From: L’Oréal Paris
Changing up your hair color can be a
big commitment. After all, your work doesn’t end after you’re done
dyeing your hair—instead, you’ll need to think about regularly touching
up the color and making changes to your hair care routine, as color-treated hair
requires special care. That’s why we’ve rounded up six hair color
commandments for you to keep in mind the next time you decide to get a
dye job. Keep reading for tips on how to color your hair at home,
product picks for color-treated hair, and more.
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Hair Color Commandment #1: Consider Your Complexion
Before you rush out to try the latest
hair color trend, take your skin tone into account. Of course, we’re all
about rocking whatever hair color you’d like—but there are some
guidelines you can follow to pick one that flatters your skin tone the
most. If you’d like to add the look of warmth to your skin, opt for a
warmer hair hue; meanwhile, cool hair shades are a great option for
those with warm skin tones, as they can help brighten up the look of
your skin. How can you tell if you have warm or cool skin? Flip your
wrists—if your veins look green, you have warm skin; if your veins are
blue, you have cool skin. If you can’t tell, then you likely have
neutral skin—and that means just about any hair color will look amazing
on you. (Read our guide to determining your skin's undertones.)
Hair Color Commandment #2: Always Bring Pictures to the Salon
If you’re going the salon route and
visiting a professional colorist, one of the best things you can do is
bring photos with you showing how you’d like your new hair color to
look. By providing your colorist with visuals, you can help ensure that
you’ll end up loving your new ‘do.
Hair Color Commandment #3: Manage Your Expectations
You know that trendy unicorn-inspired hair color
you’ve been seeing just about everywhere these days? Keep in mind that
when you’re going from a darker to a lighter shade, this will require
bleaching. And the darker your base color, the more sessions it may take
to achieve your desired color. If you’re making a super-dramatic
change—such as going from dark brown to platinum, it’s always a good
idea to visit a pro who can help manage your expectations as well as the
process from start to finish.
Hair Color Commandment #4: Don’t Be Afraid to DIY
Of course, not all hair color changes
need to be done at the salon. You can get a new hue from the comfort of
your own home. L’Oréal Paris has plenty of at-home hair color kits to
choose from, such as L’Oréal Paris Féria, L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference, and L’Oréal Paris Excellence Crème. If a rainbow hair color is what you’re after, try the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color.
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Hair Color Commandment #5: Use a System of Shampoo, Conditioner, and Mask Formulated for Color-Treated Hair
Once you’re done dyeing your hair, it’s
important to tailor your hair care routine. Switch to a system of
products formulated for color-treated hair, like L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Shampoo, L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Conditioner, and L’Oréal Paris Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery Mask. Then, follow our tips for caring for color-treated hair.
Hair Color Commandment #6: Temporarily Hide Gray Roots
At some point or another, gray roots
will begin to peek through. If you don’t have time to head into the
salon or touch up your roots at home, you can temporarily disguise them
with the L’Oréal Paris Root Cover Up,
which is available in a variety of black, brown, red, and blonde
shades. All you have to do is spray the color onto new growth and partly
through the length of your hair to blend it in.
You’re now ready to rock a new hair color with style! For color inspiration, here are the best shades of brown, best shades of blonde, and best shades of red for every skin tone.
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