What is the harm of hair dye? This is serious. Is it possible to dye your hair if it is falling out, splitting and looking unhealthy? Is it worth dyeing long hair?
When planning to update their own style, change the makeup style, or cut their hair, many are faced with the problem of whether to dye their hair or not.
It is clear that skeptics will say that if there is no gray hair, then it is not worth it. Optimists will quickly recommend painting yourself the color of a ripe orange. The girl herself will have to think about what brought her to such an idea and what is stopping her now.
Maybe it’s worth adding some colorful colors to the image?
You should not add configurations to your own appearance if:
- The hair has its own rich color and completely suits the owner.
- There are concerns about choosing a color.
- I want to put on makeup for health reasons.
Curls require some care
Yes, many have heard about the health benefits of new tinting colors, but you shouldn’t resort to them just to try them out.
At least because there is:
- restorative shampoos;
- healing procedures, including lamination and keratin hair restoration;
- cutting with hot scissors;
- a whole range of preventive measures.
Lamination and tinting are a desirable candidate for coloring
Should a blonde become a brown-haired or a brunette?
Perhaps, such a transition is the most sudden, especially if a natural blonde wants to make it.
Gentle coloring: restoring your own color
Those who have been performing the lightening function for a long time and may have long been tired of the constant use of lightening dyes can completely dye their hair a blacker color.
You just need to do it well:
- It is not unreasonably accepted that dyeing brown hair from blond gives a green color;
- Due to frequent bleaching, natural hair could slightly change color;
- Reverse coloring is the best solution in this case.
Growing roots, having a certain uniformity of color, will create the effect of expensive bronding.
Has anyone desired such a result?
Mixtona - a hairdresser's lifesaver
The direct return of natural color or the acquisition of a new color is a process that will require research in hairdressing literature. To do this, you need to get information about mixtons. This is a professional term that defines saturated dyes of the brightest colors.
These are exactly the substances that will help answer the question: what to do if you have dyed your hair unsuccessfully or if the dye does not take?
They are used when needed:
- Neutralize unnecessary colors;
- Avoid color aspects, including greenish colors;
- Make a more colorful palette;
- Make the color less saturated;
- Saturate bleached hair with warm pigments.
The last case in our specific example is exactly what is needed to carry out the repigmentation procedure. Mixton in this case is used together with natural dye.
Tin containers for dyes and chemical solvents
Attention!
But do not forget that the cost of professional paint is even higher than usual and it is not sold in small bags.
Buying 1 bottle will cost more than visiting a salon.
In addition, several different mixtones will most likely come in handy.
Therefore, it is wiser to trust the master: it is cheaper and the result is more reliable.
After completing the repigmentation procedure, you can think about what’s next: whether to dye your hair or not dye it in your own natural or blacker color.
Due to the fact that we are discussing coloring in general, we note that for those who want to get a more catchy color or dilute the resulting very rich color without changing anything in the color scheme, they use dull correctors, also related to the level of mixtons.
They, like paint, are divided into:
- Ammonia;
- Ammonia-free.
The first type of correctors is used when they want to enhance the dye’s ability to lighten. They have a creamy structure, which is combined with 3% or 6% oxidizing agent, depending on the desired result.
The 2nd type of corrector is aimed at reducing the saturation of the undertone. When used, they are combined with colored mixtons in very small quantities.
The photo shows how a face transforms with a new hair color
Have you already decided whether to dye your hair at the hairdresser or at home?
Attention!
If you doubt the professionalism of the master, ask him a few questions about mixtons.
If it seems to you that he is “floating” in this topic, use the services of a more knowledgeable specialist.
A few words about dyeing gray hair
People talk a lot about whether or not to cover gray hair.
- No, if the entire hairstyle is shrouded in gray and at the same time has a beautiful gray color (almost snow-white);
- Yes, if gray hair covers the head in patches, creating the nasty appearance of “baldness”;
- Yes, if you just want to.
