Did you trust a salon to color your hair only to leave completely unsatisfied? Maybe you made the mistake of trying to dye your hair yourself or trust a friend who dabbles in hair to take care of this task, and now you are regretting the results. If you find yourself in one of the above situations, do not lose heart.
When looking into color correction, it is important to seek out the advice and consultation of professionals before simply jumping into anything. Trying to fix a bad dye job on your own could be catastrophic. Not only will it be very difficult for you to rectify the problem on your own, but also attempting to do so could cause great harm to your hair through the use of harsh over the counter products. These store bought varieties are very different from the products that the pros use. For example, most hair dyes that you can purchase over the counter have as much as thirty percent ammonia in their concentration. Professional lines, however, contain less than two percent ammonia. Needless to say, these professional grade products are much healthier for your hair.
Chances are that it took several treatments of dye to get your hair to its present state. Because of this, it is best to have a professional assess your hair and determine the best course of action for a color correction plan that will work best for you. A trained colorist is your best option for color correction. If for example, you find that your hair is dyed too light or too dark, this expert professional has the skill and know how to achieve a shade for your hair that is more desirable. If, on the other hand, you simply want to get back to your natural color, a colorist is most qualified to get your hair as close as possible to this state. Please be advised, it is not possible to return your hair to its exact natural color, but with various photos of this shade, a trained professional can get really close.
Depending on the condition of your hair, the amount of dye already in it, and how far the current tint is from where you desire it to be, it may take several applications in the color correction process to get your hair just the way that you want it. Again, it is recommended that you place your trust in the hands of a professional to ensure that this complicated, comprehensive treatment is performed correctly. When done improperly, or if a mistake is made with color correction, it could leave your hair looking even worse than before the process began.
After a color correction improves the look of your hair, it is important to make sure that health and vitality is restored to your hair and no further damage is done to it. Professionals can consult you on the best way to do this. One common follow-up treatment to help make your hair healthy is a thermal conditioning treatment. After this treatment, a qualified colorist may recommend some take home products that will continue to repair your hair over the course of a few weeks or even months.