What to consider before getting your hair coloured
Thinking about colouring your hair? There are some things to consider before taking the plunge.
For instance, how healthy is your hair? What’s your skin tone? How much maintenance are you up for? What steps should you take in the week or two before your appointment? The answers to these questions all play a role. Let’s dive in.
Hair colourist tips to consider before dyeing your hair
- Assess your hair’s health
- Determine your skin tone
- Figure out how much colour maintenance you’re up for
Hair colouring uses chemicals to strip and/or fix colours and is damaging to hair. However you can take steps to help mitigate this. Before colouring, determine the current health of your hair. If it is dry and or already damaged, it would be worth getting it to a healthier state before adding colour. If it’s already healthy, jump right in!
You can choose any colour you like however, the best results occur when the colour is in line with the rest of your skin tone. For example, ash and platinum colours pair well with cool-toned skin, while gold tones complement warm-toned skin.
The colour and type of colouring you choose will determine how much maintenance you need to keep it looking good. Some require special products and more frequent touch-ups than others and this will add time and money to your colour journey overall.
If you’ve decided to go for it and have booked an appointment at your favourite hair colour salon, here are a few things you can do to prep your hair for the most optimal experience.
Hair colour salon appointment tips
- Stop using heat on your hair a few weeks before
- Don’t wash your hair a day or two before
- Trim before colouring if choosing a different cut
- Trim before or after if keeping the same style and using one colour
Stop using heat on your hair a few weeks before and apply more hydrating products. This helps your hair withstand the process. Also, don’t wash your hair for a day or two before your appointment to let the oils build up to protect your scalp. Opt for a trim beforehand or afterward if you’re keeping the same style and going for one colour. But if you’ve chosen a different cut, it’s best to adopt the new style before colouring. Style changes create the potential for hair to reflect light (thus colour) differently than it does now..
We hope these tips help. If you have any questions or would like assistance determining your hair’s health, your skin tone, what colours are achievable and will look the best on you, our expert hair colourists are ready to assist. We wish you the best colouring experience!
Rush is a professional hair colour salon in beautiful Kits, BC! Book an appointment online or come in to see us! 778-379-9505