I got my hair ombréd the day before yesterday. I went for a purplish wine-red ombré because I thought it with go well with my naturally black hair and also with my Indian skin-tone. And I am so happy with the results!
Sorry but the color looks way redder and brighter than it actually is.(Also I couldn't resist putting up a cliched Before-After picture!) |
I had wanted to get ombré for quite a long time now but was very apprehensive of the idea at first. I was afraid that it would ruin my hair and make my the hair ends go rough. I was also not sure if my parents would approve of it. I'm not trying to brag but you see I've always had somewhat shiny and smooth hair and hence I hardly ever took any risks with it. The most crazy thing I've ever let to touch my hair was my Philips HP8310 Hair Straightener!!
So I took my time, researching and rethinking. I would recommend you to do the same because it does not just end with the coloring. Its the post-color care that is the most important. Make sure the whole process is within your budget.
I got my ombré done in a salon near to where I live. They had to color my hair three times to achieve the color!! THREE times!! It wasn't their fault though. I did not want my hair bleached or pre-lightened. So we went for the professional hair color in a shade of violet that was meant for dark hair and did not require pre-lightening. However as it turned out, my natural hair pigment was so strong that it did not get even the slightest tinge of color! So the parlour lady said that she'll try again and mix a shade of red with a little bleaching agent this time to which I agreed. This time, after washing and drying my hair, a very light tinge was visible but only if it was held against the light. So the good lady tried again. This time she used the brightest shade of red there was and said that if this did not work, nothing else will! I was half prepared to give up hope! Also the ends of my hair had already been through so many attrocities already. But thankfully this time the color turned out beautifully! Third time's a charm?
Most of the good color-care products are a bit on the costlier side. Also another problem I faced was that there are very few professional quality color care products available in India. So make sure you get the required products in your area. Online shopping might seem to be a feasible option. But make sure to go through enough reviews on different blogs and also on Youtube before you invest on any.
I bought my shampoo from the salon itself. I got the Tec Italy Shampoo Post Color . I've used it today - the first wash after coloring. I was afraid that the color would go lighter after the wash but thankfully it didn't. I am very impressed with the shampoo as it has left my hair much smoother than it was yesterday. Also the color is perfectly intact.
Conditioning is a crucial part of post-color hair care. I just never felt the need for conditioning my hair before as I had quite healthy hair. But as coloring rips your hair off its natural pigment and with it, its moisture, conditioning is a must. Moreover, the hair ends are the weakest part of your hair so even if you don't have colored or treated hair, regular conditioning is a habit to stick to. Unfortunately, I did not carry enough money with me that day so I wasn't able to purchase the Tec Italy Conditioner along with the shampoo. But I was so impressed with the shampoo that I might actually go for the conditioner as well. I'm also considering the Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Conditioner as I have come across a few good reviews on it. I'll let you know after I decide and will put up a product review.
Hopefully I will be posting regular updates on my ombré hair care.
Good Luck.
Love,
I hope this helped. If you have any queries or if I have missed anything, let me know in the comments. If you live in Delhi and would like to try out the parlour I went to, I would happily provide contact details via e-mail. Also if you want me to address any issues privately, any at all, feel free to e-mail me.
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ReplyDeletethank you! Glad you liked it! <3
DeleteHi...does ur parlour also have tec italy violet colour?? I want that
ReplyDeleteHi..I'm so sorry for the late reply! I'm not sure which product you are referring to exactly. If you are talking about the color protective shampoo, then yes the do keep a stock of it usually. The problem is that I'm not in Delhi right now or else i would have asked them. If you could specify which product you are looking for, I can call them and ask... :)
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