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Hair Colouring FAQs
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Colouring your hair isn't rocket science; but yes, you do have to know what you're doing lest you end up with green or orange coloured hair! Here are some basic hair colouring questions, the answers to which will help you colour your hair in the right manner and also alleviate any concerns that you may have about hair colours.
Can colouring my hair damage it?
Most people are wary of damaging their hair by colouring it as this is a chemical process. However, the chemicals in quality hair colouring products are not very harsh and will not cause any damage to your hair, especially if done occasionally. Having said that, it is necessary to follow the instructions that come with the hair colour, and leave the colour on for the specified amount of time only. Over-processing the hair colour can lead to dry and weak hair.
Sometimes, people may suffer from an allergic reaction to their hair colour in spite of using a good product and even if you've been using that particular hair colour for long. Why that happens is not very clear, but if it does, you should discontinue using that hair colour and switch to an organic or natural product instead.
Taking proper care of your hair before and after colouring it is also important to keep it healthy.
Does colouring your hair lead to hair loss?
Yes, and No. While some people complain about increased hair fall after colouring their hair, others say they have no issues about hair loss after hair colouring. What you need to keep in mind here is that hair fall of about 100 strands a day is considered quite normal. So, what you may think of as excessive hair fall could be normal hair loss and nothing more.
How often should I colour my hair?
It is advisable to colour your hair no more frequently than once in 5-6 weeks. Colouring your hair more often than that can damage it. However, if you need to simply touch up the roots where new hair growth has occurred, then it is quite safe to do so before six weeks.
What precautions should I use while colouring my hair?
Here are some precautions that you need to use while colouring your hair:
- Make sure you always wear protective gloves while colouring your hair so that your fingers and hands do not get coloured or react adversely with the chemicals in the colour.
- Wrap a dark coloured (preferably old) towel around your shoulders while colouring your hair so as to protect yourself from drips.
- Before you start colouring your hair, rub some Vaseline all around your hairline so that you do not inadvertently colour your forehead by mistake.
- If you do stain your skin unintentionally, you can minimize the stain by rubbing your skin with a soft cotton ball that has been dipped in an alcohol-based toner.
- Always conduct the patch test before you colour your hair so that you know your hair and skin will not react negatively with the hair colour.
- Never mix any hair colour that has ash, green, blue, or purple undertones in it with any warm colour like brown or blonde. If you do so you may end up with freaky green hair!
- Take precautions to keep hair colour from going into your eyes. If that does happen, make sure you rinse your eyes with cold water immediately.
What products should I use along with the hair colour?
To keep your hair healthy after colouring it, and also to make your hair colour last for long, you should use quality products that are meant for colour treated hair only. This includes a mild shampoo, an extra strength conditioner, and also a hair serum if your hair tends to become dry after colouring. Leave-in conditioners and a hair protein are also good products to use after colouring your hair. Stay away from any kind of products that may have harsh chemicals in them, for instance anti dandruff shampoos.
Also, it is best to avoid perming, ironing, or curling your hair after you have coloured it as these processes can cause a lot of damage to coloured hair.
Is it safe to colour my hair if I'm pregnant?
The chemicals present in hair colour are known to be absorbed by the body, but there is no significant medical research that suggests that such absorption can be bad for the foetus. Also, the chemicals give off fumes when you colour your hair and these fumes can cause you to become highly nauseous and induce vomiting. However, other than making you sick, these fumes aren't really dangerous for the unborn child. Having said that, it is also true that all hair colours, no matter how good the product is, are chemically based. Thus, if you're pregnant, it is best to consult with your doctor before you colour your hair.
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Ruchi Agarwal
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