A client's damaged hair from a speedy color service changed my mind forever

She came in wanting platinum in under an hour, and I said it wasn't safe. She found someone else who promised it fast. Her hair was so brittle it started breaking off. Now I always explain the risks of rushing lightening. Protecting the hair's health is more important than a quick style.

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the_gray1d ago

My friend tried to go from dark brown to silver blonde in one salon visit. They used a super strong developer and kept applying heat, even when her scalp burned. A week later, her hair was snapping off above her ears and the broken pieces felt like frizzy straw. She had to cut it all short.

robin8741d ago

Ever see someone try to fix that kind of breakage? My client had damage like @the_gray's friend. We did a hard cut on the worst parts first. I used olaplex treatments every two weeks and told her to only use a deep conditioner at home, no regular shampoo for a month. She also stopped all heat styling cold turkey. It took about three months, but the new growth came in healthy and we slowly trimmed the old stuff away.