Have you ever seen that professional athlete on TV and thought I can do that? Watched that “how to” video on-line and thought “Wow that looks easy, that repair should only take ten minutes”? Only to later find it was more difficult than imagined and that repair was actually going to take you an entire weekend! Doing your own hair, either for a quick fix or for a more dramatic change, can sometimes require more skill than the average person thinks. Here are three popular misconceptions that, will have you calling for hair help in the salon’s “ER”.
Color Touch-Up
Covering up the first signs of gray or touching up regrowth, blending those newly grown out hairs on your own can be more challenging than you think. Most salon professionals customize hair color formulas specific for each individual, matching the color, shade, and tone. Combined with identifying the correct undertones, this can be somewhat complex process. If done improperly you may damage your hair or end up needing a complete color correction to fix your botched endeavor.
Hair Help 911: There are professional root concealer products that can help cover up regrowth in between your regular salon appointments.
Trimming Your Own Bangs
Yes, most anyone can cut their own fringe (a.k.a. bangs) but to do it correctly involves some skill. Simply cutting your fringe straight across your forehead to quickly remove length can dramatically harm your look. An incorrect fringe snip can take away from the overall hairstyle leaving unwanted facial features exposed. Understanding which fringe styles (such as round, square, bowed or side-swept) looks best with your face shape and hairstyle is essential if you want to maintain a stylish look.
Hair Help 911: Most salons offer fringe trims between services complimentary (for current guests) or for a minimal fee.
Thermal What?
Blow-drying, curling or straightening your hair daily without using heat protectant is damaging your hair. Improper use of heating tools can cause irreversible damage to your hair. Hair is made of keratin protein and hydrogen bonds. High heat strips the hair of natural oils and proteins thus breaking down these bonds.
Hair Help 911: Protect your hair as you would your skin. A thermal protectant for the hair is like sunscreen for the skin.
Those quick fixes or weekend makeovers done on a whim can often turn tragic unless performed by a professional. You aren’t foolish to think you’re the next American Ninja Warrior, don’t’ be misled that anyone can style your locks! So be careful out there, remain conversant and stay out of your salon’s ER.
