Five myths and facts about your hair color
Changing the color of your hair is so effective; it right away influences the outlook and attitude of everybody around you. This is also inclusive of our own perceptions about us. Just as we get clad in the attire that we think creates the maximum impact. Likewise, we choose the hair color which makes us look our very best. In fact hair coloring is so in rage these days that almost seventy percent of women color their hair. The men are not to be left behind in the color race too. However, it is very easy to be swayed by the color companies and their salesmen. Their gimmicks might make you go for an unsafe hair color and do more harm than good. There are some major myths that have to be busted and some major facts that have to be taken very seriously.
1. The illusion
Applying hair color is a child’s play. It is so uncomplicated; you can do it at home. You do not have to get into the hassles of going to a skilled stylist to alter your hair color.
The Bright Fact
This is nothing but a sales technique produced by the companies so as to sell their hair color. Although simple application of color can be done at home, it is difficult and unsafe to try out different other types of coloring.
The Fix
Hair coloring is simple and unfussy when you have to get a solid hair color done. If you want to be a bit more exploratory and go for highlights or going mush lighter than your present shade, it is best to go to the hair salon. Leave your color selection to the trained stylists. If you are allergic to certain chemicals or even going for a color for the first time, it is a must to consult a professional stylist before going in for the kill yourself.
2. The Illusion
Your Hair color will appear identical to that of the model in the image.
The Bright fact
If this was the case, then even the model would not have to go through the entire process of professional make up and hair fixing. For the cover girl look, you cannot just rely on your advice and experimentation.
The Fix
For the best possible results and the best possible look, you should zip to the nearest salon or take professional opinion before trying out a different shade for your hair. They are specialized in this task and thus can give you the most appropriate advice.
3. The illusion
Color your hair whenever it is filthy. The color will decrease the filth and thence, the irritation in the scalp.
The bright fact
Hair color till quite recent had a lot of ammonia in it. So, the itchiness on the scalp was more. That is the reason why stylists would ask their clients to wash their hair before the coloring. One way or the other this gave way to coloring of dirty hair.
The fix
You should in fact rinse your hair the night before the color application. But, do not try to rub it too forcefully. Your hair should never feel too greasy. It can obstruct your coloring process.
4. The Illusion
Hair color on a frequent basis can lead to hair loss. There are a number of harmful chemicals in the color which can cause damage to your hair as well as it's complete loss.
The Bright fact
There is no close link between hair loss and coloring. There can however be a danger if you use poor quality of color or too much of high temperature during the application process. Researchers have actually experimented on many subjects and not one showed symptoms of additional hair loss.
The fix
If you really are interested in going for a change in your hair color, but want to keep away from ammonia or peroxide, you could go for other substitutes like agents which have natural substances like chamomile or henna. They are very much safe to use and give quite good results too.
5. The illusion
It is compulsory to tone up your hair color with your eye color
The bright fact
If you match your hair color with your eye color, you might as well match your dress, make up and shoes exactly the same. It will look extremely odd and boring as well.
The fix
It is more vital that your hair color should compliment your skin tone and not your eye color. For instance, fair people should choose between light purple and mahogany. Whereas people with brown skin tone should opt for a hue like gold, bronze or burgundy.
