Since ancient times, beautiful, well-groomed curls have been the subject of female pride and male admiration. But in order for them to be such: luxurious and worthy of admiration, you need to make some effort. Now in the arsenal of women there are a lot of various means: shampoos, balms, masks, conditioners, oils. In addition, modern beauties love to change hair color - this is the easiest way to change appearance, adjust age a little, and sometimes hide any minor flaws.
The easiest way to resort to salon painting. This will help protect the hair from the most common ills after using the paint: dry, fragile, uneven or far from the expected shade. But if you still decide to change the color yourself, you need to very carefully approach the choice of coloring agent.
All hair dyes can be divided into three large groups:
Beauty presented by nature
In order to change the color of the hair, it is not at all necessary to immediately run to a specialized store - you can do this without leaving your home. Besides, natural dyes - a great opportunity to give your hair smoothness and shine, make them more well-groomed and obedient. Plants that can dye curls, a lot: chamomile, nettle, rhubarb root, walnut shells, onion peel. Lemon can be used as a brightener, black tea and coffee are perfect for dark hair.
Natural dyes are also known to all henna, made from the leaves of Lawson, and Basma, obtained from the leaves of indigo. Basma is perfect for brunettes, but it is necessary to use it along with henna, so as not to get a swamp, green color. Henna, on the other hand, will give your hair a red, reddish, golden hue, but you should not use it on very light hair, as the color may turn out unexpectedly bright.
The disadvantages of henna can be attributed to its poor interaction with other dyes, that is, after using it for a long time, it is not worth experimenting with other means, since the result is the most unexpected.
Natural dyes are ideal if you need to emphasize your natural color, make it a little deeper. In the event that more dramatic changes are desired, other means will have to be used.
Harmless staining
For lovers of frequent staining, various solutions will be an excellent solution. tint: tonics, shampoos, balms that do not penetrate deep into the hair, do not violate its structure, but only cover each hair with a film, due to which not only a new shade appears, but also shine and protection from the harmful effects of the environment.
Tint means apply to physical dyes. The result of their use will disappear after three to six flushes. In addition, they are not suitable for a cardinal change of image, are not able to change the original color to a few tones, but rather are designed to emphasize a natural hue.
These dyes are best suited for girls with light brown or light brown hair. On very dark curls, they are unlikely to be noticeable, but on light ones they can give an unexpectedly bright color.
Great science chemistry
And finally chemical dyes. They are suitable for those who are not frightened by the difficulties and dangers associated with their use: the need for a more careful selection of colors, the danger of overdrying and spoiling the hair, the possibility of not getting the desired, but lasting color.
The most common chemical dyes - resistant hair colors. They are able to change the color to several tones in one application, lighten the hair, give it almost the opposite of the original shade, which will remain on the hair for a long time. Resistant paints, unlike other means, perfectly paint over gray hair. But they have a very significant drawback: they include ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which raise the scales that protect the hair, and allow the dye to go deep inside. This makes the curls more dry and brittle, sensitive to external adverse effects: chlorinated water and containing various salts and suspensions, hot and cold air, and so on. In addition, they penetrate the scalp and can cause allergic reactions, itching, provoke dandruff.
To neutralize or at least minimize the harm caused by these paints, more careful than usual care, the use of special means, and compliance with certain rules for the care of dyed hair are necessary.
Among the persistent dyes there are also several varieties: these are cream-paints, paints-mousses, paints-gels. Almost all major manufacturers are trying to release several different lines. For example, among Schwarzkopf & Henkel products there is even a special series for men - Men Perfect - a gel for painting gray hair. Mousses (Loreal Sublime Mousse, Schwarzkopf Perfect Mousse) are very popular, as they are very convenient for home use due to its airy texture. In addition, well-known manufacturers make caring agents for dyes that help repair damage caused to hair by dye. And many of them develop dyes immediately with useful oils and extracts. So Garnier Belle Color includes jojoba oil and wheat sprouts, giving softness to hair, Garnier Color Naturals enriches curls with three oils at once: avocado, carite and olive, Loreal Casting Creme Gloss contains royal jelly - all this helps preserve the beauty of the hairstyle after changing color .
It is with the help of resistant paints that highlighting, coloring and other stylish and unusual types of staining are carried out.
In addition to hair dye products, there are also wash off previous color (for example, Estel Color Off).
