Hair Dye Question

[Troy Spiral (13)]

For us non professionals that use boxed hair color....

In the two different kinds i used(ed) in the instructions it says, and has said for years something like:

- Before applying color make sure hair is dry and unshampooed

I've been assuming this to mean, "dont color your hair right after you washed it and dried it, wait until later". Is that what they are saying? If your hair is dry, and clean , is that the best time to dye it?

Or is it just a wierd way of them saying "make sure its dry , and doesnt have any shampoo in it" (as if somehow you'd let your hair dry yet still have shampoo in it. )

In either case it seems odd. Not that its a big deal either way or i'd not have waited like 5 years to ask this question. :laughing:

[Brenda Starrr]

It means "don't wash your hair before you use it." Apply it to unclean hair.

[Troy Spiral (13)]

>pictures painting a wall for instance

And for me in particular the hair coloring seems to fade out in like 10 days (which is really irrirating) grrr. heh

[soothsayer]

Yes, Brenda is right. I wait one day after I have washed my hair. For some reason having less clean hair makes it work better. I don't kow why but I take no chances and following that instruction has made a difference.

[soothsayer]

And for me in particular the hair coloring seems to fade out in like 10 days (which is really irrirating)  grrr. heh

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To fix this problem you can either leave it on longer so it is a somewhat darker tone or you could wash your hair less often or use color safe shampoo.

[Troy Spiral (13)]

Yeah i've been following the directions for years, just becasue i figure the guys that wrote the instructions know better what to do than i do.

Now im just sort of wondering were the logic of letting dirt and grease get inbetween your hair and the dye, helps the dye work better is. /ponder

Hrmm maybe the dye is sticking to the dirt and grease and it gels up and gives you a nice dyed, dirt & grease film for your , now, permanently dirty and greasy hair? :laughing:

[Brenda Starrr]

It's better to use it on unwashed hair because it damages the hair less. Don't go too far beyond the required time, or you're defeating the affore mentioned purpose.,

[Troy Spiral (13)]

ah. Now i gets it. Damn them. >slaps chemists asseschecks ebay for time machine prices

[Brenda Starrr]

Damned smart asses in my forum......

[honeymustard02]

I have done it both ways and have never seen a difference. The only thing that I think is different, is on unwashed hair, you have oils that help keep your hair and scalp from drying out as much.

[Vater Araignee]

I'm a bleacher and when you are using chemicals that strong on washed hair you asking for scalp burn. However When I use to use Black violet/blue/violet with a 10 developer I did it every time on freshly washed hair with no problems.