Hair tinting is a procedure that, perhaps, every woman resorts to at least once in her life. This is due to the desire to at least change something in your image. It is difficult to decide on cardinal changes right away, but many young ladies agree on minor innovations, when the effect lasts for a short time.
Tinting and painting: what's the difference?
What is the essence of this procedure? What is the difference between tinted hair and dyed hair? Very often, hair tinting is recommended to a woman so that she can decide on the shade of hair that suits her best. The fact is that, unlike staining, the effect of the procedure is not so persistent (it lasts up to two months).
For the preparation of tint preparations, sparing components are used, ammonia is not used, and hydrogen peroxide is presented in negligible amounts. Hair tinting products contain more natural ingredients: vitamins, oils, essences of useful plants. When tinted, the structure of the hair itself remains intact: unlike paint, the productdoes not penetrate inside, but only envelops the hair - therefore, over time, it is washed out from its surface.
Benefits
Let's see why most women like hair tinting so much. The reviews clearly indicate that this procedure does not violate the integrity of the hair: it gently affects them, caring for and giving the curls a he althy look and shine. In addition, often the strands are tinted not in order to give them a new shade, but in order to strengthen and facilitate their combing. The hair becomes strong and shiny thanks to the caring components that the tinting paint contains. Many women note an improvement in the structure and aesthetic appearance of their hair.
The procedure lies in the fact that each hair is covered with a certain film - it also performs a protective function. It turns out that you kill two birds with one stone: by a gentle method you give your hair a shade and protect it from external influences: frost, heat, dust. Another distinct advantage is that hair toners are often cheaper than all kinds of dyes. This procedure has a fairly low price.
Flaws
However, it should also be said about the shortcomings of tint products. First of all, this is the fragility of painting. You will enjoy a beautiful color at best for 2 months: the tinting paint is washed off with any contact with water. This leads to the next disadvantage. Although tint products are inexpensive, they have to be used quite often so as not to lose your favorite color.
Also, the disadvantages of toning, perhaps, include the inability of such funds to radically change you. That is, with their help it will not be possible to get rid of a shock of gray hair or to acquire a completely new hair color. If you need to change it to 3-4 tones, it is hardly worth resorting to tinted shampoos or mousses.
Types of hair toning
What are the means to give hair beautiful tones? First, let's talk about natural. First of all, they include henna - the powder of a tropical shrub of lavsonia, which has not only tint qualities, but also the ability to strengthen hair, make it strong, smooth and thick. This tool belongs to the so-called biological products. It should be said that henna gives a fairly lasting effect: you can safely count on a month of a beautiful reddish tint.
If you want the shade to last for a long time, more than a month, then you should take a closer look at persistent products. These include, for example, Londa professional.
The result for 2-3 weeks is guaranteed by more gentle products, they do not contain harmful ammonia at all, and hydrogen peroxide is added in the smallest doses. A shade for an even shorter time, which will come off after three “puzzles”, you will get by using special shampoos and mousses. Their clear advantage is ease of use: it is no different from a normal shampoo or styling product.
Overview of Funds
Let's list the mostpopular manufacturers producing tinting agents. As mentioned above, many women use Londa professional tint. Moreover, good reviews about it can be heard from professional hairdressers. The absence of ammonia does not in the least prevent the product from giving a lasting result (up to 2 months), on average, a good color will last a month. In addition, this tinting paint has a pleasant smell; when applied, it does not cause discomfort with its caustic amber. Using it is quite simple: apply the product to dry hair, wait 20 minutes, then rinse.
Let's name another manufacturer in the market of tint products. Estelle's hair tinting can be of two types: intense and gentle. The first includes paints without ammonia, for example, Essex. The manufacturer offers a large number of shades, so any woman can choose the one that suits her best. Estelle also has a line of tinting shampoos. Customers can choose any color from 18 different shades. The advantages of the product are the absence of hydrogen peroxide in the composition, as well as the excellent conditioning effect that ingredients such as mango extract have. An additional plus in favor of this shampoo is the SF filter that protects hair from sun exposure.
