7 reasons why galaxy hair colour is not suitable for you
Everyone loves rainbow and galaxy hair colours, and it’s easy to understand why.
It’s bold, bright and brightens up otherwise dull tresses in a fashionable way. It will have you feeling like a Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappe. But before you go tasting the rainbow, here are some reasons why you should put some serious thought into your decision…
Photo Credits: No. 8 Hair Studio
1. You have stick straight hair
Multi-coloured hair can look uneven and messy when it’s stick straight. The straight hair will accentuate the crooked lines and won’t do justice to the rainbow or galaxy hair colours. Ever noticed the looks you see on Instagram are usually styled with curls or slight waves?
Straight vs Styled – Hair Colour by J7Image Hair Salon
Unless your hair has some natural curls or waves to it, pulling off the rainbow and galaxy hair look is going to take up some extra time for styling. Naturally straight hair that lacks volume or rebonded hair isn’t going to accentuate the head full of colours in all its glory.
2. You are low-maintenance
Galaxy Hair Colour at Evolve Salon
While spending big bucks on your hair once in awhile to achieve dreamy hues can be written off as a well-deserved treat, remember that these colours are unlikely to last long. The problem with rainbow hair is that different colours fade differently, so when it starts to fade you might be left with a less than pretty mess of hair colours.
There are pink shampoos, purple shampoos and silver shampoos that you can use to prolong the colour. You can also visit the salon for toning, and invest in hair care products such as serums to prevent your hair from frizzing and drying out, which is likely to happen due to the bleaching.
If this sounds like too much work, then perhaps multi-coloured hair is not for you.
3. You are in a strict environment
Hair Tattoo + Colour by Kenaris Hair Salon
Be it school, work, or home. your colourful tresses are sure to receive shocked expressions. Though some may be pleasantly surprised, others may not take too kindly to your look, especially if it goes against rules and affects your professional image.
Consider the environment you are in and whether your new hair makeover will cause issues at your office or school. You wouldn’t want to be forced to change your hair colour after spending all that time and money.
4. You don’t like damaged hair
Though this depends on the colour you choose and how dark your existing hair is, bleaching causes damage to your hair. Now imagine what multiple rounds of bleaching can do.
Multi-coloured hair might look pretty and catch the attention of everyone around you, but it might not be worth it in the long run if it leaves you with damaged hair that’s hard to repair and restore to a healthy state.
Furthermore, you are going to need to shell out extra bucks for hair treatments during the bleaching and colouring, as well as in the subsequent months after.
5. You are not ready to spend big bucks on your hair
Unicorn Hair by Follicle Salon
Some hair salons cap rainbow, galaxy and unicorn hair colours at a standard price while others charge additional for extra colours or extra rounds of bleaching, so the overall damage to your wallet can be extensive.
We have come across prices that go up to $800!
Hence, be sure to double check with the hair salon of your choice before proceeding with the service. Going for a combo package is a more cost-effective option as these packages usually include treatments to protect your hair against further damage.
6. You are not bad-ass enough
Color Bar by Full House Salon @ Tampines
Just as some of us associate black straight hair with meek and short hair with assertive, people who dare sport galaxy hair are often seen to be bad-ass individuals with a somewhat rebellious streak.
Do you have the personality to pull off this colour?
7. You hate black clothes
99 Percent Hair Studio @ Katong MODA
With such vibrant colours, you’ll find that you are doomed to black or generally dark-coloured clothes to avoid clashing and taking away attention from your hair. That may not be such a bad thing if your wardrobe is mostly black, but if it isn’t…
Ultimately, ask yourself if it’s worth the cost and maintenance time to spend on multi-coloured hair and touch-ups!
