When your hair starts to grow back the scalp can become scaly and your hair may be finer or break more easily. Your hair may take a while to get back to its normal condition. Once it is long enough you can tint or perm your hair, if your hair and scalp are in good condition.

Do not use any chemicals such as perms or tints on your hair if:

• your scalp is scaly, sore, or irritated
• your hair is drier than usual
• your hair is rough to the touch
• your hair is lighter in colour than before your treatment
• your hair appears to be breaking or not growing normally.

If you want to colour your hair you can ask your hairdresser for advice on natural products such as henna or vegetable-based colourants. It is best to try any colourant on a small, hidden area of hair first to make sure that it will not damage your hair.