Clairol Textures & Tones: Hair Color for the Women of Color
Hello ladies, it is 2021 and I am editing this post to hopefully answer many of your questions. My emails are the same, so you can still reach me directly with your questions or concerns at savvyhair101@gmail.com as well as at atstudio5info@gmail.com. Ok…let’s get on with it.
Relaxing or perming your hair doesn’t have to be restricted to semi-permanent hair colors, contrary to popular beliefs. This remains true! Hair coloring at home has changed a great deal over the years, even now with the pandemic, and is continuing to change as I am continuing to discover. There are more products that are catering to black women’s hair, which is a huge plus in today’s hair industry, but you have to find what works best for your hair because not all products that say they are for women of color hair is not always true.
Many beauty supply owners and hair dressers I’ve talked to over the past years have all downplayed the idea of coloring your hair permanently at home. They say you have to pick one or the other — relaxer or permanent color, especially if you currently wear a relaxer or perm. But if your hair is healthy, and you have a relaxer, you have to know what product to use. This is where your research comes in to play.
I am a veteran of relaxed and colored hair. Many advise against coloring hair the same day as a relaxer, at the same time I discovered that there are hairstylists out there who are not aware that this can be done as a one day service, or just choose not to do it. There are ammonia-free hair colors that are designed for and cater to women of color even if they have a relaxer or perm. But keep in mind that it is still a chemical.
Case in point, Clairol is one such manufacturer that has developed a product designed for just this purpose, and (as far as I am concerned) remains to be the best on the market simply because they go above and beyond the call of duty catering their products to suit all women of ethnic groups, specifically for women of color.
Their “Textures & Tones” works with your hair if you have a relaxer or perm. You process for 20 minutes if you have a relaxer or perm and the results are fabulous. For best results, I recommend using Pantene’s Relaxed & Natural Pro-V, Dry to Moisturized for Women of Color that can be found at CVS $4.99. You can get the shampoo and conditioner both for $6.97 ($3.49 each) using your CVS card (that was when there was a sale going on). At the time when I lived in Los Angeles the hair color is $6.99. Which has probably gone up since the original date of this post and since I moved to the State of Washington almost four years ago. I also recommend using a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, either Shea Moisture or Dove’s Intensive Repair. I had to stop using the Carol’s Daughter Monoi Repairing shampoo and conditioner because my hair had a bad reaction to the product and caused it to break off.
When I last used Textures & Tones, my color of choice was the 6G-Honey Blonde, for a bold and daring look. Which is pretty much the same or similar in other brands. Change is good every now and then. I have used Clairol’s products for years and have discovered that they are not harsh on my hair.
My hair was left feeling soft and looked beautiful. Of course, I cater that also to the Biotin tablets I take every day, and to drinking plenty of water. But taking care of your hair doesn’t stop there. There is a whole process that goes into it. You have to use products that prevent breakage, maintains moisture, keeps your hair from being dry, and tying it up every night. Just like you have to protect your ends, you have to protect your scalp as well. Picture from 2011. I don’t have a picture from when I last colored my hair in 2015, but the picture shown here shows the outcome from when I color my hair at home.
The general consensus is you absolutely must get a trim when you get relaxer every 6 – 8 weeks. You can skip one relaxer visit going to 10 – 12 weeks if you choose, but in between the visits be sure you are getting trims and consider a protein treatment. And this comes from continuing to research the information since writing this post. Skipping a relaxer visit will mean you will have to work extra hard to keep your hair healthy and avoid breakage.
Use products that won’t weight your hair. Choose combinations that work best for you. My favorite combinations Bio Silk for flat ironing (it’s a little pricey, but if you want quality you have to pay for it), coconut oil and vitamin E lightly are good options, but you can use Amla oil or you can try the 10 in 1 Hairgrowth Oil from hairgrowthco.com, I no longer use Organix Keratin Instant Repair because that also started breaking my hair off.
To handle frizz I have incorporated using Nairobi Wrap-it Shine Foaming Lotion and Paul Mitchel Shaper or Shaper+ hold spray on the edges and around the areas where I have the most frizz. If I don’t use either of the Paul Mitchel sprays, I use Pump It Up! Gold hold hair spray, which is pretty good. When you watch as many hair videos as I have watched, you learn quite a few things about your hair.
I still recommend staying away from products loaded with alcohol ingredients because I used a product that had so much alcohol in it that it impacted my hair to the point I had to get a relaxer sooner than 6 weeks because my hair was no longer holding a press or flat ironed style. Read the ingredients very carefully when choosing new products for your hair.
