Aging of the body is a completely normal process, accompanied by a number of physical and visual changes. In particular, in women, it is manifested by the appearance of gray hair on the head. However, such a natural phenomenon needs skillful concealment. That is why many women try to restore their original hair color with the help of chemistry. How to paint over gray hair, we will tell in this article.
Choose the right shade
So, you have decided to get rid of gray hair with cosmetic paint. First you need to choose the color of paint that will match your hair tone. What should not be done in this case? You should not attach a package of paint to your head in the hope of immediately choosing the right shade. Remember that the first picture on the package is advertising. And you just need to turn the box over and look at its back panel, where several before and after photos are usually drawn.
What and how to paint?
At the second stage, before you paint over the gray hair on your hair, decide on the goal. That is, you need to clarify the following points:
- will you dye all your hair completely (and tone-on-tone with the native color of your curls);
- do you plan to paint over only the roots;
- want to change the current color to another (for example, darker or lighter).
Besides (mainly for blondes) that you have to paint over gray hair with natural means, you should also get rid of the red tint in your hair. Most often, it occurs after not too successful coloring of the head.
Look at the numbers
Another important point. Before buying a package of paint, pay attention to the numbers that are indicated on it. So, all base colors are usually indicated by round numbers, for example, 1.0, 2.0 and up to 10.0. At the same time, 1.0 will be suitable for color lovers a la "burning brunette", and 10.0 - for light blondes.
In addition, if, for example, you are a blonde and not only think about how to naturally paint over gray hair, but also plan to give your hair a certain shade, you should buy a tonic or a special balm. Their packages also contain numbers. However, unlike paints, they write 1, 2, etc. instead of zero on tonics. When using a tint dye with the number 1, you can neutralize the redhead and achieve a beautiful ash tint. Choosing 2, get ready to get a beautiful mother-of-pearl shine. If you need warmer shades, then you should give preference to products with numbers 3 or 4.
Mixing the dyeand paint
In order to paint over gray hair at home and get the desired shade, you should mix the paint and dye. For example, you chose paint 9.0 and dye 10.21. Next, you should take a container and pour out the contents of both packages in a 1: 1 ratio. The main thing is to choose a bowl made of ceramics, wood or plastic for such a procedure. It is strictly forbidden to use metal utensils for mixing paints.
Important! If you bought paint that you have never used before, be sure to do an initial allergy test. To do this, take some paint and apply it to the delicate skin of the elbow.
What do we paint first?
Please note, if in all previous times you have already tried to paint over gray hair with natural means, and did not affect the rest of the hair length, before starting the procedure, apply regular paint to all curls, bypassing the roots. After about half an hour and put a little paint on them. This will even out the color of the roots and ends of the hair.
Use toning for the desired shade
After we have colored the roots and the length of the hair or just the roots, you can return to the bowl where you previously mixed the tint balm. Then we apply it on your curls and wait 20-30 minutes, as indicated in the instructions. In this case, use only a special brush or sponge. According to hairdressers, it is not worth using a comb in this case to better distribute the paint. Otherwise, you risk damaging your curls.
Wash off with water and apply balm
The next step is to thoroughly rinse the dyed hair with water, without using shampoo. After that, it is recommended to blot wet curls with a towel and look in the mirror. If the resulting color completely suits you, then it is advisable to fix the effect with a special balm, which is part of the paint box.
How to paint over gray hair on dark hair: highlighting
Undoubtedly, women with blond hair are much easier to deal with gray hair than burning brunettes or brown-haired women. However, for them there are methods to deal with violent gray hair.
For example, one of the options involves highlighting. Such coloring, as a rule, allows you to leave your natural hair color and add spectacular blonde or colored strands to it. But this method is only suitable if no more than 50% of your hair has suffered from gray hair.
Dye dark hair with tinted balm
If you prefer to use exclusively natural products when changing your hair color, you can always paint over gray hair with a tint balm. The advantages of using this method are many. Firstly, this paint is the most gentle for your hair. Secondly, with its help you can skillfully adjust the intensity of staining.
