While getting your hair colored looks all cool and fun, there are many things about it that you probably didn’t know. These are things that they don’t tell you at the salon but are important for you to know for the sake of your hair.
We have made a list of 6 of the top secrets of hair color that you did not know, based on the opinions of experts and stylists.
1. Choosing the right products means everything
When it comes to hair color, what you almost never hear about is how important the correct products are to your hair’s health. It is essential to use color-safe products that will give your hair the hydration it needs. Furthermore, you should make it a point to check if they are free of sulfates and parabens.
2. It’s always bleach
You’ll find that most of the times when you’re getting your hair colored at the salon, they don’t mention that they are bleaching it. In fact, they’ll use every other word apart from ‘bleach’. What you need to know is that every time you are going from dark to light they are most definitely using bleach in your hair. They will use any name that they can to avoid mentioning bleach.
3. Lightening your base also makes it warmer
If you want to go lighter with your highlights, your stylist may suggest lightening your base. However, that is not a great solution because what it does is makes your hair warmer. You’ll have warm tones in your hair that will probably not be what you imagined.
4. Do not shampoo more than thrice a week
Contrary to popular belief, it is best to shampoo your hair as little as possible. This means not more than twice or thrice a week. What it does is lighten the color and make it fade faster. Another tip is to use a shampoo that is color-protecting. It will restore your faded ends while adding oomph to your overall hair color, preventing it from looking dull.
5. Lowlights are temporary
If you are looking for a permanent option for your hair, we hate to break it to you but lowlights aren’t the answer. They will wash out in just a few shampoos and you’ll be right back to where you started. What would therefore be a more ideal solution is if you darken your hair base with a more permanent color so that it is easy for you to highlight it after.
6. A gloss is the best solution
If you feel that your highlights and fading out and you don’t want to go for a touch-up just yet, use a gloss. It is important that you pick one that is similar to your shade. It’ll give your hair just the chic finished look that you are looking for and will save you a visit to the salon.
You now know all the top secrets about hair color that you need to know. So the next time you think about coloring your hair, don’t forget to give them some thought.
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