What’s in Textures & Tones? The best description I have found to best identify what’s in it comes from CVS-Pharmacy’s web site.
For Textures & Tones Honey Blonde 6G: Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethanolamine, Oleth-10, Laureth-23, Oleic Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Fragrance, Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride, Cocamide MEA, Amodimethicone, Panthenol, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Erythorbic Acid, EDTA, Sodium Sulfite, 2-Methylresorcinol, P-Aminophenol, 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene. Textures & Tones Color Developer: Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Steareth-21, Oleth-2, Oleth-5, PEG-50 Tallow Amide, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Simethicone, Oleyl Alcohol, Etidronic Acid, Disodium EDTA. Textures & Tones Conditioner: Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, EDTA, Panthenol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone. Textures & Tones Booster: Potassium Persulfate, Sodium Silicate, Ammonium Persulfate, Silica, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Disodium EDTA.
As with all hair coloring products the warning still applies indicating that they “may cause allergic reactions, which in rare instances can be serious. Do not color if you have had a previous reaction or if scalp is irritated or injured. To help minimize your risk perform the skin allergy test 48 hours before coloring. Follow enclosed instructions. This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made.”
There are plenty shades to choose from. Whether you are covering your gray hair, going for a new look, or want to try something different — if you have a relaxer or perm, this is definitely the product to try — it’s made specifically for it. Be sure to read ALL of the instructions before coloring your hair. It comes with a color booster which should be added in when you add the activator, and intense conditioner by Pantene’s Relaxed & Natural.
The number one question I have been asked since originally posting this is can you use this product the same day as you perm or relax your hair? I have researched this intensely and have come back with the same answer, which states that if you are considering using a permanent hair color on your hair and you currently wear a relaxer or a perm, although it is recommended that you wait one week and one hair wash and conditioning before dying your hair, but waiting 6 – 8 weeks is more ideal in order to give your hair some time to breathe after being relaxed. Even though Clairol Textures & Tones is designed for women of color and who wear relaxers, you still have to follow the rules to chemically processing your hair to avoid damage that can cause a considerable amount of breakage.
If you absolutely want to dye your hair the same day as you receive a relaxer, it is recommended to have it done professionally, or use a cellophane (semi-permanent hair color that is like a rinse that rinses out over time) that offers the same or similar color of the desired shade you are looking for. Sebastian has a shade called Honeycomb which is very similar to the Honey Blonde in the Textures & Tones. Cellophanes are a semi-permanent and wash out over a period of time. If you are ok with this using a cellophane, which I try to get one when I had my hair relaxed prior to the color I had when I was in California, then you should familiarize yourself with how they are applied and when they should be applied. Then again if you do color your hair at home after you do a relaxer, your hair before applying the color and follow the instructions of the color and do not leave it on your hair longer than the required time. Be sure to condition it again after you wash out the product, and use a leave-in conditioner. It’s very important to protect your hair at all cost.
The Clairol Textures & Tones is still the best product in the hair industry, and I still recommend it for achieving beautiful hair color.
Keep your questions coming. Remember the new email address is savvyhair101@gmail.com, but you can still email me at atstudio5info@gmail.com. I’m here to answer your questions.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional hair expert. I write based on experience and research. This post is meant to provide helpful and general information on this product based on personal experience and opinion. It is important to follow the instructions that are provided and if you still have questions and concerns you can email me and I will answer your questions. NOTE: I will not be held liable if the product is not used properly and the instructions were not followed, and proper steps were not taken to protect your hair. If you are under a doctor’s care and are taking prescribed medication, be sure to consult your physician to determine if the chemicals will have a negative or positive impact on your hair.
Updated May 4, 2021
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I dyed my hair using 6G Honey Blonde and my hair was relaxed as well. I LOVED THE OUTCOME OF MY HAIR AND STILL DO!! But….. My relaxer is wearing off and i need to know, Is it ok for me to relax my hair 1 month after Dyeing it?
Hi, there. First, thanks for taking the time to read the post and submit a comment. That lets me know someone out there is reading my blog. And secondly, to answer your question, it depends on when the last time your relaxer was last retouched. Typically, relaxers should be done in 6-8 weeks after the date of the last retouch. If you go to a salon to have it done, I would consult your stylist to be sure. To successfully maintain your color, a relaxer, and the overall health of your hair, you have to ensure that your ends are trimmed, too, to avoid any split ends and breakage.
