Salon hair colour verses box hair colour… is there really a difference?
A lot of people think that professional hair stylists that warn guests off of at-home dyes are just trying to sell their services, however, box hair colour is at the opposite end of the spectrum from salon hair colour. It’s not just a difference in cost, and it could make all the difference to your hair.
Hair dyes applied improperly not only can look awful, but it can actually damage your hair. (insidehalton.com)
Hair dye is more than just colour. Many people choose to colour their hair to cover grey hair or change the colour, however, your hair’s hue is actually the result of many complex factors. Your hairs texture, density, length, and porosity all contribute to how it renders colour. Previously processed dyes, perms, or relaxers also play a part in the end result of your colour. No box dye is going to be able to take all of these factors into account. Having a stylist look at your hair’s current condition, as well as previous treatments, and create a colour treatment plan that’s customized for you will get the desired results.
Salon Hair colour can be specifically formulated by your hair stylist and contain just enough of the developer. Box hair colour, uses a standard formula that may over-process one perons’s hair and under-process the other. You are never sure of your results and may be exposing your hair to serious damage and more chemicals than necessary. You may also find yourself needing corrective treatments of colour, which will always result in costing more than a professional colour from the salon would have given you originallly.
In the end, proper application is essential to natural-looking, beautiful colour. A professional stylist is an expert and ensures even colouring, with no embarrassing stains on your skins or clothing. Popular hair colour trends like ombre and balayage can also be pretty tricky to handle at home. Traditional hair highlights can even benefit from a professional’s experience — and they will know where to place them for the ultimate effect.
Loredana has invested a lot of time and money in learning about hair and how hair dye affects her hair. She knows how to make your hair be and look its’ best and stay its’ healthiest from the products she’s knows and loves.