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Monday, July 15, 2013

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.

Dying is popular in the modern world, especially in America. In the United States, it is estimated that over 75 percent of women do this practice. The coloring can be handled by professionals or the individuals through use of do-it-yourself dye kits that are in stock at many 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 also different methods that are applied in this process. These can impact how the final look appears. Foiling is done using plastic film or foil to separate hair to be colored, especially in application of multiple colors. Cap is a plastic cap that is placed tightly around the head and strands around pulled out of the cap using a special hook. Tipping, dip-dying and balayage refer to color that is painted directly onto section without use of foils. These techniques can be used with any color.

Semi-permanent, permanent, temporary and demi-permanent are the key categorizations used for coloring. Permanent is common and often includes oxidation dyes. Demi-permanent is similar but utilizes alkaline components that are not the same as ammonia. These are not used to make hair lighter but cause less damage locks than permanent methods. They are also known to be more effective at covering gray than semi types.

Semi kinds only partially penetrate the shaft. For this reason, the color is able to survive more than one wash and usually lasts for a few weeks or four of five washings. These include low amounts of ammonia, peroxide or developer, or none. They are safer for locks that are fragile or damaged.

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 popular, particularly in America. It is done by both women and men, of all ages. It involves altering the natural color of their locks. This can be done through use of many different dyes and processes, which are usually: semi-permanent, permanent, temporary or demi-permanent. Professionals may do the coloring for their clients or individuals may purchase a kit to use at home and do it themselves.




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