Why Hair Coloring Is Growing In Popularity

By Judy Sullivan


Over the ages people have always devised ways to improve their looks, to conform to the dictates of fashion or even to look younger. Hair coloring must be one of the most common methods employed to achieve all of the above. It is a hugely popular method of obtaining a different look, whatever the motivation behind the desire to look different. Dyeing the head is, without a doubt, the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world today.

It is interesting to note that only seven per cent of women in the United States colored their hair half a century ago. Today, more than three quarters of all women freely admit that they treat their heads on a regular basis. Some simply enrich their natural colors, others disguise their greyness whilst many simply want to obtain a totally new look by affecting a drastically different color.

It is not only women that treat themselves with dyeing. Men increasingly use dye to get rid of grey hair and to even change their appearance. The practice is even prevalent amongst teenagers. Using dye is not always for the purpose of obtaining a new color. In some cases the original color is simply enhanced, in others streaks or highlights are desired.

The decision to do something about the color of the head comes with two basic options. It is most definitely cheaper to buy a home service kit but nobody that value their overall look will go this route. These products are not all reputable and they may cause unexpected and dismaying results. It is certainly better to obtain professional help from a qualified person in a registered salon.

Most dyes that are deemed to be permanent, which means that it will outlast at least twelve shampoos, contain at least one of two chemicals that may cause harm. The first one is ammonia. This chemical splits the cuticles, allowing the dye to penetrate deeply. The other one is peroxide, which can cause dryness and a loss of volume. Most dyes also contain alcohol and this can also cause dryness and split ends.

Experts agree that it is best to entrust a professional with the task of dying the head. Because the chemicals that for a major part of the dye can damage the hair, it is better to opt for a professional service that will also ensure that additional products are applied to make sure that no permanent damage is done. Dye should never be used in isolation and many home kits do not include conditioners.

There are many advantages in changing color or in hiding grey. Many people feel more confident knowing that they look good. It is a fact that a good dye can make some people look much younger and in the youth orientated modern world this is important to many people. Some people use dyes because they simply want to make a lifestyle change and this is one of the easiest ways in which to achieve a completely new look.

Hair coloring has been around for many thousands of years and it remains one of the best ways I which to obtain a new look. In these days the practice is safer and there are almost no salons that cannot offer these services professionally. It is fun and it can do much to bolster confidence and if this is the case, why not.




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