Color Me Bad!

You may have noticed my hair is purple (obviously lol). I am a natural woman who loves playing with color and have always been fearless when it comes to coloring my hair. I guess this is mostly because I've always said it's just hair and if it falls out it can grow back, but its also because I'm confident in my relationship with my hair and my ability to take care of it.  I do not, I repeat, DO NOT, recommend hair color for women who are new to taking care of their own hair.  Master the art of caring for your hair, gain confidence in that ability, THEN venture to color. Even at that point I would still recommend letting a professional do the actual color and you just handle the upkeep, but if you must do it yourself start small.  Try a small section of your hair preferably in the back just in case it is not a success. Baby steps ladies!  Of course follow directions exactly and no short cuts!  Before coloring your hair get your color treated hair regimen together so that you aren't scrambling to find something that works during a crisis. A routine that is specifically built around color treated hair will ensure that you are proactively taking care of your hair instead of reacting to a disaster. Also, remember to MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE!!! Below is a list of things you will need in your regimen after you color:

An awesome deep conditioner (I recommend DC-ing twice a week after coloring)
Sulfate free shampoo or moisturizing conditioner if you are a Co Washer
Daily Creme Moisturizer (use nightly)
Rinse out and Leave in Conditioners (specific for color treated hair)
Cold Pressed Castor Oil, Argon Oil, or any other thicker variety of oil (in my experience oils such as coconut oil or olive oil doesn't seal in the moisture as much as i needed)
Spray bottle (for water and/or leave in mixes)
Perosity Control 
Neutrolizing Shampoo

I admit, most of these products may be staples in your current regimen and if not, should be, even if you don't have colored treated hair however, the frequency in which you use these products should most definitely increase.  You can't slack in hair care when you color.  The Brillo pad look is not the business!! Happy coloring!