Under normal circumstances I would say yes, but consult with your stylist to be sure. I know that some stylist don’t like doing relaxer retouches too soon, but if your hair grows at an accelerated rate, you may be ok, but check first to be sure.
Hope this helps.
I too am a fan of Clairol’s hair color products. And while I no longer have permed hair (reverted to natural almost two months ago) I find they work just as well. Thanks for posting.
Hey, Cynthia…thanks for your comment. Glad to hear you went back to natural. How has it been for you so far? I am still permed, but have decided not to color my hair anymore. I haven’t quite decided to stop relaxing my hair, after all, I’ve been doing it for so long and without coloring, it has been good to me. On the other hand, Clairol’s hair coloring products are one the best on the market, and is one I always tend to turn to whenever I wanted to color my hair.
I dyed my hair with this product 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if I could dye it again to get the color I desire.
Hi, and thanks for your comment. Generally, you should wait 2-3 weeks before re-dying your hair. I recommend making sure you treat it very well with a protein treatment to avoid any damage, or if possible have it professionally done. But if you are using a permanent color, I’d recommend waiting 4-6 weeks. You don’t want to run the risk of stripping your hair of its pigments. The Textures & Tones don’t recommend it, but consult your hair stylist to be sure. Hope this helps.
Can you relax your hair after using the product..I used it 2 myths. Ago and I’m scared to relax my hair
Hi, there, thanks for reading my post. To answer your question, you can relax your hair after using this product. I suggest waiting two full weeks (or three full weeks to be on the safe side) and one shampoo and conditioning. Use a protectant before applying the relaxer Elasta QP has one. Apply it before the relaxer. Use a no lye relaxer cream (mild strength or stronger depending on your hair type), I recommend Elasta QP for the relaxer cream. I have used it for years. Use shampoos and conditioners that will provide protein and moisturizers, light oils to provide moisture for your scalp and your ends. And most importantly, trim your ends. Wait 6-8 weeks for your next relaxer touch up.
If you are still unsure about relaxing your hair after using Clairol Textures & Tones Hair Coloring, consult a professional hair stylist for the best results. If you are in the LA area I can put you in touch with my stylist. She is affordable and is fabulous in her craft.
hello i just wanted to know can i relax nd dyr my hair the same day?
Hi, Tonie
If you are using a semi permanent color, then it is possible to dye your hair the same day you relax it. I have continued to do research on this subject because more and more I am finding are wanting to perform that same salon magic of dying their hair the same day they get it relaxed. OK, so Textures and Tones is designed to allow you to relax and dye your hair the same day, however, and I really must emphasize this, if you have not done this before, I recommend consulting with a professional stylist who has experience in that area. The general consensus is waiting one week and one shampoo and conditioner before relaxing your hair after you dye it or the other way around, but I prefer waiting 2 – 3 weeks and at least 2 – 3 shampoos and conditioners. Always use a protein complex. And make sure you use moisturizers and heat protectant serums. With semi-permanent colors you are not at that great of a risk of damage.
I wanted to add more to my reply because I was at work the first time. Hope this helps. Let me know how it comes out.
If I have not answered your question, my apologies for the delay. You can relax your hair after using this product. However, it is highly recommended that you wait at least two full weeks and one shampoo and conditioner. If you wanted to wait three to four weeks, that would be OK, too. What does this mean? It means you wait the ideal number of weeks and after you have washed and conditioned your hair at least once.
If this is your first time relaxing your hair at home, I can understand why you would be scared. There are harsh chemicals involved and it can go wrong in so many ways. Therefore, you will want to arm yourself with some really good products that will serve to keep your hair strong and healthy, as well as a really good flat iron.
I have been wearing relaxers since I was a teenager and I have had my share of damaged hair, so I will be coming to you speaking from true life experiences. It takes work and time to keep up a relaxer, and developing a good hair care regime is something you will want to think about. Practicing good hair care with dyed hair and a relaxer, your hair will love you back.
First of all, you have to ask yourself is your skin too sensitive for relaxing? OK, you’ve dyed your hair…no skin irritation there, but what about with a relaxer? This being your first relaxer (if this is your first relaxer), you will have to do a strand test. Which takes me to my next point. There are different relaxer products on the market. Some are better than others, and there are those that shouldn’t even be on the market based on the horror stories I’ve heard, and what I experienced.
