Graying hair can make anyone look older and it is not always necessary that you have to be old to get gray hair. It can happen with anyone and it is known to add years to frame. One of the only ways to get rid of graying hair is to color the hair. There has been a lot of controversy regarding hair color. There is a school that believes that coloring gray hair will lead to further graying whereas the other find it completely safe.
Here are a few tips to color or dye that gray hair. If you are a first timer then one of the best ways will be to consult a hairdresser before coloring the hair. The hairdresser can help you with the best treatment whether natural or chemically treated hair. He can also guide you to a good after care treatment for the colored hair as well.
The other step for coloring is to know what is the gray coverage in your hair. You should use a semi permanent hair color if you have 20 percent gray coverage in your hair. This will last you about six to 12 washes. The only flip side to this that if you wash your hair frequently then this will need very frequent coloring and may not be very useful in the longer run.
If the gray coverage in your hair were about 50 percent then you would need a stronger semi permanent coloring that will last around 24 to 28 washes. If the gray coverage is more than this then we would suggest that you opt for a permanent hair coloring. If you want to test the color that you want then cut a few strands of your hair and then behind one end from a tape. Then take a small amount of the desired hair color solution and according to the instructions place it in the solution and let it stay till the time it is required. Check the hair color and then you can alter the timing according to the hair color that you require.
Choose a hair color that will most closely match the color of your natural hair, try and choose a color that is a shade darker as the coloring may fade due to the sun and other harsher chemicals. Though remember that the hair that will be growing from the roots will be gray so you would require regular touch ups and dying the complete hair in every three months.
There are a few things to be kept in mind while coloring your hair. This includes using rubber gloves while applying hair color as when it touches the skin it can leave a mark for some time. You have to remember to never exceed the time that has been mentioned in the packet in keeping the hair color. When coloring your hair divide into two parts.
After you complete the coloring rinse the hair with cold water. One has to remember that the hair should be cleaned when applying the color. It should not be dirty and tangled, preferably get a trim before you get your hair colored, as the color will be more even.
Do not use a hair conditioner before applying the hair color as this will make the hair oily and make it oily. Always test the product before applying it on the whole hair, use it behind the neck or under the ear to test for any kind of irritation, redness are other allergic reactions. Every brand may not suit every individual.
After coloring the hair always remember to wash it with a cold water as this will lead t the least amount of hair fall. One has to remember that a hair color should not be used on eyebrows and eyelashes as this can lead to serious repercussions.
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