Hair coloring has obviously making a big comeback today. With all the fads about celebrities dyeing, bleaching and pastelized mane, and the accessibility of such hair products, hair coloring is stepping up to its already provocative reputation in the form of armpit dyeing, unicorn-inspired highlights and ombre.
And I’m sure most of you are already joining the big hair bandwagon. But just before you plunge your head to a tub of saturated hues and frosted mane, you must consider beforehand what type of hair coloring product best suits to your hair, in terms of longevity, maintenance and overall adverse effects to your precious crowning glory.
Generally, there are 4 types of hair coloring products: Temporary, Semi-Permanent, Demi-Permanent and Permanent. And to give you an idea, let me explain the effects of these dyes.
TEMPORARY HAIR DYES
Characteristics: Temporary hair dyes in its basic form usually come in sprays, cream applications and chalks. On a normal basis, these hair dyes typically last for about 1 to 3 days, depending on the concentration of the product. Most temporary dyes are water-based, so it’s easier to rinse out. It works by simply coating the hair shaft and remained stuck there until washed, as opposed to the process of permanent and semi-permanent color applications.
Hair Dangers: Nothing serious, health and hair-wise, although it may cause occasional allergic reactions for some, especially for those people who have sensitive hair/skin. It can also cause your hair to dry and experience occasional itching and hair fall.
Semi-Permanent
Characteristics: Semi-Permanent Hair Color comes in a small tub or tubes. In most cases, this particular dye does not contain ammonia. And like temporary hair dyes, semi-permanent only coats the outside layer of the strands, however can still managed to seep through the shaft, providing longer color effects as it gradually fades with every shampoo application. It is relatively easy to wash off and lasts for about 2-4 weeks. For longevity, users resort to the use of developer or bleaching to enhance the brightness of the color.
Hair Dangers: As for the product itself, nothing too serious, as some brands choose to employ organic ingredients to their products. On the other hand, some semi-permanents contain PPD or p-Phenylenediamine – a chemical compound considered as carcinogenic that can be a risk factor for cancer. Moreover, the adverse effect mainly results to the application of bleach (peroxide) and developers, which can cause dryness, itchiness, poor elasticity or worse, hair-loss.
Demi Permanent
Characteristics: Despite containing peroxide, demi-Permanent color products mainly utilizes alkaline instead, in order to partially open the hair’s outer layer without getting through the cortex, thus maintaining your hair’s natural pigmentation. It provides a darker shade of color, as it does not universally alter the hair’s innate color. Developers with hydrogen peroxide often aid the enhancement of the shade, and typically last up until 4 weeks or about 20 shampoo washes.
Hair Dangers: In the same manner with semi-permanent dyes, the adverse effects are mainly the results of bleaching and developers. Furthermore, alkaline deals with acidity, and the more acidity present on the hair, the greater chances of dealing with dull, lifeless hair that may lead to hair loss.
Permanent
Characteristics: Permanent hair color gives a more desirable outcome. And as the name goes, it basically clears out the natural pigmentation of the hair. With the aid of ammonia and/or peroxide as oxidative agents, hair molecules are being altered through chemical reaction of the peroxide upon the shaft’s pores are opened to facilitate de-pigmentation. Dye is then deposited to the hair to replace the natural color of the strand.
Hair Dangers: Along with the aforementioned effects, using permanent color may impose serious and long term health risks including cancer and lymphoma, which is caused by the chemicals present in the solution.
In conclusion, hair coloring may improve your looks and even your personality. On the other hand, it is highly suggested not to over-treat your crowning glory with such hair products, regardless if they’re water-based, organic or chemical-dependent. Either ways, these products still contain chemicals.
And while you’re enjoying your new froe, it is best that you should double the effort in giving utter care and maintenance to it. Use conditioner and recommended treatments instead of shampoo to revitalize the loss nutrients of your hair. Better yet, use natural methods such as argan oil and/or Wisconsin ginseng to calm the hair by moisturizing while improving its growth. Moreover, the use of ginseng is known to reduce the risk of cancer and other degenerative diseases linked to hair dyes.
