Colouring Your Hair for Special Effect
Special effects hair colouring is fun and different. From all
indications, it’s going to be one of the looks you expect to see out in
the street. Feeling like some blue punch or red devil or want to get the
look before others? Just think of your favorite colour, as everything is
available in the more bold and shocking tone. The majority of these
colours is semi-permanent and will wash out a bit every time you
shampoo. The effect should last 6-8 weeks, giving you time to decide if
you wish to touch up or remove.
One thing to remember is that, in some cases, hair does have to be
completely bleached out before the special colour is applied. If you’re
not sure, consult your stylist. Though safe when done correctly, the
process does take a toll on hair. The following steps explain how to
colour at home. If this is your first time using colour, consider a
professional consult first.
- Shampoo your hair but do not condition. Completely towel dry
your hair, removing all moisture. Apply petroleum jelly around your
hairline and ears. If colour comes into contact with skin it will be
protected from staining.
- Put on your plastic gloves that came with the product.
- For short hair, pour ½ of the amount into a bowl, ¾ of a bottle
if hair is shoulder length or more. Apply evenly to your hair with a
tint brush or similar brush. Saturate your hair with colour but do
not work into the scalp as it will appear stained.
- Comb colour through hair and leave on according to product
directions. Always read instructions at least twice. If you have any
questions or something is confusing to you, stop. Call the helpline
or reconsider going to a professional stylist. The product you
purchase can always be returned, if not opened.
- After leaving on colour the desired amount of time, rinse your
hair in lukewarm water. Towel blot dry and apply in after care
conditioner that accompanied the product. Rinse with warm water and
then with a cool rinse. Blow dry and, once again, finish with a cool
setting. Style as usual.
Now that you have the basics of at home colouring, you may want to go
the salon and let a professional do your colour. The results may last
longer and be a gentler process on your hair. If you would like to
consider this, then before even going there, consider a new do. Would
you like to sport a different cut, one that will match the intensity of
your new colour? If so, then visit the salon for the initial consult
concerning your hair cut. You may find yourself going from cut to colour
all in the same day and emerging updated, on the edge and ready for some
fun!
Some additional tips: There is a new trend of anything goes in
prepping for colour. When the stylist or the box says “please do not
wash your hair before your appointment” there’s a good reason why. The
oil that the scalp produces in the 24 hours before is just the right
protection for your scalp to allow your hair to receive the colour
rather than the scalp. Colour lasts longer and the overall process is
healthier too.
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