How do I keep my dyed hair healthy?
Hi Molly!Very important question. Hair color is categorized as temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent and permanent. Permanent is of most concern because it changes the internal structure of hair permanently. I am assuming you have a permanent hair color. The hair consist of a cortex, cuticle and sometimes a medulla. Permanent hair color enters past the cuticle (the outer most layer) into the cortex (the inner most layer). Inside the cortex is where the nuts and bolts are so to speak. Even though hair needs the bulb (at the bottom of the follicle) for nourishment there are things to do to strengthen bonds inside of the cortex. I am in love with a product called Olaplex at the moment. It took me awhile to jump on the bandwagon for this product. Its potency helps strengthen the disulfide bonds at the cortical layer. When bonds are weak and/or lacking moisture, hair breaks.Here are a few things important to keep hair healthy after hair color:1). Moisture. Do your best to keep your hair from drying out. 2). Be gentle with it. For example, if you are normally a level 1 (black) and you are wanting to be a level 10 (lightest blonde), the hair is now in a compromised state. Know what you are getting into and what the upkeep/maintenance entails.3). Hot tools.Hot tools need a protector (heat protecting products) when using. Know your texture and what temps are best for your hair type. Fine hair will require lower temps. Once hair has been colored educate yourself with hot tools (curling irons, flat irons, etc).4) Added attention.Olaplex is not a conditioner. It is a treatment which aids hair at the cortical layer. Conditioners do something totally different at the cuticle layer, they coat and rinse off eventually (mostly in one shampoo if it is a daily use product). I recommend attention at the cortical layer and at the cuticle layer. Special attention to both layers -strengthens bonds and soothes/calms the cuticle.Remember Molly, healthy hair requires long term attention.Your Imaging Styling Advocate,SHEVA.NYC
How can I keep my hair moisturized?!?
Hi, I recently chopped all my hair off leaving about 2 inches, I did this because my hair was completely dead after constantly relaxing, dying, straightening, crimping and curling it, (im biracial, mixed with black and white) so I have naturally curly hair and im just trying to grow it out again (past my shoulders) I cut out heat completely, no hot tools or blow dryers, and im always putting leave in conditioner in my hair and trying a bunch of products to try and moisturize it. But my hair just doesnt stay moisturized, after about 2 hours after showering and putting in product it turns dry and crunchy-like. Please give me tips on how I can fix this!
Why is my dyed hair always dry and when I moisturize it never keeps its moisture?
Most likely because your hair is fried. Fried hair is harder to have colored correctly, doesn’t take dye as well, and is harder to keep soft and manageable.Using the wrong coloring products for your hair type and/or processing the hair dye incorrectly can severely damage and dry out hair. The same is true if you are using the wrong care products after the process.Using the correct dye for your hair type, as well as the proper application and coloring process cuts down on this issue a great deal.Using the proper products for your type of hair and the treatment it has had also help.Avoiding heat styling, hot water and sulfate and alcohol in your hair products will help also.
How can I keep my hair moisturized without weighing it down?
What are you using to moisturise your hair?It's the humidity when it rains that causes our hair to curl. Mine does the same. My curls are at their best after I get caught in the rain. The lack of frizz is a mystery to me. If it's humid, I have learned to never try to wear my hair straight. It just looks like a frizz ball!I'm thinking that glycerin can be our friend when we want to be curly haired. I won't use hair products with glycerin. The reason is that it is a humectant and draws water from the air, creating frizz. However, that's only a problem if I wear my hair straight. The glycerin is attracting water and creating frizz. It's trying to curl my hair but there's not enough water being drawn from the air to get past frizz stage.Then the added factor of brushing my hair is causing it to look worse.I don't know about you, but I can't brush my hair when I wear it curly. It's the worst thing I could do because the resulting frizz isn't going anywhere until I wash it again.So with that in mind, I'm going to suggest a leave in conditioner with a high glycerin content. Also, try to find an oil free conditioner to stop your hair looking greasy.Oils don't condition your hair. It's the other ingredients that do the conditioning. So you don't really need them.If you can get away without brushing your hair after its dried then don't brush it. If my hair is curly and I don't want to wash it in the morning, I will throw my head forward and finger comb my hair to get rid of knots. That applies to the morning after I slept on it too. I do the finger comb and then spray my hair lightly with the conditioner to freshen it up.Viola! Instant curls.
What’s the best way to keep your hair healthy and shiny?
