Various Methods Used For Hair Dyeing

Hair dyeing is an art and has to be performed with care. Only using a dye is not enough, using it skillfully is necessary to make then look natural and attractive. Women use herbal dyes or chemical dyes. Although chemical dyes are long lasting compared to herbal dyes, they are also many a times accompanied with side effect. Thus herbal dyes are gaining more and more popularity day by day.

In this chapter you will get a complete picture of how to use herbal as well as chemical dyes, so that you can make your choice

Herbal (Natural) Dyes

 Apply using rubber gloves, first to the ends of the hair within an inch of the scalp and then to the roots where the color develops much more quickly.

 Cover with a plastic or foil and leave for 30-40 minutes.

 Then check the color by testing a strand of hair.

 Do not apply heat as this will affect the final color.

 Shampoo and rinse out thoroughly.

Chemical Dyes:

Types of Chemicaland their DyesBest Effect on

Temporary rinses:-Light or graying hair. Lasts until next wash

Metallic “crazy” color sprays:-Will last visibly until brushed or washes off

Semi Permanent rinses:-Light to medium brown hair, giving a darker, richer glint; lightish grey or white hair to give darker color. Will last for 4-6 shampoos.

Permanent tints:-Lasts permanently; regrowth tint on the roots necessary at 4-6 weekly intervals.

Highlights/lowlights:-These can look good on almost any type of hair, including brown, red and grey. Lasts permanently; roots will need retouching after 3-4 months.


How to use Chemical Dyes

After shampooing, directed packet by the manufacturer. Never over apply as the hair will become dull.



Protect your eyes when applying.

 Leave on for 20-40 minutes depending on intensity of tone required and rinse out

 Never apply on eyelashes, eyebrows or hair elsewhere on the body.

 Preferably do not apply when pregnant.

 Patch test for allergies.

Section off hair with clips and brush strands. Wrap strands in silver foil to make neat parcels.

Watch timing carefully and rinse thoroughly.

It is advisable to go to a professional colorist to have highlights put in.

When buying hair care products online, make sure to buy from a reputed source to avoid buying sub standard hair care products.


Don’t Worry. You’re Not Alone...
 
Studies have shown that the average person is over 40% likely to develop gray hair before the age of 40. People who develop gray hair early in their lives are more likely to have less self-esteem.

Premature aging is caused by many factors including malnutrition, stress level, the environment and lifestyle. Over 70% of people with graying hair often seek remedies such as dyeing their hair. However, one has to keep in mind that harmful chemicals found in hair colors can lead to long-term side effects such as premature hair loss!

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