SINGLE PROCESS HAIR COLOR: HERE’S THE FACTS
Simplicity is beauty. The saying consists of three words that resonate deeply with our thoughts. It makes you realize that the more you keep things simple, the more beauty seeps out of the matter. It’s just a matter of how you enhance that beauty in simplicity. The saying applies to people who prefer single processed hair color rather than complexly processed hair. Hair is the crowning glory of men and women. It can affect the physical appearance, shape, and assets of your hair. It’s all about matching which style suits you best. Some people prefer a single process over hair color over double-process hair color in terms of hair process. However, many people think that single process hair color can be dull and boring at times. You might be asking if there are ways to enhance single process hair color. If so, will it cause damage and dryness to your hair? Learn more how Swerve Salon enhances hair with no damage.
Before we proceed to lay the answers to your hair, let’s discuss first the difference between Single Process Hair Color and Double Process Hair Color.
SINGLE PROCESS HAIR COLOR
Single process hair color is a hair coloring process that only uses a single step to achieve the desired result. The process is ideal if you want to achieve an all-over permanent hair color. The results of single process hair color can appear monotone and boring as time passes by. There are other ways to enhance single process hair color. However, we’ll leave that for later.
DOUBLE PROCESS HAIR COLOR
The process involves a two-step procedure to attain the desired result. It usually consists of applying a hair color stripping agent, mostly bleach, then followed by a toner or permanent hair color. As the hair treatment involves bleach or other hair color stripping agent, the hair weakens and can become brittle, dry, frizzy, and develop flyaway. These side effects are why it is not advisable to receive the treatment frequently, especially bleaching. You can apply bleach on the newly grown root part of the hair. However, reapplying double-process hair color on your hair can cause hair breakage.
Now that you’ve distinguished the difference, perhaps you got the idea why most people prefer single-process hair color. The only question left to answer is how do you enhance single process hair color. There are ways to complexify the simplicity to enhance its beauty. Quite ironic, isn’t it? Well, women, that’s who we are. Here are the ways to enhance your single process hair color.
HAIR GLOSS
It’s pretty apparent how the treatment works. However, why would hair gloss be necessary if you’ve already attained your desired hair color? After a single-process hair color treatment, your hair can become visibly dull and feel dry. Hair Gloss is a treatment that can solve the dullness of your hair by bringing back its natural glow and vibrance.
Hair glossing can enhance the color and vibrance of your hair. Additionally, It can even help in the longevity of your dyed hair. If your question is will it damage your hair, the answer is no. Instead, it is the opposite. Hair Gloss is specifically formulated to revive and refresh the vibrance of both the shade and the strands of your treated hair.
HIGHLIGHTS
Yes, you can achieve highlights through single-process hair color treatment. Maybe, just maybe, you decided to receive an overall hair treatment color. After a while, you immediately regret your decision and want to attain highlights to add volume and dimension to your hair. Highlights could be a viable option to enhance the appearance of your hair. We mean, it’s never wrong if you really want to attain that result. Additionally, applying bleach on rare occasions could not entirely harm your hair. With proper care and hair conditioning, your hair will still achieve the vibrance and fullness that you desire.
Will it damage your hair? As mentioned earlier, if you rarely bleach your hair and the beautician applies it properly, it would be completely harmless. However, if you haven’t had a single hair color at this point, consider having the highlights in the first place.
HAIR GLAZE
This treatment is kind of similar to Hair Gloss. The difference is that Hair Glaze is temporary as it only acts as a polish to the hair and doesn’t penetrate deeper into the hair’s core. We can somewhat call it a watered-down version of Hair Gloss. By temporary, it means that it lasts for up to a week or two. Not entirely bad for a $30 to $100 salon treatment.
COLOR-PROTECTING CONDITIONER
One of the best ways to enhance single process color is by applying a conditioner. If you can also find a color-protecting shampoo, it would be better. Your hair can result in a better vibrance and color. However, it should not be frequent as showering the hair can cause the color to wash out faster. Additionally, avoid using warm or hot water to extend the duration of your hair color.
AVOID EXCESSIVE AND DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Sunlight protection is more of a tip rather than a treatment to enhance your single process hair color. As your hair goes through coloring, your hair accumulates a bit of damage, thus making it look dull and feel dry. You do not want to add more damage to your hair by exposing it to harmful UV sun rays. UV sun rays are the number one culprit for damaging your hair aside from aging and other external factors. You can apply products that protect your hair from the sun. As a substitute, you can wear a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella to protect your hair.
TLC
Treatment for Longevity of Color? It’s quite a fitting synonym for tender love and care. You can prevent your hair from breakage, damage, frizz, dryness, and dullness with TLC. It’s not a treatment, and I know you know that. However, no matter how many products you use or how many times you go to the salon for reviving treatments, your hair requires TLC. And what do you know? Prevention is better than cure, and prevention is care.
The final product of a single hair depends on the specialist performing the treatment and the stylists at Swerve in Old Town, Chicago have you covered! We can help you bring back the life and color of your hair through a single hair color process. To schedule your appointment please call the salon at (312) 255-0255 or you can book online 24/7 at Online booking
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