7 Hair Dye Myths and Facts
1. Myth: Frequent hair coloring is damaging to your hair.
It’s true that hair dye can be damaging to your hair, but with the right care and products it doesn’t have to be. The chemicals used in hair dye are harsh on the cuticle—the outermost layer of your hair shaft. As a result, frequent bleaching or coloring (which is what happens when you go to a salon) can cause damage over time.
To offset this damage, use protein treatments and avoid heat and chemical treatments like perms or relaxers for at least a week before you get your dye job done by a professional stylist. If you’re going to do it yourself, follow our instructions carefully! It’s also worth noting that there has been some research suggesting an increased risk of breast cancer among women who have regularly dyed their hair since age 20.
Fact: Even though the chemicals used in dyeing are not great for your hair, if you use a product that contains protein, it should help counter the damage that can be caused by dying. Additionally, if you are dying your hair frequently, you should avoid heat and chemical treatment as much as possible, to keep your hair looking its best.
While dying your hair is a fun way to play around with color and style, it’s important to remember that the chemicals involved aren’t great for your tresses. In fact, if you’ve been dyeing your hair for any length of time, you might be experiencing some damaged strands right now. However, there are things you can do to minimize the damage and keep your locks looking their best:
- Treat hair with protein. Protein treatments help repair damaged strands by creating a protective layer around them. The result? Stronger hair that’s less likely to break when detangling after washing or styling!
- Avoid heat and chemical treatments as much as possible. This goes double if you’re dyeing frequently; over-dying can cause further damage that leads directly back into the cycle we just mentioned above (and no one wants that). It may sound counterintuitive but using products containing proteins will actually prevent this cycle from happening because they protect against dryness too!
2. Myth: Red hair color cannot be changed without bleaching it first.
Myth: Red hair color cannot be changed without bleaching it first.
Fact: This is a myth. You can change your hair color using a lightener, but it may require multiple processes to get the exact shade you want. It’s also easier to change the color of porous or damaged hair than healthy hair, as they’re more receptive to coloring agents.
Fact: You can always try lightening brown or black hair with one of these options before trying to get red – light blue or pastel purple. You will probably have to do this process several times before getting the desired result, but it’s doable. Usually, the more porous and damaged your hair is, the easier it will be to change the color. It’s also worth mentioning that everyone has different porosity in their hair, so some people will be able to change their color much easier than others.
Myth: Red dye will only work if you have blonde or light brown hair.
Fact: You can always try lightening brown or black hair with one of these options before trying to get red – light blue or pastel purple. You will probably have to do this process several times before getting the desired result, but it’s doable. Usually, the more porous and damaged your hair is, the easier it will be to change the color. It’s also worth mentioning that everyone has different porosity in their hair, so some people will be able to change their color much easier than others.