Tips on Coloring different hair types

Consumers no longer let hair and fashion industry experts dictate the "right color" or the "best style" and make their own personal choices based on what works best for their lifestyles.

For fine hair:
• When coloring, a shorter development time is needed, i.e. 30 – 35 min.
• A weaker strength of straightening cream is suggested 
• Use styling products which provide volume such as a mousse or spray/ strong hold.
• Apply a conditioner treatment only on the ends.

For normal hair:
• When coloring, an average development time is needed, i.e. 35-40 min.
• A normal strength straightening cream is suggested.
• Use styling products which help maintain the natural beauty of the hair type such as gel, spray, wax or mousse.
• Apply a conditioner to lengths and ends only when nourishment is required.

For thick hair:
• When coloring, a longer development time is needed, i.e. 40-50 min.
• Strong or normal straightening cream is suggested.
• Use styling products which give intense shine and hold, such as wax. Or for more hold, use hair sprays or ultra strong gels.
• Use an intense conditioner or moisturizing treatment for more shine, flexibility and protection.

First time coloring:

1. Color selection: It is advisable to choose shades close to your natural hair color. This is the easiest way of coloring and the color results are very close to the hair tufts in the Wella color guide in all outlets.

2. Application: 
Step 1) Start applying the color first at the length & ends.

Step 2) Distribute it on the roots. Allow the color to develop for 30 minutes. For thick and coarse hair leave color for an extra 5-10 minutes. Follow the specified development time so that you get longer lasting and desired color results. To ensure you have the right development time, test one strand of hair every few minutes by washing out the colorant and monitoring the results.

Post coloring:
1. To increase color retention and to remove any chemical residues (Alkaline and Peroxide) left on the hair after shampooing, it is essential that you use a conditioner as a final neutralizing treatment. Conditioners restore the hair to its natural condition after coloring, keeping the hair healthy and beautiful at all times.

2. After rinsing out the color from the hair & shampooing, massage conditioner into the hair and leave it for approximately 2- 3 minutes. Rinse hair thoroughly and style as usual. We recommend the use of conditioners after every shampoo to maintain the color vibrancy and health of your hair.

• Select the hair Coloring shade that is most compatible with your life style. 
If you don't have time to redo your roots every 3-4 weeks, you may want to select a hair color shade that is only 1-2 shades lighter than your natural color. The closer you go to your natural hair color, the less your roots will show as they grow out. When your roots are less obvious, your hair color will last longer before you have to touch up your roots. Always select the shade color that is easiest for you to maintain, but it is also okay to be adventurous and go for a completely new look.

• Do not wash your hair 24 hours before Coloring it. 
The only reason why it is better not to wash the hair shortly before Coloring it is to protect the scalp. Our skin has a natural protection layer, every time we wash our hair or take a shower we remove this layer and it takes approx. 5-6 hours until our body is reproducing this protection layer.

source: beauty.arabia.msn.com

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