Thursday, January 16, 2014

Hair Coloring Can Boost Self Confidence

By Judy Sullivan


Trying to improve or change ones looks is nothing new. People have being doing it since the beginning of time. Hair coloring has always been popular, although early techniques were sometimes a little bit risky. In modern times dying has become a common method to look younger, to change the way one looks and to boost the self confidence. It is probably one of the most popular semi permanent cosmetic practices.

It is interesting to note that only seven per cent of women in the United States colored their hair half a century ago. Today, more than three quarters of all women freely admit that they treat their heads on a regular basis. Some simply enrich their natural colors, others disguise their greyness whilst many simply want to obtain a totally new look by affecting a drastically different color.

It would be wrong to surmise that it is only women that color their heads. The practice has become widespread and it is most certainly no longer risky for men to also change their color or to hide greying. Even younger people frequently change their color. At one stage it was necessary to hide the fact that dye is used but nowadays it is a perfectly acceptable thing to do.

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.

Most dyes that are deemed to be permanent, which means that it will outlast at least twelve shampoos, contain at least one of two chemicals that may cause harm. The first one is ammonia. This chemical splits the cuticles, allowing the dye to penetrate deeply. The other one is peroxide, which can cause dryness and a loss of volume. Most dyes also contain alcohol and this can also cause dryness and split ends.

Experts agree that it is best to entrust a professional with the task of dying the head. Because the chemicals that for a major part of the dye can damage the hair, it is better to opt for a professional service that will also ensure that additional products are applied to make sure that no permanent damage is done. Dye should never be used in isolation and many home kits do not include conditioners.

There are many advantages in changing color or in hiding grey. Many people feel more confident knowing that they look good. It is a fact that a good dye can make some people look much younger and in the youth orientated modern world this is important to many people. Some people use dyes because they simply want to make a lifestyle change and this is one of the easiest ways in which to achieve a completely new look.

Hair coloring is one of the oldest ways in which to change or preserve looks. It is certainly set to continue to be one of the most popular on invasive cosmetic procedures I the future. Care should be taken, however, to use only reputable products and to take steps to minimize the potential damage to the hair.




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