What To Know About Hair Coloring

By Irma Farrell


Hair coloring refers to the act of changing the color of the hair. The main purpose for doing this is cosmetic. That is, covering up locks that have gone gray, restoring original shade after bleaching or other processes have changed the color, or to stay on trend with what is most fashionable and desirable. This type of dying is an ancient art that utilizes a variety of chemical compounds.

In modern times, this practice is extremely common. This is especially true in the United States of America, where it is estimated that more than 75 percent of women dye their hair. This coloring can be done by professionals at salons and similar facilities or by individuals themselves using at-home dying kits available from most stores.

In the past, color was applied overall in one color. Nowadays, it is more common for gradations, streaks and multiple colors to be used on a base or the natural hair color. These methods are also referred to as lowlighting or highlighting. As its name suggests, highlighting involves using lighteners and lowlighting utilized darker dyes.

There are numerous techniques that might be employed during this practice too. The various methods might impact the end results. Foiling involves using plastic film or foil to separate hair that is colored. This is particularly useful when it comes to applying multiple colors. A plastic cap may be employed, this fits around the head and strands are then pulled out using a hook. Balayage, dip-dying and tipping all involve direct application of the dye onto strands without foil. All such methods can be used for any color of dye.

Temporary, demi-permanent, semi-permanent and permanent are the main classifications used for these coloring processes. Permanent is very popular and typically involves use of oxidation dyes. Demi-permanent is like permanent but uses an alkaline component different than ammonia. These cannot be applied to make locks lighter but are not known to damage the hair as much as permanent types. They are also better than semi kinds when it comes to covering the gray up.

Semi types only penetrate the shaft partially. Because of this, the color survives repeated washes, usually between four and five shampoos or a few weeks. These contain low amounts of developer, ammonia or peroxide, or none at all. This is safer for damaged and fragile locks.

Temporary colors are available in an assortment of forms, such as shampoos, foams, sprays, rinses and gels. Typically this coloring is much more vibrant and brighter than other types. Most people use it for special occasions, or for Halloween and costumes. The pigment molecules that are found in these dyes are large and do not penetrate the cuticle layer. Particles of color stay absorbed to the shaft and are usually removable with a single shampoo.

Hair coloring is a popular practice, especially in the United States, done by both men and women. It involves changing the color of the hair. This may be done use dyes that are permanent, temporary, demi-permanent or semi-permanent. Hairdressers and other professionals in the cosmetology industry often do this for people or individuals can do the coloring themselves using at-home kits available at more stores.




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