All Permanent Color

All Permanent Color

Permanent hair color permanently changes the natural pigment of your hair. It contains ammonia, or similar ingredients, to help the color molecules penetrate the hair cuticle and deposit permanent color. Because it is a stronger formula, permanent color provides the best gray coverage and also has the ability to lighten natural hair color.

Permanent hair dye is the only way to have even colors throughout the whole head of hair, and the only way to disguise white or gray hair strands. In fact, if you have dark hair like black or dark brown, it is also the only way to color it into a lighter color such as blond or yellow, and bring out colors such as bright red or blue. However, permanent hair dye really is long lasting, and you may want to give serious thought to the color that you want. Although bright blue with green streaks may seem like a rave idea at the moment, but once the deed is done, you cannot undo it. The colors will not wash out, although it may fade over time. Trying to undo the permanent coloring by dyeing the hair all over again with a different permanent color will definitely cause serious damage to the hair, that may only be salvaged by cropping it short or going bald, and waiting for the new hair to grow back.

This is because the hair coloring is actually done in two parts, the hair is first bleached to lighten the original color, and then the new color is applied onto the lightened hair. Once the permanent hair dye process is done, the only way to get back your original color, is to bleach the hair again to strip it of the dye colors, and then apply another dye which is similar to the natural color, to color over it again. This is a very harsh process for your hair, and very damaging too, and may result in weakened hair strands, hair loss, brittle hair, split ends, and frizzy hair. All permanent hair dye contains an alkaline agent called ammonia. During the permanent hair coloring process, the ammonia in the hair dye is mixed with the developer, also known as the oxidizing agent, which is usually hydrogen peroxide. The alkaline solution is able to penetrate deep through the hair fiber and strip it of its natural pigments right to the core of the hair strand. The molecules of the coloring then infuses the lightened hair strands with the new color.

Permanent hair color is long-lasting dye, that when applied to the hair, will last up to eight weeks. Men and women use this hair dye to change the color of their hair. Colorists often recommend permanent hair dye for people who want to color stubborn gray hair because the dye fully covers the gray and lasts longer.

Kits that contain permanent hair dye have two separate bottles that must be mixed to make the dye. One bottle is the color blend formula that contains different ingredients including the color pigment and ammonium hydroxide. The other bottle is the color blend activator, which contains hydrogen peroxide. The individual has to mix the color blend formula and color activator together, apply it on the hair and allow it to dry for almost an hour before washing it out.

The solution that makes up the permanent dye can cause skin irritation if someone is allergic to it. Stylists recommend that before the entire amount of dye is applied, the individual should put a small amount on the hair and scalp to check for an allergic reaction. There are also gloves in the kit that should be worn when putting the hair dye on which will prevent the user from burning the skin.

Most permanent hair dye comes in a variety of colors ranging from blonde to natural black. Users can find their natural shade if they want something subtle or they can try something completely different. People who are coloring their hair also have to get the right tone for their skin and hair and should look for boxes that include the color tone as well. The term “tone” when referring to dye means warm shades, which add light to the hair, or cool shades, which darken hair. There are also neutral shades to soften the hair’s natural look if someone does not want to alter the color.

Hair Coloring Techniques
Shampooing the hair should be done two days before coloring it. This will help the color to bond well with the hair. Shampoo turns your scalp sensitive and will protect your scalp from skin irritation during the process of coloring. After shampooing do not forget to condition your hair well with a deep conditioner. This will make your hair look healthy after hair coloring and also add radiance to them.

Before starting the task of hair coloring at home, carefully read the directions provided by the manufacturers. Follow the instructions regarding the total time the color should be left on hair meticulously. Strand test of the hair color is a must. Take a small section of the hair, apply color on it and leave for about half an hour to find its coloring effect on your hair. A patch test is also needed on your skin to check if you are allergic to the particular product or not. Do not forget to wear gloves when you apply the color. Hair colors contain chemicals and may give burning sensation when it comes in contact with the skin.

While applying the hair color, your hair should be dry because wet hair cannot hold the color. If you plan to color all your hair, start applying hair color from the hairline. It could be the area near the neck or the crown. The hair color is predominant in these portions hence the concentration of the color should be more in these areas. The ends of hair strands are porous, so the color in these parts fades away very quickly. Keep the color on the hair for as long as mentioned in the instructions. Then, comb the hair once from roots to the ends with the help of a wide toothed comb. Now, rinse thoroughly with water until no color comes with the water. If you do not wash your hair properly, the hair color would spoil your pillows and clothes later. Do not forget to condition your hair once you are done with rinsing.

Tips to Choose Hair Color
One simplest advice to follow is that the hair color should be one shade darker than your skin color. Here are a few hair coloring ideas, based on your skin tone, that will help you.

• Pale Light Colored Skin: Nearly all colors are suitable for this type of skin tone. Avoid using red hair color if the tone of your skin is pinkish. Also, people with yellow colored skin must not go for orange or golden hair color. Golden, caramel shades will look the best.

• Medium Colored Skin: Golden brown, chestnut, mahogany, ash brown, or honey colored color will best compliment medium colored skin tones like brown or coppery.

• Dark-Colored Skin: If you have a dark skin tone, you can opt for black, dark brown, or a burgundy hair color. These hair colors will also suit an olive skin tone.

Tips for Coloring Hair at Home
• Wait for at least 24 hours before you shampoo colored hair.
• Dab some petroleum jelly on the skin of those areas where a stain is likely to appear, like the neck and hairline before you start hair coloring to prevent the stains.
• If the skin gets stained, just apply lemon juice and stringent to get rid of the stains from the skin.
• When you are rinsing your colored hair for the first time, do it with lukewarm water.
• Choose the right shampoo that ensure to keep the color and luster intact.
• Even if the hair color does not give the effect as expected, do not try to re-color for the next two weeks.

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