Is this too harsh for 4a hair??? (color related)

[lovelymissyoli]

For all those color experts, or anyone familiar with the pros and cons of hair coloring could you let me know if I should go through with this process…

Today I met with a color specialist at Regis salons. Their stylists are well known for their coloring techniques, and despite their high prices , I want to color my hair for my upcoming graduations and for the summer. I had a consultation today with the master stylist of the salon and was told that in order for me to get the color I wanted (a copper color), he would first have to take out the color that is left over in my hair (1st coloring process), color my hair with the copper color (2nd process), and then use the weave technique to weave in highlights (3rd process). Is this too much to do to African American hair…especially…transitioning A.A. hair? Also, do you think all this is worth $165 or should I look elsewhere!!??

I don’t want my hair to break off, but I would like some color for the summer. I was considering my own color, however, I’m still recovering from what happened. Ladies, let me know what you think!


Patiently waiting for your responses…

- lovelymissyoli

 

[hairmaster]

I don't think your hair could take a color process, look for a salon that uses Farouk
CHI color it uses no-amonium, to lift the hair color.

 

[lovelymissyoli]

I don't think your hair could take a color process, look for a salon that uses Farouk
CHI color it uses no-amonium, to lift the hair color.

Thanks for your reply. I'm thinking about just getting highlights weaved in! I don't want to go through that process of lifting color, adding color, and then adding highlights. I'll opt for the highlights. Do you think this will be less damaging or will I still need to have my current (fading) color lifted?

 

[Shariracquel]

Everyone's hair is different girly. My friend goes through that same process, she has a relaxer and gets her hair colored frequently - (every relaxer which is usually every 8-10 weeks) and anddddddd her hair is bra strap and so so lovely and very heatly.

Everyone is different, you can try it out and see how your hair "reacts" I recently colored my hair and have no problems. But its your choice ultimately.

 

[janisloren]

imho maybe you should ask some questions of the colorist such as how familiar are you with double processing and then highlighting black hair also ask how many people have you done with hair that is relaxed since that person is the master colorist they should be well versed in color as it is thier mainstay also remember black salons they very rarely have a color tech they usually color your hair on a hit or miss type of thing unles your getting a rinse trust me i know i have had many bad experiences from those who claimed to know how to lift my hair but some white salons especially the more upscale salons have a master colorist who does nothing but color hence the more expensive cost plus it is a very long and extensive process hth jb

 

[KAddy]

Shariracquel makes a good point about the individuals hair. I too know of people who have had their hair double and triple processed with no problem and then I know of others who had their hair only processed once (color) and had issues. I think you should have them do an analysis or the health and strength of your hair before you proceed. Also find out if maybe he can remove the left-over color for one visit and then you can come back and get the other 2 done so you don't have to do them all in the same day. Also, ask what steps you should be taking to prepare your hair for these processes.

 

[beloved1]

Hmmm. . . I like Kaddy's approach. If you're going to do all that, maybe you can stretch it out and do protein treatments in between to strengthen. Of course, I'm asking you to do as I say not as I do, because I color and relax my hair with no problem, but there have been enough color fiascos on this board for me to be a little wary of a process that extensive. The thing is how much time before graduation?

 

[lovelymissyoli]

imho maybe you should ask some questions of the colorist such as how familiar are you with double processing and then highlighting black hair also ask how many people have you done with hair that is relaxed since that person is the master colorist they should be well versed in color as it is thier mainstay also remember black salons they very rarely have a color tech they usually color your hair on a hit or miss type of thing unles your getting a rinse trust me i know i have had many bad experiences from those who claimed to know how to lift my hair but some white salons especially the more upscale salons have a master colorist who does nothing but color hence the more expensive cost plus it is a very long and extensive process hth jb

You are so right about some of these black colorists but this is a upscale white salon with a few black stylists. I've seen the stylists' hair who is going to do my highlights and her hair looks great! I switched the stylist (no longer the master stylist at another Regis salon) who is going to do my hair and decided I'd rather drive an extra 20 mintues for the sake of my hair. I didn't feel comfortable getting my hair done by the master stylist at the other Regis salon. I'd never seen his work, and at least with the woman now I've seen what she can do since I've seen her hair colored as well as my friend's hair she did 2 weeks ago.

 

[lovelymissyoli]

Hmmm. . . I like Kaddy's approach. If you're going to do all that, maybe you can stretch it out and do protein treatments in between to strengthen. Of course, I'm asking you to do as I say not as I do, because I color and relax my hair with no problem, but there have been enough color fiascos on this board for me to be a little wary of a process that extensive. The thing is how much time before graduation?

My first graduation is on June 9th and the other is on June 20th. I've set up my coloring appointment for June 7th. I'm thinking about opting for strictly highlights, however, I don't know if my current color will still need to be lifted. I'm going to drive out there and speak to the stylist. In any case, I believe I might have to do protein treatments in order to have my hair in the best shape possible! How often should I do these?

 

[balisi]

They should automatically do a strand test before they do anything else. That will determine how long it will take to process your hair to the desired results, and more importantly, the fitness of your hair for the particular process you desire. A semi-permanent color will be less damaging, and should color as well as a permanent color when used over a lightener. Be sure to deep condition your hair before and after the coloring process. Also, if you flat iron, be sure the setting is not very hot.