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When it comes to wedding hair color, nothing should be left to chance.
Like most aspects of wedding planning, your bridal beauty look benefits from some foresight.
“The most important thing” to ask about, she adds, is the timeline.
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If you’re going to wear extensions, be sure to note that as well.
Plus, you’ll have had some time to get used to any changes.
If you’re planning to get highlights, this timeline holds strong.
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Darker colors tend to fade faster than lighter hues.
Hong warns against trying a color that straystoofar from your typical style.
“Classic and natural looks best as it looks timeless and sophisticated,” she asserts.
That said, if your go-to hair color is mermaid blue, then that’s classic and natural toyou.
(And it will look pretty fly with a jewel-flecked veil.)
After all, a good haircut provides a fresh canvas for a dreamy new color.
Lesson learned: Get your hair cutbeforeyou get your color, not after.
Will it be up or down?
Will you part to the side or in the center?
Color-safe shampoosare created without sulfates, which can open up your hair cuticles and cause color to fade.
Instead of these chemicals, most color-preserving shampoos contain conditioning agents.
This will help your cuticles stay sealed, and give your hair some added smoothness and shine.
Leading up the wedding, keep your hair hydrated with a color-safeconditioner.
Remember, hydrated hair means sealed cuticles, which helps color stay intact.
Lastly, try your best to steer clear of hot water.
But too much heat can alter the porosity of your hair, leaving it dry and brittle.
At least for now, make a run at keep it cool (or at least tepid.)
Also, ensure to keep your colorist informed of any big style changes.
