With age, all people get gray hair. Moreover, it causes discomfort not only to women, but also to men. To do this, you can use not only paints, but also gentle means. Tinted balms for gray hair will be an excellent choice. They are gradually washed off, but mask the first gray hair perfectly. They will be discussed in the article.
What is this
Tinted balm for gray hair is a product that includes a coloring pigment. It contains gentle components that penetrate deep into the structure of the hair without causing harm. According to reviews, many women regularly use such products to mask age-related changes.
The difference between the remedy for gray hair compared to the usual tint balm is the cupping of gray hair and the “alignment” of the tone of the curls along the entire length. After using it, the hair looks like after a salon. They become smooth and silky.
According to reviews, gray hair balms are in every storecosmetics. They are easy to use, effective and safe. Most women who have experienced gray hair are satisfied with the use of professional balms.
Causes of gray hair
Melanocytes are responsible for hair color - cells located in the lower layers of the epidermis and hair roots. In them, thanks to hormones, the pigment melanin is synthesized, with the help of which the hair acquires color. Melanin is divided into several types (pheomelanin, ossimelanin, eumelanin, triochromes), each is responsible for a specific tone, and they mix with each other in different proportions.
For example, eumelanin is responsible for dark hair, ossimelanin for light hair, pheomelanin for light brown hair, and triochromes for red hair. With the loss of these pigments, the color will be dull, for example, after a long stay in the sun. With age, melanocyte cells die, which is why hair turns gray.
In addition to age-related changes, this phenomenon is observed when:
- stress, mental strain, fright;
- lack of vitamins, trace elements;
- alcohol abuse;
- negative environmental environment;
- genetic factor;
- disturbances in the hormonal and endocrine systems.
Many modern people live and work in a tense environment, constantly dealing with stress. Therefore, in some, the first gray hairs are noticeable at 25-30 years old. First there is a graying of the beard in men, temples in women, and then the head. Body hair is the last to be affected.
So that the purchased product iseffective, you need to know how to choose and use it correctly:
- Natural coloring provided by tonic 1-2 tones lighter.
- Black tonal balm should be chosen carefully, because the color is not suitable for everyone, and it will be washed out for a long time.
- Effective coloring is achieved with ash pigment tonics.
- During the warm period, it is necessary to use products that have UV protection, since the curls in the sun retain their color and shine for a long time.
- For light blonds, it is better not to choose rich red and dark brown shades, as the hair will look unnatural.
- Make a dark blond color deep with a chocolate tint.
- The tint should have a Ph level of 5, 5-6. With other indicators, moisture quickly evaporates from under the open hair scales.
- The more precious plant extracts in the tonic, the better. These are caring supplements from aloe, calendula, chamomile and cornflower, essential oils.
Features of balms
Balsams have several features:
- Surface painting. In most balms, pigments do not penetrate the hair, but are placed on the surface. Although this is good, since the structure will be intact, and the resulting film will provide protection. But the color will be unstable, and usually completely washed off after 5-10 times.
- The possibility of experimentation. Toning balms allow you to try a new tone. If any does not fit, you should stop using the product, and aftera few weeks will be a natural shade. The exact time of saving the result is indicated on the package. Some balms allow you to color your hair for up to 2 months.
- He althy shine. The most popular firms have a soft and gentle effect. Therefore, the hair will not be brittle over time. Only some of the balms dry the hair a little, after which it is necessary to apply products with a softening and moisturizing effect.
- Color change by 1-3 tones. The result is predictable if no paint has been previously applied and no curling has been performed. Carefully it is necessary to use balms with light curls. It is better to choose soft shades similar to your hair color.
According to experts, these are harmless products. In addition, most products provide gentle care due to the presence of extracts, plant extracts, oils, keratin, and protein. Thanks to this composition, the hair improves, becomes shiny, elastic.
Most balms neutralize the yellowness that often occurs on blonde-dyed hair. They contain purple or blue pigments that give the curls an even tone. Professional balms have filters that protect against UV radiation. Some products have a cumulative effect, so with each color the shade will be saturated.
Although balms have many advantages, there are also disadvantages. Usually the result is washed off after a few weeks. But the color comes off evenly, without pronounced transitions, so the hairstyle will be neat until the pigment is completely eliminated. To keep the color, you need to paint once a2 weeks.
Some complain about uneven color. But this problem occurs for those who have not read the instructions. It is necessary to follow the manufacturer's recommendations, and then a positive effect is expected. Many products still perfectly mask gray hair. Color palettes of tint balms are varied, which will help you choose the right tone.
Rules of application
Using the tools is very simple, as each has instructions. Before this, it is necessary to conduct a test on a separate gray strand in order to evaluate the result. Almost all balms are used as follows:
- Gloves should be worn and a towel should be covered around the neck and shoulders. This will keep the balm from getting in.
- To prevent staining of the skin, a thick cream is smeared along the hairline and on the ears.
- Balm is distributed on wet clean hair.
- Exposure time should be viewed in the instructions.
- After that, the curls should be thoroughly washed with water.
