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Hair Coloring with Hair Stylist Ayo Smith
Hair coloring is something that could literally make or break your hair. Most people choose to color their hair simply because they seek change. A good hair color can revamp any look. The hair coloring process should definitely be handled with care, especially if you’re attempting it yourself. You wouldn’t want to dye your hair expecting blonde but getting a blueberry blue color instead. Lucky for you, we have a few tips from Hair stylist Ayo Smith to give you a little insight into the world of hair coloring.
TaliahWaajidBlog: What would be the safest way to color hair?
Ayo: The safest way to color hair would be to use a color that doesn’t have ammonia. There are lots of color companies now offering color products without ammonia. If you are doing it yourself, the health food stores have color products made from vegetable dye that colors well. If you are getting professional serviced color, you would want to ask your stylist what type of products they use and make sure they know that is a must for you to not use ammonia. There are also Henna colors available that color the hair but they might be a little harder to find. There are more choices at the local beauty supply store of color without ammonia, it will be on the box. “no ammonia”
TWB: What are some Dos and Don’ts of hair coloring?
Ayo: Do: Read manufacturer directions before coloring hair when doing it yourself
Do: Use color safe shampoo to keep color vibrant
Do: Consult a professional, when in doubt.
Do: Use color that says 100% gray coverage when coloring gray hair.
Do: Make sure the color is rinsed out of the hair completely , natural hair and locks are thick and color tends to stick to the hair shaft. If not rinsed out completely breakage could occur.