Permanent Hair Color:
Description: Contains ammonia and peroxide, which penetrate the hair shaft to deposit color.
Benefits: Long-lasting results, can lighten or darken hair, covers gray hair effectively.
Considerations: Requires touch-ups as roots grow out, can cause more damage than other types.
Semi-Permanent Hair Color:
Description: Deposits color on the surface of the hair shaft without using ammonia or peroxide.
Benefits: Less damaging, fades gradually over 4-6 weeks, adds shine and depth.
Considerations: Does not lighten hair, less effective at covering gray hair.
Demi-Permanent Hair Color:
Description: Contains a low amount of peroxide, which allows for slight penetration of the hair shaft.
Benefits: Longer-lasting than semi-permanent (up to 8 weeks), good for blending gray hair, less damaging than permanent color.
Considerations: Cannot lighten hair significantly.
Temporary Hair Color:
Description: Coats the hair surface and washes out after one or two shampoos.
Benefits: Great for trying out a new color without commitment, easy to apply.
Considerations: Can transfer to clothing and bedding, less vibrant on dark hair.
Highlights and Lowlights:
Description: Involves adding lighter (highlights) or darker (lowlights) strands to the hair.
Benefits: Adds dimension and depth, can create a sun-kissed effect.
Considerations: Requires professional application for best results, maintenance required as hair grows.
Balayage:
Description: A freehand technique where color is painted onto the hair to create a natural, graduated effect.
Benefits: Low maintenance, natural-looking results, grows out gracefully.
Considerations: Can be more expensive due to the skill required for application