6 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE DYEING YOUR HAIR

People dye their hair for various reasons. It could be the typical post-break-up custom or simply wanting a different look. Whatever the reason may be, there are certain things to consider before even picking up a hair dye at a hair store. If some things are overlooked, it could damage and break your hair, or leave you with poor results.

To save you from such disaster, here’s a guide that will educate you on the things to consider before dyeing your hair

• Decide on the shade you’re going for

Deciding on the color and shade of hair dye you want  will determine the kind of dye you’ll be going for. It should be noted that subtle shades don’t fade away too quickly unlike bright shades. It is recommended you go for a neutral shade that will enhance your natural hair color without looking too dramatic and if you’re going for low maintenance , if it’s the other way round, opt for brighter shades. 

A way to help out with deciding is to go with a color that compliments your skin color or tone. You can also show the professional that will be dyeing your hair a picture of the shade you desire. If it will be done alone, you should still seek a professional’s help if you can’t figure it out.

• How long you want to wear it for

The duration you’ll like to wear your hair dye for should also be put into consideration. There are permanent and demi-permanent dyes. Knowing how long you want your hair dyed will help you make a choice, it is often discouraged to use permanent hair dyes. Demi-permanent on the other hand is suitable if you’re going for a subtle look and they usually wear out after you’ve shampooed for about 24 times.

• How hydrated is your hair?

If your hair is dry and void of moisture, you should not think of dyeing your hair unless it is moisturized. You can prepare this a day or two days before dyeing your hair by using hair masks that hydrates or a leave-in conditioner. This will not only moisturize your hair, it will also leave your hair strands smooth, soft  and shiny.

• Shampooing

If you have just shampooed your hair, you should pause dyeing your hair and wait for a few days to a week before you dye it. Sometimes read the instructions on your shampoo labels to decide how long you should wait. Shampooing washes off dirt and your hair’s natural oils and you need moisture in your natural hair especially for protecting your scalp. Wait a few days to a week to restore enough sebum to your scalp before you dye.

If you have not applied shampoo, you can go ahead with your hair coloring process.

• Avoid relaxers

If you don’t want your hair coloring session to go awry, ensure that you’ve not just relaxed your hair or you could experience severe hair damage and hair loss. If you have just relaxed, two weeks is enough space to leave between when you relaxed your hair and when you’re going to dye it.

The same way you should avoid applying relaxers to your hair before dyeing your hair is the way you should avoid it immediately after dyeing your hair to prevent hair damage. Wait for about two weeks or more if you’re patient enough, to apply relaxers and other chemical treatments after dyeing your hair.

• Make available products that are colored hair friendly 

There might be a little adjustment in the products you use after dyeing your hair. You should ensure your shampoos and conditioners are colored-hair friendly. Some of your regular hair products tend to wash off or fade these colors after using them for an amount of time. Products that are color safe on the other hand protects the color you added to your hair, and makes it look even more shinier. Also ensure they are sulfate free.

Final thoughts 

If you want to rock your new dyed hair without fear of damaging your strands, you should take into consideration the above listed things. Your hair coloring process could go perfectly well if proper precautions are taken before, during and after the entire process, it can also go wrong quickly if you don’t know about these things or if you miss an important thing.

The purpose of this article is to ensure you do the right thing and you get great and satisfying results. If you’re not clear about some other things regarding dyeing your hair, you should see a professional. Goodluck rocking your new hair color!