Have you ever tried to color your hair? I sure did! I can remember when I was in high school probably tenth grade, there was a box brand hair color system called “Frost & Tip” that came with a little plastic wand or brush. I don’t remember the color that I chose but in today’s terms the outcome was a “hot mess” LOL
My hair was orange and being a hairdresser today with a bit of knowledge about hair and hair color I know why my hair was “orange”. It was due to the deeply pigmented hair that I have and a combination of not choosing the correct color gave me horrible results but I wore it anyway. I lost hair but thank God my hair was pretty dense back then no one (but my hairdresser) would know what was inside. Needless to say, I didn’t try that again until years later when I was in Beauty school but that’s another story.
This recollection brings to mind a frantic phone call of a family member’s head swelling and not knowing what to do so I recommended that they immediately go to the emergency room. That family member was given a steroid shot to keep the swelling at bay and given a prescription for antibiotics for any serious infections that may have occurred. The problem was not reading the directions nor patch testing.
It turns out that she was allergic to the coal tar, sulfur that was present in the product and she had no idea of it’s harmful results. This can happen to anyone but hopefully to someone reading this may reconsider doing a patch test before proceeding with their home box color or any type of chemical that will touch the scalp. There could be contusions or loss of hair if consultations and other safety precautions are not administered. Please read and follow the directions for your safety.
Hair color can be a beautiful add on to any style or texture however keep in mind the risk and the maintenance of it all. Don’t forget about the conditioning treatments to keep your hair looking its best all year long no matter what kind of weather or whatever the occasion!
Alesha, I strongly agree with one premature education of hair coloring.When you’re young/old and inexperienced , the only thing you care about is making sure your hair is “what’s poppin ”. Celebrities like “Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga , Cardi B, has women and men trying outrageous hair colors. They don’t care about the pigmentation of their skin/scalp or the poor quality of the hair coloring. I’ve seen people hair multiple bright colors and their hair became extremely damaged due to the dye. I myself used boxed hair dye (dark n lovely) and I didn’t care what anyone thought about the damage. All I cared about was the color and years later I paid the unforgettable price for my negligence. My hair was extremely broken until I got the proper care for my hair. The women at Genesis helped transform my hair back into the amazing, healthy, bouncy hair it once was many years ago. I’ve also gained lots of hair knowledge and can protect my hair during my monthly hair visits. People please don’t ignore this free (lol) education you’re getting from Mrs.Wells.
I have always wanted to be a blonde. I was always so afraid. Made the mistake and attempted to do it myself…bad mistake. I start losing my locs so much I had to end up cutting them all off. It was painful but starting over was my only alternative. This summer I plan to take a chance again but only by a professional!
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My dream was to be a honey blonde. Two years ago, I built up enough courage to try a blonde color just at the crown. I seeked help from a professional; however, it didn’t go well. So, I stay in a safe color, (black) that doesn’t cause stripping or damage..