Hair Coloring Basics For Everyone

By Cherry Mercer


In recent decades, hair coloring has become a common means of modifying ones appearance. Professional salons show case color services and do a brisk business in the tinting of tresses. The most popular brands of dye use prime time television slots to air ads depicting the use of their products and most drug stores have an entire section dedicated to such products.

Human beings have been using various methods of changing their hair color since ancient times. The first century Romans used walnuts and leeks to create a solution for darkening their tresses, while the Babylonians used the application of gold dust to add drama to their look. Elite warriors of the ancient Gaul and Saxon people used altered hair color to signify military rank and intimidate their enemy. There is even evidence that the Neanderthals colored their locks.

The popularity of hair dye waned in the early twentieth century, but it is once again on the rise. Where applying color was once mainly done to cover grey, it is now done for a variety of reasons in endless hues. The practice is so common that 75% of women in America proudly admit to covering or enhancing their natural color and women are not the only ones. In the past 5 years, the number of men using colorant has doubled.

Hair coloring has come a long way from its primitive roots. The popularity of the practice prompted chemists to apply their knowledge to the field and the results have been exceptional. Modern dye products are scientifically created formulas that take the guess work out of coloring. Rather using a home kit or going to a salon, one can be quite certain to achieve the results intended.

Science and style are moving forces constantly changing the options in the hair dye industry. New products are developed to increase the health and beauty of dyed tresses as well as to achieve the latest trends. Looking at current styles one will see the vast popularity of a look called ombre that creates a variegated look in brunette locks. Platinum blond and bright candy colors are also extremely popular.

With gentleman coloring their tresses more and more often, new products and styles are constantly being developed for them. Those looking to cover grey can find products designed to gradually deposit the color over a several applications for a natural look. Young men are favoring a technique called "tipping" that applies color only to the ends, leaving the roots their natural color.

While home kits are on the whole safe and reliable, there are some situations where one will want to visit a salon for their dye job. If one is looking to change their color more than three shades it is recommended that they seek professional assistance. Also permed/damaged tresses or those that require a color fix after an unsuccessful home dye should be colored only by a trained stylist. When it is an option, a home kit is far more affordable than a salon visit.

Inspiration for appearance modification through hair coloring is nearly everywhere. Choosing a new look can be almost as exciting and fun as showing off the end results. The transformation is a relatively simple one and can be the finishing touch when creating one's personal style.




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