My relaxer product of choice is Elasta QP Creme Relaxer – Regular/Normal (with no lye). Comes in a simple black and white jar with a green design — just for color and update of the jar — I have been using this product for over 20 years and refuse to use anything else. Elasta QP has a before and after product renamed to the Elasta QP Before and After Protein Complex. This is good for pre and post relaxer. I use it on my hair religiously when I am relaxing my hair at home. I spray it on, blow dry it into my hair, wait about five to ten minutes, then I apply a protective oil around the edges of my scalp and ears (vaseline works just fine), then apply my Elasta QP Creme Relaxer, done within the time allowed for my hair (work as quickly as possible to avoid burns to your scalp and damage to your hair). You should use a neutralizing shampoo and moisturizing conditioner and use the Elasta QP Before and After Protein Complex before you conditioner your hair…leave it in for about five or ten minutes, rinse, then apply conditioner and leave it in 10 – 15 minutes.
Because I tend to wash my hair in the shower, I leave the conditioner in for about 15 minutes, and rinse it out after I am done with my shower. If you have a leave in conditioner, that is good, too. Nothing wrong with a double conditioner as long as you’re not over doing it. But you want to protect your hair at all times, of course.
Be sure that after you press or flat iron your hair out (I recommend flat ironing) using a good heat serum, and a light oil to keep your scalp from being dry. Pure coconut oil is a good and light oil that I tend to prefer when it comes to my ends, and Palmer’s Gro Therapy Olive Oil Formula is another good one, especially for your scalp and on the ends if you like. ALWAYS…ALWAYS get a good trim and not a botched trim after a relaxer. That can affect how your hair looks. (I don’t know, but I think my hair has a mind of its own and knows when something’s not right because I can’t get it to do anything). This will keep your ends from splitting and your hair from breaking off. And use a light oil on the ends (the coconut oil or the Palmer’s Gro Therapy). If you don’t get a trim after each relaxer, be prepared to experience split ends and hair breakage.
Again, practice good daily hair care to keep your hair from suffering. Don’t stress your hair by using daily heat if you can help it…tie your hair up at night in away so all you have to do is get up the next day and comb and go.
Wash your hair every one to two weeks. Retouch your relaxer every 6 to 8 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows. I wait 8 to 10 weeks at the most. Some women I know retouch their relaxer short of six weeks because their hair grows just that fast, so it depends on how fast your hair grows.
If you are still not comfortable with relaxing your own hair at home, I strongly recommend finding yourself a really good hair stylist who is a well known professional in relaxing hair. Someone who has good experience with excellent results and gives excellent trims. You don’t want to go to someone who has no true experience in relaxing hair. So search very carefully. And check prices. Sometimes a high priced stylist doesn’t always mean an experienced stylist. Been there, done that, too. If you are located in Los Angeles, I can hook you with my stylist who has been doing my hair for some years now. I have followed her to three salon locations, that’s how good she is.
I hope this information is helpful to you. You can email me at atstudio5info@gmail.com if you have more questions or if you just want to tell me how it went with relaxing your hair.
Hi….it would b my first time I dyed my hair and
Im trying to get it honey blonde but I want to perm my hair first with a super relaxer is that a good thing to do?…
Hi Ms. Monroe, and thank you for reading my post. Sorry for just now getting back to you. Honey Blonde is one of my favorites….but my dear boyfriend refuses to let me get that color again 😉
To answer your question, the strength of the relaxer depends on your type of hair. Super strength is for those with super, seriously course, really thick hair. Unless your hair is not hard to comb, I would use regular or mild because super just seems too strong, but like I said it depends on your type of hair.
If you are going to relax your hair yourself as well as dye your own hair, it is strongly recommended you wait one week and one shampoo and conditioner before dying it after you relaxed your hair. To be on the safe side, I always recommend waiting about two to three weeks, and two – three shampoos and conditioners.
****Although you can relax and dye your hair at the same time (if you are using a semi-permanent hair color), you should have it professionally done in a salon if you want to do them both in one day. Letting a professional do this is best because you will get the best treatment and results. Plan to spend up to a day there if you choose this route.****
When you relax your hair I recommend using a protein on your hair prior to relaxing it. QP Elasta has one that I love that is good called Protein Revitalizing Complex (formerly Before and After). It’s hard to find because it’s a popular product.
You spray it on, blow dry it in or let it air dry prior to relaxing your hair. Wait 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to disturb the scalp. Then you apply the relaxer creme, following the instructions. Then you use it before conditioning, letting it sit in for about 10 – 15 minutes. I mix it with my conditioner, and let it sit in my hair for 15-20 minutes.
Be sure to wash out all of the relaxer creme because otherwise you’ll have to deal with pulling your hair off your scalp the next morning. And believe me, it’s not pretty! Can be a pain in the neck!
