If you have concerns or questions about how fragile your hair may be, please contact the Color Crew. Because so much change happens within your hair during a chemical treatment, we recommend using hair color that respects your hair, and that does not contain ammonia and resorcinol.
Our hair color also includes nutrient-rich ingredients keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract, which will help nourish hair before or after a chemical perm or relaxer. The semi-permanent gloss absorbs into the cortex without putting hair through a chemical change, which is a good option if you are afraid your hair has been weakened by chemical treatments. We recommend using a sulfate-free, color-protecting shampoo and conditioner, which not only helps your color last longer, but also provides UV protection and creates long-lasting shine.
Limit the amount of time you spend with your blow dryer and other heat tools, and when you do style, be sure to protect your hair with products first. When styling your hair, opt for products that help protect from heat damage or environmental stressors. Our Style cream offers lightweight styling that will smooth hair while shielding it from color fading, and our Tame product eliminates frizz while adding shine. Be sure when re-introducing color that you give your hair a couple of weeks to adjust, and always use products that pack nutrients to keep your hair looking healthy and feeling gorgeous.
Related: How to Fix a Bad Perm. What Causes Hair Loss? And that's why we're bringing her best tips for dyeing relaxed hair to you. It may be a little more of a struggle than with natural hair, but it can be done. Unless you're already a hair-dye expert, if you have relaxed hair, it's best to see a professional. This is not the time for a DIY dye project. Because relaxed hair doesn't always react how you think it will to bleach and color, visiting an experienced colorist will help you dye without damage.
And when we say experienced, we mean someone who has experience coloring relaxed hair specifically. Your local rainbow hair expert may only have clients with natural hair and may not know how to react when your relaxed hair say, sucks up the color. During my four-hour session, my chemically straightened strands were absorbing color like crazy. Had I been on my own assuming I hadn't passed out from bleach fumes , I have no doubt that I would have taken it too far with the bleach.
After all, my hair wasn't lightening enough and more bleach equals more bright, right? A good colorist will know what percentage peroxide to use and how long to keep it on to ensure your dye adventure doesn't end with tears over your broken hair.
It's worth the money. I'll be honest. If you do it the other way around the relaxer will lift most of the color. The permanent tint formula consists of two formulas blended together to form the finished application.
They are the tint and the peroxide or developer, usually mixed half-and-half. This formula is fine for virgin hair; however, if you follow this procedure on relaxed hair, the hair will become over-processed.
The purpose of the peroxide or developer is to oxidize and penetrate the cuticle layer by rendering it to a porous condition by forming little microscopic holes throughout the cuticle layer, allowing the tint to enter these holes [porosity] and adhere to the cortex.
After hair is relaxed the relaxer has actually removed as much as 30 percent of the cuticle layer; the cuticle structure that remains is left in a porous condition. This is because the peroxide or developer will go beyond the cuticle and will penetrate the cortex—seeing as there will be no cuticle resistance—allowing the natural oils and moisture in the bonds to escape.
The manufactures of hair color, in describing the use of their product, are assuming that the product will be used on virgin hair. Therefore, they are not taking into consideration the special conditions and requirements of performing this procedure on relaxed hair. Use the same amount of tint as originally called for in the formula, but reduce the amount of peroxide or developer by one-half.
Replace that one-half with distilled, deionized water this water can easily be found in any supermarket; be sure that it is clearly labeled deionized , or use skim milk that will also condition the hair.
You can also create a color soap cap by using a low pH or neutralizing shampoo. Add a few drops of liquid protein to this formula; this will act as a filler-all for the over porous condition. You will find that this diluted formula will allow your color to come up just as fast on this previously relaxed hair as a full strength formula will on virgin straight hair, and the hair will not appear to be dry and lifeless a few days later.
Using a color-preserving shampoo and conditioner can boost longevity and vibrance of hair color a purple shampoo will do wonders for blonde hair , and getting frequent trims to snip away any split ends is helpful for maintaining overall health.
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