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Hair Color Tips

Human beings have many variations in hair colour and texture. Haircolour isthe result of pigmentation due to the presence of the chemicals of melanin.In general, the more melanin, the darker the hair colour.

In general, the colour of children's and adults' hair varies from paleyellow to deep black. The ethnic distribution of colors has historicallyvaried by geographic area. For example, deep brown and black prevailin the Middle East, North Africa, and Mediterranean Europe, and evendarker shades occur in tropical Africa and Central America; lighterbrown is more common in central Europe, yellow/blond in northern Europe,and reddish in the British Isles.

Last Updated - 22nd November 2005

However, considerable differences in hair colour and texture existbetween individuals of similar ethnicity, and immigration and globaltravel have greatly increased the diversity of hair characteristicsin many countries.

Names for human hair colours include -

Brun[ette]

Brown

Black

Raven

Midnight

Blond[e]

Sandy Blond[e]

Dirty Blond[e]

Strawberry Blond[e]

Platinum Blond[e]

Flaxen

Auburn

Red

Russet

Ginger

Grey

Silver

Salt and Pepper

White.

People also change their hair colour to colours that aren't their naturalones.

Effects of aging on hair colour

A change in hair colour also typically occurs naturally as people age,usually turning their hair from its usual colour to gray at first, andthen white. The change is caused by the gradual decrease of pigmentationthat occurs when melanin ceases to be produced in the hair root, andnew hair grows in without pigment. It is common as people age (Morethan 40% of Americans have some grey hair by their fortieth birthday.),but can occur as early as the teens and twenties for some. The determinationof when someone begins graying, whether it comes with aging or prematurely,seems to be almost entirely based on genetics.

There are no special diets, nutritional supplements, vitamins, or proteinsthat have been proven to slow, stop, or in any way affect the grayingprocess, although many have been marketed over the years.

Many people use hair dye to disguise the amount of gray in their hair.

Medical conditions affecting hair colour

Albinism is a genetic abnormality where no pigment is found in humanhair or eyes, making the eyes a pale blue and the hair white.

Vitiligo is a patchy loss of hair and skin colour that may occuras the result of an auto-immune disease.

Werner syndrome and pernicious anemia can also cause premature graying.

Color Lift for Men

Sometimes men too want to have a lift in color. Here’s a good tip:Apply a lighter hair color that is one or two shades lighter than yourown in streaks just to the top of the head. Or, if you are not comfortablewith your own work, have a stylist do this. This look allows you toput some slightly lighter color in the top of the head where it showsand will comb in and blend with the rest of the hair. It takes a shorttime and can be redone when you feel a need to update it.

High Impact Color

The latest color term will be "high impact" and it will be creepinginto the terminology in salons and magazines. What this means is thathair color for the current season will be bright and bold and have moreobvious differences of color on one head.
Currently coppers are the "in" color and they are often highlightedwith bold light copper blondes and golden colors. These colors are easierto achieve than you may think:

Use the darker color of red or brown for your all-over color usinga semi-permanent color that will gradually fade out.

After the color is done, shampoo, dry, and pull the hair througha frosting cap, applying your lighter color after.

*You may not even have to bleach first if your hair is light brownor lighter. However, remember to be brave and use colors that are vibrantand obviously contrasting for a new look.

Chemicals in Hair Color

Many hairstylists become chemically sensitive because they are exposedregularly to chemicals and fumes. People who color their own hair canhave the same problem. Some people are more sensitive than others, butrepeated exposure to certain chemicals in hair color may cause nausea,rashes, itchy scalp, hair loss, and flaking scalp.
All hair colors are different and affect people differently. Some colorscontain synthetic ingredients and toxic or allergenic ingredients inlarge quantities. Read the label and research the ingredients if youtend to be sensitive.

*Understanding the types of hair color available and their ingredientswill help you avoid a hair color that is not healthy for you.

Coloring Shampoos

When light hair or hair that has been highlighted begins to growout, it often becomes brassy and dull. Many times you don’t want tore-color it or, in the case of naturally blonde hair, maybe just don’twant the chemicals on your head.

Try coloring shampoos with violet or purple bases. A very good oneis Clairol´s Shimmering Lights and another one is Simply Silver fromNexxus. Aura makes one called "Blue Malva" which is also good. Theseshampoos work on the principle that blue neutralizes yellow, and purpleneutralizes gold. In other words, if your hair is yellowish or brassythese will neutralize that.

