Hair Color information

Hair Color links

If you end up with a color you don't like, experts at Good Housekeeping say that Hair Color Remover by Color Oops, available in extra strength (*Est. $13) or extra conditioning (*Est. $10) formulas can restore your natural hair color.

The New York Times discusses the effect of the economy on the home hair color industry and warns about some of the pitfalls of coloring your own hair. A few tips about color choice and application from professional stylists are included.  

About.com provides useful information and quick tips for coloring your own hair. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

This educational article from the chemistry guide at About.com explains the makeup of hair and the science behind hair dyes. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Prevention magazine lists three rules for coloring hair at home as well as tips to get a professional look.

Editors at Allure magazine suggest using a demi-permanent hair color, rather than a gloss, to help boost fading hair color and give it extra shine.

National Geographic's TheGreenGuide.com is an excellent resource for information on natural hair colors as well as the health hazards involved with dying your hair. See "Clean Hair, Clean Air."

BellaSugar.com has lots of fun and interesting articles on hair color and the latest trends.

Cosmopolitan's hair color guide is full of information on hair-color techniques, maintenance, fixing mistakes and more.

Phyllis Cabot, a blogger at Good Housekeeping, explains how to save money by purchasing professional hair color as an alternative to boxed color kits.

Sean Tetlow, a professional colorist, demonstrates how to apply at-home hair color for Clairol in this YouTube video.

In this slideshow from Stylist.com, celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson demonstrates how to get natural-looking highlights at home.

Cosmetics chemists at TheBeautyBrains.com say there is really no such thing as a chemical-free hair lightener. Henna is an alternative hair color but it only temporarily stains the outer layers of the hair.

Redbook magazine provides tips for keeping color-treated hair looking fresh and shiny.

CBS News interviews celebrity stylist David Evangelista, who shares tips for choosing the right hair color.

The Food and Drug Administration discusses some of the chemicals used in hair dye and their potential impact on human health. The agency also has a detailed fact sheet on hair dyes and hair relaxers.

ConsumerReports.org discusses how to limit your exposure to hazardous chemicals, including those found in hair dyes.

Manufacturer websites provide useful information for choosing the right color as well as application techniques.

Clairol

L'Oreal 

Revlon 

Fekkai 

John Frieda 

Just For Men