So, resistant paints have both a lot of advantages and a very serious drawback - they are harmful to health. Manufacturers are doing everything to eradicate this deficiency, so that so-called semi-resistant paints have appeared on the market. They do not contain ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, or contain them in small quantities. But do not think that they are completely harmless. Even a small amount of ammonia can adversely affect the health of the hair. In addition, many of them contain amines instead of ammonia - its derivatives, which are devoid of a pungent odor, but, despite this, are quite toxic. Semi-permanent paints are less resistant (the color remains on average for about three weeks), but they are washed away gradually, which helps to avoid the problem of regrown roots. Such means are present in almost every major manufacturer: the ammonia-free Estel Celebrity, Loreal Casting Creme Gloss with royal jelly, ProNature from Syoss with low ammonia content.
A little about the manufacturer of hair dye Ryabina
"Rowan" is produced by the largest Ukrainian enterprise "Ekmi". The main activity of the company is the production of cosmetic products for hair care and dyeing. The company's products are widely represented on the market and are popular with middle-income girls and women.
"Ekmi" has a modern laboratory, where work is constantly underway to improve the formulations. Therefore, the company's range is often updated with new items. For production use imported raw materials of famous manufacturers.
All Ekmi products are certified, have decent quality and affordable price. These indicators are proof that many consumers appreciate paint “Rowan”.
The reasons for the demand dye
Among the useful and nutritious ingredients of paint include extracts of life-giving herbs: burdock, nettle, mountain ash, St. John's wort. Thanks to this phytocomplex, the dye provides gentle care, nutrition, protection of curls and skin surface.
Cream-paint "Rowan" is popular and in demand due to several advantages:
- availability in the price range,
- the quality of the coloring filler,
- Rowan hair color palette contains 30 shades,
- economical consumption: the package contains two packs of dye and oxidant (for one dyeing of long curls or two dyes for short hair),
Classic hairstyle with long hair in different color variations
- all the colors of hair color "Rowan" have a caring complex that nourishes and moisturizes the hair,
- shade resistance
- the tool does not spread and evenly lays down, evenly paints the entire head of hair.
Among the drawbacks it is worth noting the fact that the resistant coloring agent is hardly removed from clothing or surfaces. Therefore, before the staining procedure should use protective equipment.
Cream-based paint: light blonde, black, blond, caramel, cappuccino, chocolate, alder, almond, graphite and other shades
New colors Rowan bright and red tones
The resistant coloring product "Rowanberry Novelty" guarantees even coloring and gentle care for the hair. After the painting procedure, the scalp acquires softness, silkiness, rich color that lasts for 8 weeks. Cream paint masks gray hair. Rowan extract provides additional durability and protection. The palette of cream hair color includes 30 shades.
Paint without ammonia - the dignity of the palette
Pride "Ekmi" - ammonia-free paint Rowan Soft Silk, by its characteristics in no way inferior to well-known counterparts. There are no hazardous chemical components in it, so it does not adversely affect the hair.
After dyeing, the hair has the shade of the manufacturer.
The composition of the coloring matter includes fluids, an oil complex of burdock and Lawson. Thanks to them, coloring pigments that have penetrated inside the hair, securely fastened and not washed out for 60 days. After painting, the curls acquire shine, silkiness, rich hue.
Principle of action of dyes
Do you know that hair consists of three layers?
The outer is called the cuticle. It represents from six to ten layers of the smallest scales, directed from the root to the tip of the hair. The purpose of the cuticle is protection against mechanical damage.
The next layer is the cortex. It is the main and occupies about 90% of the total volume. If you look at the hair under a powerful microscope, you can see long spiral-shaped coils interconnected by cross links under the scales - these are fibrils, or keratin fibers. They provide the hair with flexibility, strength and elasticity. Inside there are capsules of melanin - a color pigment that creates a rich range of colors.
In the very center of the hair is medula, or medulla, which is filled with oxygen bubbles and provides thermoregulation. When stained, the active substance penetrates into the cortex and under the influence of a chemical reaction replaces one pigment with another.
The composition of hair colors
Ammonium-free dyes do not stink, but the color very quickly disappears from the hair, and the active substance itself is difficult to wash out. While remaining in the hair structure, monoethanolamine continues the oxidation process, making the hair porous, dry and brittle.
Ammonia is washed off easily, especially as special shampoos for dyed hair regulate the pH acidity.
In the paint box for home dyeing, you will also find a bottle with a 6% oxidizer. In a barbershop, an experienced master varies the percentage of oxide depending on the structure of the hair, the natural color and the desired color:
- 1.8-1.9% - used to refresh the color of previously dyed hair,
- 3% - for coloring "tone to tone",
- 6% - brightens the natural hair color by one tone,
- 9% - clarification on two levels
- 12% is the highest percentage used for dyeing in blond colors.
