Hair Dying Tips
Some Hair Dyeing Tips Worth Knowing
Being aware of a few hair dyeing tips can come in handy if you haven't tried changing the color of you hair before. The first time you dye your hair might seem like touching a brush to a blank canvas. You don't want to make a mistake right off the bat. Fortunately, there are a few bits of information which, once you're aware of them, should keep you on the right path.
Color - Some useful hair dying tips have to do with the selection of color, which is probably what you're most interested in anyway. Many will advise that your first color change be done by a professional, the reason being that a hair stylist will know what colors will go good with your skin color and facial shape, and what colors might not. A professional may also advise you on what brand name dyes or preparations are most suitable. It almost goes without saying that the hair color you see on the box is not going to be exactly the color your own hair will turn out to be. A professional can take that into account, and advise you accordingly. The color you choose may be intended to make you look younger, more attractive, more interesting, or simply more attention getting. There are different kinds of attention though, different ways people may stare at you, good and bad.
Eyebrows? What Eyebrows? - One thing that first-time do-it-yourself hair dyers fail to do, is to take their eyebrows into account. If your new hair color approximately matches the color of your eyebrows, all is probably well, but if there is a mismatch, the results could be interesting. The mismatch could be appealing of course, or simply look awful. The worst thing one can do in that case is to try and change the color of the eyebrows, which is never a good idea. One place you don't want to be putting chemicals is near you eyes. Don't even think about it.
A Note For Pregnant Women - Pregnant women also need to take into account the fact that the chemicals in hair dye, especially permanent dye, will be absorbed through the scalp and into the bloodstream, potentially harming the fetus. Ammonia and peroxide are the usual culprits. An alternative approach for pregnant women would be a semi-permanent dye, which contains minimal amounts of these chemicals, or better yet a temporary dye, which only coats the outside surface of the hair shafts with nothing being absorbed into the scalp.
Which Type Is Best? - Permanent dyes imply permanence. That doesn't mean forever, but it means your hair can go through a couple of dozen shampoos before dyeing needs to be repeated. Semi-permanent dyes last about half that long, maybe a bit less, while temporary dyes can be washed out the next day, or later the same evening. A temporary dye might be appropriate if you're going to a party and want to look "different", but don't want to look "different" in the office the next day. Temporary dyes are also obviously best if you've some experimenting in mind.
Roots, Leaves and Barks - Or is it roots, leaves, and barks - sounds like the neighbors dog. Roots, leaves and barks are what most commercial temporary hair dyes are made from these days. In other words, they are plant-based dyes, and as such are generally harmless to the skin when applied. Henna for example, has long been considered one of the safest coloring solutions, in fact is considered to be quite beneficial towards promoting a healthy head of hair. One of the best hair dyeing tips you can take advantage of might just be to experiment with plant-based dyes at first. They contain no harsh chemicals, wash out easily, and give you an option of trying a number of different colors over a relatively short time, without harming your hair in the process.