L'Oreal Excel Hicolor Highlights Red 34 g (3-Pack)

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It’s also a good idea to avoid any high-manipulation styles– think box braids, faux locs, etc. Styles like these can leave your hair vulnerable to damage from coloring. All of this may seem overwhelming, but it’s necessary if you want to keep your hair on your head following a harsh color job.

Since L’Oreal HiColor requires a 30 or 40-volume developer, you have to be careful when coloring your hair with it. Look out for increased split ends, severe dryness, and breakage. How to Minimize Damage with L’Oreal HiColor (Before Dyeing) The main plus is that it does so without bleach, which is known to cause significant damage to the hair. Unfortunately, many think that since L’Oreal HiColor doesn’t have any bleach, it couldn’t possibly be damaging to your hair – this couldn’t be further from the truth. volume developer– Opens the hair cuticles very slightly. It’s a deposit-only option (no lift and virtually no damage).If you read through the instructions and have questions, you can take some time beforehand to call the manufacturer or a stylist for assistance. Only after you completely understand the instructions should you color your hair. Do a Strand Test After doing the strand test, you can make an educated decision about whether to go through with the full dye job, try a different color shade, or shorten the processing time. Limit Damage After Dyeing Condition often– Condition your hair every time you wash it, and deep condition it at least once per week. Your thirsty strands will thank you. Use a heat protectant– If you can’t stay away from the heat, apply a heat protectant beforehand to form a protective barrier on your color-treated hair. People color their hair with hair dye and 30 volume developer all the time – some are able to preserve the health of their hair while others are not.

If you wash away your hair’s sebum immediately before coloring it, there’ll be no barrier between your scalp and the hair color. Once you dye your hair with L’Oreal HiColor, your strands will be porous and prone to further damage. It will make a huge difference if you take the following steps to keep your hair as healthy and vibrant as possible: They will specify just how much hair color and developer you should mix, how long to leave the mixture on your hair, and more.If you have buildup on your hair from gels, pomades, or a flaky scalp, wash that away a couple of days before dye day. That way, your scalp will have some time to produce more protective sebum. Moisturize and Deep Condition volume developer – Produces 3 to 4 levels of lift for high-impact color changes and full gray coverage. This developer strength should be used with caution due to the damage and breakage that could occur. Give your hair a break– Don’t wash it unless absolutely necessary, limit styling, and stay far away from heat. Also, cover your hair up at night to preserve its moisture levels. A raw scalp and hair dye don’t mix well, often leading to scalp redness, burning, swelling, and even hair loss. Developers come in several levels, including 10, 20, 30, and 40. The higher the level, the more lift and potential damage you can expect. Here, we’ll take a look at each developer strength when used with permanent hair color: