Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

I am coloring my hair (Champene Blonde (if it makes a difference)) and I know that having gel and hair-spray is a "no no" when coloring hair. I have a little bit of frizz so I use those oils for hair before straighting it and I was wondering if that (oil; serum) is exceptable before coloring it or if I should just avoid it all together. Oh yes, and how long should I wait from washing my hair to coloring it (eg. 12, 24 hours)?

Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

Oils, serums, and leave in conditioner would actually make dye harder to penetrate your hair because it makes it porous. If you can do without, leave it out. However, if you do insist on using it; make sure you massage the dye into your hair very thoroughly.

Ideally, you shouldn't wash your hair for 24 hours as this makes the colour fade. I tend to not wash it for a good 2 days as I find hair dyes really dry your hair, and not make it greasy until about the 3rd day.

Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

I think it depends on the brand of dye that you are using. Check out the directions inside the box, and it will tell you specifically what it requires.

Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

Who says you can't? It won't affect the hair coloring just maybe make it harder to mix in if the hair spray or gel was put on too much. Don't wash your hair prior to coloring though, it'll make it more prone to damages.

Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

I don't think it will affect it. Check the box to make sure. If it doesn't say anything about it, then you should be alright. You may also want to check the bottle of the product in question. Also, don't use a store-bought blonde to color your hair unless your hair is already a light to medium brown or another shade of blonde. Darker browns will not color blonde using store bought hair color. Any other colors, you will have to use bleach and I suggest going to a professional hair stylist.

As far as washing your hair, the dirtier the better. The color takes better to dirty hair, so anywhere from 24-48 hours of not washing your hair is ideal. Good luck! Hope it comes out great!

Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

other coloring dyes

Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

Well, I think it's best not to have any chemicals or anything on your hair before you color it. You don't know what can mess up your color, so it's best to keep your hair clean before you color it!

Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

your hair should always be clean and dry before coloring it, never dirty the dirt and products prevent the color from working up to its full streangth. if you are coloring your own hair becareful runing it through the ends they can break off. 24-48 hours to shampoo(hair dresser of ten years)

Is gel and hair-spay the ONLY thing I can't have in my hair before coloring it?

Whether it be hairspray, gel, or frizz serum, if by coloring your hair you really mean to say "bleaching it", or "lifting color", or "going lighter in hair color", you can have any or all of these hair products in your hair when bleaching it. The chemicals used to bleach won't blink an eye in getting through hair gel to get to your hair. Don't have to wait after washing it either to bleach it, and you don't have to wash your hair before you bleach either.

Here's some good info about coloring your hair:

Drugstore vs. Hair Salon Color

http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/hair.a...

How do dyes work?

http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/hair.a...