Thursday, January 23, 2014

The Many Benefits Of Hair Coloring

By Judy Sullivan


Since the earliest times humans have indulged in a variety of practices to make themselves look better or different. Hair coloring is one of the earliest examples of this desire. People dye their heads to look younger, to gain a different look or simply because they are bored with the way that they look. And there is nothing wrong with that. Dyeing is one of the oldest cosmetic practices in the world and there is no sign that it will be different in the future.

The practice is as hold as humankind itself. About seventy years ago, only seven per cent of American women used dye. This was mostly for the purpose of concealing a greying mane and the subsequent color was almost always the same as the original. Today more than three quarters of American women use dye and they are much more adventurous, changing their color according to fashion or personal taste.

It is not only women that treat themselves with dyeing. Men increasingly use dye to get rid of grey hair and to even change their appearance. The practice is even prevalent amongst teenagers. Using dye is not always for the purpose of obtaining a new color. In some cases the original color is simply enhanced, in others streaks or highlights are desired.

The decision to do something about the color of the head comes with two basic options. It is most definitely cheaper to buy a home service kit but nobody that value their overall look will go this route. These products are not all reputable and they may cause unexpected and dismaying results. It is certainly better to obtain professional help from a qualified person in a registered salon.

It is important to understand that almost all modern dyes have one or both of two potentially harmful chemicals as a main ingredient. There is peroxide, which can cause dryness and loss of volume. Then there is ammonia, which separates the cuticles in order to allow the dye to penetrate properly. Most dyes also contain alcohol which is also known to cause additional dryness.

Because dyes contain potentially harmful chemicals it is deemed more sensible to rather visit a salon to obtain a new color. Professionals know all about the harmful effects of these chemicals and they use additional products to counteract the negative effects. Home products do not always warn consumers about the negative effects and users therefore do not always take corrective steps.

Nobody needs to be shy or apprehensive about changing their hair color. It is an accepted practice and it is safe, as long as it is done by using reputable products or by going to professional salons. A new color or an enhancement of an existing color can do wonders for the self image and there is also absolutely nothing wrong with the desire to change the way one looks.

Hair coloring has become a common practice. Care should be taken, however, to use only the best quality home care products or to make sure that the salon has experience in this field. There is certainly nothing wrong with wanting a change or by desiring a new look.




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