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| Hair Coloring for Grey Hair |  Turning grey is a common phenomenon found in approximately 90% of the population in the world. It can be found at young, old people and teenagers. Grey hair appears when melanin is not produced anymore. To be more sure the hair is not gray but transparent. Grey hair appears also when you have a lack of B12 or suffer from a thyroid imbalance. The sudden appearance of gray hair can be caused with psychological shock or trauma. Grey hair is visible as a result of Alopecia areata, when the thicker, darker hairs stop growing. If you have parents who have had grey hair being young, the possibility of you having grey hair is very large. With age the production of pigment is getting slower. If you have a decision to cover your grey sheds, you may choose one of three color types - Temporary Hair Color, Semi Permanent Hair Color and Permanent Hair Color.
If you want to change your hair color for a short period of time – you should choose a temporary hair color or semi permanent hair color. A temporary hair color will last to the next washing. Semi-Permanent Hair Coloring will only last through about six to twelve shampoos later. People who have gray hair should choose a permanent hair color. If you are grey only at the temples, you should not cover your grey in totality, it is recommended to provide only your temples with your natural color. If you use a permanent dye, its effectiveness will last from ten to fifteen washes. If you have grey hair, it is advised to color it with your natural hair color or a slightly lighter one, because grey outgrown hair is very visible on dark hair. Usually men color their hair to hide the grey color of their hair and to have a younger look. They are not aware that most gray hair is resistant to hair color that penetrates into it thanks to a special additive used in the hair color formula. Shiny gray hair can prevent the hair color from forming its coating over it; that is why one should choose a hair color product that is specifically formulated for coloring gray hair that is being resistant.
If you want to color your hair, you should choose a proper hair coloring product designed specially for you hair type. You have a choice between semi-permanent and permanent colors. If you use a temporary hair color, its effect will last to next shampooing. It is important to know that if you apply one shade darker comparing with your natural hair color it will not wash out in one shampooing. One should perform an allergy test before coloring. For this purpose you should mix the dye according to the instructions given with the product and available on its cover. You should apply gloves to avoid itching in your hands later. If you use petroleum jelly around your hairline and cover with cotton balls, excess dye will not get to your skin. Then you should take a comb with broad teeth, put some quantity of the hair color in the roots and then work upwards. It is recommended to divide hair in small sections to provide complete saturation. It is advised to apply a plastic cap to keep the hair in place. As soon as you have applied the color, leave it for 25-40 minutes for forming a coating on the gray hair. If you want to have a darker color, you should leave the dye in your hair for a longer period of time. One should keep in mind that the dye left on the hair for a longer period of time than it is advised, can be dangerous for your hair. Wash off the extra dye and use a good hair conditioner to provide your hair with the new look. Then dry your hair with a towel or let it be dried naturally. If yiu apply a hair dryer, use it indirectly. Starting with this time, you should apply a shampoo specially created for colored hair. If you begin to color your hair, do it constantly to avoid appearing grey hair.
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