Why Is Corrective Hair Color So Complicated?

This is a good question. Due to the prior service given to the client, she is now in your hands. If the hair is damaged, I do not suggest proceeding with a chemical service. Porosity is a key factor on how well the damaged hair can be lightened and how long the tone will stay in the hair. Permanent hair color is permanent but the tone is not. The virtue in corrective hair color is patience. The customer must understand that there will be follow-up appointments in securing the final goal of the hair color. Hair color (Fadage) will also be a problem for the client. This is due to porosity of the hair. The health of the hair must be given a total commitment by the client. Home hair care is a must. Establishing realistic goals between the client and colorist is very important. Remember, the colorist who is fixing the prior chemical service is not the one who damaged it. Work with your colorist. I recently had a customer visit and all her hair was burned off! She asked what she could do. I suggested cutting off the remaining hair in a nice textured style. She wanted to keep what was left and believe me, it was no longer than 2’ inches. I suggested a style for the shape of her face and color that would match her skin tone and eye color. But she wanted it left long and it really didn’t suit her. Sometimes you just have to walk away as a professional….

Joseph Kellner Hairdresser/Haircolorist/MakeupArtist

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Orlando, Florida Haircolorist Joseph Kellner Consumer Advice

WHY ARE TREATMENTS SO IMPORTANT IN CORRECTIVE HAIRCOLOR?

 

A.  Treatments ensure that the rebuilding of the cuticle of the hair is done in a timely fashion. When the hair follicle has been broken down by improper hair coloring or improper home hair care, it needs to be nourished. When the hair is in its best shape, constant hair color changes can happen but when the health of the hair is disregarded, tone of the artificial hair color will not hold. That is when we fight hair color fadage. Shampoos and conditioners are very important. A home remedy for hair treatments can be done using Almond oil. An oil pack is one way of helping too-dry hair. Don’t use olive oil; Poly unsaturated oils penetrate into the hair shaft better than olive oil. Wrap your head in a hot, damp towel and leave the oil pack on for a couple of hours, then shampoo. Don’t forget your finishing rinse or protein conditioner.