Recent red carpet events and fashion runway shows have been inspiring countless hair colour trends and ideas that many of us want to consider trying
One of the simplest ways to keep up with the bold and daring hair hues of the season is to use DIY home hair colour kits that you can easily obtain with a short trip to the nearest chemist.
These at-home hair colour options costs about a fraction of a professional salon colour service, but are they really worth the savings?
Well, we’re here to give you the truth about home hair colour kits:
What you see is not necessarily what you’re going to get
Just because the hair colour of a certain model on the box dye you laid your eyes on is so vibrant and rich, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to get that same colour payoff when you apply it on your own hair.
Home hair colour kits usually come in a single strong formulation which may or may not work for the natural colour and texture of your hair. It also doesn’t take into account any pre-existing hair colour or your skin tone.
A professional colour technician will have the knowledge, experience and colour palette needed to mix a colour formulation that will get the real colour result that you desire.
High risk of hair damage
Permanent Hair colour uses chemicals to open up the cuticles, allowing the colour formulation to change the colour of the natural hair.
Home hair dyes generally contain much stronger chemicals than those in professional colour products. this is because they need to accommodate all types of hair.
The strong chemicals in box dyes can severely dry out each hair strand which will eventually lead to hair breakage, split ends and even hair loss.
It is very unlikely that your hair will need such a strong formulation and can cause unnecessary damage to the hair and professional will match your hair to the right strength formula in order to limit and manage any damage that may occur during the colour process.
Inconsistent results
Applying an even layer of colour to your hair can be tricky and sometimes results in patches of uncoloured hair or dark bands/spots caused by the overlapping of colour applications.
The chances of the uneven finish happening are higher if your is thicker.
It’s a messy experience
Applying colour in your home is not a very nice experience.
The strong dyes and chemicals in hair colour can easily stain your clothes, home furniture, flooring and more often the bathroom towels used to dry your hair. The cost of replacing the damaged items is often far greater than the money saved on a professional salon service.
The stress this can cause is so unnecessary. Salons have the protective clothing, equipment and environment needed to make hair colouring a relaxing and positive experience.
Damage Ramifications
I’ve touched on the damage that home colouring can cause to your hair and why, but how does this effect you?
Your hair is made up of protein and unlike your skin it cannot repair itself. This means that the effects of repetitive exposure to chemicals is irreversible, with strong conditioning products and treatments needed to make the hair look and feel smooth.
This is why prevention of damage is always better than cure and why you need a professional to manage your colour. Your hairdresser will not only ensure your colour is how you want it, but they will also ensure your hair stays healthy.
This will give you a lot more choice and control over the style and length of your hair.
It’s not real!
Huge product companies are paying top celebrities to endorse their box dyes to the public accompanied with a promise that they will look as good as the person on the box.
If your goal in using box dyes is to replicate Scarlett Johansson’s luscious platinum blonde tresses or Eva Longoria’s deep caramel locks, forget about it.
The truth is, popular hair icons are spending thousands of pounds for professional services to to get their dreamy styles they have.
It’s More Expensive In The Long Run
In my opinion, home colouring is a false economy. Trying to manage chemically damaged hair will cost you more money in frequent hair cuts and hair conditioning products in the long run.
A change of colour is also very difficult with home colour on your hair. It’s harder to strip out and change, meaning it could be an expensive process going from dark to light or vice versa.
Conclusion
If you want your hair to look it’s best, home colouring is not the right solution.
If you are thinking of changing your colour for the summer, get some professional advice on what can be achieved before making a decision.
Our team offer various solutions that have been created to achieve beautiful results.
