A new hair colour is one of the fastest ways to revitalize and update your look What's more colouring your hair is fun and boosts confidence Gone are the days when women reached for the bottled hair colour just to cover their grey. These days women of all ages colour their hair to add shine, drama, and fun to their hair. Adding a colour can add an edge to an otherwise boring hairstyle. As fun as a new hair colour is, many of us know how devastating it can be when a new colour goes wrong. Before taking the plunge it is wise to educate yourself first. Knowledge is the key to ensuring that your new hair color dazzles rather than devastates. The first and most basic rule of hair colouring is to aim to have your hair and your hair style look as natural as possible (unless you intend not to!). Many hair stylists recommend that you stay within two shades of your natural hair colour. It is also important to consider the condition of your hair before colouring, Hair that is damaged before colouring, will more than likely be more damaged after the process. The state of your hair also influences the absorbent property of your hair and the length of time the colouring solution should be applied for.