In the end, the right to adore or not your wrinkles and gray hair always remains with the person.
Is it necessary to hide such beauty under a layer of artificial dye?
To cover gray hair, mixton is also used for the same purpose - saturating the hair with pigment.
Arguments in favor of dyeing in the salon
If you doubt whether it is necessary to dye your hair specifically in a salon, then take note of the following, you need to do:
- An allergy test, as any annotation says, even from the cheapest manufacturer;
- Preliminary coloring of a small strand of hair.
How many tubes of paint do you need to purchase in order for the finished coloring to be very close to professional work? At least two, but if you have long hair, no matter how much dye remains, you need to take + 1 copy to carry out all the necessary preliminary manipulations.
After all, mixed paint with an oxidizing agent interacts with air. Thus, oxidation takes longer than expected. And this is a completely different paint.
And in the hairdresser they often ignore these rules, limiting themselves to asking whether you have any allergies at all. Meanwhile, scientists have already found in some types of paints the substance para-phenylenediamine, which is directly related to skin diseases.
Therefore, you should not take risks, you need to find out more about the paint, as well as about the course of the procedure itself, specifically from the hairdresser, whether he is going to conduct an allergy test.
The right dye will never damage your hair.
Do-it-yourself coloring at home
But if you still dare to do the coloring yourself, in addition to the standard set in the package, the following will come in handy:
- dishes for mixing ingredients, they should not be glass or iron;
- wood or plastic stick;
- brush for applying paint;
- a cape over the shoulders so as not to stain your clothes;
- oil or cream, for application along the contour of the face, part of the neck and ears;
- cotton pads and little water for removal;
- watch.
Prepare the right tool
When starting work, you need to make sure that you have prepared everything you need.
- Comb, approximately determining the locations of future partings for applying paint;
- Apply the oil around the perimeter of the face, also in places where hair may come into contact with the skin;
- Prepare the mixture using the package insert;
- Apply paint along the partings, stretching with a brush from roots to ends;
- Having finished with one layer, proceed to the second;
- For convenience, the dyed strands are transferred to the reverse side;
- The remaining paint is applied sparingly to the entire length of the hair;
- According to the advice from the annotation, wear a hat or not;
- Keep the dye on the head for a strictly defined time;
- Then rinse with running water until it becomes clear, but not dull;
- Using cotton pads and water to remove makeup, remove paint that gets on the skin;
- Using the included conditioner, rinse your hair again;
- Blot with a towel and allow to dry naturally to consolidate the effect.
Work with gloves
Summary
Hair coloring is a labor-intensive process that requires knowledge, abilities, and the availability of materials for work. Therefore, even after carefully studying all the information presented and learning how to make mixtons correctly (although without practice this is practically impossible), it is not practical to carry out a huge part of hairdressing coloring procedures at home.
The video in this article will talk about the different types of modern coloring.
Girls resort to hair coloring for various reasons: the desire to change their appearance and stand out, to refresh their image, because of fashion trends, due to the need to cover up gray hair or unevenly faded strands.
However, after a few weeks the shade begins to fade, wash out, and the hair itself, along with the roots, requires new coloring. But this procedure is not at all harmless and is quite expensive by real standards.
Therefore, we will share five secrets that will allow you to dye your hair less often and help maintain its beauty for a longer period.
1. Paint the roots a tone darker
As a rule, if you color your hair completely in a tone that is darker than the desired shade, then the growing roots will be noticeable immediately. It looks untidy and sloppy, and therefore you have to paint the roots often, almost once a week or two.
However, there is a way by which the regrown roots will not be too noticeable as they grow, and thanks to this, painting itself can be postponed for a long time. All that needs to be done is to paint the roots during the next procedure in a color that is a tone lighter than the main shade. In this case, after a couple of weeks, the regrown roots will no longer create the impression of unkemptness and will form a small, smooth transition between the subtones.
