It's easy to be tempted by the low cost of do-it-yourself hair coloring kits. However, the low cost of drug store hair color often comes at a high price. There is a science to professional hair color, just as with any other professional service. Your stylist has been through years of training and experience, and attempting to replace that with a store-bought box of color can be quite dangerous. Here are three of the biggest reasons why:
1. You can't buy a consultation in a box
A good consultation is essential to a good color service. Your stylist will sit down with you and analyze your hair needs, desires, and goals. He or she will then evaluate the texture, condition, elasticity and porosity of your hair. Your previous color, starting level, and gray percentage will also be considered. A box of drugstore hair color doesn't know to ask you any of these questions. It doesn't know how to look at your face shape and decide the color placement that will best accent your features. It can't tell you what color is best for your skin tone, what cut would go best with this color, or how to care for your hair so that you get the longest life out of your color. Your stylist knows the answers to all of these questions and is there to make sure that you get the color that is best for you. Do-it-yourself hair color kits may be less expensive initially, but don't let the price tag fool you, because...