Eat well and stay healthy. That is the first thing that you need to do, because if you're missing important vitamins or nutrients it will show up in your hair as fragile strands, excessive damage or dryness. Try to be as gentle as possible with your hair. Minimize heat styling like straightening and blowdrying and if you must do it then use heat protection products to prevent excessive damage. Also find a good shampoo and conditioner. Shampooing daily isn't always necessary and can dry out your hair too much. For a lot of people every other day is fine and will keep their hair healthier and softer. For conditioner- some people do better with moisturizing conditioners and some with protein/strength building type conditioners. Try out both and see what works best for your hair. Deep condition every week or two. Some of the home remedy type treatments can work pretty well- avocados, mayonnaise, coconut oil, etc. If you're on a tight budget then google a little and try out some 'recipes'. Also please please please get a trim! I see so many people on YA who ask for advice on how to get pretty hair or longer hair but refuse to cut or even trim it because they don't want to lose any length. Trust me people if the ends are damaged, your hair probably isn't going to get long like it's supposed to and even if it does it won't look good. Just cut it off and start fresh, your hair will thank you:D
My mom keeps on saying I will be bald if I keep on dying my hair. Is it true that colouring chemicals destroys your hair?
AH, the old wives tales of hair dyeing that won’t dye(pun intended). I bet this belief is from your grandparents back in the days before OSHA existed.There are a lot of factors that contribute to baldness or going bald, processing your hair is just one of them. Genetics and poor diet/health are more likely to cause baldness than hair dye.Once upon a time, because of the harsh chemicals in hair colors, there was a good chance that you would go bald. But it was because these chemicals/ingredients would damage the scalp where your hair follicles are located that caused baldness, not because it damaged the hair itself.These days, it is far less likely, given the current regulations for what’s allowed to be used and science. Most companies spend billions in research and development to make their product as allergen and reaction free as possible, though allergic and other reactions still happen.Yes, it could still happen. If your scalp has a severe allergic reaction to an ingredient in a dye or if the type of dye you use isn’t properly vetted for safety first. Hair itself doesn’t get allergic reactions.I know that even as recently as the 1990’s these types of issues pop up. In the 1990’s there was a brand of professional dye removed from market because it caused baldness, but this is a VERY rare thing these days. This dye damaged the scalp.Now application, processing, and type of hair dye matter. There are now hair dyes available that are conditioning and can make hair feel healthier than before it was dyed.But there are also people who misuse hair coloring products(YouTube is full of “tutorials” that push for people to do so) in such a way they severely damage not just their hair but their scalp. This is why going to a well-trained, licensed colorist is the best option for many. Well-trained, professional colorists are trained on how to properly apply color with minimal chance of damaging the scalp (damaging the scalp-not the hair, is what will cause baldness).
Does chlorine remove hair dye?
It should not come out. However Chlorine really dries your hair, which is not good for the dye. My advice would be to wet your hair before you go swimming, (hair is like a sponge: it will only absorb so much water, if you wet your hair before you go swimming, then the chlorine water will effect your hair less). After you get out of the pool wash your hair with either moisturizing or color preserving shampoo. This should keep your hair healthy enough to preserve the dye. Good Luck
Why does my hair feel rough and dry after a hair dye, will this go away?
This could be for one of two reasons:You didn't remove all the dye in your previous wash. This has lead to the dye drying up and becoming hard and stiff, giving your hair the same feel. If this is the case, it should fix itself after a second wash - just make sure to wash thoroughly, shampooing twice if possible.Your hair has been damaged by the dye. Unfortunately, this won't go away after one wash. You'll need to treat your hair until it regains its health. Some ways you can achieve this:Healthy diet/sleep routine - gives your body the nutrients it needs to grow healthier hair and produce oils that make existing hair healthier/smoother. This includes drinking lots of water, which is vital for pretty much everything our body does, hair growth included.Stop playing with it - the more you play with your hair, the dirtier it will get from the oils on your fingers, which will require you to wash it more often, which will end up in drier hair. It's a never ending cycle, so it's best to just not start it by leaving it alone. Braiding is good for keeping it out of the way, but don't braid it too tight or it may cause breakage.Coconut oil - you've probably heard this one, but that's because it works. You can use it before you dye your hair to reduce the damage caused by the dye, and it also helps the colour to hold on better. Otherwise, using it around once a week the day before you shower (leaving it on overnight) keeps your hair super soft, smooth, and promotes healthy growth.Good luck with your hair!