 | Kim McIntosh, a former graduate of Xenon Int'l. School of Hair Design serves as the school’s Director and is a shareholder in the business. She holds a Cosmetology, Esthetics and Instructor's license in Kansas and Nebraska. She has worked behind the chair and managed some of the most prominent salons in the Wichita area. As an educator, her primary goal has been to provide the beauty industry with successful licensed professionals. Having served in the past as Second Vice-President on the Board of Directors for the National Cosmetology Association of Kansas, Kim is currently a Director on the national board for the American Association of Cosmetology Schools. You may contact Kim at (316) 943-5516. |
Beauty & Fashion
2003-02-01 14:31:00
Dark hair ends... light at scalp
: I dye my hair at home. I use a medium brown color. The ends of my hair are dark brown, but the hair at my scalp is much lighter. What am I doing wrong?
ANSWER: Hair grows at a stage of about ½ inch per month. Depending on the length of your hair, the longest part of your hair is older that the hair at the scalp. The older hair has been exposed to more damage than the newer hair, such as chemicals (hair color), natural elements such as sun damage, heat caused by a blow dryer or curling iron, and physical abuse such as brushing, back-combing, hair ornaments or rollers.The older or more damaged the hair is, the more delicate it is. Much like a terrycloth towel. The older hair (towel) is more porous and will absorb moisture much quicker than newer hair (towel), which is less porous. Therefore, if you apply the hair color to both parts of the hair for the same amount of time, the older hair will absorb more of the color than the hair near the scalp, causing the older hair to become darker. The older hair continues to darken with each application of hair color resulting in the hair becoming stained.When applying hair color, apply to the new hair first following the directions for processing time, then apply to the ends of the hair for the last 5-10 minutes of the total processing time. To keep your color looking fresh, always use professional shampoos, conditioners, and styling products as suggested by your hairdresser.
