For many women, a trip to their usual hairdressing salon is a treat to look forward to. If you are there having your hair coloured and so may be sitting in the salon chair for a few hours, it is a time when you can relax, read a magazine or two and play on your phone without feeling guilty. The cost of these regular trips do unfortunately make it a treat that some cannot afford so causing some women to try colouring their hair at home. Is this a wise move though or is it false economy?

If you have ever tried to colour your own hair you will be aware that it is not an easy task. Firstly, how can you make sure that the colourant is applied evenly throughout your hair. This is especially tricky if you are trying to cover up grey hair or are trying to do roots. The whole process is messy despite your best efforts to protect clothing and skin and generally the final result is disappointing.  

So, although it is much cheaper than a visit to a hairdressing salon the resulting effect will not usually be as pleasing and will certainly fail on the relaxing front too.