It’s thrilling to change your hair colour—it can transform you into a whole new person and a new confidence booster! But sometimes, things don’t turn out as expected. From choosing the wrong shade to experiencing dryness, hair colouring can have its problems.
We’ve heard it all and know exactly how to correct and prevent hair colouring mishaps at Grace & Glamour. Here are some issues you may have and how to correct them like an expert!
- Dry and Dull Hair
Employing the incorrect hair colour product or over-colouring removes the natural oils of your hair, resulting in dryness, brittleness, and loss of life in your hair. Bleaching also damages the hair shaft and makes it susceptible to breakage.
How to Correct It:
Shampoo your hair using a colour-safe shampoo and conditioner to safeguard your hair.
Provide your hair with a deep conditioning treatment every week.
Don’t overheat your hair and apply a heat protector at all times before curling or straightening your hair.
Have your hair coloured professionally by someone who knows your hair type and requirements.
- Hair Colour Turned Out Too Dark
Ever dyed your hair and thought it appeared a lot darker than it was supposed to? It happens when a colour is too intense for your complexion, giving an unnatural or even older look. Besides, dark hair colour is not such a colour that can be lightened easily with multiple treatments.
How to Fix It
Always do a strand test before committing to a colour.
If your hair is too dark, a stylist can lighten it step by step with colour correction treatments.
Don’t use box dyes with too much pigment, and always go to a stylist before making a drastic colour change.
- Colour Banding – The Stripy Look
Ever seen weird stripes or bands of colour in your hair? This occurs when colours do not mix well or when hair is unevenly saturated while colouring. It is more apparent in light shades, where unevenness is more apparent.
How to Fix It:
Make sure the hair dye is well mixed before application.
Apply evenly with an applicator brush.
If there is colour banding, colour correction treatment can be used to smooth out the patchy areas.
- Hair Colour Fading Too Fast
There is nothing more infuriating than taking the time and effort to colour your hair, and then having it disappear after a couple of weeks. Harsh shampoos, too much sun, and heat styling will destroy your colour.
How to Cure It:
Employ colour-protecting hair products.
Steer clear of chlorinated water (such as swimming pools) and strong sunlight.
Keep hair well-hydrated with regular conditioning.
- Streaky or Patchy Colour – Inconsistent Colour
Hair dye occasionally fails to distribute evenly, leading to a streaky or patchy colour. It is usually the consequence of the wrong techniques being employed, the build-up of products, or applying the wrong shade to your hair.
How to Correct It:
Ensure the hair is coated evenly when dyeing.
Clarify the hair initially with a clarifying shampoo to eliminate product buildup.
Always apply the right amount of dye—too little and too much will not mix well.
Hair colouring should be a fun and exciting experience, not a stressful one! The secret to avoiding these hair catastrophes is to use the correct products, the correct techniques, and the correct professionals. At Grace & Glamour, we make sure that every hair colouring session leaves you with stunning, long-lasting results.
If you’re thinking of a hair transformation, we’d love to help you find the perfect shade!
