by Leonard Konis

Created on: December 10, 2006   Last Updated: June 29, 2009

Everyone has different reasons, dying their hair. Most common reasons for dying hair: Want to look younger, cover gray hair (Gray hair happens when follicles stop producing melanin, the substance that creates hair color. Genetics play a role, when early graying runs in families. White people tend to go gray earlier, than those of other races), enhance our facial features, create a new look or darken hair color. When choosing a hair color for the first time, and don't want to be shocked by the outcome, pick a hair color that is close to your natural color (Your hair dye should blend in well, with the color of your eyebrow or dye your eyebrow, after dying your hair), not necessary to consider a brand name product, and decide if you want a temporary or semi - permanent formula. A temporary hair dye color, will wash out in six to twelve hours, and not place any stress on you, if your not happy with the results. Also, temporary hair color should not contain peroxide, which will not damage or dry your hair, which permanent coloring can possible cause.

Anyone, determined to dye their hair with a permanent hair dye solution, have few options. Permanent hair color dyes last the longest, but must be applied to the roots, as the hair grows. These permanent dyes contain peroxides, and ammonia, when exposed to sunlight, eventually fades the color, and the application will need to re - applied. Often wearing, a hat to cover your hair, when going outside in the sunlight, will keep the color longer. Also, avoid swimming in a pool or ocean, which can further fades the hair color. Long - Lasting Semi - Permanent hair dye will last the longest. Washing your hair up to twenty-four times, hair color will remain, and especially for those, that want to cover, their gray hair longer. Semi - Permanent hair dyes will last the least amount of time. The color will wash out, usually after six to twelve times, after shampoos. Remember permanent and semi - permanent hair dyes manufactured by different companies, will not get the same results. Using the same brand name or hair dye, will yield same results each time. Sometimes experimenting with different hair dyes manufactures, can often find the best results, and will help find the best dye for your desire.

Hair dye should be applied to fairly clean or just shampooed clean hair. Never condition your hair before applying any hair dye. Apply a patch test near the neck, to check if there is any bad reaction to the dye. Check for any skin irritation,

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