Penetrating deep into the hair, they make dyeing careful, maintaining a healthy structure. In addition, they have a positive effect on the cuticle, the hair becomes soft and shiny.
However, frequent staining is harmful. The texture becomes thinner, elasticity is lost, but this increases the porosity - the paint is better absorbed, the color becomes more saturated. But damaged open scales with the same efficiency "give" shade, as well as "take". Therefore, the hair fades faster, and the saturation is short-lived.
Pros and cons of using chemical dyes
The advantages are as follows.
- The ability to quickly and effortlessly change the hair color, give them a refreshing shade. You do not have to go to the salon and spend money, you can cope with this simple task yourself at home.
- Reliable painting over gray.
- A rich color palette, ranging from natural colors to bright and unusual.
- In ammonia-free formulations, vitamin components nourish the hair and scalp, prevent their loss.
The disadvantages are as follows.
- The structure of the hair is impaired; with frequent dyeing, the hair can become over-dried, brittle and dull.
- Only aggressive chemical components, such as ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, provide persistent staining. The harmless and sparing paints are quickly washed away.
- Incorrectly chosen color or non-observance of the rules of coloring can permanently ruin the hair.
For persistent staining (permanent)
The dye penetrates deep into the hair and is mixed with melanin, while the shade changes. The composition of the paint includes ammonia or other catalyst, softer. It "lifts" the scales of the upper layer, providing deep penetration. Hydrogen peroxide bleaches natural pigment.
Such paint can radically change the color, which will last up to two months, regardless of the frequency of washing the head. Gray hair is painted over completely, hair becomes saturated with bright shade.
After dyeing, it is mandatory to use special means to “smooth out” the scales and return the hair smoothness and shine. Since the hair has been subjected to aggressive chemical exposure, they need regular care - special shampoos and conditioners.
Cutrin cream paint
Professional hair dye Finnish manufacturer has long gained popularity among domestic stylists and hairdressers. The optimal ratio of price and quality made it available to a wide range of customers.
Resistant color lasts at least two months, and grown roots can be tinted as needed. The paint reliably and accurately paints over gray hair. It can be applied immediately after perm.
The peculiarity of the product is a unique hair care complex based on oil squeezed from arctic cranberry seeds. Due to the oily structure, the substance is easily applied and gently envelops each hair, leaving no residue on the skin. There is no need to separate the hair into strands, combing them well enough.
Instead of a strong ammonia smell, a pleasant floral and fruity aroma.
Semi-permanent
With the help of a semi-resistant dye, you can only change your natural color by one or two tones, making it more saturated and expressive, but you will not be able to lighten your hair, since hydrogen peroxide is no longer used here. Gray hair is painted over, but it should not be more than fifty percent.
In the composition of the paint a small amount of aggressive components that are responsible for durability, it is enough five to seven methods of washing, and the color will wash off.
Estel De Luxe Sense
Ammonia-free dye stains the surface of the hair, practically not penetrating into its structure. Hair remains soft, shiny and alive. Nevertheless, it is advisable to use moisturizing balms and conditioners.
The paint falls smoothly, is well distributed through the hair, does not flow. The color is washed off smoothly, the hair does not look "faded". The palette includes 57 different shades of natural tones and an additional set of creative bright colors. The smell is pleasant, not very sharp.
Among the shortcomings, users note fast washability, undesirable use when gray hair - hairs have a different shade and “glare”.
Shading
Pigmenting shampoos or other toning agents can give shade for a short period. The dye is distributed over the top layer, without penetrating deep into, since it is completely devoid of aggressive components. At the subsequent washing all beauty is washed off and natural hair color comes back.
Wella professionals
Shampoos for toning from the German company "Vella" are among the best among analogues. They gently and gently care for the scalp, at the same time giving the hair a color shade. Hair becomes shiny, soft, well combed.
The consistency is thick, resembling gel, very fragrant. It is applied to the hair roots and distributed using a comb with thick teeth. For a steady color, it is enough to use the product twice a week
Lightened hair becomes silvery, unwanted yellowness completely disappears.
The disadvantages include high cost.
Natural
Women have long preferred to use henna and basma for changing hair color. These are natural substances that not only do not spoil the structure, but also nourish it with useful elements.
