It’s a common misconception that all women know their natural hair color. As hairstylists, we often hear clients express surprise when they see their natural hair color for the first time in years.

This is because many women have been coloring their hair for so long that they forget what their natural hair color actually looks like. Here are some reasons why so many women are in the dark about their natural hair color.

1. Early Hair Coloring

Many women start coloring their hair at a young age, often in their teenage years. When they start coloring their hair early on, they never really get to know their natural hair color.

They spend so much time with their hair dyed that they never pay attention to what their natural hair color looks like.

2. Changes in Hair Color Over Time

As we age, our hair color can change. What was once a rich brown shade can start to fade and turn gray. Some women choose to cover their gray by coloring their hair, which can make it even harder to remember their natural hair color.

3. Hair Coloring Trends

Hair coloring trends come and go. Just a few years ago, the ombre trend was everywhere. This involved creating a gradual transition from dark roots to lighter ends. Many women jumped on the bandwagon and got their hair dyed in this way.

While the trend was popular, it meant that a lot of women never got to see their full natural hair color.

4. Fear of Gray Hair

Gray hair is a natural part of aging, but many women fear it. They see it as a sign of getting old and want to cover it up as soon as possible. As a result, they start coloring their hair early on and continue to do so as they get older.

This can make it harder for them to remember what their natural hair color looks like.

5. Easy Accessibility to Hair Dyes

Hair dye has become more accessible than ever before. You can pick up a box of hair dye at the grocery store and color your hair at home in just a few minutes. This convenience means that more women are coloring their hair than ever before.

And as a result, they may never really get to know their natural hair color.

6. Multiple Color Processes

Some women don’t just color their hair, they add highlights, lowlights, and other color processes to their hair.

This means that their hair color is even further away from their natural color, making it even harder to remember what their natural hair color really looks like.

7. The Emotional Tie to Hair Color

For many women, hair color is tied to their emotional state. They color their hair when they’re feeling down, or when they want a change in their life.

This emotional tie to hair color can make it harder for women to go back to their natural hair color, even if they want to.

8. Styling Your Hair

The way you style your hair can also affect how your hair color looks. If you’re always styling your hair in a way that highlights your hair color, it can be harder to see what your natural hair color actually looks like.

9. Hair Texture Changes

Hair texture can also change over time. As you get older, your hair may become finer or coarser. This change in hair texture can affect how your hair color looks.

Some women may not even realize that their hair texture has changed, making it harder to remember their natural hair color.

10. Hair Damage

Finally, hair damage can also affect how your hair color looks. If you’ve been coloring your hair for years, it’s likely that your hair has been damaged in some way.

This damage can affect how your hair color looks, making it harder to remember your natural hair color.

Conclusion

Knowing your natural hair color is important if you’re considering a change in hair color or if you want to stop coloring your hair altogether.

By understanding the reasons why so many women don’t know their natural hair color, you can start to appreciate the benefits of embracing your natural hair color.