Sunday, July 14, 2013

General Information On Hair Coloring

By Irma Farrell


Hair coloring refers to the act of changing the color of the hair. The main purpose for doing this is cosmetic. That is, covering up locks that have gone gray, restoring original shade after bleaching or other processes have changed the color, or to stay on trend with what is most fashionable and desirable. This type of dying is an ancient art that utilizes a variety of chemical compounds.

In modern times, this practice is extremely common. This is especially true in the United States of America, where it is estimated that more than 75 percent of women dye their hair. This coloring can be done by professionals at salons and similar facilities or by individuals themselves using at-home dying kits available from most stores.

Historically, coloring was only done all over, in just one color. It is more common in modern times for multiple colors, gradations and streaks to be used on top of a natural or base color. The techniques are also known as highlighting or lowlighting. Highlighting involves the application of lighteners, while lowlighting uses dark dyes.

There are numerous techniques that might be employed during this practice too. The various methods might impact the end results. Foiling involves using plastic film or foil to separate hair that is colored. This is particularly useful when it comes to applying multiple colors. A plastic cap may be employed, this fits around the head and strands are then pulled out using a hook. Balayage, dip-dying and tipping all involve direct application of the dye onto strands without foil. All such methods can be used for any color of dye.

There are four main classifications for coloring: temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent and permanent. Permanent is popular and most often done through application of oxidation dyes. Demi-permanent color is permanent coloring that includes an alkaline component other than ammonia. These cannot be used to color hair lighter than what it was previous to dying, but do not cause as much damage as permanent dyes. These are more effective than semi-permanent dyes when it comes to covering up gray but less effective than permanent products.

Semi kinds only partially penetrate the shaft. For this reason, the color is able to survive more than one wash and usually lasts for a few weeks or four of five washings. These include low amounts of ammonia, peroxide or developer, or none. They are safer for locks that are fragile or damaged.

Temporary colors are available in an assortment of forms, such as shampoos, foams, sprays, rinses and gels. Typically this coloring is much more vibrant and brighter than other types. Most people use it for special occasions, or for Halloween and costumes. The pigment molecules that are found in these dyes are large and do not penetrate the cuticle layer. Particles of color stay absorbed to the shaft and are usually removable with a single shampoo.

Hair coloring is a popular practice, especially in the United States, done by both men and women. It involves changing the color of the hair. This may be done use dyes that are permanent, temporary, demi-permanent or semi-permanent. Hairdressers and other professionals in the cosmetology industry often do this for people or individuals can do the coloring themselves using at-home kits available at more stores.




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