2. Painting-tinting
Hair tinting is a safe procedure that does not have a detrimental effect on the hair structure. It is a special coloring with gentle dyes that are easily and evenly washed out. As a result of such dyeing, the pigment does not enter the hair structure, but is retained on its surface. Conventional dyes, unlike tinting dyes, penetrate into the very molecular basis of the hair, which is already a chemical process.
The tinting procedure occurs as follows: the tinting pigment simply covers the surface of the hair, and after 15-20 minutes the dye is washed off. The result of this painting almost in no way affects the natural color, since only the shade or subtone changes.
The result is a very beautiful and natural color that washes off naturally. The difference between the shade of the hair roots and their length, which was tinted, is completely invisible. Transitions look very natural and lively. Thanks to this technique, you can dye your hair less often.
3. Painting in natural color
Dyeing your hair your natural or close to natural color is one way to avoid refreshing your color every week. As the roots grow, they will not stand out so much against the overall light or dark background of the main part of the hair. The more natural the color, the smoother and more harmonious the transition. In addition, visually it looks very beautiful and gentle.
4. Painting using sombre and balayage techniques
Combining these two coloring techniques helps create a sophisticated hair look.
Sombre is a type of dyeing in which barely noticeable sun glare is created on the hair, made with light dye. Balayage is a smooth transition from dark roots to light ends. When using these two methods, you get exactly the result that is necessary to avoid damaging your hair with chemical dyes every week for as long as possible.
The result of these techniques is a natural play of shades reminiscent of sun-bleached strands. The gradient looks as natural as possible, since the difference in shades between the ends and the long part of the hair is from two to four tones (depending on the original pigment).
When performing this type of coloring, the transition is smooth, and when the roots grow back, the result is burnt hair. There is no radical change, but the result is pleasantly surprising, since the hair looks well-groomed. In addition, they acquire visual volume and density. Therefore, this technique can be used on thin, unruly hair that lacks root volume.
5. Glossing procedure
Glossing is the latest procedure that has replaced lamination. The glossing process uses natural ingredients, as opposed to chemical lamination preparations. Glossing seals the hair scales, making them stronger, more elastic and shiny. The hair structure is evened out, the color becomes more saturated, uniform and natural. In addition, during glossing, you can tint your hair with the addition of warm or cold pigment.
After the procedure, the hair acquires a beautiful mirror shine, smoothness and natural moisture. Thus, the color softens after dyeing, and after the roots grow, a neat transition is visible, which does not need to be painted over immediately. In addition, hair color lasts much longer after the glossing procedure. Painting can be postponed for a very long period.
- To avoid having to chemically dye your hair very often, you should adhere to the rules below. These tips will help you maintain beautiful color for a long time.
- Don't get used to washing your hair regularly. The scalp, being constantly exposed to water, only enhances the work of the sebaceous glands. Sebum, in turn, makes the color at the roots dull and faded.
- After each wash, you should rinse your hair with herbal infusions. They strengthen hair, regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands and retain pigment in the hair structure. Decoctions of oak bark, black tea and chamomile are best suited.
- Buy shampoos and conditioners exclusively for colored hair. These products contain softer, gentle ingredients. Thanks to them, the paint does not wash off for a long time and the color remains bright and saturated for quite a long time.
- Use ready-made and homemade masks in hair care. They maintain a healthy hair structure, give it shine after the coloring procedure and regulate sebum production.
- Avoid unfavorable moments for your hair. This applies to direct sunlight, chlorinated and hard water with impurities. All this makes the hair hard, dull, and the color becomes uneven and patchy.
Often, after dyeing their hair for the first time, girls cannot stop. To maintain a beautiful color, you have to spend a lot of time and money, because you need to refresh an attractive shade a couple of times a month, and sometimes more often. Our recommendations will help you not only save money, but also keep your hair in luxurious condition for a long time.
