How the Right Hair Color Can Boost Your Confidence

GOING NATURAL

If you’ve been hiding underneath tons of different colors for a while, it might be time to return to your natural color. While switching up your hair color brings confidence, it’s also true that returning to your natural color can also boost your confidence, or simply take a break from other colors.

If you’ve been coloring your hair for a long time, and you don’t know what your natural color is, you may need to let it grow out a bit at the roots so you can see the color. Don’t worry if this takes a bit of time; you want to ensure that you get it right!

TRYING SOMETHING NEW

Brightly colored hair is all the rage, and there are a ton of ideas to try. Everything from ombre to rainbow hair, to fiery colors like yellow and orange, are all great hair color trends to try if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary.

Hair color gives others a perception of you and you can change your hair color based on the statement you want to make about yourself. Trying something new and bold gives the impression that you’re willing to take risks, try something new, and genuinely have fun with your hair! Or, simply because you like the style and color.

WORKING WITH A PROFESSIONAL

Browsing stores for hair color can be frightening. You don’t always know what’s going to happen when you apply that color or even how to do it so it turns out the way you want.

This is why you must schedule an appointment with a professional, especially if you’re looking for complicated hair color. A professional stylist has the skills, knowledge, and artistic expertise to design colors for you so you don’t end up with a hair disaster. They understand the structure of hair and the science behind coloring, which leads to a beautiful new set of colored locks.

If you’re thinking about coloring your hair in any capacity, schedule an appointment or a consultation to ensure that it’s done well.

MAINTAIN YOUR HAIR COLOR AT HOME

After coloring your hair, it’s only natural for some of it to fade or wash out. This is especially true days after hair coloring. Thankfully, there are ways to keep your color vibrant and alive in the weeks or months before your touch-up.

Certain products work to maintain your color and keep it looking like you just stepped out of the salon. However, you only want to start using these 3 days after you’ve colored your hair. The dye needs time to properly settle.

Use specially-formulated shampoos, conditioners, and hair-care products that are designed to keep your hair from fading. Make sure to keep the temperature down and don’t set it too hot. Hot water causes the hair cuticle to open and removes the color.

COVERING GRAYS

Many things cause gray hair, like stress, and even younger people like teenagers may experience gray hair. But normally, gray hair shows up as you age and it may impact your confidence, especially if you’re also losing hair.

The good news is that there’s plenty of hair color to cover up pesky grays. You can match your natural hair color or you can go a different route altogether. If your gray hair is starting to make you look older than you feel, you may benefit from dying your roots or a highlight to offset the grays.

STYLING

Hair color is an important factor in looking your best, but when you get a new color, you’re unsure how to style it or what styles look the best. When you have layered colors (several colors on your hair) you want to showcase them all, so what is the best way to do that?

You can ask your stylist for styling suggestions. You might be surprised at what you learn and what styles look best. Knowing how to style your hair allows you to show off the dimensions of the color and in turn, can result in increased confidence.

DON’T IGNORE SKIN TONE

While you might want to go for bright pink hair, the truth is that you do need to take into consideration your skin tone. For your hair to look great, it needs to match your skin tone. The wrong color could clash with your skin tone and not look as great as you imagined.

Thankfully, a hair-care specialist understands hues and skin tones. They can recommend a color that matches and doesn’t wash you out or clashes with your skin.

HAIR CARE AND CONFIDENCE

Improving your confidence can start by changing your hair color. While there are clear steps to follow, like meeting with a professional and choosing the right color, or colors, one of the most important things is that you love it and you’re feeling great about yourself!

Do you need to schedule an appointment with a stylist at one of the best hair salons in St. Louis? We’ve got you covered! Contact us today to set up your appointment and be on your way to gorgeous hair color.