Colored Hair Care

Hair color or style has always been a concern for the people especially the youth. Coloring hair is not a new trend. People in the past have been practicing this; the only thing missing was the new synthetic cosmetic products.

In the past black hair was the most desired color. Henna was used as the coloring dye; it gives brown color to the hair. Today people have got lots of choices. They can choose almost any color for their hair, but all these coloring dyes are synthetic. Though they give good shine and color to your hair, they have negative effects in the long run. Natural dyes like henna used for coloring hair do not have any negative side effects. You need not bother to take hair care when it is colored using a natural dye. Synthetic hair colors are available in all forms e.g. liquid, powder, oil, cream and gel, etc.

Below are the few different types of hair colors:

• Temporary – This type of hair color gets deposited on the outside of the hair shaft. It lasts from one shampoo to the next.
• Semi-Temporary – This type of hair color is ammonia free and does not have a developer. It lasts up to 4-6 shampoos.
• Semi Permanent – This type of hair color contains little or no ammonia and a low peroxide developer. It lasts about 6 weeks and gradually fades back to the natural shade.
• Semi-Permanent – This type of hair color contains some ammonia and uses a developer.
• Permanent – This type of hair color change the natural hair color permanently. After 4 to 6 weeks new hair growth need to be colored.
  

Some of the techniques for applying hair color are highlighting, streaking, frosting, finger painting, etc.

• Direct contact with bright sunlight can harm your hair color. Red tones may be accentuated with little amount of sunrays. Prefer special color shampoo. Use low pH shampoos for colored hair. Wash hair after swimming and use hair conditioner to avoid dryness of hairs.
• As always said prevention is better that cure, use the following measures to avoid mishap during or after the coloring
• Scalp should be checked for any cut.
• Metal containers should be avoided for storing or preparing the solution
• Use rubber gloves for applying hair color.
• Before applying the color confirm whether it suits you or not.