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Today, more than ever, African-American women have plenty of options when it comes to hair styling. Many options are temporary, and some are permanent. Some are harmless, and some are potentially dangerous. Hair color is an option that can offer radiance and beauty as well as irreversible damage. African-American women have many considerations when using hair color. Since many African-American women also chemically straighten or curl their hair, they are layering one chemical alteration on top of another. Relaxers and permanents use chemicals that breakdown the protein bond in the hair shaft. This break down leaves the shaft in a vulnerable state. It requires extra maintenance to restore moisture and suppleness that has been loss. When a woman then applies a hair coloring, it is possibly robbing the hair of more moisture.
Many hair colors on the market contain ammonia and hydrogen peroxide in their base. Hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent, and is extremely drying. This can lead to dry, brittle hair that breaks off. At best, if it does not break off it will become dry, and take on the texture of straw. Because of the dryness, there will be dullness to the hair color. Care must also be taken when deciding the timetable of applying hair color. One should not apply a relaxer and hair color on the same day. The hair will be too vulnerable from one application to withstand the chemicals of another. Relaxing and coloring should be done at least two weeks apart. It is preferable to relax the hair first, and then follow up with the coloring. The reason is that the sodium and calcium hydroxide found in relaxers tend to subtly strip the hair of color during the relaxing process. If one color’s first, and then relaxes, the chances of having a lighter color than desired is increased. Pre treatments are beneficial when coloring the hair. Washing the hair with a protein conditioner only (no shampoo) helps build additional bonds and strength within the hair shaft. Immediately following a coloring service, a deep conditioner should be applied to restore moisture that is lost.
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Women all over the world rely on hair color as a tool for expressing their individuality and covering up imperfections. Whether it's to cover up premature grays or to show off a bold new look, using hair color is one of the best ways to adopt a new style.
Since African American hair tends to be naturally dry, it is important to understand some fundamental rules about the hair coloring process. This can help prevent hair damage and result in the color of your dreams.
Jazzing by Clairol can be used immediately after receiving chemical services and will not damage hair.
Kelly Rowland can achieve this look using Cherry Blossom by Jazzing.
