Things To Consider Before Dyeing Hair

There are some things to consider before dying hair. Firstly, ask yourself whether you really need to colour your hair. In fact, grey hair looks good on men. Try to sport that look.

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If you aren't comfortable with grey hair, try colouring it but remember that hair dyes are chemicals and sooner or later they will do some damage to your hair and scalp.

Of course, you can choose comparatively safer products and dye your hair on rare occasions to minimise the damage.

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But there are still several things to consider before dying your hair. Let us discuss about them in this post.

Prefer Darker Colours

Prefer Darker Colours

If you wish to try shades, choose a colour darker than your hair. Lighter shades may contain bleach and they are not so good for your hair.

Keep Your Hair Healthy

Keep Your Hair Healthy

Healthy hair looks better after colouring. This is one of the things to know before dying your hair.

No Head Wash

No Head Wash

Some skin experts say that it is better to colour your hair on a day when you haven't washed your hair. This is just to prevent irritation.

Condition Later

Condition Later

After colouring your hair, don't be in a hurry to condition it. It is better to wait for a couple of days or maybe more to prevent colour fade-outs.

Use Protective Hair Products

Use Protective Hair Products

Some products are colour protective. It is better to use them after colouring your hair.

Pool

Pool

Chlorine alters your colour. Try to avoid swimming in pools for a week or two after dying your hair.

Change Your Shampoo

Change Your Shampoo

Some shampoos can strip the colour as they contain harsh chemicals. Choose your products carefully.

Damage

Damage

Colouring may damage your hair in the long run. So, try to reduce the frequency.

Story first published: Friday, August 7, 2015, 18:49 [IST]
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