Harsh Chemicals: Box dyes often contain strong chemicals that can be damaging to your hair. One-size-fits-all: These dyes are not customised to your hair type, which can lead to unexpected results. Layering Effect: Each application can darken your hair further, leading to a buildup that's hard to remove.
The level of chemicals in box dye is a much higher concentration than those used in salons due to the ``one size fits all'' nature of the mixture. This usually means that it's more drying and damaging in general for your hair.
Also make sure to tell your stylist the last time you used box dye. As box dye can affect what kind of dyes/lightener they should use on your hair at the appointment. Thankfully box dye is better formulated now then it used to be, but still better to tell them so they know.
Many box dye formulas also contain ammonia, a chemical that can damage strands and cause them to be dry and brittle. Professional hair color formulas are often made without ammonia to ensure that hair isn't damaged during the coloring process.
Use a clarifying shampoo: For quick hair color removal, use an anti-dandruff or clarifying shampoo. They function similarly to a deep clean for your hair. These shampoos' strong chemicals will remove the color from your hair.
Garnier Olia Oil Powered Permanent Hair Color
A top performer in GH Beauty Lab testing, Garnier's permanent color is made with no ammonia and a high concentration of nourishing oil so it's gentle on hair that's damaged from treatments like keratin or thinning strands.
Dish Soap
Fortunately, if you go through the effort of using this drying soap on your dyed hair, it can help remove unwanted color. You'll need to do many washes to fade it out, but it is a step in the right direction if you want to remove a color.
Comparing Permanent, Semi-Permanent, and Demi-Permanent Hair Dyes. Permanent hair color has the greatest potential for hair damage due to the chemistry involved and should be done most cautiously.
Unlike salons, at-home dyes do not use quality products, nor do they guarantee color results or changes; coloring your hair at home could lead to unsatisfactory results. Therefore, it is important to have realistic expectations when using store-bought kits.
Salons use semi-permanent color to add depth to your color, grow out permanent color, or add gloss and shine to your strands. “It can even create a highlighted look, depending on the hair and the shade selected,” Shade says.
While your hair should be clean for all hair coloring services, how clean may depend on the color you're going for. In most cases, having freshly washed strands is ideal—as Moore says, “hair color needs the path of least resistance” for the most seamless end results.
Hair Colour Brands
We are authorised distributors of all your favourite salon brands including; Wella Professionals, L'Oréal Professionnel, Redken, Matrix, Pulp Riot and many more!
So if you're looking for the best possible results, it's definitely worth splurging on salon hair colour. Also, if you get tired of your new colour and want to switch it up, it won't be as tough or damaging to your hair as using a box dye would be.
It's clear that salon color is superior to box dye in many ways. Not only does it provide better coverage and more accurate results, but it also doesn't contain the same level of harsh chemicals that can damage your hair. If you're considering dyeing your hair at home, be sure to keep these differences in mind.
Drawbacks of Box Dye
Layering Effect: Each application can darken your hair further, leading to a buildup that's hard to remove. Allergic Reactions: The ingredients in box dyes can cause allergic reactions or irritate the scalp. Lack of Dimension: Box dyes often result in a flat, one-dimensional colour.
**Stylist Preference**: Stylists prefer working with clean hair because it allows them to better assess the natural color and condition of your hair.
That's why our stylists refer to Wella's Color Fresh as a Semi-Permanent Professional Hair Colour, rather than a box dye – the difference between the two as we have detailed, is vast.
Naturigin Permanent Hair Colour*
Best For Those looking for a semi-natural permanent color with ultra-nourishing properties. Why We Like It: This hair dye contains organic ingredients and includes some of the most nourishing natural ingredients in any hair dye.
So How Long Should I Wait? We recommend four to six weeks between each hair coloring session, but be sure to take a look at the instructions of your hair coloring kit for the best guidance. Putting some space between colorings will help keep your hair from becoming dry and weak.
Vinegar rinse
It is often used as a natural alternative to clarifying shampoo. The acetic acid in vinegar helps to break down the dye, making it easier to wash out. To use, mix one part vinegar with two parts water. After shampooing, pour the mixture over your hair and let it sit for a few minutes.
“Dawn dish soap has a high pH level so it opens the hair cuticle, allowing color molecules to be washed away and can, therefore, be used to remove or lighten hair color on your hair,” licensed cosmetologist Laura Dale told Stylecraze.com while reviewing the trend.
Lemons contain strong bleaching properties (4) that help lighten hair color. When lemon juice is mixed with baking soda, it helps to lighten your hair and remove any permanent hair dye in it.