Follow all the steps to relaxing your hair including the timing. Same with dying your hair. Dying your hair, the timing is shorter than if you weren’t relaxing your hair.
When you are ready to dye your hair (and for best results) make sure it’s clean. Dye your hair one day after washing it.
Use protectant products such as vitamin E, leave-in conditioners, and heat protectant products. Some of my favorite products are Bio Silk (for flat ironing), then I either use Olive Oil Hair Gro, with coconut oil, or Vitamin E on my ends and scalp, Finisheen hair spray (which my hair loves and I have been using for over 25 years), and 1-2 times a week I use Organix Keratin Oil Instant Repair.
Lastly, be careful of over processing your hair and be sure to get your ends trimmed regularly.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask any other questions your may have.
I’d love to hear how your hair turns out.
Hi Rene, thank you for such helpful information. I have not relaxed my hair for about three months and a few weeks. Would it be safe for me to dye my hair then wait another six weeks to relax my hair or relax my hair then wait for six weeks and dye it? Thank you
Hi Marry, you are so welcome, and I am glad the information I provided was helpful. This should be a good time for you to dye your hair. Be sure to take extra steps in protecting your hair using alcohol free products that offer moisture, protein, and hydration for your hair. Stay within the timelines of dying your hair. I recommend a good protein conditioner and a leave in conditioner as well — depending on your preference of use. If you have not had your ends trimmed, check to see if they need to be touched up. Don’t over condition your hair, and use products that will allow for daily use or use as needed to avoid dry scalp and dullness. Otherwise you should be fine.
Need help. I am trying to find a hair dye honey brownish color that I can use the same day I relax my hair with “just for me” no lye conditioning cream relaxer. My hair is naturly curly and thick with some grays. I relax it to soften my curls and I like to go light in the summer. I’ve use soft & lovely in the winter but their semi colors are dark. What do you suggest?
Thank you for your comment. Take a look at Dark & Lovely Semi-Permanent hair colors. They have a really nice honey color I used to use when I was younger. Clairol also has one, and I think Revlon have one also. Keep in mind that using Just For Me relaxer the color be a semi-permanent color.
If you are going to do this the same day (if you have not already done so) you want to arm yourself with a good leave in conditioner to protect your hair and your curls. I do not recommend same day processing with a permanent hair color as Just For Me also states their product is not for use on permanent hair color.
The general consensus is that you should wait one week and one shampoo and conditioning before coloring your hair after you relax it. The rules are slightly bent with semi-permanent colors — and it depends on the brand as well.
Make sure your hair is somewhat clean when you begin the process for best results.
I hope this bit of information is helpful. Please let me know how it turns out.
I have dread always been using miss clariol 7RN medium neutral red blonde. Just happen to come cross texture and tone are they basically the same.
Hello Brenda,
Thank you for your comment. You are actually right, but you have to admit, it’s a good product of choice.
Thank you so much for taking the time out explain in details about this product. I used it before but couldn’t remember which one to get just knew I needed the honey blonde with a booster. You answered ALL of my questions and thoughts.
Hi Shannon, and Happy Holidays to you. So glad to hear I was able to answer your questions. How did your color come out? I am sure it is beautiful. I hope you have a great New Year.
Also, feel free to check out my blog at http://savvyhair.wordpress.com.
hi Rene’ thanks for being there and helping us out through the maze. LaVerne
Hi there, glad my posts are providing some insight into coloring and perming hair for women of color.
I dyed my hair lightest blonde, but it didnt get as light as I would like because my natural hair color is very dark. How long do I have to wait until I redye my hair? I’ve researched and have gotten two different answers…is it a week or is it 3 weeks?
Hi, there and thanks for reading my blog post. I, too, have been researching how long you should wait to re-color your hair. Some will say a week, while others will say two weeks. If you are using a permanent color, I recommend three weeks. You should have gone past at least two washes and two conditionings.
As I have been researching color treatments, you should consider getting a protein treatment prior to re-coloring your hair and afterwards, and be sure to get regular trims. You want to protect your ends at all time and help to avoid breakage.
I am going to be rewriting my post to include getting protein treatments as we color our hair and for those who relax their hair regularly. This will be that extra weapon towards protecting your hair from damage.
If you are using a semi-permanent color, the same length of time applies to how long you should wait to re-color even if you are using a semi-permanent hair color.
REMEMBER: Use products that moisturize your hair, that will not dry your hair out. Get a protein treatment prior to and afterwards, get regular trims, and protect your ends at all times.
