semipermanent hair colouring question

Posted by tulipped (217 days ago)

Has anyone gotten their hair straightened and then had it colored with semi-permenant hair dye?

Is is this okay to do at the same time or very soon after?

I want to straighten my hair but I don't think that I can stand not being able to color my grey hairs for the 3 week waiting period that is recommended for hair colouring (which I assume means permanent coloring).

Any tips would be appreciated.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Douglas Lillico (215 days ago)

T, sorry for the delay its a tad busy these days....Well, semi won't hurt your hair after a straightener however you should leave it for at least 3 days to let the bonds settle down.
You should also be careful as to the brand and level of developer you are using, stick with Wella if you can and use their 1.9 developer. I would really encourage you to develope a strong reconditioning program as well but I would have to see your hair before I could tell you in which level or protein strength you might need. You see, all chemicals and work against the main protein bond in the hair. This bond is also responsible for the moisture in your hair as the water molecule bonds directly to it. When you get a service such as this it breaks those bonds and then attempts to reset them in a more advantageous position thus leaving the hair straight.

There is allot of info on the web site ('Hair Hong Kong' to the left) about both of these issues feel free to contact me if you need further assistance...cheers

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Douglas Lillico (215 days ago)

T, sorry for the delay its a tad busy these days....Well, semi won't hurt your hair after a straightener however you should leave it for at least 3 days to let the bonds settle down.
You should also be careful as to the brand and level of developer you are using, stick with Wella if you can and use their 1.9 developer. I would really encourage you to develope a strong reconditioning program as well but I would have to see your hair before I could tell you in which level or protein strength you might need. You see, all chemicals and work against the main protein bond in the hair. This bond is also responsible for the moisture in your hair as the water molecule bonds directly to it. When you get a service such as this it breaks those bonds and then attempts to reset them in a more advantageous position thus leaving the hair straight.

There is allot of info on the web site ('Hair Hong Kong' to the left) about both of these issues feel free to contact me if you need further assistance...cheers

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by tulipped (215 days ago)

Thanks Douglas, that was extremely helpful.

Happy Holidays.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Douglas Lillico (215 days ago)

My Pleasure, I would encourage you to stop by the shop if you get a chance, I would like to take a look at the porosity for you before you venture into another chemical....no charge for that of coarse....just concerned...cheers

(I am based in Hong Kong)