Martysue: L.I.V.E.: Hair Color and YOU

Are you looking in your mirror and seeing some of those nasty gray hairs peeking out?

Is your once gorgeous natural hair color looking dull or lifeless?

Did you know that as we age our hair color slowly begins to fade?

Yes, that's true!
And this is the process of how we acquire gray/white hair.
As our natural color continues to slowly fade (or with some folks, rather quickly) it becomes lighter, duller and paler. What is actually happening is our hair root is no longer producing the same amount of "color" molecules as it did when we were younger. And as time continues on, we produce less and less of these color molecules, until there are virtually none.

Viola! Silver, gray or white hair, depending on it's structure.

This is what's happened to the one or two hairs you're seeing now. So it's the beginning of a long cycle for your hair and it's loss of color. And it'll change continually according to your own personal genetics and what they dictate about you.

Now here's a couple solutions to finding the right color for you!

After all, who wants to look older than how we feel? I sure don't!!!

Do you?........ didn't think so.

If you're looking to just restore your natural color to it's original youthful glow, that's a pretty simple fix! Buy a color that is one shade darker than what you see in the mirror now. And here's the simple reason why: You see yourself every day. So over the years as your hair has been fading you are not as aware of how much it has really changed. Right?

See I told you this would be easy. =)

Secondly, once you've used a "permanent" type of color product on your hair, it has a slightly lightening effect, because it's mixed with Peroxide (the white creamy liquid). So even tho you'll be darkening your color a little, after a few washes it will lighten. All coloring products fade after a couple washes........ and some more than others.

So don't be afraid to go that little bit darker. You'll be far more satisfied that you did by the end of the week. Your hair color will be revived to it's once vibrant color and will last for many, many weeks.

AND! no more gray hairs peeking thru!!!

If you're looking for a completely Brand New Look, and a totally different hair color......

Here's what I've learned from Color Specialist like myself, who are the best in the biz.

Look at your eye color!

Now this can be a little trickier, but you'll absolutely love the results!!!
You'll see that you have many shades and variances of color in your natural eye color.

Can you see it?
Go on, grab a mirror and look into your eyes.
Stand in front of a window when you do this....... natural light is always the most true.

See all those different colors?

These are your cues to which hair color will look most flattering on YOU!

So tomorrow's lesson will be on.......