Be careful, if your hair is dry and porous, to dilute it a bit firstand do not use it more than twice a week as it can give some bluecasts. These shampoos are a good way to keep light hair looking nicewithout a color touch up.

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Home Hair Color

Most American women who want to cover gray, sport a new look or simplybrighten up their appearance and color their hair at home. You can getthe same good results as going to a salon by using home hair color ifyou follow a few simple rules:

Stick close to your natural shade. Color only one to two shadeslighter or darker than your natural hair color. Staying within yournatural shade range minimizes the chance of mistakes.

If you have your heart set on being blonde, head to the salon. Lighteningdark hair is tricky. It takes expert technique to get good results.

Do the patch test, even if you've been coloring for years. Allergiesto hair color chemicals can develop at any time. Follow the patchtest instructions for your hair color product every time you coloryour hair. It'll take a bit longer, but will save you from endingup with an itchy rash or burned scalp.

Blending Gray

Generally when we notice gray hair, the rest of our hair is beginningto become dull and lose its color some. No worries, blending gray hairis possible.
A very good coloring technique is to have the hair tinted back to acolor just slightly lighter than the natural and then have soft highlightsadded throughout the hair to give texture as well as make the colormore natural looking.

Home Hair Color Kits vs. Professional Hair Color

You'll get more choices with professional hair colors and greater varietyin the strength of developers. Home hair color kits are aimed more atcovering gray and only offer one to two levels of lightening. If you'rea brunette who wants to be a blonde, for example, that'll usually requireabout 5 levels of lightening. Wants some advice on hair color? It’snot always wise to do it yourself.
Unless you're a semi-pro yourself, you probably can't do the highlightinga professional stylist can, apply the low lights, or apply differentshades creatively. The money you pay a professional stylist is paymentfor his or her time, expertise in application, and knowledge of style.Get your money's worth.

Choosing Proper Color

Choosing proper color for your hair by looking at swatches can be tricky!
When choosing a hair color, remember that color swatches are done onbleached, synthetic hair. On natural, human hair a tint will alwaysappear approximately one shade darker than the color swatch. Find theshade that you like and use one shade lighter to achieve a natural look.

Hair Color for the Conservative Man

Especially in high-powered business situations, it is true that firstimpressions last. For any man who wants to look just a bit younger withoutchanging his overall hair color, a semi-permanent color that closelymatches his natural hair color can give depth and definition to a stylewithout changing his looks drastically.
Good hair color for the conservative man can be found at most drug stores.

*The trick is to choose a men's hair color that is very close to thenatural color.

Hair Color not Covering Anymore

As our bodies change so does our hair and one’s base color changesdramatically sometimes. Especially with gray, you have to use a haircolor that is recommended for coverage on gray hair.

Facial Framing Highlights for Curly Hair

For those women who have naturally curly hair or permanents, a greatdeal of benefit can come from having the hair around the face coloredjust a shade or two lighter than the rest.
Facial framing hair highlights for curly hair soften the shading onthe face and give interesting effects to the texture of the style. Havingthese highlights will allow you to pull down strands around the faceand not have unwanted shadows cast upon the face.

Condition and Color in One Step

A very good conditioning hair color that has been around for centuriesis henna. First used in Egyptian times, it is a vegetable dye that willgive your hair a wonderful shine as well as color. Most of us thinkof henna as having a red look to it however, there are henna productson the market in a variety of colors.
Buy the regular henna and, instead of using hot water that is suggested,use liquids such as grape juice, red wine, or strong boiled coffee tomix the product. Each of these liquids, as long as it is very hot, willimpart its base color into the henna and you will have beautiful colorand conditioning at the end of the time recommended.
The secret is that henna products have a staining action and also gentlycoats the outer layer of the hair to keep the cuticle laying flat andthereby allowing the hair to shine (it can condition and color in onestep).

*Be sure not to use too often. Usually about six weeks is recommendedbetween colors.

Color Won´t Hold in Previously High-Lift

Colored Hair Color won’t hold in previously high-lift colored hair.Themain factor is that so much of the color pigment has been removed bythe high-lift tints that a filler (or staining product) must be usedprior to tinting. The next problem is probably the condition of thehair. If the hair is in poor condition it is weak and the cuticle orouter layer is open so that nothing can remain inside the hair shaftwhere permanent color needs to penetrate and stay—it is vital to seea professional when this occurs.

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