Ever wondered how to tell if your hair colouring session was truly successful? Sometimes, the excitement of getting a fresh hair colour can make us overlook the little signs that show whether the process was done right.
Here at Grace & Glamour, we’ve completed a few hundred makeovers and understand exactly what it takes to get a hair colour appointment looking just right. Here are some indications that your new hair colour has come out as it’s meant to.
- Even and Uniform Colour
One of the most apparent signs of an excellent hair colouring work is that the colour looks even all over. There must not be patches, streaks, or spots where the colour seems to lose its strength. A colour coloured to perfection is blended and provides your hair with a smooth and natural finish.
- Shiny and Glossy Hair
A lovely colour hair isn’t just a question of colour—there’s gloss too! Once the colour’s penetrated and the correct products are applied, your locks should revive to be shiny, glossy-looking and full of healthy shine. Unlived-in or dried-up-looking locks afterwards typically indicate that something has gone wrong with the process.
- Smooth and Soft Texture
Hair should be as good as it is!” A good colouring treatment to your hair leads to silky smooth hair, and not rough, brittle hair. Dry or untidy hair after colouring can be due to bad technique or lack of care. Your hair should stay soft, even after colouring, from the skilled hands of a hair worker.
- The Colour Does Not Fade Too Quickly
Hair colour doesn’t need to fade away in days! A proper application of hair colour should last a couple of weeks before it begins to wear away with time. Quality hair colour and aftercare—i.e., colour-safe shampoos and deep conditioning—make the colour highly enduring while keeping the colour in a healthy state.
- No itching or irritation
A great hair colouring experience is when you do not feel itching, burning, or redness after colouring. If your scalp is fine, then it means the colouring was done with the right products, methods, and precautions. A good patch test before using colour also avoids any potential allergic reaction.
If your hair colour succeeds in all these tests, well done! You’ve achieved a successful hair colouring treatment. If not, don’t worry—having the right salon and qualified hair professional does make the difference.
At Grace & Glamour, we promise every hair colouring experience ends in your hair looking gorgeous, healthy, and colour-lasting. Ready for a glamorous hair makeover? Let’s get colouring!
