First time coloring your hair? Check your skin before you check the color chart — it makes the whole day easier.

First time coloring your hair? Check your skin before you check the color chart — it makes the whole day easier.

If you're planning your very first dye in Seoul, the color is exciting, but your scalp matters just as much. Hair color touches your skin directly, so even the product guide tells you to check before use. Since you don't know how your skin reacts yet, here are five gentle things to keep in mind.

At the consultation, tell us if your skin turns red or itchy easily, or if you ever reacted to cosmetics or metal. A past sting from color or perm, or a cut or pimple on your scalp, is important to share too. If you're worried, ask whether a patch test is possible — a tiny bit of color is placed on your skin to see how it reacts, and the method and timing depend on the product and salon, so a visit a few days before can help. The day before, don't scrub hard or scratch your scalp; wash gently as usual. During color, if it burns, stings, or itches, tell us right away so we can adjust the time or rinse it out. And if something feels off at home, rinse gently with lukewarm water and, if it continues, see a professional such as a dermatologist.

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by APEAK HAIR