The at-home hair color market is a booming industry, and it’s easy to see why. The affordability and convenience at-home color offers are alluring, but the quality of the products as well as the do-it-yourself approach can end up in subpar results at best and damaged hair at worst.
Here are four signs you need to ditch your at-home hair color:
- You aren’t happy with your hair color. While at-home hair color is more affordable than salon coloring, what does it matter if you are unhappy with the results? If you are struggling to achieve the look you want by dying your hair at home, it’s time to see a professional colorist to get the results you’re after.
- Your hair is extra dry. There are several reasons at-home hair color can dry out and damage your hair. Some at-home box dyes contain subpar ingredients that end up doing more harm than good. User error can also cause dryness, as applying harsh chemicals to your hair without proper technique can damage hair. In contrast, a professional colorist takes your hair’s condition and care into consideration when formulating a color plan.
- Your grays won’t stay covered. Gray hair can become harder and harder to cover as we age. As grays become more resistant to dyes, DIY hair coloring might not cut it. A professional colorist can utilize the right products and techniques to keep grays covered for longer.
- Your color doesn’t last long. At-home hair dye kits don’t measure up to salon-quality products and dyes. If your DIY color is fading after a few washes or in a few short weeks, it’s time to consider other options.