I hope this helps. Feel free to shoot me a picture to see how it comes out the next time around.
Im looking for a a semi permanent hair dye for colored women hair I like the reviews on this one I am just not ready for a permanent change yet do you know any good rinses
Henna is a good rinse. It has been used in my family for several years, going back to when I was a child. Here is one you might want to look into…
http://www.iherb.com/Herbatint-Vegetal-Color-Henna-Red-2-1-fl-oz-60-ml/17983?gclid=CjwKEAjw19vABRCY2YmkpO2OzTsSJAAzEt8s556SwI3_6-OL9QR_Bv560jaDgiIctjdNW_Nndc2qNBoCDF7w_wcB
However, there are many rinses on the market that you can look into. Rinses wash out gradually and do not contain any peroxide, ammonia or diaminobenzene. You can usually apply it directly to your hair without any mixing. A rinse would be perfect for your especially if you are not looking for a permanent color. Rinses comes in different shade. But keep in mind that if you have any gray hair, the rinses don’t cover gray. Look into the different shades rinses may have. They are semi-permanent colors that you are not as harsh as the permanent coloring. Hope this helps.
I colored my hair a week ago and i washed my hair 2 times since then cause i forgot that i colored it.im trying to figure out why when i do that the water still turns red. Even when i had just colored it the instructions said to rince until water turns clear but i stayed in the shower for nearly 2 hours and gave up. I conditioned it and got out i was to tired to continue but i realize now i may have done something wrong for it to still turn the water and my towel red. Please help.
Hello,
First let me ask, are you using a semi-permanent color or permanent color, bleach or gloss? I have read that it is recommended to apply dye on hair that dry with no products on it and to use cold water to wash it out. For it to be bleeding like it is does not sound normal. It could also be an over saturation of red dye in your hair, too that is causing it to still bleed out. After you rinse out the dye you can shampoo and rinse again util the water is clear before conditioning. There are many suggestions offered to help void this from continuing to happen. Semi-permanent will rinse out over time anyway but not immediately after you apply it. If using cold water does not help, I recommend consultant a professional stylists to see what advice they can offer. I read using developers and sulfate free shampoos are good, too. Just be sure you do not over process your hair with the color in trying to achieve what you are looking for. Use a good repairing shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair from being fried. Hope this helps. In the meantime I will look into this and see what I find. Feel free to email me at atstudio5info@gmail.com.
So after having a perm the same day I can process with the color?
Hello, Cindy,
Unless you are going to do it professionally at a salon, then yes. Going forward it is recommended that you wait one week and one wash and condition before applying a hair dye to newly relaxed or permed hair. Did you dye your hair when you had your perm? What were the results?
I always use honey blonde texture and tones Ijust dye my hair over a deep cherry rinse didn’t come out what should I do HELP
Hello, Cynthia, I am so sorry that you did not achieve the desired color you were going for. Have you had this fixed yet? Please tell me what you did to resolve the issue. Thanks.
I just wanted to know when it says shampoo while I’m coloring my hair does that mean use my own shampoo?
Thanks
Hi Adreana, have you had your question answered yet? If you have a clarifying shampoo and conditioner or one the is sulfate-free you are good to go. Otherwise you can use what you have on hand if that worked best for you before. Some products recommend using whatever shampoo and conditioner that came inside the box. Hope this helped.
Hi Rene happy fourth to you. Ok I see you have answered this question a few times and I was wondering with this honey blonde that is shown here is the same one I have because I was looking for a color I could use the same day I perm my hair and so is it correct this tones and textures is meant for use after relaxing?
What I have found over the years of dying my hair that the Honey Blond for African American women tends to be the same or similar tone. And you are looking to dye your hair the same day you perm your hair? Have you achieved this yet? It is always best to wait one week and one wash and conditioning before dying your hair after perming or relaxing. I have checked this with experts and it comes back the same. If you want to dye your hair the same day as you relax it, I recommend using a cellophane. There are different brands of cellophane but very few carry the honey blond color so I would look around or have a salon stylist do it for you in order to achieve the desired results.
i washed my hair today and it feels dry to me can i use it now?
Hi there Lovern, were you able to get your question answered? Ideally if you wear a relaxer or perm, you should wait one week and one hair wash and conditioning before dying your hair with the Clairol’s Tones & Textures. But if you have natural hair and you want to wash your hair and then apply it, follow the directions accordingly as indicated on the box. You should be ok. Remember to have a good leave-in conditioner or moisturizer and other products to help avoid any breakage.
