QuoteReplyTopic: Coloring trauma Posted: August 29 2000 at 12:48am
Hey guys,
I am planning on coloring my hair soon (my natural hair color is dirty blonde to very light brown). Over the past year or so, I've had my hair high-lighted several times, the last time being back in June. Anyways, I've been out in the sun a lot this summer, and now my color looks damaged, flat and the roots are starting to grow in. I was wondering if coloring my hair (using a light brown/red dye)would have any negative/drastic effect on my already high-lighted hair. Please let me know ASAP! Many thanks!!
Amy
PS. Should I go with low-lights instead (less damaging maybe)? PSS. I was planning on using the new Herbal Essence dye... is this a good brand?
Unfortunately summer sun can dry out and damage hair as you have reported has happened to your hair.
Heres the deal with hair coloring. The more dry and damaged your hair cuticle (from sun, chlorine, etc.,) the more chance there is that any hair color you apply will seep down deeply into your hair shaft and if you use a light brown/red dye on hair that is damaged the color may never leave or fade. You may have it forever.
Does this mean you can't highlight? No. However, I would strongly recommend that you do a very deep conditioning...possible a series of deep conditionings to help your hair recover from the damages that the sun/summer caused before you consider any highlighting or coloring.
You have a couple of ways to go. You can buy a very good deep conditioner and apply it or you can make your own using olive or possibly coconut oil. Which ever direction you decide to go...it is best to replace the natural oils in the hair before adding color.
Also, why not do a lot of highlights just on some bangs in the front of your face. The beauty of bangs is that they can be trimmed and they grow fast. Or consider just highlighting the roots where the hair is virgin growth.
I don't know much about the Herbal Essence brand. If you do decide to try it I would recommend that you call the 800 number on the box before you start and ask one of the color experts their advice about your hair.
Hope that helps.
Best wishes, Karen
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I am a hairdresser, and after reading your letter, I felt I should reply. I would definitly not try to color your hair yourself if you have already processed hair. The reason I say that is because your hair has lost its pigment where it has been highlighted, therefore the color that you put on it will take fine on the roots, but will look faded and dull on the ends. A professional will take precautions so that it will have even coverage. To answer your question about a light brown or a red, yes do it, but not yourself. Especially if you go with the red. It is the hardest color to work with, to make it look natural.
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