Color yes, color no. If doubt assails you but the desire to dye your hair with the arrival of summer is stronger and stronger, don’t worry. The color can be done, just follow a few small tricks and know what you are going to meet. To decide with more confidence and without any second thoughts. That’s how.
The arrival of summer is getting closer and with it also the desire to fun, lightness and, above all, color. In the outfit, in the makeup and yes, even on the hair. A “small” change to shake off the winter numbness and give your routine (and hair) a breath of originality. But they can dye your hair in summer?
Sand, chlorine, salt water and, above all, the sun, in fact, can damage and lighten hair (even the “natural” ones). In addition to the fact that the same color and the summer need to wash the hair much more frequently, can further compromise its health. Here, then, is everything that is important to know before deciding whether to dye your hair in the summer or not. For fully enjoy the chosen color (and all its variations), without any second thoughts.
Dyeing your hair in summer? Yes but not alone!
If the answer to your question about whether or not you can dye your hair will make you happy, yes you can, a little less (perhaps) you will be for the only real condition to your desire for change. That is, dyed yes but done only by expert hands. And it doesn’t mean yours or those of your best friend who has dyed her hair at least a thousand times. The only real expert hands to be able to dye your hair in the summer are those of a hairdresser or hair stylist.
And the reason is very simple. Thanks to the sun, the foliage tends to lighten naturally in summer. And this happens for all hair types, light, dark, dyed and not. In case you want to dye your hair, therefore, it is perfectly fine to opt for the color you like best, but always taking into account that the chosen nuance it will inevitably undergo variations. Going away to clear up.
Precisely for this reason it is important rely on an expert (avoiding do-it-yourself), able to choose the right products and colors and which, in addition to carrying out aprotective action on the hair, give the right movement to the hair. By anticipating the natural variation that the color will undergo with exposure to the sun (and all the factors typical of summer).
What are the best products?
Usually, to ensure maximum color rendering without damaging the hair, the colors to be preferred are those “Vegan”, organic and natural. Free of chemical agents and ammonia that stress the hair and which, therefore, especially in summer, when the hair is already put to the test, can further compromise its health.
Green light to the colors that they protect from external agents and fortify the hair, composed with plant extracts that in addition to nourish the hair, strengthen it. Restructuring the fibers and avoiding the dry or frizzy effect typical of late summer.
Better to avoid too accentuated color changes
Obviously everyone is free to do what they want with their hair but, despite the desire to have hot pink or blue hair it becomes more and more alive as your departure for the sea approaches, it is good to know what you might encounter.
As mentioned, in fact, before dyeing your hair in the summer, it is good to consider some factors including:
- the much more frequent washing (and necessary to eliminate traces of chlorine, sand and salt);
- the Sun rays which, if on the one hand they will give you a fantastic tan, on the other hand they will change the color of your hair.
Two conditions that, like it or not, we all suffer and that, unless you constantly turn around with a hat, cannot be avoided.
That’s why, if your idea is that of a sudden change of your look, maybe it would be better wait for the end of summer. Instead, opting for a softer color change.
Dyeing your hair in summer: colors yes and colors no
Between nuances to avoid, therefore, there are definitely the red. Because, on the other hand, that getting a flaming hair, with the sun would make it become orange or yellow (beautiful colors but not what you imagined). No even to the colors of blue, green, light blue or purple, because if they cleared they would become a indefinite, opaque color and certainly not particularly suitable for enhancing your look.
No limitations, however, for more natural shades such as chestnut, chocolate, more or less dark blond. Always taking into account that they will lighten a little by themselves.
Dye your hair but temporarily
Alternatively, if the idea of dyeing your hair for the summer does not want to abandon you, waiting for autumn and your new and colorful hair, you can opt for temporary colors. A way to change styles for a limited time (they last about two to three weeks). By at least partially fulfilling your desire for change and also giving you the opportunity to see how you like it, whether natural or with a touch of new color.
To fully enjoy the nuance you have chosen, without having to worry about having to redo it several times to remedy the typical lightening of the summer. And by postponing your radical change to autumn, for get off to a great start with a whole new look and always at the top.
Password: protection
Finally, to dye your hair in the summer (but also in any other season), and to guarantee it will always be beautiful, shiny and strong, it is important to consider changing yours beauty habits.
How? Protecting your hair in any way possible:
- opting for specific products (shampoo and conditioner) for colored hair;
- applying masks nourishing, protective and restructuring (always for treated hair);
- using some protective oils or sprays to shield the foliage from external agents and the sun;
- rinsing the hair after each bath to wash away all traces of chlorine, sand, salt, etc. (this is always a good habit);
- avoiding to use plates and too hot air (better to leave them dry naturally).
Preserving the beauty and health of your hair and allowing the chosen color to last for a long time. Without turning off or changing too much, but giving you the look you have dreamed of so much, for all your fantastic summer.