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Hair coloring is the best way to change your appearance and attitude. Hair coloring definitely improves a person's appearance and there are many products to choose from in the market.
- Temporary colorants - These can give a new look for your hair but not for a very long time. A thin layer of colorant is applied to your hair which is not very harmful. The effect of temporary colorants is more on light hair than on dark hair.
- Semi permanent colorants - These are more permanent than temporary colorants as they contain an oxidizer in lesser amount. The colors may be lost after 20 shampooing. Such hair coloring gives more shine and richness and brightens up your hair.
- Permanent colorants - These are the universal colorants that can give you any effect you need. They contain strong oxidizers which have no negative effect on your hair. They are used to achieve strong bold colors and even milder shades are available.
- Lightening - You can also undertake lightening of your hair shade which will make your hair 3-5 times lighter than what it is. But this may sometimes spoil the hair texture; after this procedure you must wash your hair with special shampoos and balms which is cumbersome.
Tips for using hair colorants:
- If you have freckles choosing brunette or deep blonde colors will not choose you. Only those with young and clear skin should opt for these colors.
- If you have a reddish skin you should not opt for red shades of hair color ( like burgundy, mahogany etc)
- If you have cold shaded skin you can opt for grey, blonde, red wine or black colors.
- If you have a peach colored skin you can experiment with honey blonde, deep chocolate or rusted deep brown shades.
- It is important to keep in mind the skin color, eye color etc while choosing a hair colorant. People with blue eyes and light complexion must choose light hair shades, dark eyed persons should opt for darker hair shades etc.
The proper procedure prescribed on the label or manufacturer must be followed while using hair color. The remnants of hair color must be washed away after applying. The right procedure is to place the colorant all over the head and not from the roots. Permanent hair coloration may take about 45 minutes to get completed while semi colorants will take about 25 minutes. In case of lightening you must complete the process only by washing it off with special shampoos and balms. You should avoid sudden color changes and only get your hair colored by an expert hair colorant. Generally people with sensitive skin or skin problems are not advised to get their hair colored. Only healthy strong hair can withstand the process of hair coloring so you should be sure that your hair will be able to withstand the process as hair coloring is for better appearance and if you are going to end up with more problems you are better off with natural pigmented hair.