Semi-Permanent, Permanent, and Color Rinses
- By Charniece Branch
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- 13 Feb, 2017
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Choosing Color Applications
What Do You Really Know About Altering the Color of Your Hair?
About 10 years ago I started altering the color of my hair when I spotted a strand or two of gray hairs. My first choice was the reds and burgandy. Experimenting with store brand and boxed coloring was an interesting experience. This cosmetologist learned very quickly the damages. Once hair started breaking off, research and education of application and maintance was a must. Trial and error was a true eye opener. I'm truly grateful that I experimented on my own hair before advertising and offering this service to my clients. Hopefully this information will help you choose the proper method and application before you color your hair.
Permanent Hair Color
Permanent Color is the permanent process of opening up the hair shaft and adding coloring. Most products contain ammonia. This process is used to provide full coverage for grays and complete hair color changes. Permanent Color last longer than Semi-Permanent Color and Rinses.
Semi-Permanent Hair Color
Semi-Permanent Color contains no ammonia and deposits only. There is no mixing with developer and depending on the brand the color usually lasts anywhere from 4-8 shampoos. Most colors are used to blend not always cover gray and to enhance natural hair color. Most Semi-Permanent Color is safe to use after relaxer or perm chemical service.
Color Rinses
Color Rinses are designed so that the color coats the hair shaft and rests entirely on the surface of the hair. Darker colors give a longer lasting stain to porous or damaged hair. This solution of hair color is applied immediately after shampooing and before actual styling. This method is safe after any chemical service.
Char's View on Hair Color
Most of my clients are African American and my recommendation will be based on experience with African American natural and relaxed hair. The number one question that is asked of me is if one can relax and color their hair within the same day. I recommend to use a color rinse depending on the desired color of my client. It is safe to relax and then color, but it is dangerous and damaging to color and then relax.
It's very helpful to be honest with your stylist if you relaxed your own hair or have gotten a relaxer within a couple of weeks of receiving color. You should not receive Permanent or Semi-Permanent Color services before 4 weeks of any other chemical services. Hair should be treated and in a healthy status upon receiving chemical services. Chemicals don't usually make your hair come out, it is the care of the hair and products used that contributes to shedding and hair loss. In some cases your hair was already damaged and you did not provide your stylist with the information before receiving the service. Medication and stress also contributes to hair shedding and hair loss. If your stylist does not ask you: when was the last time you received chemical services, what was the product brand used, and who applied the service, DO NOT ALLOW THE STYLIST TO EXPERIMENT (YES I SAID EXPERIMENT) ON YOUR HAIR. A good stylist will ask questions to make sure you are receiving to proper services.
*Please let us know if information was helpful. Follow Char on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charspersonaltouch729/?ref=bookmarks
https//:charstouch.mayvenn.com
Information for writing this article was obtained from various definitions that can be found on the internet and personal and professional experiences of Charniece Johnson, Licensed Cosmetologist
About 10 years ago I started altering the color of my hair when I spotted a strand or two of gray hairs. My first choice was the reds and burgandy. Experimenting with store brand and boxed coloring was an interesting experience. This cosmetologist learned very quickly the damages. Once hair started breaking off, research and education of application and maintance was a must. Trial and error was a true eye opener. I'm truly grateful that I experimented on my own hair before advertising and offering this service to my clients. Hopefully this information will help you choose the proper method and application before you color your hair.
Permanent Hair Color
Permanent Color is the permanent process of opening up the hair shaft and adding coloring. Most products contain ammonia. This process is used to provide full coverage for grays and complete hair color changes. Permanent Color last longer than Semi-Permanent Color and Rinses.
Semi-Permanent Hair Color
Semi-Permanent Color contains no ammonia and deposits only. There is no mixing with developer and depending on the brand the color usually lasts anywhere from 4-8 shampoos. Most colors are used to blend not always cover gray and to enhance natural hair color. Most Semi-Permanent Color is safe to use after relaxer or perm chemical service.
Color Rinses
Color Rinses are designed so that the color coats the hair shaft and rests entirely on the surface of the hair. Darker colors give a longer lasting stain to porous or damaged hair. This solution of hair color is applied immediately after shampooing and before actual styling. This method is safe after any chemical service.
Char's View on Hair Color
Most of my clients are African American and my recommendation will be based on experience with African American natural and relaxed hair. The number one question that is asked of me is if one can relax and color their hair within the same day. I recommend to use a color rinse depending on the desired color of my client. It is safe to relax and then color, but it is dangerous and damaging to color and then relax.
It's very helpful to be honest with your stylist if you relaxed your own hair or have gotten a relaxer within a couple of weeks of receiving color. You should not receive Permanent or Semi-Permanent Color services before 4 weeks of any other chemical services. Hair should be treated and in a healthy status upon receiving chemical services. Chemicals don't usually make your hair come out, it is the care of the hair and products used that contributes to shedding and hair loss. In some cases your hair was already damaged and you did not provide your stylist with the information before receiving the service. Medication and stress also contributes to hair shedding and hair loss. If your stylist does not ask you: when was the last time you received chemical services, what was the product brand used, and who applied the service, DO NOT ALLOW THE STYLIST TO EXPERIMENT (YES I SAID EXPERIMENT) ON YOUR HAIR. A good stylist will ask questions to make sure you are receiving to proper services.
*Please let us know if information was helpful. Follow Char on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charspersonaltouch729/?ref=bookmarks
https//:charstouch.mayvenn.com
Information for writing this article was obtained from various definitions that can be found on the internet and personal and professional experiences of Charniece Johnson, Licensed Cosmetologist
Char Johnson Licensed Cosmetologist, Independent Contractor, Manager, Entrepreneur and much more.
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