Contributing writer: Dwayne Pressley
AskDwayne.comDebating upon getting a chemicals service? Here are a few things you may want to take into consideration when making your decision. Just because most do not understand how much of a commitment a chemical service can be, I've decided to give you some insight. Let's say for example you decide to get an all over color. Depending upon how fast your hair grows, how long your hair is and how far away you deviate from your natural hair color, you may need your roots touched up every 6-8 weeks (not to mention the necessary deep conditioning treatments).
To illustrate, what I am saying, imagine a woman with short dark brown hair, wanting to be an all over blonde. Because the two colors (dark brown and blonde) are a large contrast, her roots will appear to have grown out faster. The shorter she wears her hair, the more obvious these roots will be (which means she will need her roots touched up more often).
Staying closer to your natural color, means you can go longer between touching up the roots, but colors closer to your natural color won't stand out as much. When dealing with relaxers, what you want to keep in mind is, as soon as you get your hair relaxed, maintaining it is mandatory. If you go too long without getting the roots touched up, you will find that your hair will break off from the point where your relaxed hair and new growth meet.
I strongly advise you… NEVER place any chemicals on a child’s head, NEVER! Listen, I am a licensed professional that receives money for services rendered, and I refuse to do it! The long term damage is just not worth it. I suggest waiting until after adolescence before performing chemical services. I realize that professionals have various opinions on this subject, you've
just witnessed mine.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dwayne Pressley is a licensed cosmetologist, public speaker, hair
consultant, and author of the internet's hottest ebook "What Your
Hairstylist Doesn't Want You To Know". For more information, visit
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