As for domestic manufacturers, it is worth noting the Tonic tint balm. Available in shades ranging from soothing to ultra-modern. The color will last for a month. In addition, the manufacturer has thought through possible embarrassing situations: for example, you have not reached thatthe effect that was expected. In this case, a special tool for washing Retonika will help.
Tinting at home: simple rules
Hair tinting is a procedure that can be done at home. The main thing is to follow the basic rules. Consider them.
- The tool must be of high quality. Do not trust dubious manufacturers. Carefully select a tool based on the result you plan to achieve. Do not forget that although tinting is a gentle process, even an allergic reaction can occur to the components of these drugs, so be sure to test: apply the product on a small area of \u200b\u200bthe skin. In case of redness, itching or burning, do not use the drug.
- Follow the instructions carefully. Pay special attention, firstly, to the fact that some products are applied to dry hair, and some to wet and even washed. Secondly, take seriously the time indicated on the jar or box, strictly observe it.
- Prepare the place: cover the table with oilcloth, put on dark clothes, and a hairdresser's cape will not be out of place. Also in the arsenal should be a brush, a wide jar for the product and a comb with rare teeth.
- Latex gloves are a must. After all, you have to distribute the product with your hands along the entire length of the hair. Remember that hair tinting at home is an easy and inexpensive procedure.
What you need to know?
So that hair tinting does not bring unpleasant surprises, it is necessary to take into account some nuances. If they are overlooked, the resultcan be very deplorable. The first one concerns the use of henna. Although this is a natural component, it requires special attention. It is strongly not recommended to apply a shade with industrial means over henna. It is necessary to wait until it is completely washed off, otherwise the effect will be deplorable: the hair will sparkle with a green palette.
Highlighted hair should not be tinted, the same rule applies to bleached strands. Of course, sometimes the result of these procedures is not particularly impressive and you want to remove the contrast a little, to make the transitions more calm. Toning can help with this, but not at home, but under the supervision of an experienced hairdresser. The master will take into account all the nuances and achieve the desired result.
Caution should also be taken when tinting gray hair. The procedure will not please you with high-quality painting, in addition, it will only emphasize the unnecessary silver color. This does not apply to ultra-modern means. For example, Estel manufacturers have invented tinting agents that completely cope with gray hair: they all come in a line called "Palette".
Choose color
How to choose the right shade to emphasize the beauty of the curl? Let's analyze how hair tinting looks on the natural pigments of the strands. So, a special deep color for brunettes will be presented with copper or chestnut shades. In this case, the main color will play in a new way, and the hair will even visually acquire additional volume. Dark-haired girls, of course, are incomplete toning, and selective: a few strands that differ from the main shade,add a play of color, make the hairstyle expressive.
Most of all, in choosing the color, the owners of blond hair were lucky. Blondes can try on any shade, it will always go well and evenly. We are talking, of course, about blond hair from nature. Lightened strands can be tinted only after consultation with professionals. Fair-haired women do not lag behind blondes, they can also play with a palette: from light to dark colors. Reddish and red shades are especially suitable for them.
Instructions
How to tone your hair at home? When everything you need is ready, the allergy test has been carried out, you need to apply a greasy cream around the perimeter of hair growth - this will protect the skin from staining.
Then follow the instructions:
- Evenly distribute the product on the strands, pay special attention to the roots (do not forget to use latex gloves).
- Take a wide-tooth comb and comb your hair well, removing excess toner.
- Mark the time and wait the required number of minutes. Do not overdo the product on the hair.
- Rinse off the tonic with warm water without using shampoo.
Care after the procedure
Finally, the desired result is achieved, you like it. How to keep the effect longer? First, you need to use shampoos and conditioners for colored hair: they take care of the color, easily clean the hair without washing off the shade.
Secondly, in order for the effect of well-groomed hair to be preserved, they must be nourished with all kinds of moisturizing mousses, balms and sprays. Pay special attention to the composition of care products: castor and burdock oils are unacceptable. Their healing effect is obvious, but the ability to restore natural shade also works with it.
