It is known that hair coloring is harmful. Especially the lighting. However, often the desire to look spectacular and beautiful is much stronger, and potential risks are not scary. Now, along with paint on store shelves, you can find a harmless, but no less effective tool. This is a clarifying hair tonic. Learn more about this cosmetic product in this article.
What is this?
Brightening hair tonic is a good alternative to hair dye. Paint, especially ammonia, when applied, can greatly damage the structure and he alth of the hair. But tonics are more gentle on the hair. The harm from their use is minimal. With the help of them, you can also lighten your hair by several tones.
Product Benefits
Before you decide to use a brightening hair tonic, you need to understand its features. In other words, with its advantages and disadvantages.
Of course, the main advantage of hair tonic is its harmlessness to the structure of the strands. With this product, youYou can not only lighten the curls, but also make them smoother and shiny. And all because the composition of the tonic includes components with a caring and moisturizing effect.
The second important advantage over paint is closely related to the first. Lightening balm-tonic for bleached hair due to its harmlessness can be used regularly, unlike conventional dye.
Disadvantages of tinting agent
Now let's move on to the disadvantages. They also have this tool. Not everyone decides to use the tonic because of its short-term effect. The color is washed off from the curls compared to chemical paint in two to three weeks. However, there is a positive side to this as well. If you are not satisfied with the color that you get after staining, then you can try another one soon.
Another disadvantage of a brightening hair tonic is that during the procedure it can greatly stain everything around. Moreover, the product is washed off very difficult. You need to be prepared for the fact that the bathroom, towels and the skin around the head will be contaminated. It is especially difficult to wash the tinting agent from the skin. Therefore, during staining, you should be extremely careful.
Another point that we rank as disadvantages is the presence of allergies. Therefore, before applying tonic to your hair, make sure that you do not have an allergic reaction to it. Otherwise, you risk getting dry and brittle hair instead of silky curls, and irritation will appear on the skin.
How to choose a colortint?
In cosmetics stores, you can find the shade of tonic that you like. After all, the palette of colors offered by cosmetic brands is quite diverse.
However, before you buy a tool, read the table, which indicates the original hair color and shade after dyeing. This must be done for one simple reason: on different tones of curls, the end result will look different.
"Tonic" can lighten hair. However, it is also used as the completion of the procedure for lightening strands with ordinary paint. This is done so that the hair ends up without yellowness and dryness.
If you decide to use a hair tonic, then a few months before dyeing, refuse to use products with henna and basma. Otherwise, you may not get the shade you expect.
Tinting agent and color of strands
Will tonic lighten dark hair? Unfortunately, it is impossible to achieve full clarification with the help of a tinting agent. Only permanent paint can do this.
But fair-haired and red-haired girls can safely use tonic. By applying several shades at the same time, which are close to the natural color of the curls, you can achieve the effect of strands burnt out in the sun. This coloring looks great, plus it is incredibly popular.
Hair Toning Technology
Let's consider step by step how to lighten hair with tonic at home. After all, fromthe correct application of the product largely depends on the final result.
What is useful when toning strands?
Before you start dyeing your hair, you need to prepare the following:
- tonic;
- fat cream;
- shampoo;
- towel;
- gloves;
- plastic container;
- special brush for applying the product;
- comb with rare teeth.
Let's start coloring
- We start the procedure for lightening hair by washing my head. It is advisable to use care products (balm or mask). This is necessary in order to minimize the harmful effects on the hair structure.
- Dry the strands a little. Wet hair should be dyed with tonic, but water should not drain from them. Comb your curls.
- Apply a heavy cream along the hairline to avoid staining the skin.
- Wearing gloves, you can proceed directly to the application of the coloring agent. The bleaching process is gradual. Each strand is dyed separately. It should be remembered that those curls that you color first will look lighter.
- After you apply the toner to all the strands along the entire length, evenly distribute it with a wide-toothed comb.
- Cover the hair with a bag and soak the Illuminating Hair Toner for the required time.
- After the time specified in the instructions has elapsed, thoroughly rinse the curls. Do this until the water runs clear.
Result
Of course, if you follow the instructions and recommendations when coloring with tonic, it is possible to get the desired shade that will be on your curls for two to three weeks without harming your hair. As you can see in the photo, the tonic on bleached hair acts like a balm, that is, the curls after application look noticeably stronger and more shiny. The very structure of the hair improves. Lightening your hair with tonic, you get a rich and beautiful color, and without any yellowness.
Reviews of girls after application
In general, ladies who lightened their hair with tonic are satisfied with the result. First of all, girls note the safety and gentle effect of tint products. Regular use in no way has a negative effect on the structure of the hair. On the contrary, the curls become shiny and silky to the touch. The result of staining remains on the strands for up to three weeks.
The value of tinting agents for girls is that they give a temporary effect. Therefore, ladies turn to them to see how this or that color will look on their hair. If the resulting image suits the fashionista, then she often resorts to more intense coloring agents.
The ease of applying the tonic is also noted as a plus in the girls' reviews. Pleases the ladies that you can use tint products at home.
Some ladies are distressed by the fact that their hair is dry. You can find a quality product only in a specialized store. Another disadvantage of the tonic is that the palette of its colors is not always wide.
Popular tint brands
The brightening tonic is very popular right now. That is why it can be found from different manufacturers. What tonic to lighten hair? Consider the most popular and proven brands.
Loreal tonics
One of the popular brands is also engaged in the production of tinting agents. The company "Loreal" is always aware of all fashion trends. The appearance of new shades is due precisely to this. The hue is saturated. However, this brand has a significant disadvantage - a poor palette of colors. Also tonics "Loreal" have a high price. But this shortcoming can be forgiven, since the product has a positive effect on the hair. Gently coloring the curls, the tonic makes them obedient and soft. It also promotes hair growth. The tint stays on the strands for a long time.
Irida tonics
Those who used this tinting agent note the convenience of packaging. The company "Irida" produces it in a sachet. Each box contains funds for three coloring of medium length hair. The advantage of tonic is the absence of ammonia and peroxide in the composition. Instead, Irida offers natural ingredients. Tonic is effective for those who want to paint over gray hair and regrown roots. The color itself is preservedhair up to fourteen washes. Tonic also has two disadvantages. First, its high price. Secondly, the tinting agent is very difficult to find even in a specialized store.
Estelle tonics
Tint products of this brand do not contain peroxide and ammonia, and therefore cannot harm your hair. Many people note the effect of the Estel tonic conditioner. Thanks to this action, in addition to a rich and vibrant color, you will get soft, silky and shiny hair.
Rocolor tonics
The most popular product among Russian customers. Compared to previous products, it is worth noting its low price and rich palette. At the same time, there are significant drawbacks: an uneven tone during staining, the presence of harmful components in the composition and sometimes an unpredictable result.
Schwarzkopf Professional Tonic
Refers to professional cosmetics. This is a very long lasting tinted shampoo. However, Schwarzkopf only releases ash tonic for bleached hair.
