizing our own natural hair color since it’s been so long since we’ve seen it. Because as they say, color is a girl’s best friend.
Another thing that has changed from when your mom used to dye her gray hair under cover of darkness is the quality of the products available. It’s been a long time since anyone has sniffed out strong, unpleasant smelling products in salons. Those are long gone or replaced by milder formulations that are free, or mostly free, of ammonia, peroxide, or other harsher chemicals.
Even at home, hair coloring kits have come a long way when it comes to being softer, safer, and more pleasant-smelling. They also use far fewer harsh chemicals that can damage hair in a heartbeat. Making it safer for you to get the desired results. Which, as hair color ideas go, isn’t a bad thing, right?
It seems that those who bring you hair color in a box have gotten the message. You will notice more fruity aromas rather than something that smells like a toxic waste dump when you use them. Apparently, it’s all part of an effort to make the time spent coloring your hair feel more like putting on makeup rather than doing something that requires you to put on a hazmat suit.
That’s not to say you’re going to duplicate the salon experience at home exactly any time soon. But that doesn’t mean the sink-over-bath approach couldn’t be nicer, or even nicer, right?
In other words, we’ve come a long way, honey, when it comes to coloring our hair.
Plus, few things offer the opportunity to change your look in the same way that changing the hue of your tresses does. It allows you to keep everything else pretty much the same while still giving you the change you’re looking for. It’s not a bad deal actually.
Still, if that sounds appealing, you might want to first stop and ask yourself a few questions. Or at least think about these points that can help you decide between the many hair color options. Since the goal is to find out which one will work best for you and your hair.
To help you get there safely and with confidence, here are a few ideas that can help you get there sooner rather than later.
To begin with, the choice of colors would top the list. So which color family is on your mane wish list? Are you looking to alter the color or color the grey?
Almost as important as your color choice is deciding how you’ll get there. Is this dye job a DIY project or will you be putting your tresses in the experienced hands of your colorist at the salon? The price can be considerably different depending on which direction you take.
So how committed are you to your color choice? In other words, are you ready for a permanent change or are you still toying with making semi-permanent color a safer way to go?
Hair thinning? Did you know that you can make it appear thicker through the strategic use of color? By that I mean that if you color the root line to deal with any regrowth, you’re also making the roots look a bit darker. Not only does this touch up your color, but it will also create the illusion of thicker hair. This is because roots that are a bit darker make your hair appear fuller and more voluminous.
coloring tip: It is a fact. The longer your hair, the older the ends. Well, no news there. What may be new is that this makes them more porous and open to accepting hair dye. This is why you want to get to them last if you color at home. Otherwise, they can end up darker than the rest of your strands, leaving you with an end result that looks interesting. But not in a cute and sexy way.
Is your hair healthy enough to withstand the chemical attack of some color products? Or could you use a bit of TLC before moving on to a new color?
Have you carefully considered skin tone and eye color in your decision? You really should know. There’s nothing worse than walking around looking all washed out because you picked the wrong color.
In any case, it is true that dyeing your locks can change your appearance. You can revitalize things by taking them from boring to fresh and new. This is why so many of us have wholeheartedly embraced dyeing our locks. He just wants to make sure the change is for the better.
