THE TRUTH ABOUT HAIR COLORING:
The Truth About Hair Coloring: Debunking the Myths
Hair colour is a fun way to express how your feeling and how you may like to look. There are many myths around hair colouring, including it “killing” your hair and causing big health risks. So lets sit down and debunk a few common myths that often get passed around the salon.
Myth 1: Coloring Your Hair Always Damages It Beyond Repair
One of the biggest myths most have heard is that colouring your hair can permanently damage it beyond repair. It is true that colouring your hair comes with risks of damaging especially when using bleaching techniques. Although not only is there many high end treatments that help prevent hair damage and going to a good stylist who is aware of how NOT to over colour your hair will help! Nothing is ever permanent and hair will always continue to grow. Even though it may take a little time damage will grow out and your hair will return to its original form.
Myth 2: You Can’t Have Healthy Hair If You Color It
Its often shared around that coloured hair isn’t healthy, but this isn’t true. Hair can be healthy and coloured so long as the proper before and after care exists. Before care consists of using shampoos and conditioners designed for color-treated hair, minimizing heat styling, and protecting your hair from the sun can all help keep your coloured hair looking and feeling healthy.
Myth 3: Natural Hair Dyes Are Always Better
Natural isn’t always better, Hair colour goes through so much testing and studies to ensure its Safe and durable for hair. There’s a common belief that natural or organic hair dyes don’t cause damage. Its safe to say this is a myth and just like anything you use thats going to change the natural state of something more then likely it takes certain chemicals for the process to work. Its advised that you should always take into account professional advice regardless of whether a product lists that its natural.
Myth 4: You Can’t Color Your Hair If It’s Already Damaged
Having damaged hair can always been more difficult to colour as you have to take into consideration different hair priosity, which means the colour outcomes will be different in comparison to virgin hair. BUT some colours can and will actually improve hair quality, so its important to always take perfessional advice and opt for less invasive colours.
Myth 5: Hair Coloring Causes Hair Loss
There is a big difference to hair loss and hair breakage. Hair colour can absolutely cause breakage if not applied properly. But hair loss comes from the scalp. Hair loss can be caused from factors such as genetics, stress, or medical conditions. However, hair breakage can be cause from over colouring with too harsh of products and over lapping product time and time again. Always perform a patch test before using a new dye and follow the instructions carefully.
In conclusion, colouring your hair doesn’t have to mean sacrificing its health. By understanding and debunking these myths, you can make informed decisions and enjoy vibrant, coloured hair without the fear of causing irreparable damage. Remember, the key is proper care and using the right products to keep your hair looking its best.