- Fix the result with an ordinary balm for colored hair.
According to reviews, tint balms are easy and pleasant to use. An overview of popular brands is provided below.
L'OREAL GLOSS COLOR
Loreal brand products are in demand on the market. There is no ammonia in the tint balm for gray hair. Its composition includes natural ingredients. The product is enriched with a vitamin complex, oils, plant extracts. Judging by the reviews, the products are effective for masking a large amount of gray hair.
The balm is easy to use at home, it evenly falls on all hair, it is very easy to wash off. It is undesirable to use it for skin hypersensitivity, it can lead to an allergic reaction. Before use, it is advisable to apply a little product on the wrist and check the reaction of the skin.
WELLA
This is also a popular tint balm for gray hair. The German company has become in demand among women of different ages. The series is created from 2 ammonia-free substances - shampoo and tonic balm, which should be used together.
Shades of tint balm must be selected individually. The Vella series includes a complex of pigments that balance a rich shade, which helps to rarely perform such a procedure in the future. The balm is enriched with gentle ingredients that penetrate the hair structure. It is easy and simple to use at home. Before this, it is necessary to perform an allergy test on the skin.
Estelle
Tinted hair balm "Estelle" does not include harmful chemical components. The products are completely safe to use. It's also easy to use. The balm does an excellent job of eliminating such a disadvantage as gray hair. An allergy test is required before use.
Estel love ton tint balm gives gentle care. The shade of the product appears evenly, with a different structure and color, it has new highlights. The tinted hair balm "Estelle" has a pleasant aroma. It is sold in most stores.
SCHWARZKOPF
Means of the German firm are leaders in the goods market. This quality product in the form of a tonic balm eliminates any gray hair. It does not contain ingredients that cause irritation or allergies. The product contains natural ingredients that perform gentle hair care, making them shiny and silky.
The balm is very easy to apply to any length and density of strands due to the gel-like consistency. Thanks to the complex of minerals and vitamins, the product protects the hair from external factors. Allergy testing required prior to use.
Selective
This is a new tint balm, the palette of shades of which allows you to choose the right tone. It contains only natural ingredients - seaweed extracts, extracts of juniper, flaxseed. This rich formula provides gentle care.
Balm-tonic "Selective" eliminates different gray hair. It is easy to use, it is treated with wet hair. The tool perfectly cares for curls and scalp. Allergy testing recommended prior to use.
Syoss
Cies Tinted Balm gives hair a high intensity of color and hair care. The product temporarily stains, it has an anti-yellowing effect. In the tint balm "Cies" there is no ammonia. Color lasts up to 8 shampoos.
With the help of Syoss tinted hair balm, you can mask any gray hair. Apply it to damp hair. Sufficient amount should be usedproduct to cover the entire length. Syoss tinted hair balm, like others, must be used with gloves.
Tonic
This is a gentle painting option, and inexpensive. "Tonic" for gray hair changes color by several tones. It is only important to choose the right color, otherwise there will be an unexpected result. The product does not contain aggressive ingredients, so it does not penetrate deep into each hair.
With the help of "Tonic" for gray hair, a colored film is created that gently envelops the curls, giving a light tone and protection from external factors. The product is sold in blue, green, gray bottles. According to reviews, the price starts at 80 rubles.
Belita
Belita Color Lux balm allows you to quickly and without negative consequences make curls shiny. The product has a light pleasant aroma, restoring effect. A rich range of colors allows you to choose the right tone.
To achieve the desired result, you need to carry out 1 procedure with Color tinted hair balm. The product has not only gentle care for the skin and curls, but also does not lead to allergies. This is due to the lack of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which adversely affect curls.
Irida
Tint balm "Irida" colors hair. In addition, it has a shampoo effect. Its use changes the natural tone of the strands without disturbing their structure. The result is washed off after about 14 days. Products are used for both a slight change in color, and for intensivestaining.
Change the natural color by a maximum of 3 tones if a dark shade is selected. The balm perfectly paints over even a strong gray hair. It also solves the problem of yellowness, which often appears when bleaching hair.
Each tool comes with its own instructions, which must always be followed. The time of exposure of the balm to the hair, the nuances of application and rinsing may differ. It is also important to consider those cases when it is better to refuse such procedures so as not to harm the hair.
Contraindications
Tint products are not capable of severely damaging the hair and scalp, because they do not include harmful chemicals. But sometimes it is better not to use them, otherwise there will be an opposite result. Do not apply formulations for allergies to at least 1 component. This is easy to check: you need to apply a little cosmetics behind the ear and check the reaction in a day.
If after that there is no discomfort, then you can use the balm. Do not use the product for dry and brittle hair, as the composition can damage them more. Balms are not used for dermatological ailments. Treatments should also be postponed for recent coloring or perms, as at least 2 weeks should elapse.
Thus, tint balms for masking gray hair are in demand because of their affordable cost and excellent quality. They are suitable for frequent use, as they do not have a harmful effect on the hair and scalp. They are also comfortableyou can perform the procedures yourself. And the result will be the same as after visiting the stylist.