These funds were mainly spread in the east, and in our latitudes women have used for centuries broths of various herbs, tree bark, onion peel, and walnut shells. All these natural remedies gave shade and nourished hair with natural microelements, making them fluffy and shiny.
Unfortunately, all these compositions have a temporary effect, since they do not penetrate deeply into the hair structure, but paint only the top layer. But if you use them regularly, the color will remain stable, and your hair will be healthy.
Consistency
Modern paints can be produced as a cream in a tube, mousse, ink, gel, and even powder. The last option is the only paint that is safe for children.
The most convenient form is considered a creamy substance. It does not flow, is evenly distributed through the hair and is very convenient for use at home. But on dry hair it always seems that the paint is not enough. It is better to buy two tubes at once.
Mousse is a light weightless foam. It is applied in portions, then the hair combed. As a rule, this tool is tint.
Additional ingredients
These are special products that are designed to “seal” the shade inside the hair. Under the influence of balsam scales closely adhere to each other and do not allow water to wash the paint, the hair becomes shiny with a rich bright color.
Now in each box with paint you can find a balsam conditioner. It is applied for a couple of minutes and washed off.
The right color that suits you
Do not choose a shade according to the picture on the package. The result depends solely on the structure of your hair, their porosity, natural color, previous staining and many other factors.
To look natural, it is best to choose a paint no more than one or two tones lighter or darker than your real color. This will not change the image drastically, but will give your hair a zest, add brightness.
How to choose paint - important nuances
The best hair dye is the one that is selected correctly. If you want to drastically change the image, then it is better to turn to professional makeup artists, who will select the optimal shade, combined with the skin and eye color.
At home, however, it is best to dye your hair a shade lighter or darker than your natural one, so that the rapidly growing roots are not very noticeable.
Determination of the color of your hair
To correctly determine the natural color of your hair, you need good daylight and scale of shades. Each manufacturer has its own ideas about color and offers a "brand" color palette. But there is a universal international or classical scale. It consists of ten colors, ranging from the dark (black) and ending with a very light blond.
It always seems to us that the hair color is darker than it actually is. If a woman claims that her natural tone is “eight”, then most likely her base color is No. 7. Therefore, to correctly determine the color, you need the help of a hairdresser who, by applying a palette to her hair, will determine a more accurate natural base.
Shading paint: the secrets of natural color
In the coloring composition there is no ammonia and an oxidizing agent, it contains only vegetable components. Paint is nutritious and completely harmless. Caring complex coloring means protects the hair, making them strong and docile. After painting, the color is kept for a long time, and the hair gets a steady and rich shade. The color range has 14 shades.
Determination of skin tone
To look irresistible, you need to choose a hair color so that it combines with skin and eyes. Every woman has her own color type. For example, gray or light blue eyes combined with white skin are cold type. Light or ashy shades are suitable here, but not dark.
For dark skin and green or brown eyes - warm color type - it is better to choose brown, copper or red color. If you have very dark eyes, then the ideal solution would be nut, chestnut or black shades.
Are you allergic? Do you have acne on your face? Then in no case underline these defects with a red color palette. A permanent blush on the cheeks can be highlighted sandy, ashen or brown hair.
Determining the percentage of gray hair
Gray hair is completely devoid of color, since melanin is no longer in their structure. Ended up for one reason or another. In addition, this hair and the structure has damaged - the scales are raised, which means that the dye molecules will be quickly washed out.
A light palette visually rejuvenates a person, while a dark one, on the contrary, emphasizes wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes.
Dyed or unpainted hair
Unpainted hair is painted immediately along the entire length, and the previously painted ones require the following rules to be observed.
- It is not necessary to apply the paint at full length, you can just tint the regrown roots.
- A lighter tone will either not give any result at all, or it will turn out to be quite unpredictable.
- To dye the roots of bleached hair, you must first lighten them, and then apply the paint the desired tone. Otherwise, there will be a difference in color, as well as in the structure of the hair.
- You can not dye your hair if you have used henna or basma for a long time.
- On the bleached hair new paint does not last long, it is quickly washed off.
Useful tips and tricks
- Planning a cardinal color change? Then you should not experiment - go to an experienced hairdresser, who will analyze the structure of your hair, determine the shade that is most suitable for the eyes and skin, select a gentle paint composition.
- With an unstable hormonal background melanin can play a cruel joke with you, after dyeing your hair can get a completely unexpected color. Therefore, you should not change the image during menstruation, during exacerbation of endocrine diseases, as well as during pregnancy or lactation.
