Why is hair dye and color processes so expensive?
By Yvonne Dueno | April 13, 2008
Jan asked:
Question:I have been getting my hair colored now 3 different times at my salon which charges way too much and says they use the best products. My hair color never comes out the way I want it and fades quicky(they use permanent color)
I was told that it was because of the boxed color I used however, on the inch plus of virgin roots, the color comes out the same..a reddish brown that looks trashy after 3 weeks. she said it might take a few times and hair cuts to get the right color. I am reaady to switch styists as the logic sounds fishy with my roots ending up the same nasty color.I need my roots touched up but for $75.00 it is not worth it to me. whats in these dyes that is soooo expensive?
Seriousy!
Thanks for any input
Answer: Hi Jan, thanks for your question, I am sure that many of us are wondering the same thing.
The truth is… that there is nothing in these hair dyes that are worth $75.00. Their cost is actually more like $7.00, including packaging labor and cost of production; if that. What we are paying for is the service. Yes Jan the whole entire process from start to finish including the products used, the towels, water, time, effort, and did I mention TIME? It’s pretty reasonable to pay $75.00 for a professionally done hair dye but not every three weeks!
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What should be the best color highlights for my brown curly hair?
By Yvonne Dueno | April 6, 2008
Question: What should be the best color highlights for my brown curly hair?
Answer: Golden highlights are always the prettiest combination for brown curly hair. Reddish tones look good with curly brown hair too but as long it is not overwhelming the natural base.
Truth is… it all depends on your skin tones. You see, the way I see it is, if you want to find a color change that will flatter your brown curly hair, you should consider your skins undertones. Curly hair tends to be courser and dryer than straight hair so you want to stay away from very light streaks or tips because light blond colors tend to look dry.
If your hair is virgin hair (hair that has never been chemically processed) I would opt for a nice light golden blond using a cellophane process and a nice conditioning treatment, making sure not to over due it or overwhelming the
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Nancy the school teacher next door wrote: Thank you hair style questions.com my go to resource for hair advice.
By Hairstyle Questions | March 29, 2008
Nancy the school teacher next door wrote: Thank you hair style questions.com
Dear Hair Style Questions.com
First of all, I would like to thank my hair stylist, the manufacturers of all the hair appliances I use including shampoos and conditioners and most of all my beloved and favorite hair web site ….hair style questions.com, (every one else committed to directing me in the right path of hair beauty independence and security. I am a single, divorced hard working and determined woman with great hopes and ambitions. My personal goal is to achieve a level of success that is conducing to the success of others; I know that I am the role model and mentor of my family, although trial and tribulation has been my greatest teacher; one of my greatest trials has been my hair and its successful grooming and taming.
Since making hair style questions my go to place for answers and research, I have been able to control my no longer, unruly hair. I have read some great advice on how to talk to my stylist, how to buy the best products and how to pay a lot less than I should have too. Yvonne, Eppy and the hair style questions team are timely in answering my questions for free, I might add.
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My stylist gave me the wrong hair color; if I go back will I have to pay for another coloring?
By Yvonne Dueno | March 25, 2008
Kaitlyn wrote:
Question: I just recently got my hair dyed dark brown from a highlighted blonde color. The one and only thing I asked for was not to have a red tone in my hair, but it seems that’s what I’ve ended up with. She used an orange-ish substance on my hair to fill in the highlights, and then applied the dye.
Going back there is not an option, and I was wondering since it is an all-over color, can I buy a neutral brown/dark brown box color and go over it? My sister would be doing it as she has done it for many others with good results before]
And lets just say I did go back there, I’ve never done this before, so
would she make me pay for another coloring as it was not what I asked for?
Answer: Hi Kate, Thanks for that great question; coloring bleached out hair back to a neutral color can be a tricky thing.
At least your stylist had the sense not to give you green tones! I’m sorry to read that you are not so happy with your new color, so let’s see if we can get your hair color to where you want it to be.
Your first question is, can you buy a neutral brown/dark brown box color and go over it?
Yes you can! Make sure there is no
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Should hair be cut wet or dry?
By Yvonne Dueno | March 18, 2008
Question: Should hair be cut wet or dry?
Answer: This is a short question and a great one! Should hair be cut wet or dry? Genius!
The truth is that it all depends on the hair and the tools being used to cut it. There are few schools of thought and applying the correct one varies with each case.
Curly Hair:
For instance, I have found that curly hair is best cut when it is dry. I don’t comb the curls out either; I just sought of let the curls fall naturally and take on each curl individually, that way, you don’t cut too much and you respect the natural pattern of each curl. It sounds tedious but it’s no different than any other technique that requires care and practice. I have had clients however few, that prefer the wet, comb through and cut technique although they are few and far between.
Straight hair:
Some folks with short, straight hair that tends to stick out of the root instead of lay flat also prefer a dry cut. This method works best for their hair because is respects the angles of which the hair grows out of the root and I agree with that. If your hair tends to lie flat, than I would go with the wet,
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Can I make my hair retain dye longer?
By Yvonne Dueno | March 11, 2008
Question: Jennifer wrote: I’ve been dying my hair for most of my life or at least for the past ten years. I’ve never had any trouble bouncing around from color to color but sometimes the colors just won’t stay in. I think it’s because my hair is over processed and I was wondering if there was anyway that I could make my hair retain the dye longer or keep my hair in a good condition. What do you suggest?
Answer: Hi Jennifer Thanks for your e-mail. Your assumption about your hairs inability to retain color because it is over processed is correct!
When hair is porous, the molecular structure of the hair is broke sought of speak and its tenacity is weakened. Protein based conditioners are great for restoring porosity in the hair and will help get your hair back to good shape accepting of color.
If the hair in good condition, comb the color through the ends thoroughly and let it process for 20 minutes, if the hair is porous from
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Will cutting my hair shorter make me look younger?
By Yvonne Dueno | March 9, 2008
Question: Melody wrote, I have really curly hair and it gets afro like when I don’t put some mousse in it. My hair is medium length and I am considering cutting it shorter but I am afraid of looking childish or younger than I am. I’m 20 years old and I don’t want to be mistaken for a child, I rather look older than younger, so what do you think?
Answer: Hi Melody… what a cool name… thank you for writing in your question.
Well I haven’t gotten too many e-mails from people that want to look older rather than younger but, I can dig your situation. You’ll appreciate looking younger than people your age one day but not today so let me see if I can help.
Longer hair is appropriately worn by the younger gals. Once a woman gets a certain age, she tends to cut up the length of her hair; A client told me once that he interrupts that as a sign of giving up on the youthful femininity (what ever that means). Any way, if your hair is extremely curly, you will probably do best by keeping it long (that’s my personal opinion).
With long hair you can tie it up in some nice sophisticated quick up do’s that take no time in achieving: up do’s give a serious look about a person adding some years to their appearance. I don’t really mean that it makes a women look older, I mean it makes a women look serious and sophisticated some how. I wear my long hair up a lot and I get
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