Hair Dye
« Previous EntriesWhy is hair dye and color processes so expensive?
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Jan 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!
Can I make my hair retain dye longer?
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008Question: 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
Could I put bleach on my hair would it take out the black and bring back my natural hair color back?
Monday, February 11th, 2008Question: I dyed my hair from blonde to black and now i want my natural hair
color back cause i absolutly hate my hair and i was wondering if i could put
bleach on my hair would it take out the black and bring my natural hair color back
or what should i do???
Answer: Aaaaahyyee Elizabeth, What have you done?
I am sorry to read that you have gone so drastic with your color and don’t want it anymore. Black hair dye is like the mafia or a marriage or some kind of hard core gang; it’s easy to get in but almost impossible to get out.
Bleach will definitely do the job, that’s what bleach does. But to what cost?
Please by all means do not try this Houdini trick on your own, have a pro do it for you.
Or, you can try other, more considerable options.
If you go the professional way, you should be ready to sign some sought of release statement that will exempt the stylist and the establishment of any liability. Also, you should be aware that it will cost you a pretty penny or a left eye. These corrective color assignments are not cheap. You will probably have to cut some length off too, not much but some.
Your other option is leave it the way it is and let it grow out. This option is probably out of the question because, who the hell wants to walk
If I use a dye product it will actually show up on my hair without bleach?
Thursday, January 24th, 2008Hi,
I’m interested in dyeing a small area of the front of my hair
Green. I have darkish brown hair. I’m looking for something not too out there but still visible. Also, I’m wondering if there is any way to do this so that it’s somewhat permanent (like it won’t come out in the shower the next day) and also without seriously damaging my hair such as with bleach? I called one company (Jerome Russell) and they said their product would work safely, but then I asked someone else who said that no one can guarantee that if I use a product it will actually show up on my hair without bleach. Can you give me some insight?
Answer:
Hi Sam,
Thank you for e-mailing us your question. Unfortunately, hair colors such as green, pink, purple and blue are not as visible on brown hair as it would be on blonde hair. Hair color products strip the existing color the first half of the process and then it deposits the intended color at the second half of the process. Most festive color products such as green do not, they just deposit.
If you want a subtle green, I suggest try it first without the bleaching or stripping process; you might be pleased with the result and if not, you can always exercise your option. Good Luck!
Is there any thing I can do to prevent my dye from coming out when I straighten?
Friday, January 11th, 2008Paul Greff wrote:
I am totally new to the hair care world. up until last week, I had never done
anything to my hair. I have really curly, brown hair and I decided that I want
straight, black hair. I recently dyed my hair black with some Revlon hair dye
and am using a chi hair straightener every day. I am noticing now, after less
than a week that everytime I wash my hair more and more dye is coming out. I
think it’s from the constant hair straightening. Is there any thing I can do to
prevent my dye from coming out when I straighten? should I wait a few days
after dying my hair to begin straightening it? or would some heat protecting
serum prevent my dye from coming out? if so, what should I use?
Dear Paul,
Thank you for e-mailing us your questions.
There are several factors that I would like to address to possibly help you get a better understanding about what going on with your new found Doo. Let’s start with the black dye. I know you used Revlon hair dye (a good to it your self choice). The truth about black hair dye is that no matter the brand or how expensive it may be it is never the less, BLACK. Black hair dye is the hardest color in the spectrum to strip clean out of the hair shaft. It is not the easiest color to work with because of
How can I correct a bleach blonde process that turned bluish green after I applied the color rinse to the hair?
Friday, December 28th, 2007Question: How can I correct a bleach blonde process that turned bluish green after I applied the color rinse to the hair?
Answer: Applying the right rinse or color to bleached hair is a challenge to say the least. Bleach strips the hair of its own pigmentation, leaving the hair shaft completely open to everything and anything.
Color toners, rinses, and dyes are made of one of three color bases: reds, greens or neutrals.
Prevention is definitely the best way to avoid a color disaster when processing any hair color. I assume that you are a professional that has just run into bit of a pickle with a bleaching process (this can happen to any one of us).
A good word of advice:
We as professional have an obligation to our clients to keep them calm and secure. Mistakes are going to happen and we are not always going to hit the bull’s eye when it comes to the finished product, especially when dealing with
Have you ever heard of halo hair highlights? How are they done?
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007Question: Have you ever heard of halo highlights? How are they done?
Answer: This high light is more effective on layered hair that is four to six inches length.
Take care over the sectioning as this determines the finished result. First, take a clean section at the crown and grip the hair up as this section will not be high lighted.
Trace a parting from the centre back and another across the top of the head from ear to ear, this creates four basic sections for highlighting; the fifth is a the front. According to the size of the client’s head, it may be necessary to divide into slightly larger sections but I would generally recommend taking 2 inch wide sections.
Begin highlighting the ends of the hair on the right side of the back. Taking fine sections, weave approximately 12 highlight from the roots of the hair. Place aluminum foil underneath the highlights pulling the foil down to the
« Previous Entries