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Step 1
Apply a deep conditioner approved for curly hair every two weeks. The last conditioning treatment should be done 3 days before coloring and for two weeks afterward to prevent fading. The cuticle of curly hair does not completely close and the shaft is therefore more exposed to the elements, causing the color to leave the hair more quickly.
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Step 2
Have curly hair colored by a professional hairstylist experienced with curly hair. Coloring this type of hair is generally considered too difficult to attempt at home.
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Step 3
Use semi-permanent or vegetable colors. Permanent color should be avoided because of the high concentration of potentially damaging chemicals. Curly hair is naturally dry and fragile, which makes it especially vulnerable to harsh chemicals.
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Step 4
Highlight curly hair with caution. Your colorist should use a tone that is two shades brighter than the goal color.
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Step 5
Expect colored curly hair to look darker than straight hair. The curl diffuses light, which can make it appear drab with less shine. A semi-permanent gloss can add a hint of color and make curly hair more shiny without the risk of permanent color.
Comments
Susancnw said
on 1/21/2008 I get my curly hair colored at a beauty school. Been going there for 4 years...and love the results. I get to choose actual color swatches, I can afford to change when I want. They are being graded on it, they are reviewed by a teacher, and they have around a year of training before being allowed to color hair. If you can select one, then ask for a student that is close to graduating or ask your student for a recommendation when they are getting ready to graduate. They know who is good and who is so so.