This Not That: Salon Hair Color

Coloring your hair is a great way to change your look. Although you could do it yourself, it’s best that you go to a professional. Some of the negative side effects of home hair color gone wrong include hair loss, dry brittle hair, and not achieving the desired look. There are some things like hair texture, hair porosity, and the level of  hair damage that a professional can take into account that you cannot. Since we’re talking about permanent hair color, you will have to live with any mistakes you make, you may as well just treat yourself to a trip to the salon in the first place.

Now that you’ve scheduled our appointment, it’s important to know what we want, and what kinds of products the salons use. In order to explain to your hair stylist exactly what you want, you should bring a picture as a point of reference. Once you have shown your stylist the picture, you can discuss whether this color will work with your skin tone and lifestyle. It’s very important that you tell your hair stylist if you have any done any previous chemical processing  to your hair including, coloring, perming, or relaxing. The second most important thing to know is what kind of hair color your stylist uses. There are dozens of different hair color systems, but two of the best are Framesi FRAMCOLOR Glamour and Aveda Full Spectrum permanent color.

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Aveda Full Spectrum permanent color is one of the most natural and scientifically advanced hair colors on the market. It is made of 96 percent natural ingredients and contains no petrochemicals. This organic hair color contains sunflower, castor, jojoba, coconut and babassu oils to condition hair as it colors. This hair color is recommended by PETA and is used in Aveda salons all around the world. It is also cruelty free and fade resistant. Online users of this hair color have claimed to get 35-45 washes before the color began to dull or fade. This color has shades and tones within every range from white blonde to black. Here are some of the pros and cons of Aveda Full Spectrum Hair Color.

Pros

• 35-45 washes before fading
• Leaves hair shiny and beautiful
• Comes in a wide range of shades and tones
• Made with natural ingredients

Cons

• Cost more money that other salon color brands
• There are many counterfeit versions
• Each salon experience is different

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Framesi has been in the hair color business since 1945 and their Framcolor Glamour is one of their latest innovations in hair color. Framesi has 6 different types of hair color but this is there most used in the United States. Framcolor Glamour is an oxidation color cream that can darken up to 2 tones, lighten up to 5 tones, and but used to color hair which has had it’s color removed. It’s available in 53 pre-mixed shades and has ammonia content then most professional hair color. Vitamin E and vitamin C are two active ingredients that protect hair color from fading. This hair color is affordable and easy to use. Below are some pros and cons of Framesi FRAMCOLOR Glamour.

Pros

• 53 pre-mixed shades
• Easy to use
• 100 percent coverage, even of grays

Cons

• There is no salon finder for the United States on the Framesi main website
• Is pre-mixed
• Comes in small packages

The Verdict: Although Framesi is an older, more established brand, Aveda’s new technology is healthier for your hair and scalp. It’s easy to find an Aveda salon in the United States and their salons are top notch.

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