Received in blonde on social networks, the recent capillary coloring of Giulia Sarkozy, 13 years old, aroused many questions among Internet users. But is it really too early to have fun with the color of her hair? We asked the question to the hairdresser Antoine Fernandez to see more clearly.
“Legally you can color your hair”
It is legitimate to wonder if your minor child can dye his hair, especially if he is under the age of 16. On this question, there is no clear law which prohibits coloring to a minor, answers the hairdresser Antoine Fernandez to 20 Minutes. “Legally, you can color your hair when you want to,” he notes.
During adolescence, “it is true that we want to explore a lot of things, but these are still chemicals that can cause allergic reactions such as edema of quincke, sensitivities, etc. “Specifies the professional.
As there is not really a fixed age but that the brands advise against products to adolescents under the age of 16, the hairdressers are free to perform, or not, this service depending on the state of the hair or age. And for good reason, the hair is not yet in the adult state. And in this case, his melanin is not yet stable.
The danger is abuse
“Doing a lot of colors can be dangerous but with normal use, we are not risking much, provided we carry out allergy tests 48 hours before,” says the hairdresser. In other words, it is above all the repetition of using chemicals on hair that is dangerous because their recurring use can damage the scalp.
He recommends waiting at least three months for scanning services and 5 to 6 weeks for colors, so that the scalp and hair regenerate. In which case, there is a “risk of damage to the hair follicle and the hair construction base”, warns the hair expert. Which could make them more brittle and weak in the future.
The alternatives to have fun young on her hair
“You can have fun and express your personality, but while preserving your hair,” reassures the hairdresser who offers different alternatives to chemical colors: vegetable coloring or patina which are “much less aggressive for the skin, scalp and hair itself”. These techniques make it possible to bring just as much radiance, shine, and light to your hair, but will last less.
More natural, certainly, but “that does not exclude calling on a professional to better guide you according to the condition of your hair” reminds the hairdresser.
