Hair colors have been in use since ancient times. Traditionally hair colors were made using naturally available herbs mostly to cover gray hairs or to protect the original hair color. But now changing one’s hair color frequently has become a fashion trend. People color their using easy to use home based cosmetics or visit salons and hair experts who are specialized in this field.

In some parts of the world Henna is still being used as natural source of hair dye. Henna comes in wide range of colors like red, orange, black, brown, etc.

Hair colors are made using natural ingredients as well as synthetic chemicals. Though women are more associated with hair dyes, it is equally popular among both the sexes. 

Modern hair coloring techniques not only involve dyeing of overall hair but also applying shades, streaks and highlights.

With the modernization of hair coloring fashion, hair dyes have dramatically improved as well. Earlier hair dyes used harsh chemicals which had harmful effects on the hair and the scalp. Events of partial and complete hair loss were also reported.

Nowadays extensive research is done by hair color experts and only those dyes are produced which have little to no harm on hair.