- Perm, styling products, as well as procedures for the restoration of the structure should be planned a few weeks before dyeing, but no later than two weeks.
- In order to preserve the hair from aggressive components as much as possible, it is recommended to carry out the procedure of coloring on dirty hair - the fatty layer will soften the “chemical blow”.
- The saturation of the color and its brilliance is directly dependent on the temperature of the water, it should in no case be hot.
- Wash your head with special shampoos for dyed hair - they contain substances that allow you to keep the brightness of the shade longer, as well as adjust the pH and regenerate damaged hair.
- Anti-dandruff products quickly wash out the acquired color.
- Try not to wipe your head dry after washing, and also do not use a hairdryer with hot air. Hair after dyeing is drier, it is important for them to properly moisturize.
- You have dark hair, and you want to become a blonde? Then get ready for a long procedure. Black color can not be brightened at once, you will have to dye your hair gradually, starting from chestnut, then dark blonde, blonde and, finally, blond. Radical artificial lightening will only damage the hair structure.
Conclusion
Hair dye helps to change the image, makes a woman brighter and more visible, reliably and permanently paints gray hair. Choose it correctly, and then your luxurious head of hair will delight you and others.
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Choose the right
To get started is to determine your goal, what result do you want to achieve? If you want to hide and paint over gray hair, you will need chemical paint. If you are blonde and want to become a brunette too, but if you just want to add a new shade to your hair and slightly change your image, physical paints, all sorts of balms, shampoos and skins will suit you perfectly.
When dyeing, you should know that the success of painting in a particular color will depend on your hair color. For example, there is a lot of natural melanin pigment in dark hair, so it will be more difficult to dye it. In any case, the color that was depicted on the package will be noticeably different from the result. Most often on the package there are images of possible results, the table shows about 4 colors that you can get after dyeing. Often in the beauty salon there is already this palette and a table where all the results are shown for each type of hair, so it’s easy to decide and understand what will happen at the end.
During the first hair dyeing, you do not need to try to change the color completely to the opposite, you should find out the reaction of the paint and change the color by no more than 2-3 tones. The point is that you can change a lot after dyeing, your eyebrows and skin color blend perfectly with natural hair color, but what happens after dyeing? Eyebrows may become less pronounced, and eyelashes will become too pronounced, you can not change for the best. Your skin color may deteriorate, you will become very pale or even yellowish, so do not take risky decisions. You do not need to be repainted from a blonde to a brunette without the advice of a make-up artist, it is not in each case that you can return to the previous hair color, and you will have to walk with a new hair color for a very long time. You can contact a beauty salon, and you will choose the hair color based on skin color and even the color and expressiveness of the eyes, this will be the right decision in this situation. Not every brunette can become an attractive blonde, but the master can change the makeup and increase or decrease the expressiveness of eyebrows and eyelashes. In any case, do not pursue a complete change in hair color, the risk is too great.
Tips for choosing a professional hair dye
Hair dyeGarnier
Back in 1960, Garnier Color Naturals paint came on sale. Since then, this brand is very popular among the fair sex, all this because of the comfort in use. The manufacturer not only provided women with a full range of colors, but also added gloves to the package in order to comfortably dye their hair. Garnier can hide gray hair and completely change hair color.
Hair dyeSchwarzkopfProfessional
At the moment, this manufacturer is a leader in the market. All hair care products and hair dyes of this company are very high quality and convenient to use, and the Schwarzkopf Brilliance line blew up the Russian market, it is one of the best and most popular colors in Russia.
Schwarzkopf Professional offers women a whole range of hair coloring, the new Igora line impresses with its quality.
The Igora complex contains the following hair care products:
- Igora Royal Absolutes Anti-Age - very resistant dye, helps to paint over gray hair and completely change the hair color to the opposite. Contains vitamin B7, which increases the strength of the hair and increases its elasticity.
- Schwarzkopf Igora Royal - hair dye with a very lasting effect.
- Schwarzkopf Igora Vibrance - semi-permanent tinted hair dye.
- Igora Royal fashionplus - paint for highlighting hair.
- Schwarzkopf Igora Color Gloss - foam for hair care with different shades.
Very high quality paint for all occasions. It is used by stylists and ordinary girls at home. You can also find a means to lighten hair or to change their shade. All products of this manufacturer penetrate deep into the hair structure and provide durable staining.
I want to supplement this article with a useful video clip, which tells about the selection of shades for hair.
In more detail about the choice of hair dye color, we told in the article: how to choose a shade for hair. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the folk methods for the care of dyed hair.