Arguments for and against hair coloring, as well as tips to help you dye your hair as successfully as possible
It’s hard to even imagine how many times during her life every woman thinks about whether to dye her hair or not. Indeed, there is something to think about here. On the one hand, changing your hair color is a great way to change your image, and therefore your life. But on the other hand, there is a danger of being left with a tuft of straw on your head instead of your former lush and silky hair.
To make such a significant decision for your appearance as hair coloring, you should carefully weigh all the factors and understand everything in detail.
Points for and against"
The results you can achieve by coloring your hair are truly worth the risk. For example, you can:
1. Completely hide the problem of gray hair.
2. Improve your natural color by slightly changing the shade and thereby making your hair more attractive, vibrant, and rich in color.
3. Dramatically change your image, for example, in just an hour, turning from a romantic blonde into a sizzling brunette, or from a modest gray mouse into a red-haired beast.
4. Turn your hairstyle into a complete flight of fancy and thereby express your rich and unique personality.
However, the danger that lurks when coloring your hair is just as great. For example, there is a risk of getting:
1. Unplanned, too provocative and completely out of harmony with the appearance of the hair color, which will be very difficult to get rid of later.
2. Dried, very straw-like hair instead of silky curls.
3. Uneven painting, which is not so easy to even out.
4. A change in the structure and natural color of the hair, due to which even when “their” roots grow back, they will look much lighter, paler or darker than they were before.
5. Allergic reaction.
6. A sloppy hairstyle at the moment when the roots begin to grow and the color difference is noticeable.
7. Dependence on painting, which is all associated with the same sloppy overgrown roots, which either need to be regularly touched up or tolerate an unkempt appearance.
To take risks or not to take risks, to paint or not to paint - everyone makes a personal decision for themselves. Some people want to look stylish and bright, while others strive for naturalness and value health most of all. Regardless of what decision you make, let me give you a few tips to help make coloring as gentle as possible on your hair.
1. Never, absolutely never dye your hair at home. Firstly, the dyes available in ordinary stores are the most harmful and simply burn your hair. Secondly, it is difficult to dye your hair thoroughly on your own, so such a decision may result in an uneven tone. Thirdly, a non-professional cannot calculate what color the hair will turn out as a result of dyeing. For example, often girls get a swamp green tint instead of the desired black color, simply not taking into account that the new dye reacts with the dye that was used to dye their hair several months before.
2. It is better to try to choose a color that does not differ radically from your native hair color, especially trying to transition from dark to light color. Otherwise, you will have to dye your hair several times, which will dry it out very much.
3. You should never dye your hair during menstruation, pregnancy or other periods of severe hormonal imbalances. Surprisingly, hair coloring at this time can give a completely unpredictable effect and reward the girl with an undesirable hair shade.
4. It is wiser to think about the decision several times before dyeing your hair. Firstly, this will give extra time to choose paint and a specialist. Secondly, long-term reflection will protect you from spontaneous, and often completely wrong decisions to change your image.
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You dyed your hair and now you don’t know how to care for it? Relax, you don’t have to remember what to do with your dyed hair, it’s better to remember what you absolutely can’t do! By banning yourself 11 things, you will ensure yourself beautiful and well-groomed hair, even after dyeing your hair! Are you ready? Write it down!
Be careful, it is freshly painted!
Rule 1. Remember chemistry
To maintain brightness and color saturation, and not subject your curls to even more stress, avoid products containing ammonia, coal tar and lead acetate. Avoid them like the plague! If you don’t know an alternative, talk to your colorist, who will select care products for you personally and your hair color.
Rule 2. Provoking amnesia
And forget about regular shampoos and conditioners! Alas, the product that was familiar and suitable for you before coloring is now banned! Replace your shampoo and conditioner with products for colored hair, this way you will protect your curls from washing out the pigment. Try to choose products from the same brand, this is the only way you will provide your hair with complete care. And it is very important to select them based on the condition of the curls. After dyeing, they are often dry, so buy a moisturizing line.
