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Just like cutting your hair, going for a major colour change is not an easy decision and it could take a lot (like weeks) of contemplation.
If you’ve never coloured your hair before, you’re probably super excited right now. Super excited for finally making the leap, yet scared that it could go wrong.
Here are three stylist secrets that will make changing hair colours easier for you.
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The wrong color will cost you more than money
Keeping the health and integrity of your hair is the secret to achieving great colour. A good rule of thumb when it comes to hair colouring is to never go up or down two shades from your natural hair colour in a single appointment.
Making any major change, for example, from brunette to blonde, or red to blonde, or any of these in reverse, you must consider three to four sessions with your colourist.
By allowing hair to rest in between appointments, you are helping your hair strands to recover from all sorts of chemicals and damage from the styling.
However, if you do want to get it all done in one booking with your hair salon, take note that you might need to settle in for eight hours to get the job done properly.
And if you are fully determined to make the big switch, plan to stick with your new look in the near future.
Another consideration that you can’t afford to take for granted is your lifestyle. Ask yourself – how often can you visit the salon? For a major colour change, expect to see roots within two weeks. Whereas, if you stick to your natural hair colour, it can last you up to three months.
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It affects the rest of your look
A drastic colour change may require you to change your makeup choices, or the colour of your everyday wardrobe to counterbalance the look.
It is not an easy decision but if changing your hair colour in a major way is something that will keep you tossing and turning in your sleep in the next couple of weeks, start planning for a makeup haul and a wardrobe makeover.
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Fab celebrity hair colour doesn’t just happen overnight
Rihanna’s vivid red locks are just gorgeous aren’t they? But, it’s not something that you can keep for a month! A vibrant red like that needs a redo every three or four weeks tops.
Always remember that the more dramatic it is, the more time and money it will need for the upkeep.