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And I’m sure most of you are already joining the big hair bandwagon. But just before you plunge your head to a tub of saturated hues and frosted mane, you must consider beforehand what type of hair coloring product best suits to your hair, in terms of longevity, maintenance and overall adverse effects to your precious crowning glory.
Generally, there are 4 types of hair coloring products: Temporary, Semi-Permanent, Demi-Permanent and Permanent. And to give you an idea, let me explain the effects of these dyes.
TEMPORARY HAIR DYES
Characteristics: Temporary hair dyes in its basic form usually come in sprays, cream applications and chalks. On a normal basis, these hair dyes typically last for about 1 to 3 days, depending on the concentration of the product. Most temporary dyes are water-based, so it’s easier to rinse out. It works by simply coating the hair shaft and remained stuck there until washed, as opposed to the process of permanent and semi-permanent color applications.
Hair Dangers: Nothing serious, health and hair-wise, although it may cause occasional allergic reactions for some, especially for those people who have sensitive hair/skin. It can also cause your hair to dry and experience occasional itching and hair fall.
Semi-Permanent
Characteristics: Semi-Permanent Hair Color comes in a small tub or tubes. In most cases, this particular dye does not contain ammonia. And like temporary hair dyes, semi-permanent only coats the outside layer of the strands, however can still managed to seep through the shaft, providing longer color effects as it gradually fades with every shampoo application. It is relatively easy to wash off and lasts for about 2-4 weeks. For longevity, users resort to the use of developer or bleaching to enhance the brightness of the color.
Hair Dangers: As for the product itself, nothing too serious, as some brands choose to employ organic ingredients to their products. On the other hand, some semi-permanents contain PPD or p-Phenylenediamine – a chemical compound considered as carcinogenic that can be a risk factor for cancer. Moreover, the adverse effect mainly results to the application of bleach (peroxide) and developers, which can cause dryness, itchiness, poor elasticity or worse, hair-loss.
Demi Permanent
Characteristics: Despite containing peroxide, demi-Permanent color products mainly utilizes alkaline instead, in order to partially open the hair’s outer layer without getting through the cortex, thus maintaining your hair’s natural pigmentation. It provides a darker shade of color, as it does not universally alter the hair’s innate color. Developers with hydrogen peroxide often aid the enhancement of the shade, and typically last up until 4 weeks or about 20 shampoo washes.
Hair Dangers: In the same manner with semi-permanent dyes, the adverse effects are mainly the results of bleaching and developers. Furthermore, alkaline deals with acidity, and the more acidity present on the hair, the greater chances of dealing with dull, lifeless hair that may lead to hair loss.
Permanent
Characteristics: Permanent hair color gives a more desirable outcome. And as the name goes, it basically clears out the natural pigmentation of the hair. With the aid of ammonia and/or peroxide as oxidative agents, hair molecules are being altered through chemical reaction of the peroxide upon the shaft’s pores are opened to facilitate de-pigmentation. Dye is then deposited to the hair to replace the natural color of the strand.
Hair Dangers: Along with the aforementioned effects, using permanent color may impose serious and long term health risks including cancer and lymphoma, which is caused by the chemicals present in the solution.
In conclusion, hair coloring may improve your looks and even your personality. On the other hand, it is highly suggested not to over-treat your crowning glory with such hair products, regardless if they’re water-based, organic or chemical-dependent. Either ways, these products still contain chemicals.
And while you’re enjoying your new froe, it is best that you should double the effort in giving utter care and maintenance to it. Use conditioner and recommended treatments instead of shampoo to revitalize the loss nutrients of your hair. Better yet, use natural methods such as argan oil and/or Wisconsin ginseng to calm the hair by moisturizing while improving its growth. Moreover, the use of ginseng is known to reduce the risk of cancer and other degenerative diseases linked to hair dyes.