Rule 2. Oil, or how to preserve dyed hair
Oils have firmly entered our lives, in whatever cases we do not use them. And against hair loss, and for moisturizing, and for oil wraps. It turns out that precisely because of its penetrating properties, the oil helps wash out the pigment, and therefore becomes prohibited! Everyone’s favorite oils are especially dangerous: castor, burdock and olive. Luckily, you can use coconut, almond or jojoba oil, they have a lighter texture! But, don’t get carried away with this more than once a week and don’t keep the oil on your head for more than fifteen minutes. By the way, it is also better to avoid deep-penetrating hair masks from well-known brands if you want to preserve your color.
Rule 3. Say no to alcohol
Peace of mind, you can afford a glass of wine once a week! We are talking about hair products that contain alcohol. It dries the curls extremely, drawing moisture out of them. Believe me, the paint has already “worked” on this. Alcohol is hidden under the word “alcohol” most often in light hair oils (remember point 2?), foams and tonics.
Rule 4. Dyed hair protests against hot water
Yes, now it is simply vital for you to wash your hair with warm, or better yet, cool water. Hot water washes away the pigment that is so important to you, so you will have to wear makeup more often. This way you will definitely turn your curls into tow, depriving them of shine and natural moisture.
Rule 5. Forget about the hair dryer and styler
Well, or use them in extreme cases! The reason is the same - high temperatures contribute to the leaching of pigment. It also dries out the hair, which already requires a special approach after coloring. Your choice is natural drying, curlers and leave-in straightening products. If you still cannot do without a hair dryer or curling iron, treat your hair with heat-protective products, and while drying the hair dryer, turn on the cold mode.
Rule 6. No permanent!
Perhaps you dreamed of completely changing your image, dyeing your hair and getting a perm? No no and one more time no! Otherwise, you will have to forget about healthy and beautiful hair. There should be a pause of at least two months between these procedures!
Rule 7. Say no to natural dyes
After you have already ruined (God forbid!) your hair with dye, it seems very tempting to switch to natural dyes. But henna, basma and other similar products in combination with a chemical pigment can give a completely unexpected result. Therefore, if conventional coloring disappoints you, wait until your hair grows out before going natural. By the way, the same applies to hair masks based on henna or basma!
Rule 8. Dyed hair vs comb
This rule must not only be nailed down, but also carved in stone. By the way, this applies not only to colored hair, but in your case it is especially important not to neglect this point. So, never comb wet hair! Use a wide-tooth comb, and start combing from the ends, gradually moving upward. After dyeing, hair becomes more porous, which means it is more easily damaged by careless and rough combing.
Rule 9. Put on your hat!
Don't worry, you won't need a hat in the summer heat! We're just talking about a swimming pool and chlorinated water. Chlorine washes out pigment and dries your hair, so don’t dive into the pool without a cap!
Rule 10. The sun destroys colored hair
It’s so nice to bask in the sun’s rays, but the heavenly body can make any hair lighter, not to mention dyed hair. There are now a lot of products on the market that protect curls from ultraviolet radiation. We strongly recommend that you get at least a couple, or better yet, buy a cute hat or panama hat!
Rule 11: Say no to homemade recipes
Nowadays it has become very popular to wash your hair with soda, yes, perhaps this is a good alternative to shampoo, but believe me, you can forget about the pigment. After the first use of the “natural” product, you will notice how your curls have acquired a dull yellowish color. Well, if you are concerned about the harm of industrial products, use less aggressive Ayurvedic or sulfate-free shampoos.
When I think about whether I should dye my hair, I remember my youth. Like most girls, I was never happy with my appearance and changed my hair color literally every other day. So, at least, it seemed to others. From a redhead I turned into a blonde, and then into a brunette. When I was nineteen years old, I starred in the film “The Happiness of Being a Woman” with Charles Boyer and Marcello Mastroianni. During filming, I often dyed my hair. At the beginning of the film I was a brunette, at the end - a blonde. Fortunately, the film was shown on screens in in black and white, and no one noticed anything! I was often forced to recolor my hair due to professional obligations. So, in 1954, in the film “Woman from the River” my hair was raven, and a few weeks later for the film “The Blown Beast” it became golden It seems to me that they are familiar with all the colors of the rainbow.