For example, for a slight shade, you just need to add a few drops of the product to the hair balm. And, of course, after each wash, your color will become morelighter.
Using semi-permanent paint
Don't know how to cover gray hair on dark hair? No problem. Ammonia-free semi-permanent paint will help you solve the problem. It resembles a coloring tonic, as it does not penetrate deep into the hair, but lingers exclusively on its front surface.
This paint, as a rule, lasts about 7-10 days and, like the tonic, is washed out over time. However, this coloring method is not suitable for those women whose gray hair percentage exceeds 30%.
Paint over gray hair with henna
Another simple, and most importantly, safe coloring method is the use of henna. Many are familiar with this wonderful substance that strengthens and nourishes the hair, giving it a natural shine. However, not everyone knows how to paint over gray hair with henna.
So, for this procedure, we need henna, a container and a brush or brush for mixing. Next, pour the contents of the sachet into a bowl, add a little water and mix until a homogeneous slurry is formed. If desired, you can add a little oil (essential or cooking) or the yolk of one egg to it. In this case, when applied to the hair, your mixture will lie evenly and evenly.
Then you should cover your head with cellophane and a towel, leaving the natural composition prepared by you on your hair (strictly according to the instructions) from 40 minutes to several hours. After a sustained time, it remains only to wash off the henna from your curls. We will tell you how to paint over gray hair with basmanext.
How to dye your hair with basma?
Basma is also considered a natural dye that can be safely used without harming the hair. And if henna has a kind of reddish or reddish tint, then with the help of basma your curls can get a darker color, for example, blue-black, milky, chestnut or light brown.
In a word, the principle of action of this substance is similar to the previous remedy. But far from all packages indicate that basma should be used only in combination with henna. Otherwise, you risk getting a non-standard green hair color. And only upon contact with henna, basma neutralizes its original shade and helps to get rid of the excessive redness that henna rewards us with. But how to paint over gray hair with henna and basma, correctly calculating the proportion?
According to many makeup artists and hairdressers, the ratio of both natural components is calculated purely individually, it depends on the effect that is planned to be achieved and on the length of the hair. At the same time, the principle of applying this cocktail remains the same as when using classic henna. Or you can dye your hair in two stages: first apply henna and rinse, and then basma and also rinse.
What are the features of using henna and basma?
When using natural dyes, many of the fair sex have a lot of problems. So, for example, some are simply sure that the longer you keep the henna mixture on your head, the more intense it will turn out.color. However, this is not the case. Others, on the contrary, are afraid to spoil their curls, referring to the possible fragility and dryness of the hair after using dyes. Answering the question of how to paint over gray hair with henna and basma, so as not to dry out the hair, we recall that when using any dye, certain rules should be observed.
So, in order not to harm your hair, you should not overexpose the composition on your head for longer than the norm specified in the instructions. Another important point: if there is still chemical paint left on your curls, then before using henna or basma, it is recommended to first tint one strand. After you make sure that an unexpected reaction has not occurred, and the hair has not acquired a non-standard shade, you can cover the rest of the length of your curls with henna and basma.
In addition, dark or orange streaks that remain after staining cause a big problem for beginners. Moreover, they are not as easy to get rid of as when using conventional chemical paint. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to smear all exposed areas of the body with a greasy cream or olive oil before painting. And in order for the hair not to look heavy, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse it with water, getting rid of dyes.
Adding coffee, cocoa and other ingredients
Do you know how to paint over gray hair using henna and other improvised means? As it turns out, this is very easy to do. It is enough to add to the basic composition of henna, for example, a few tablespoons of ground coffee or cocoa. You can alsouse whey and even cognac. In all three cases, a uniform darkening of the hair will occur.
Summary: when using these or other means to color gray hair, be careful. Read the instructions carefully. Wear gloves and don't overdo it.
