Experts say it’s safe to dye your hair every 4-6 weeks, but there are some exceptions.
Here’s the recommended time frame for best results.
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But how often is too often?
How long should you wait between dying your hair?
How often can you dye your roots without damaging them?
NYC colorist and founder of Soho Blondes
When strictly coloring your roots, theres a little more wiggle room.
How often should I dye my hair to cover grays?
So depending on how quickly your hair grows will determine how soon you want to color it.
The other option?Embrace the gray.
Can you dye your hair every two weeks?
You should adhere to specific guidelines even when dyeing your hair at home.
These dont contain ammonia or fully penetrate the cuticle of the hair.
Demi-permanent colors
These also dont contain ammonia or fully penetrate the hairs cuticle.
Most toners stylists use in the salon are demi-permanent, lasting longer than semi-permanent formulas.
NYC colorist and founder of Soho Blondes
Still, they are cost-effective for people looking for gray coverage at home.
Is box dye bad for your hair?
The short answer: It depends.
This can lead to allergic reactions, stains, burns, irritation, or damaged hair.
The other issue with box dye is simply the uncertainty of the results.
Customers may be led to believe they will have the result pictured on the box, says Bode.
If a redhead and a blonde grabbed the same box dye, they would have completely different results.
There is no way to personalize the hair color to that clients needs.
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