Is roux for everyone?
No ! The color should be chosen according to the skin tone of the face. Regarding the red coloring, a woman with a clear complexion who has some redness and / or dark circles should not opt for the roux because the latter (like the coppery shades or the auburn) accentuates the imperfections. Same for matte dyes. The roux is strictly reserved for the "milky" dyes, that is to say the clear skins pulling on the beige , the perfect grain.
Does the blonde always look good?
No ! The blond is to be handled with caution: among all its declensions, whose "platinum" Marylin is probably the most famous, some are to avoid urgently for skin prone to redness ; the yellow blondes are one of them.
Does Henna protect the hair from aggressions?
No ! It should not be confused: henna fulfills a function of care but does not protect the hair, it cleans and brings them shine. If, 10 years ago, the products from the henna leaves were strongly dosed, today we find in the henna trade easily applicable and safe for our manes.
Does coloring damage the hair?
Yes and no ! Everything depends on the products used for coloring : as for day creams and skin, if the quality is not there, the scales are clogged and the hair does not breathe; it gradually loses its shine, becomes dull. Sylvie Coudray, pro of hair coloring discourages the use of " diacolors ", they tend to clog the hair. She prefers them new types of coloring products, such as "glosses" or "varnishes" , less corrosive, which are more subtle and reveal natural shades. Organic dyes are strongly pigmented in red and do not always produce the desired result. And for those who are wondering whether or not it is necessary to go to the salon every month to maintain its color (which requires a certain investment), I advise a simple coloring house on the roots, and a passage at the hairdresser in the fourth retouching: it's much cheaper and it's just as good!
Are the "home" colors really less effective than those of a hairdresser?
No ! With all the hairdressers on the market, you can never really be sure of a result that matches your expectations ( hence this absolute fidelity, which would almost make our men jealous, to our hairdresser who, once , has been able to revive our hair ( ndrl). The coloring houses are no less effective than the others, but it is still necessary to keep an eye open: to stay in the race, some brands use and abuse arguments marketings not always fittings with the real benefits of their products. An example ? When choosing its coloring care , it is not necessary to rely on the color inscribed on the packaging : supermarkets often provide their customers with a color chart next to which it is enough to place one of its wicks to have the shade more suitable.
