I've heard this from friends and salon workers alike, but am unsure of the reason. It seems like the dirtier you hair is, the harder it would be for the dye to get through the oils and styling products.
2007-12-06 05:02:34 · 23 answers · asked by volchick2003 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
actually, its the oils in your hair that mix with the chemicals in the dye, which stains your hair so that it comes out in a more natural look...if you wash it just before you color it, the hair has no oils for the dye to mix with and the color will come out looking dull and faded...
2007-12-06 05:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only ever heard your hair should be clean, but not have any product in it. I always wash my hair, but I never put conditioner in if I'm going to dye it. Having some oils in your hair protects it closer to the root, so the dye doesn't damage it too badly. Also, if you wash your hair vigorously and then dye it, you could cause irritation to your scalp. If you don't have sensitive skin, I don't see any reason why you couldn't dye your hair the same day you wash it. I hope this helps.
2007-12-06 05:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by Lynette H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If not done properly, it can damage your hair. I dyed and even bleached mine after washing it. Actually dying my hair helped it. I used to have a probably in the back, I called it bed head. LOL It would be so dry and knot up, but when I dyed it, the dye help make it manageable. You don't want to use cream rinse in your hair before you dye it though. Just shampoo. And make sure you are using a toner if you bleach it out. Also use plenty of the packet of rinse they give you.
2007-12-06 05:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wash your hair...then what happens is the hair cuticle swells to take in the ingredients from the shampoo and the conditioner....so if you use a hair coloring product after you wash your hair, you run the risk of your hair NOT absorbing ALL of the color it was intended to. Your hair cuticle can only swell and absorb so much..once it has reached it's capacity with water, shampoo and conditioner, it won't be able to absorb anything else...
Or it could absorb unevenly and that wouldn't look too good either...
2007-12-06 05:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oils allow the dye to soak in. When you wash it before you color it, the oils are not present and it may make your hair brittle because of the chemicals.
2007-12-06 05:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by Lauren 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt work at a hair salon, so I know this answer and would be glad to help.
You dont wash your hair before dying it because the natural oils in your hair, help stableize and keep the dye longer in your hair. You can wash your hair before dying, however, it just lasts longer and stays healthier and looks better if you don't. :D
2007-12-06 05:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by ashley b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that wet hair probably allows the coloring to spread quicker way beyond the top level hair and into the bloodstream while dry hair will absorb the coloring right into the hair. Similar to dousing a wet tissue with paint versus a dry one. I think it's called diffusion.
2007-12-06 05:06:39 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Peace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your natural oils keep your hair from drying out as much.
You probably should not use styling products for a day or so before you dye if possible.
2007-12-06 05:05:28 · answer #8 · answered by falco_aesolon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because it will cause less damage to your hair if you hold off on the washing for three days! the dye is harsh so it wont have a problem getting through your natural oils!
2007-12-06 05:05:41 · answer #9 · answered by notyochic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hair is under less stress. I've notice that is I color my hair when it's freshly washed more of it falls out the if it's been 2 days since I washed it.
2007-12-06 05:06:06 · answer #10 · answered by applecrisp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