Excellent Coloring Tips for a Cuter You

Hey!  There are few things more satisfying in life than new hair color.  The effect on your look can be nothing short of amazing.  The effect on your self-confidence is even better. You're suddenly funnier, more confident, and feel more sexy especially around members of the opposite sex.  Am I right?

Besides you deserve this.  It's not often such a simple change can make such a big difference.  And before I forget for more simple changes you might want to check out sites like TerrificTresses.com (http://www.terrifictresses.com/) or TotalBeauty.com but I'm getting off topic.

Okay, simple may be overstating things a bit.  It's simple if you know what you're doing.  But back when your knowledge of hair coloring processes was shakier, DIY coloring wasn't all that simple.  Back then you could have only dreamed of the assurance you display now when you coolly open the kit and start coloring.

Color Selection Tips

Problem is there are literally oceans of hair colors you can choose from. So how do you pick from all the choices?  A quick stop in the hair care aisle at your local Walmart will prove there are just so many hair color ideas to choose from.

Some may go with the hottest trend going at the moment that they've picked up from some fashion magazine or TV talk show.  While others, the less fortunate, just cannot seem to keep up with modern times. Whatever you do just make sure to choose your hair color carefully so you won't regret your choice in the end.

To that end here are quick tips to help you find that perfect color for the perfect look that doesn't have 1973 written all over it.

First you want to consider the texture and density of your hair. Also, consider your skin tone and eye color when choosing a hair color. Going blonde may not go perfectly if you're dark-skinned. Brunette, however, is much more versatile shade as it can go with any skin tone.

Coloring Tip: Deep condition your hair a few days before coloring it. This will give you healthy locks to work with which will increase the odds you'll be happy with the outcome.

Beyond that there are three words you need to remember when caring for color treated hair.  Know what they are?  Simple.  Condition. Condition. Condition. 

Okay so that was a bit of a trick question. Still the fact is coloring can be drying.  Dry hair can split, frizz up, and act like it has a mind of its own and who wants that?  While if your mane is well hydrated, those annoyances and beauty hindrances are MUCH less likely to happen.  Which is why you want to bend over backwards to maintain or restore the moisture your strands need to look their best.  Even on days you are not going to lather up, you'd be smart to run a bit of conditioner through your tresses. 

Oh and on those days you do shampoo use a formulation designed for your color treated hair.  Sulfate free would be good too.  Either way you want to keep any harsh detergents far away from your gloriously colored hair.  To preserve that color for as long as you can.

If you changed your hair color into blonde, be careful since chemicals present in ample supply in swimming pools may cause blonde hair to develop a greenish tint.

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Of course some prefer highlighting to going with an entirely different hue.  If you want to add a highlighting effect take care.  Which is to say what you may have heard about how it's not wise to not try highlights at home especially if you're not great at hair sectioning is kinda true.  Yet if you insist on doing highlights yourself, ask a friend to help you out since your bathroom mirror and available lighting only give you part of what you need to see to do this well.

Also keep in mind that when it comes to color streaks like these less is more.  Otherwise before you know it you're suddenly blonde.  To avoid that suddenly stuff apply a small amount of yellow or gold hair color only to specific sections of your hair.

Still if you aren't good at highlighting but have your heart set on them it might be better to leave this job to an experienced colorist or salon stylist who does this kind of thing every day. All the more if you don't want to end up with a botched coloring job despite your best efforts.

Coloring Tip: Be sure to pick up a shampoo formulated for color treated hair. The gentler ingredients found inside the bottle are less likely to strip the color out of your hair before it's time.

So if you are looking for a way to transform yourself into a better, more exciting and more cuter you changing the color of your mane is a surefire way to accomplish that. But never forget that our locks are said to be our crowning glory. You don't want to mess that up when it comes to coloring them.