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Coloring your own hair may sound simple enough; you buy a $10 box of hair color at the pharmacy and one hour later you look like you’re in a commercial, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, for those who have tried coloring their own hair, many will admit that it’s much harder than it looks. Here are just five reasons why you shouldn’t color your own hair:

1. Results – Boxed hair colors don't have the same richness in color as salon products. Boxed hair colors also offer a limited assortment of colors and shades, whereas a professional can match your hair color to the exact color and shade. Even worse, if your technique is off, you could wind up with blotchy hair or dark tips. Since different kinds of hair require different techniques you can also kiss those store bought highlights goodbye because all of the special brushes, combs or caps never work as advertised and lightening your hair is nearly impossible without leaving a brassy, orange tint to your hair. 
2. Your Hair –  Why would you risk irreparable damage to your hair just to save a couple bucks? That’s right, store bought hair colors can often times ruin your hair, or damage it for months. Some hair colors don’t mix well, and some are made for specific kinds of hair. You can also have chemical overload, so if you’ve done a chemical straightener or perm recently, adding harsh chemicals can literally make your hair fall out!  
3. It’s a Mess! – Store bought hair colors can dye your clothes, towels, skin and even walls and floors! Boxed hair color can be a real mess, and unless you have a friend helping you out, you’re bound to get a few spots here and there.  
4. You could hurt yourself – Hair color is no joke, I mean you're playing with science. Some hair colors are so strong they aren’t even approved for use in the United States, but you can still manage to find them (sometimes accidentally) on beauty store shelves. Certain bleaches and chemicals can actually burn your scalp, which is not only painful and unattractive, but it can kill your roots as well.  
5. Money – Yes, doing your hair color at home can save you some money, but if you do anything wrong, a corrective color will end up costing you more time and money than having it professionally done in the first place. Not only will you be out extra cash, your hair may need more time to recover and you may have to go with an entirely different color while your hair gets back to a more healthy state. 

Sanctuary Salon and Day Spa, located in Orlando, Fl  specializes in cuts, custom chemical processing, and modern hair styling. If you’re looking for the best salon in Orlando confidently leave your beauty in our hands. Call 407-909-1011 to make your appointment today!!!