Can a white female use this in her hair? I love the colors an I would live to try it. So I wanted to ask first
Hi there….thanx for stopping by and reading one of my most popular posts. The short answer to your question is Clairol Textures & Tones was specifically designed for hair of black women (I don’t always believe in being politically correct….just telling it like it is…LOL). However, the long answer is that on the flipside of the spectrum, before Clairol Textures & Tones hit the shelves in 1998, black women did not have a lot of choices for hair color that catered specifically to their hair coloring needs and hair type aside from getting it done at the salon which ranges in hundreds of dollars to get the popping colors we desired, so we were at the mercy of hair coloring designed for white women, and using cellophanes. Going forward hair coloring has been revolutionized over the years that we are using all that is available on the market and what works from cellophanes to all haircare coloring systems semis and permanent coloring.
In short, I see no real reason why you can’t use the product. I recommend performing a strand test to see how your hair reacts. If the results are positive then it would be a matter of just following the directions fully. If you have permed hair, make sure ample time has passed since perming. Ideally waiting one week and one shampoo and conditioner….two weeks would be better….for best results. Make sure your hair is clean and free from any buildup. Use good protein shampoo and conditioner to protect your hair.
I would like to see the results of your color choice. Feel free to post it here or email me at Atstudio5info@gmail.com.
Hope this helps.
Happy Coloring
René J.
Atstudio5
Hello Tabatha,
I wanted to follow up with you to see if you used the Clairol Textures & Tones hair coloring. If you did, what shade did you choose and how did it work on your hair? I hope it turned out beautifully.
Rene J.
AtStudio5
Can this ok for a white woman’s hair,I have thick,wavy,curly hair with a lots of frizz especially in the humid summers,it will pouf out like I have enough hair for 3 people.By the way I enjoyed your article.Thank you for explaining the different products.
Hi there….thanks for taking time out of your day to read my blog post. And thank you for your comment. Ok….let’s five in to your question. So this particular product was designed specifically with black women hair in mind because in today’s hair industry there is not too many hair coloring products on the market for our hair, considering the same rules to hair coloring are followed as with other hair coloring products. Our hair is a different texture from white women and mixed hair. But again, the rules to applying it are pretty much the same with some variances.
My recommendation to you is to read the directions carefully in their entirety. Use a good moisturizer to protect your hair and your ends. Do a strand and skin test to make sure you have no allergic reaction to the product. And apply to clean hair that has been washed ideally 24 hours before, but could be done same day. Again….follow the instructions and use best hair care practices for caring for your hair after coloring.
To help keep down the frizz try Biosill or Shine. They are the best two on the market that I use. They are best used for like flat ironing, but for your curls should be good. Cantu also has a product for curly hair that we use on my granddaughter’s hair to keep her curls defined.
To maintain your color try a reconstructor and use a shampoo and conditioner that won’t dry out your hair, but designed for color treated hair. Keep your scalp hydrated as well.
I hope this helps. Contact me anytime via this post or email at Atstudio5info@gmail.com.
Thanks again,
Rene
AtStudio5
Hey there….just checking in to see if you ever used the Clairol Textures & Tones. If so, how did it work out for you and if not what choice did you end up making in coloring your hair?
Hi I tried the blazing Burgundy and the blazing red on separate occasions and neither one worked for me. The blazing red I tried a couple days ago. How soon can I redo and will a booster pack make any difference?
Hi there, thanks for stopping by to read the blog post. I apologize for the delayed response. First off, to avoid any damage, before redying your hair to achieve the color you are looking for it is highly recommended waiting two weeks and one shampoo and conditioning. To be safe, wait at least three weeks and two shampoo and conditionings because you do not want to cause any considerable damage. It would be safe to use a color boost at that time. Dying your hair back to back without any time in between is not a good idea because you are stripping too much of your hair which can cause a lot of breakage. But I have read that using a booster pack could help. Hope this helps and if you have not already found your desired color, I’d like to know what you went with. atstudio5info@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Rene’
I used Clairol Textures and Tones Cognac about 3 weeks ago. It colored my hair beautifully. But I’m wanting to tone it down just a bit. I have natural hair and condition my hair regularily as well as vitamins so it’s in really good shape. I want a little brown or copper. it’s just too red. Any ideas?
