Permanent hair color on relaxed hair

One of the easiest ways to change your look is to get a new hairstyle and the infusion of color will definitely spice up any new hairstyle, giving you an edgy look.

Now I know when I mention color many women with relaxed hair hesitate, but color on relaxed hair can be safe if the process is done correctly.  When you color your hair (lighten your hair) you are actually stripping the hair of its natural pigment.  This means that you are breaking down the physical and chemical components of your hair.  This reconstruction process can be stressful to your hair especially if you have a relaxer.  For this reason it is important that your color treated hair continues to be conditioned and moisturized.

Due to the fact that relaxed color treated hair can sometimes become porous it is imperative for you to maintain safe processes to ensure and yield positive results.  This is why it is strongly urged for you to seek professional assistance with this process.

Tips if you are considering lightening your relaxed hair:

SEEK OUT A LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST – Make sure you do you due diligence however; just because a stylist is licensed does not mean that they are good or that they know their craft. Ask SEVERAL questions and more importantly LISTEN to their advice.

BE PRACTICAL – Hair lightening goes through stages so if your hair is color #1 (Jet Black) it is not practical for you to expect to achieve #613 (platinum) instantly. While this may be possible over the course of time, it may not be advisable because the process may cause damage to your hair.

CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN YOUR HAIR BY SCHEDULING YOUR FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS – Your professional stylist will provide you with information on how to maintain your hair but it is up to you to make sure that you follow the instructions and that you schedule follow up appointments to ensure the health of your hair.

Remember, just because hair care products are sold over the counter at your local beauty supply store BEWARE, this could mean danger!  A licensed professional had to undergo several hours of vigorous training and extensive study of the anatomy and the chemical structure of the hair and body. The use of chemicals can cause irreparable damage if not done correctly which can result in chemical scalp burns and worse the untimely onset of Alopecia which cannot be reversed.

Ultimately the choice is yours, but your hair is or should be an important asset within your life and remember the proper care ensures healthiness. When in doubt always remember, if it says “FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY” it means that it is recommended by the chemist that it should be applied by a professional who has been trained on this product.

Enjoy healthy and beautiful hair!

~Keisha