Unicorn hair, mermaid hair, holographic hair, whatever you want to call it is a trend that just can’t quit! BUT there are some things we have to talk about before you dive into this investment. Yep, that’s right INVESTMENT.
The color options are endless.
The patterns are only limited by your imagination.
Every color company has a “vivid” color line to quell your desires.
So what’s the hang up? Well, here may be several. I feel like we have reached a point in this trend where it’s very important to share some critical information about vivid, neon, pastel hair color.
1) IT IS NOT PERMANENT. It’s not even semi-permanent. It will not last forever. In most cases it’s not going to even last a month. These colors are made by using “direct dyes”. These are large specialty pigment molecules that deposit a tone (color) onto the hair. This means it is very superficial. So many times I feel that my guests are let down because they love their color but after a few washes the colors have faded so much that it’s barely noticeable. This is a reality that you will have to accept if you want to go on this journey. You can extend the life of this color by washing less frequently, using the BEST quality products, and using less heat on your hair.
2) IT IS AN INVESTMENT. You will be spending some money on your hair. In some cases I have spend 6 hours lightening a guests hair multiple times to achieve the needed level of lift to allow their hair to become he canvas I need to deposit these colors. This means an investment of your time and money. It also means investing in product!
3) BATHROOM CLEANUP. If you love your white towels don’t use them! Your bathroom/shower, bed clothes, towels, and sometimes your clothing can become a casualty! When you turn your hair magenta and then decide to get a sweat session on, your sweat then becomes pink. No lie, it’s happened to me. My head was so sweaty the hair color left on my head/hair ran down my face and neck and the collar of my t-shirt was a nice purple color. When you wash your hair some pigment will come out, and if you aren’t taking time and proper care to rinse your shower out, you may be left with a nice ring of whatever color your hair is. And those poor towels… sigh…. time to get some dark colored towels haha.
4) MAINTENANCE. What you are left with when all those colors fade is going to be some varied shade of blonde. It’s not always pretty. So you need to be mindful of this as well. If you’ve made your whole head fire engine red, when it fades is probably going to be a nasty orange-yellow color. You may need need to pre-book weekly or even bi-weekly appointments to have your hair color refreshed in order to keep it looking nice.
I personally have had every bright color imaginable. I have put my hair through the ringer. I LOVE all of these hair color trends. There’s nothing better than expressing your individuality with a custom vivid color. And I am by no means trying to talk anyone out of these colors.
I have two clients in particular who only color their hair with these fun colors. Their hair always looks amazing and fresh… but only because they play by the rules. It can and does work under the right circumstances.
So let’s sum this up. If you want to have the latest trend in vivid hair color then you must be willing to do your research, invest your time, invest your money, and play by the rules! Don’t be afraid to schedule consultations. In fact, I highly recommend, and in some situations insist, on having a sit down, face-to-face consultation. I hope this doesn’t discourage anyone, but offers a more detailed breakdown as to what to expect!
SarahGHair 