Why Hair Coloring Is Growing In Popularity

By Judy Sullivan


Over the ages people have always devised ways to improve their looks, to conform to the dictates of fashion or even to look younger. Hair coloring must be one of the most common methods employed to achieve all of the above. It is a hugely popular method of obtaining a different look, whatever the motivation behind the desire to look different. Dyeing the head is, without a doubt, the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world today.

It is interesting to note that only seven per cent of women in the United States colored their hair half a century ago. Today, more than three quarters of all women freely admit that they treat their heads on a regular basis. Some simply enrich their natural colors, others disguise their greyness whilst many simply want to obtain a totally new look by affecting a drastically different color.

It is not only women that treat themselves with dyeing. Men increasingly use dye to get rid of grey hair and to even change their appearance. The practice is even prevalent amongst teenagers. Using dye is not always for the purpose of obtaining a new color. In some cases the original color is simply enhanced, in others streaks or highlights are desired.

When determined to change color, there are two basic options namely whether to use a home kit or whether to leave the task to a professional at a salon. The former option is much cheaper, of course, but there are no guarantees that the result will be satisfactory. Visiting a salon can cost up to five times the price of a home kit, but the likelihood of a disaster is much smaller.

It is important to understand that almost all modern dyes have one or both of two potentially harmful chemicals as a main ingredient. There is peroxide, which can cause dryness and loss of volume. Then there is ammonia, which separates the cuticles in order to allow the dye to penetrate properly. Most dyes also contain alcohol which is also known to cause additional dryness.

Cosmetic experts are unanimous in recommending the use of professionals for dyeing purposes. There is simply too much that can go wrong with self help products. The chemicals in these products inevitable cause harm and the harm can become long term if these products are used without proper precautions. Salons understand the fact that the dyes are apt to cause damage and they use additional products to eliminate or lessen the potential harm.

There are many advantages in changing color or in hiding grey. Many people feel more confident knowing that they look good. It is a fact that a good dye can make some people look much younger and in the youth orientated modern world this is important to many people. Some people use dyes because they simply want to make a lifestyle change and this is one of the easiest ways in which to achieve a completely new look.

Hair coloring has been around for many thousands of years and it remains one of the best ways I which to obtain a new look. In these days the practice is safer and there are almost no salons that cannot offer these services professionally. It is fun and it can do much to bolster confidence and if this is the case, why not.




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