Hair color is the main indicator of woman’s mood and state of mind. Well-cared locks mean everything goes smoothly. Hair color freshness is equally important as hair’s health. You need to update it on a regular basis to stay attractive and feminine. This article is a must-read if you plan hair changes or look for ways to care for already colored locks. We give a full guide to choosing shade according to your skin and hair type, a list of dyeing techniques, advice how to avoid damage and maintain your color, plus talk about dyeing during pregnancy and hair loss. All questions answered!

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A Little Trip Into Hair Coloring History

The urge to change the color of our hair is nothing new. Women have been dyeing their hair since the dawn of time. Ancient Egyptians dyed their hair after shaving it from their heads and transforming it into elaborate curled and braided wigs. Ancient humans used saffron, indigo, alfalfa, and henna as temporary color solutions, but there is evidence that Greek and Roman women used permanent hair dye.

After thousands of years of searching for the perfect hair color and often resorting to dangerous chemicals, modern women can thank William Henry Perkin for stumbling across the formula for today’s hair color creations.

Modern hair color began in the mid-1800s when the well-intentioned English chemist was working on creating a medicine for malaria—not to change the color of the hairs on his head. Instead, he created mauve; a never-before-seen color that was more vivid and longer-lasting than any dye known at the time. This happy accident provided the basis to create the beautiful hair color palettes that we see today.

Advertisement Whether you want to change your look, experiment with trendy colors, cover greys, or brighten up your natural locks, modern hair color gives you the versatility and the convenience to achieve your goal. With a rainbow of hair colors available at your fingertips, the only limit to your look is your imagination.