It's common to see young people dye their hair gray on the streets, which looks quite fashionable. However, when we reach over fifty and grow gray hair, we have to choose to dye it black. It's a fascinating phenomenon! Whether for fashion or to cover gray hair, dyeing hair is a "necessary evil" for everyone.
Choose Safe Hair Dye Products
Today's hair dye products are safe. As long as you choose well-known and legitimate brands, the ingredients and production processes undergo strict quality control and comply with relevant cosmetic health and safety standards. As long as the frequency of dyeing is not high, the harm to the human body is limited. However, it is particularly important to note that dyes may cause skin allergies, which need to be wary of!
Three Main Types of Commercial Hair Dyes—Did You Choose the Right One?
First Type: All-Natural Plant-Based Hair Dyes
These dyes use plants as the main ingredients, such as henna, indigo, chamomile, etc. Although natural, they have fewer color options, poor coloring effects, and short color duration, fading in about a week. However, many products on the market claiming to be "plant-based hair dyes" still contain chemical ingredients, so be sure to carefully check the ingredient labels when purchasing!
Second Type: Metallic Hair Dyes
These dyes use metal compounds (such as silver, copper, etc.) to react with the keratin in hair to add color. Although the effect is natural, they cannot completely cover gray hair, and if the hair is damaged, the final color may lean towards yellow or green. When using these products, it is recommended to choose legitimate brands and seek medical attention promptly if any discomfort occurs.
Third Type: Chemically Synthesized Hair Dyes
These dyes can be divided into "permanent" and "semi-permanent" based on their durability. Permanent dyes last about three months, offering a wide range of color choices, but also cause the most damage to hair quality. Their principle is to use ammonia to open the hair's cuticles, allowing the dye to enter the hair shaft. Semi-permanent dyes are relatively gentler, lasting about one month.
Choose safe hair dye products (Photo/From Adult Community).
Hair Care After Dyeing
Experts recommend waiting at least three months before dyeing again to protect the scalp and hair quality. Before dyeing, you can use a scalp barrier cream to form a protective film, reducing the damage caused by dyes to the scalp. Additionally, after dyeing, choose gentle color-protecting shampoos to prevent the color from fading too quickly.
Hair care after dyeing is crucial (Photo/Source: Canva)
Impact of Daily Diet
To delay the formation of gray hair, daily diet is also crucial! Consuming more antioxidant-rich green vegetables and fruits can help eliminate free radicals generated by dyeing, slowing down the formation of gray hair.
Although dyeing hair can transform your appearance instantly, choosing the right products and proper maintenance are the secrets to lasting beauty! Quickly choose the dyeing plan that suits you, let your hair color remain bright and beautiful, and showcase your confident style!
