Can you dye your hair straight after using Colour B4?

 

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People seem eager to apply products to their hair one after another without allowing it to recover. What’s worse, they don’t know for sure how the products work!

Did you just use Colour B4 on your hair to remove a hair dye? Let me guess!

 

You’re not happy with the results and already  want to apply a hair dye to enhance the color. 

However, don’t go too fast unless you want to lose your entire mane.

Colour B4 is a color remover. It works by opening the hair cuticles very aggressively to strip the pigments from the hair dyes.

Have you touched your hair? How does it feel?

 

 It’s probably dry and damaged, and not just at the ends. Your mid-lengths and roots have also lost moisture due to Colour B4. Therefore, at this point, you have high porosity hair. 

It means that the absorption level is at its maximum. If you apply the permanent hair dye, your hair will absorb ammonia and peroxide that will damage it. Your hair will break from the root.

 

Then, you won’t like the color you got after using Colour B4.

You’ll cry as  you watch your strands fall like cotton flakes. 

What’s your alternative if you don’t like your hair color after using Colour B4?

 

Applying semi-permanent hair color is the best option after Colour B4

Why is a semi-permanent hair color your best option?

 

 Because semi-permanent hair dyes don’t contain ammonia and are applied without hydrogen peroxide. So, they’ll not further damage your hair. 

Also, as it lasts approximately 15-20 washes, in the meantime, you can regain some of the hair health that Colour B4 stole from you.

 

Now that you know you should use a semi-permanent hair color straight after Colour B4, you should determine which brand and color you could choose.

The most commonly used semi-permanent hair color brands are:

 

All these brands offer hair dyes that don’t contain ammonia and are applied without a developer. That way, you avoid two of the most aggressive chemicals for the hair, especially yours, which is dry and damaged by Colour B4.

 

On the other hand, semi-permanent hair dyes are applied to wet hair, which provides more hydration. As your hair is highly porous, it’ll quickly absorb the color of the hair dye, which will seal the cuticles, considerably reducing the porosity.

 

Now it’s time to choose the color of the hair dye. It all depends on your preferences, as you can choose between traditional and fantasy colors.

 

Which traditional hair colors to apply after Colour B4

There’re two semi-permanent hair color brands that offer traditional colors:

 

So, according to your hair’s color after Colour B4, you can choose the shade you like best.

 

Remember that the color you choose should be similar to the shade of your hair because the semi-permanent hair color doesn’t lighten your base.

 

Which fantasy hair dye colors to apply after Colour B4

In my professional opinion, if you’re not happy with your hair’s color after Colour B4, you should apply semi-permanent hair color as a toner.

What does this mean?

 

 If your hair is brassy, strident yellow, or red you can neutralize them with the corresponding color. 

Here’s the neutralization chart:

 

So, according to your hair’s color after Colour B4, you can opt for:

 

If you have chosen the brand and color of hair dye to apply straight after Color B4, remember a critical issue: the recovery of your hair.

Semi-permanent hair dyes can enhance the color, but they won’t moisturize and nourish your hair.

 

How to restore your hair’s health if you colored it after ColourB4

The first thing you should do is forget about shampoos and conditioners with sulfates. They will dry out your hair even more.

 

 Secondly, don’t abuse heat tools. 

I’d say you should forget about them for a long time. Straighteners, curling irons, and hairdryers dry out and break the hair.

 

At this time, the best for your hair is to use natural products, such as aloe vera masks at night.

If you prefer to have a good arsenal of excellent products, you can start with:

 

COCO & CO

Natural extra virgin coconut oil for deeply damaged hair. It’s for frequent use and can also be used to moisturize your skin.

 

PURA D’OR

100% natural organic Moroccan argan oil, also for frequent use.

 

OLAPLEX

Olaplex No.4 shampoo and No.5 conditioner are for home use and are exclusively designed for severely damaged hair.

 

GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER

Garnier micellar cleansing water offers deep hydration for both your skin and hair. You can apply it every 2 to 3 hours from ends to lengths.

With all these alternatives, you’ll soon notice your hair is completely repaired. You’ll be able to apply a permanent hair dye after 3 to 4 weeks.

 

Conclusions

Color removers like Color B4 are very aggressive to the hair. So, if you want to color your hair straight afterward, use a semi-permanent hair dye.

And don’t forget to deeply moisturize your hair for at least a month. Afterward, you’ll be able to use a permanent hair dye without risking your hair health.