The Do It Yourself Hair Disaster Prevention Guide

There’s a certain ring to the words “Do It Yourself (DIY)” that compels us. We are drawn in by the thought of independence and cost effectiveness and inevitably the results of doing it ourselves vary. Some of us enjoy first-timers luck, while others are born naturals. The rest of us are all but a disaster waiting to happen. This is all too evident when dealing with our hair and hair products. How do we prevent the impending danger and embarrassment to be caused by our own hands? These three tips should help.

 

1. Understand your risks - if you’ve never colored, cut or chemically altered your hair before, you will have a higher risk of problems than if you’ve already successfully gone through the process.  Think carefully of the possible risks before you proceed. If you decide to move forward, try to do the treatments during a day and at a time when help is available if you have a problem. So many hair consumers take on new DIY hair treatments in the middle of the night or on weekends when professional help is not readily or easily available.

 

2.  Get as much advance help as possible - if you’re a newbie be sure to gather as much information as possible before you start.  There is tons of information about hair care treatments on the Web or in books and magazines.  Read and research before you begin your DIY journey. Also, if you explain to your regular hair colorist that money is tight, they may be willing to sell you a small amount of touch up color for your roots for in-between visits.  Or they may help you slightly alter your color to prevent the need for constant touch-ups.

 

3.  Go slow - if you’re going to color your hair, only color a small hidden section first to test the outcome.  If all goes well, you can always go back and color your entire head.  Consider buying a product from a company known for their help. Some companies go as far as to offer toll free product assistance. If not, ask in advance what type of correction service might be available if you encounter a problem. Most companies will not guarantee assistance but many will do their best to help.

 

Disasters are bound to happen, but many can be prevented. Do yourself a favour by taking these tips to heart before you end up like the chick in the pic.