Hair Colour is the most common way people change up their appearance. For good reason too! It’s relatively quick as well as painless. Major transformations will be done and over with in a single session without worrying about any post session healing or checkups (unlike tattoos, peircings or injectables). Having your hair done is also a fun social experience with your friends or your stylist. Yet the #1 concern with getting these makeovers will always be about the damage done to our beautiful locks.
Im here today to set the record straight and answer ‘Will Colour Damage my Hair?’

Hair colourants and techniques have come a long way in the past decade or so. Used to be that we mix up the strongest peroxide and let it sit for over an hour and then your walked out the door without any education for home care. Most lighteners are now adapted to maintain your hairs integrity and new techniques have been created so that we are getting optimum lift without needing to over develop.
Even though the technology has changed, it is still incredibly important to take your colourists advice and use correct hair care and return to the salon for follow up appointments to manage the colour.

My favourite way to try a new colour without risking commitment or damage is to opt for a Semi (or Demi) permanant colour. Its a low commitment colour that deepens your existing base and fades out progressively overtime meaning you won’t develop a harsh line of regrowth. Its perfect for the client who hasn’t made their mind up yet, or knows they may want to go lighter again in the summer. They leave your hair glossy and fuller-looking as the pigment can fill parts of the hair strand. You can opt for a deeper shade of brunette, try a soft copper or red, even go a deeper shade of maroon.

In the end, hair colour has adapted and changed a lot to alleviate our anxieties about damage. Taking home hair care and having realistic goals are 2 ways to ensure your beautiful locks arent ruined by our need for change.

Always remember to follow your colourists advice for suitability and longevity.