Hello Lynn,
Thank you for stopping by my blog to read the post on “Clairol Textures & Tones: Hair Color for the Women of Color.” It’s become one of my most popular post since I first wrote it. OK…so to hopefully answer your question…I did a little research to come up with a close enough answer to help you achieve the color you are looking for or at least come close to it. As a best guessed answer, you can try a shade that’s a darker brown. When going from the cognac shade to a brown (or copper shade as you previously mentioned) you should always choose a brunette tone which is darker than your current color. Since Clairol Textures & Tones does not have a “brunette” shade, your best shades you could try would either be 4RC- Cherrywood or 3N-Cocoa Brown, or perhaps 3RV-Plum. But I would recommend asking a professional hair stylist what they would suggest or recommend from going from a cognac tone to a darker shade. I have always found to have gotten the best advice from recent hairstylists I’ve had the pleasure to work with.
While Clairol Textures & Tones have their own shades of brown, you don’t want to end up with a color you’re not happy with. Going from your current color to a brown or copper can be tricky. I, myself, have always gone shades lighter, therefore, I’ve never gone in the other direction. And since you’ve waited a good amount of time (3 weeks), and you keep your hair well conditioned and your hair is healthy, you should have no problems recoloring your hair. Ideally experts would want us to wait at least 8 weeks, but with the different types of products on the market today, and products designed for women of color, it is possible to color our hair sooner.
I hope this information has helped. Feel free to email me at atstudio5info@gmail.com or post more comments if you have other questions you feel I may be able to ask. Keep visiting the blog as more content will be added.
Hello how often can you use Clairol texture and tones on natural Hair. Like is it every 4-6 weeks without it breaking off
Hello how often can you use Clairol texture and tones on natural Hair. Like is it every 4-6 weeks without it breaking off Also can you cover black Texture and tones with a lighter color of texture and tones when you’re ready to change colors
Hello, and thank you for stopping by and reading one of my most popular posts. So, let’s address your question.
You have to remember that this is a permanent hair color and does not wash out in 23 shampoos like semi-permanent hair dye does, and you should wait at least 6 – 8 weeks or longer if needed, even if your hair is natural.
If you are trying to cover black with a lighter color, it may require using some toner, not quite sure. The original color of my hair is black and the last time I used this product to lighten my hair, I used a honey blonde and achieved that same color. So, I guess it would depend. Try doing a strand test using the color you are considering. If it lightens to the shade you want, then you won’t need anything extra except for what’s in the box.
I do recall on the box it will show you a chart of the color you are starting from and the color you will most lightly get based on the shade you are considering using.
Just keep in mind that after coloring your hair it is at its most fragile state and returning moisture to the hair is vital in order to avoid breakage, and you will want to be sure not to over process your hair. If you have a relaxer on your hair or a perm, you can use this the same day you perm or relax your hair, but to be on the safe side you should wait at least two weeks.
Are you getting regular trims? If not, you will want to be sure to do so especially with having chemically processed hair. Along with keeping your hair hydrated and moisturized, it is equally important to be sure you are trimming your hair regularly, removing all split/dead ends that can cause damage if not removed. Split ends on freshly colored hair is a recipe for disaster and you definitely do not want to color your hair in less than 6 weeks on hair that has bad split ends. The damage that can be caused can be severe. As I heard a professional hairstylist say, you have to let go of the dead ends to prolong the health of your hair. This applies with using chemicals on your hair.
If you use this product, read the directions carefully. As I mentioned before, do a strand test to see if the lighter color you are going to use will develop during the strand test. If it does, then you will not need anything extra but what’s in the box. If you are still unsure, let a hairstylist who is trained in coloring hair do it for you.
Let me know if this answered your question.
If you still have questions you can email me at savvyhair101@gmail.com.
Ideally it is every 6 to 8 weeks or 8 to 12 weeks depending on the health of your hair.
Can a white person use this hair dye? Texture and Tones by Clairol
Hello Lisa,
Thank you for reaching out. Texture & Tone was actually designed for women of color hair in mind because of the different texture of our hair. It’s why I got away from using other permanent hair dyes because Clairol took the time to create something for women of color. I currently have a relaxer and a semi-permanent color in my hair that I get done professionally only because I am actively growing my hair out. As for the Texture & Tone product, I honestly cannot say how it will work on your hair. Is all hair permanent dye the same? Not sure, but what I would suggest is try doing a strand test following the instructions provided.. A strand test will give you some idea on how it will work on your hair. Your hair should be healthy if you are going from one color to another.
Give it a try and if you feel after the test, your hair can handle the product, go for it. I would love to see how it turns out. You can send me a pic at savvyhair101@gmail.com.