Organic Hair Color: A Solution for
Back-to-School Hairstyle Strife
By
Gail Erickson
Most trendy
back-to-school hairstyles involve special color effects. An
adolescent’s desire to be fashionable can lead to tension
between parent and child depending upon how the parent views
hair color services. For parents hesitant to allow children to
alter their hair color, organic hair color may be an acceptable
and actually healthy alternative. Amy Hart, Organic Hair Color
Specialist at Practically Frivolous Salon in St. Petersburg
explains the process and its benefits.
Q: What are
some trendy styles that can be achieved with Organic Hair Color
(OHC)?
A: Color
balancing is one of the most popular styles for girls. After the
summer sun and chlorine bleaching out the hair, solid rich
colors are very sought after. Boys have been growing their hair.
The slightly longer and lighter surfer kid look is a favorite. A
few highlights and some texture cutting is all that is needed to
achieve this look. We see kids as young as 12 coming in for hair
color. There are also really beneficial organic treatments for
little ones under age 12 to revive sun-damaged summer dry hair.
Q: What
constitutes OHC?
A: Organic Hair
Color contains certified organic blends of protective plant
oils, plus conditioners that buffer the hair during the coloring
process. The result is incredibly shiny, healthy hair without
the use of ammonia.
Q: Does OHC
damage the hair?
A: Absolutely
not! The integrity of the hair and body is always top priority
with organics. The skin is our most valuable delivery system.
With OHC, we don’t have to worry about these chemicals being
absorbed through the scalp and hair.
Q: Is there a
price difference?
A: Not usually.
It runs about the same as traditional color products. It is
always best to set up a consultation with your stylist to
determine what service is best and to answer any pricing
questions. I never charge a fee to my clients for a
fifteen-minute consultation.
I also want to
emphasize my belief that what we put into and on our children’s
bodies (and ourselves for that matter) is such an important part
of our health. In the pursuit of beauty and health, what you put
on your hair and skin is as important as what you put in your
mouth.
Gail Erickson is a licensed Clinical Esthetician with an English
degree from USF, Tampa. She works at Practically Frivolous, a
full-service salon in St. Petersburg. Please direct any skin
care questions to
gail_erickson@yahoo.com