Now it looks like the extravagance of youth, and yet the incessant experiments of that time are full of charm. Now my hair is a little lighter than its natural color, the light shade enlivens my face, which I am very pleased with. When I live in Paris, I get my makeup done by Alexander, other times I do it myself. If you have dark hair and want to make it lighter, I advise you to use light brown and reddish dyes, since simply bleached hair looks unnatural and rough.
Before you decide to change your color, think it through carefully. There are many harmless and gentle ways to do this, but the new dye changes the structure of the hair and you will have to care for it differently. It is very important to be sure that a different color will suit you. Turning into a blonde from a brunette is a very common mistake. Such a drastic change in hair color does not in any way match the natural complexion. For the same reason, if a blonde with very pale skin turns dark, it will be immediately noticeable how strange she looks. It is very difficult to identify patterns because each woman's skin and hair tones are individual. If you are determined to dye your hair, I strongly recommend that you consult a specialist. There is another way - try on wigs in a store and see what suits you best. Don't pay attention to the hairstyle, just figure out how a particular shade matches your skin.
Perm is another radical means of changing your hairstyle. I have met many women who looked wonderful with permanent hair. My own experience, however, was not so successful. Two years ago, a hairdresser convinced me to have chemistry done.
After looking at photos of women with seductive curls on their heads, I decided that this is exactly what my thin hair needed. I had no idea that after “chemo” my hair would require much more care, and the ends would become dry and brittle. I had to learn new styling and care techniques. Instead of a hairstyle, some kind of monster appeared that had to be groomed and appeased, otherwise it wouldn’t obey . What a huge relief I felt when my hair grew back. It’s unlikely that I will decide to repeat the permanent in the future. I gave this example not to dissuade you from perm, but to warn you - be prepared for such a situation if you do decide for permanent
Your hairdresser
The time and effort spent on finding a good master is worth it; the stakes are too high. You can find an ordinary hairdresser without any pretensions, where they will be happy to do your hair at a time convenient for you and you will be satisfied with the result. Don’t be fooled by the possibilities of fashion salons, you just need to clearly know what you want. My hair stylist lives in Paris, his name is Alexandre, and I love the way he treats my hair.
If you find a good hairdresser you want to go to, it's a good idea to consult with him first. Find out in advance whether you understand each other. When you are already sitting in a chair, it is easier to be tempted by any, even the most revolutionary proposal. Try not to get carried away and think through all the features of your new hairstyle.
If you are ready for something new, ask the master a few important questions. Is it difficult to keep your hair neatly styled? Do you need to do them every evening? If so, how do you fit this into your schedule? Will you be able to make it yourself at home?
I admit that I don't enjoy spending time at the hairdresser. I don't like the atmosphere there, although some women prefer to relax there. I prefer to do this at home. Hair styling shouldn't turn you into a salon slave. It is very important for me to be able to put my head in order myself.
Every day, when I get out of bed, I carefully comb my hair with a brush. Before I roll them into curlers, I lightly moisten the ends of the strands with wet fingers and then spray them with eau de toilette. This saves time and gives your hair a pleasant smell. At the same time, the alcohol contained in perfumes helps dry curled hair faster. While I'm doing my makeup and getting dressed, my hair is completely dry and ready to be combed.
Thanks to this quick and simple procedure, they lie in natural waves. I don't like hairstyles that are stiff with hairspray and look like a hard helmet. I feel very comfortable doing my own hair. And it turns out great, I even dare to praise myself. Of course, there are days when I stay at home with the kids or go out wearing a hat. Then I don’t do anything to my head, just comb my hair from time to time. I believe that such simple hair care is Alexander’s merit - my haircut is quite good and helps me out in all cases of life.