The nature of all living things is such that over time the body begins to age and fade. A person experiences the signs of aging much more than any other creature, especially for the fair half. When the hair loses pigment, it starts to turn gray, the woman tries her best to hide it, because it is absolutely impossible to stop the process. Today we will talk about how to dye gray hair, which brand of paint is better to choose. We will also share the secrets of how you can embellish gray hair with highlighting and create a stunning look.
Which paint to choose?
There is no greater problem for a woman than how to dye her gray hair. That is, it wasn’t, because now there are special tools that can paint over curls devoid of pigment, fill them with their own and keep them for a relatively long time. More and more fans are picking up the colors of brands such as Estelle and the American Matrix.
Both tools are good and do their job perfectly, notdamaging the hair, since they do not contain harmful ammonia. And yet, "Matrix" is able to work only on those curls that are discolored by more than half. "Estelle" can also be used on non-bleached hair.
Estelle paint for gray hair: palette and features
The Russian company Estel has developed a special product suitable for gray hair. "Lux Silver" - a line of paints that can qualitatively and gently hide gray hair, give curls a vibrant color, softness and shine. With the stable use of this tool, it will be possible to forget about gray hair forever, because Estel Professional is able to paint over it one hundred percent. The palette consists of seven primary colors and more than 150 natural shades.
While the coloring is recommended in a professional salon, the paint from this manufacturer is quite easy to use at home. The main thing is to follow the instructions prescribed by the manufacturer, otherwise you can achieve a very different shade from what was stated on the package.
Palette for gray hair:
- brown medium (brown 4/);
- brown light (light brown 5/);
- blonde dark (light brown 6/);
- medium blonde (light brown 7/);
- blonde light (light brown 8/);
- bright blonde (blonde 9/);
- light blonde (10/).
Each of the ranges is represented by several shades, and a woman, regardless of her hair color, will be able to choose the tone she likes. It is worth noting that the shade numbered 9/65 is suitable only for thosehair that has completely lost its pigment - at least 90% gray hair. All of the shades are suitable for highlighting on gray hair. As for the black color, we will tell in the further content of the article.
Instructions for use
If it is important for you to get an even tone, then follow the rule when choosing a tone for gray hair: it should not differ from your natural color too much, the difference should be no more than two tones. If you have absolutely all the curls "silver", take a tone that one hundred percent matches your hair color.
Paint "Estelle" when diluted does not have an unpleasant odor, on the contrary, it has a rather light and delicate aroma. The tool fits perfectly, enveloping the strand, does not flow as it is exposed. Before use, a sensitivity test must be carried out so as not to become a victim of allergies.
- Wear protective gloves and mix in a non-metal bowl.
- Apply with a brush on each strand - from roots to ends. Hair must be dry and unwashed.
- Stay the cream on curls for 45 minutes. A plastic cap is not useful, but it will not hurt either. In it, you can safely stain the upholstery of a sofa or chair and enjoy watching a movie.
- Rinse hair under running water until it runs clear.
- Apply color fixative balm, rinse off after 5 minutes.
- If highlighting is done on gray hair, the exposure time is reduced to 35minutes.
If you have any doubts when choosing a shade, then contact the master in the salon, he will professionally select the perfect tone for your hair. You can carry out the subsequent procedures at home on your own, do not forget only to ask the hairdresser for the shade number.
Short hair
If you have a fashionable short haircut, and your hair is completely gray, then you can not paint over it at all, but decorate it. Now more and more gray hair is coming into fashion, and it is not uncommon to meet a young lady with such curls. Ombre for short hair is perfect for you. It is unlikely that it will be possible to paint on your own, so contact the master. He will pick up a shade of ash or gray (possibly black) and create the perfect color for curls. It will look like this: from a darker ash shade (gray or black) at the roots, the color will smoothly turn into silver. This ombre looks amazing on both short and long hair.
Highlights on gray hair
If you have no more than 40% gray hair, then choose regular highlighting. It will help to hide the signs of wilting and give additional volume, since the curls, devoid of pigment, become thin, and the hair in general looks watery. Choose shades close to the natural color, this will help to avoid contrast when the roots grow back.
S alt and pepper
This is an unusual black highlight on gray hair. It will appeal to women bright, self-confident, suitable for medium length and longcurls. This hair coloring - highlighting with black, is suitable for women whose gray hair makes up most of their hair. Also ideal for girls whose curls are dyed ash.
As professionals note, highlighting on gray hair with individual strands is ineffective, as the result may turn out to be unexpected, that is, the hair may turn yellow or even red. That is why the owners of completely gray hair are offered "S alt and Pepper".
Staining features
Black highlighting with this method is unusual. The result will be a color that fades from stark white (s alt) to black (pepper). The goal is the harmonious neighborhood of two opposite colors, the border between which is blurred and almost invisible. At home, it is not possible to create such an image, so contact a professional in the salon. With the help of such hair coloring - highlighting with black on silver curls, it will be possible to create an elegant, feminine and interesting image, as well as add brightness and extravagance to the style. Such a woman will never remain in the shadows and will walk like an ice queen.
Caring for dyed gray hair
Grey curls, especially after hair dyeing, highlighting, require special care, because they become thinner, dry and look tired. If it is not possible to purchase an expensive product, do not despair, because in the kitchen of every housewife there is vegetable oil, be itolive or sunflower. It is necessary once a week for an hour before washing the head to apply it to the entire length of the curls, put on a plastic cap. It can be easily washed off with warm water and shampoo. These masks will help maintain shine, softness, elasticity and volume of hair.
