Things to remember when colouring afro hair

It is essential to protect the health of your client's hair when colouring to prevent colour fade and damaged locks. When your client's hair is already coarse, it is arguably even more important to maintain its health when lightening and colouring. Afro hairdresser Junior Green from Junior Green, London, offers his seven key tips for colouring Afro hair. The lower the porosity, the higher the TLC - Low porosity hair that is dehydrated is not the ideal candidate for permanent hair colour because it can lead to breakage. If a client has this type of hair, create a care plan before colouring. Product is key - Always select the appropriate products for colour-treated hair. For example, use a shampoo designed to reduce colour fade and a conditioner to re-moisturise hair after a colour treatment. Approach chemical on chemical with caution - Be extra cautious when colouring relaxed hair. It’s important to know how far you can go. A hairdresser will be able to examine the hair and will know the correct usage that is safe for the hair. Have a level limit - Achieving a platinum blonde will involve many procedures and higher processing levels of developer which can be a disaster so try and persuade your clients to opt for a wig instead. [caption id="attachment_50751" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit - Instagram @justineskye[/caption] Breakage? Cut it out - Depending on the seriousness of the breakage, as harsh as it may seem, it may be better to cut the hair off and start again. If the client doesn’t want to do that, they will need to apply a treatment. Encourage regular treatments - Dry and brittle hair will eventually break off. Regular protein treatments, followed by moisturising treatments, will moisturise and strengthen the hair. Keep natural hair conditioned - A deep conditioner will strengthen the cuticle, keeping it smoother and flatter, which will allow it to retain moisture and increase shine, making it more manageable. For more from Junior Green visit junior-green.com  [Lead Image Credit - Junior Green]