Most of the women I talk to have good hair color days and critical hair color days.

Critical days can be easily corrected with these tips. I’ve found that most women benefit from these tips, whether they’re styling at the kitchen sink or in the salon.

When you need to cut costs, some of you will consider drugstore products for “at home” use instead of the salon. Many times you genuinely believe that this is the least expensive way to dye your hair, but you end up finding it much more expensive if you mess it up. When you don’t get the right shade… or the ends are darker than you wanted, you’ll need to call the salon to have them fixed. Yes! The box normally costs around $12.95, however you might mess it up!

You’ll know what I’m saying if you’ve ever tried to cut your hair at home. You may even have sad memories of watching the big wound you made grow. With bad haircuts you can change sides, or hairstyle, until it grows out. But when a bad hair color shows up, much more vivid than you wanted, it demands you fix it.

Some will say “Oh! It’s not the money, it’s finding the time.” It often seems that we find the right time for everyone else, but we don’t find time for ourselves. This may change with the following.

Others will say, “Well, I spend the money and get my roots done every month, but my hair always seems dry.” This can be fixed with small changes.

Tips for good morning hair color:

These simple steps will help you get the most complementary results with your hair color, whether you’re enhancing your natural locks with a bottle of color yourself… or going to a professional.

Weather:

First, take some time to relax and just take care of yourself. Second, if you go to the salon, book your appointment early in the day or late in the afternoon (before and after the crowds). You won’t have to wait because the professional won’t be late, which might happen in a busy salon.

Money:

Please consider the total cost of the color service before scheduling. Explore the exact service you want. At first, choose a simple process that fits your budget and lifestyle. This can always change when your available budget changes. If you choose to go “at home,” be sure to follow the instructions closely and don’t change your hair color more than 1 or 2 shades the first time. Also, save the top of the box and remember your shade for next time.

Process:

When you know what you want, you save time and money. If you’ve never dyed your hair before, it will usually cost you much less if you just want to add an “all over” shine. It will cost you a lot more if you want to go from dark brown to light blonde (see a professional for this). Highlights and lowlights will also cost a lot more than your average process color. Corrective… bring a big check. Your free consultation will take the guesswork out of the processes required for all hair color services.

Free consulting:

Always go to the salon for a free consultation before coloring your hair or deciding to do your hair at home. During this time with the professional, you’ll discover which shade of color will best complement your skin tone and the exact cost of the service…and how long it will take. You get all this valuable information for free. This could save you a lot of money and a lot of headaches.

Hair condition:

The good and the bad of it. If you were born with beautiful, healthy hair, it will generally maintain its shine and health throughout your hair coloring services. But, if you have dry or ultra-thin hair to begin with, you could have ongoing dryness after hair color. If your hair is dry after coloring, try these simple steps before you color your own hair or have it serviced at the salon.

• Condition each week with a rich treatment or conditioner. If you think it will make your “fine hair” limp, rinse it with lukewarm water. Also, choose the treatment that is not greasy.
• Before dyeing your hair, use a treatment, rinse it and dry it. You can do it yourself or ask the colorist to do it for you. This will help retain moisture in the hair shaft and protect it from color chemicals.

After your hair color service, use a “leave-in” conditioner. This will help retain moisture until the next wash. Almost all professional companies that sell hairdressing, or beauty products, sell these products.

Last word:

Beautiful hair color doesn’t have to be difficult. Always start with small steps and then move on to more complicated processes. This will help relieve the stress that color mistakes create and keep you within your hair color budget. Remember… all you are looking for is a beautiful hair color, this can take time.