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Salon Hair Color Question

cuddlesmama — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:35:13 GMT

I have colored my hair at home but I made an appointment to have it done at the Salon just to see what it looks like to have the grays colored professionally.Do you shampoo your hair before you get a salon color? I know with the home color kits you don't have to shampoo before you color it. Thanks

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Fressa — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:37:08 GMT

No. I've had my hair colored for years and the stylist always said not to shampoo before my appointment.

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GSPgirl — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:38:11 GMT

Yes. I wash my hair twice and then condition the ends. I’ve always done this. Some hairdressers will say you don’t need to, but I want to get the gunk out of my hair. I don’t put any products in my hair. I just blow dry it and go to my appointment the next day.

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Mj12 — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:39:19 GMT

I do not shampoo my hair on the day I go for color. I have heard the color "takes" better on not-washed hair, but who knows if that's true or not. But there is no need to wash your hair the day you get color.

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luvmybeetle — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:41:44 GMT

My hairstylist told me not to wash my hair before I come in. Good luck and I hope your hair looks fabulous.

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redwingsgal — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:48:16 GMT

Nope, I do not wash before I go in for a color, and I have been coloring for 30 years or more!! I DO, however, wash my hair every day!!!

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Meowingkitty — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:55:09 GMT

My stylist always washes my hair first thing, then I’m put under the dryer for about 10-15 minutes for it to dry then she puts color on. Maybe it depends on the type of color your getting. She uses Redkin products so maybe they are different.

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cuddlesmama — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:19:53 GMT

Thank you so much! I will wash the night before. My appointement is not until the end of August.Thank!

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Bhvbum — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:44:36 GMT

If you have a lot of product on your hair, then I would wash it. If you don’t want haircoloring to continue to overprocessed the rest of your hair except for your roots, then I apply a overnight conditioner on my ends. Also don’t wash your hair for at least a day or two after.

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jellyBEAN — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:54:12 GMT

No I do not wash my hair before I get salon color. I do not use product in my hair. If you do use products in your hair, wash it a day or 2 before your appointment.

I've also heard the same thing that the color takes better when the hair is in a more natural state w/the natural oils and such. And also after your color, I've heard do not wash it for a couple days in order for the color to take.

Not sure how true all this is, but I do know that even though my color is 'permanent' it lightens up the more I shampoo. Also some color is notorious for washing away quickly such as red tones. My colorist recently used some ash tones, and I noticed w/my first shampoo the area really lightened up a lot and almost looked like the gray was coming thru.

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bonnie f — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:04:48 GMT

i would call 1st and ask... maybe it depends on the hair color they use?

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Spacrazy — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:28:27 GMT

@cuddlesmama: It depends on the color system your salon uses so you just need to call ask. Generally, the dirtier the better.

Hope you have wonderful day!

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Janey2 — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:32:14 GMT

No no no, color holds better to dirty hair. Also the natural oils on dirty hair will protect your scalp in the coloring process. Try not to wash your hair for 48 hours after the coloring process so the cuticle closes. Your color will last longer

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Jordan2 — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:07:57 GMT

Most of the time I don't wash my hair before I go. She puts the dye on my dry hair, I then wait three days before I wash my hair after getting my hair dyed.

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lulu1 — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:56:13 GMT

I've always been told NOT to wash my hair before coloring.

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tobes — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:52:03 GMT

@cuddlesmama I have had colorists tell me if your hair is oily then wash it before you go to the salon and some tell me it is not a good idea I usually wash and do not use any hair styling products before going.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:36:53 GMT

Do not shampoo prior to your appt.

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ahoymate — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:11:57 GMT

KatCat1: FYI...........I have been going to get my hair colored for years by a high end salon. My colorist has suggested shampooing my hair prior to the color. It looks FAB!

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AbbyAbhc19 — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:56:31 GMT

No, I was advised not to shampoo my hair before any salon appointment.