Hair Coloring Mistakes to Avoid

Are you starting to see wrinkles? You can add years to your appearance with these hints that will help you avoid common hair coloring mistakes. Your natural or original hair color is the look that you're meant to have.

Once you can accept that we can start thinking about a new hair color that will compliment your skin tone and ensure that it doesn’t look artificial in the end. Make sure your stylist understands that otherwise you may need to come to our hair studio to fix the mistake. You should leave feeling confident and know that your stylist concealed unwanted color at the end of the appointment. 

Hair Coloring Options to Choose

You should avoid completely changing your hair color otherwise you may look look as if you got out of a bronzing spray tan without a shower cap on. Does this mistake sound familiar? When your new hair color is too extreme, it doesn't compliment your natural shade and before you know it - unwanted oxidation sets in or blue catastrophe strikes back!

Ask your hairstylist to add depth to your hair if you are a natural blonde with golden hues or try adding a few streaks to wake up the office and the home front. We commonly use a color that is at least one shade lighter than your natural hair to avoid having it look dyed. What about brunettes? Brunettes look stunning with rich tones, but look out for a polished or “inky” after effect because it reveals unwanted hair coloring fast! Ask your hairstylist what I mean by that - they’ll tell you.

Your new color shouldn’t look too washed out at the end of your appoint as well. Your stylist should have expert technique at every stage and consider your hair type, color, and facial tones before recommending a color. In the end your new look should maintain a level of natural contrast.

Avoid the Wrong Products

When you are considering any change whether it's styling, color or both you need to find the right products for your hair type to achieve the best look in the end.

Avoid products that are too alcohol based as it can dry out your hair and leave it looking dehydrated. It's easy to choose the wrong product at Target or Walmart. Too good to be true? The adage “You get what you pay for” holds particularly true for hair products. When you ask an experienced stylist to recommend a product you will avoid this common mistake. 

Are recommendation is to  protect your hair with Bumble and Bumble products because it will enhance your look with ingredients that have been thoroughly vetted. Contact Meraki to discover and experience the hair studio you’ve been searching for today!