Hello everybody. Despite the fact that naturalness and naturalness are in fashion today, hair coloring does not lose popularity. Not all women were endowed by nature and the genes of their parents with luxuriant hair and a color scheme that would look advantageous and would suit any image and would be in trend. Advances in chemistry today make it possible to try on all the colors of the rainbow, from conservative to very radical, “acid” shades, regularly and with pleasure to change your image, and follow fashion trends.
For those who have begun to experience gray hair, chemical treatment is the only way to hide age-related changes and always look young. Do you need any more arguments in favor of painting?
Before you start
Paradoxically, care begins... even before coloring . There are several basic rules that will make your subsequent life much easier in a new, attractive image:
- Choose only professional-grade cosmetics from world-famous premium brands. In many cases, such paint cannot be found on the shelves in a supermarket, where consumer goods dominate, which means go to a beauty salon, but only with a good reputation.
- Perhaps ammonia-free dyes are suitable for you: they are more gentle and after the procedure the hairstyle will require less care, the hair is not so exposed to chemical components.
- For those with very weak hair, it is better to give preference to natural dyes (henna, basma) or tinted foams and shampoos. They do not violate the structure and act very delicately, the harm from them is minimal.
- If you don't have an experienced craftsman in mind, find one. This is not difficult to do: after all, there are girlfriends and social networks.
- If you decide to dye your hair yourself at home, follow the instructions exactly, without deviating even a millimeter!
A few words about how the pigment works
It is important to understand that dyes, especially ammonia-based ones, deform the surface structure of the hair. How does a pigment molecule attach to any surface? Try painting glass and fabric - the difference is immediately noticeable: on a rough, textured surface, paint always adheres better due to its high adhesion. Ammonia “ruffles” the protective scales of the cuticle, the oxidizing agent penetrates deep into the cortex and destroys your natural pigment in order to replace it with artificial one. A real chemical attack! It is not surprising that the structure of the hair is disrupted, it becomes more brittle, dry, grows poorly, and the scalp also suffers from chemicals.
The goal of any care is the rehabilitation of structural changes; you need to make the scales fold tightly again. This prevents the pigment from being washed out - the color lasts longer, and the hair is less susceptible to negative environmental influences.
There are no absolutely harmless paints (except natural ones, of course). Manufacturers often lie and resort to various marketing tricks. Even ammonia-free paints, which have conquered the market in recent years, contain harmful substances, but not ammonia and not in a “horse” dose, which does not make painting completely safe.
Three basic principles of post-painting care
- Constant care . This means that if you have become a bright blonde or a burning brunette, a purple fairy or a pink emo, then forget about what happened before: now you need to take care of your new hairstyle according to the new rules always, as long as traces of the new color remain on you.
- Systematicity and regularity . Masks, special shampoos, peeling, healing courses - regularly and strictly according to the schedule, without omissions. If once a week, then once a week and so on.
- A complex approach . Restoring and strengthening cosmetics are wonderful, but do not forget about proper nutrition and vitamins, drinking regimen, protecting your hair from negative natural factors, and physical activity. All this is important too!
Purple shampoo for blondes and its secrets of use
Manufacturers usually recommend using purple shampoo for blondes several times a week. If you wash your hair daily, don't apply it every time. Otherwise, there is a high risk of drying out already quite vulnerable blonde strands.
It is quite acceptable to start washing your hair with regular shampoo, then rinse it off, apply purple shampoo and wait a few minutes.
Nutrition
Dove Nutritive Solutions Nourishing Care Shampoo
Nutrition
Dove Nutritive Solutions Nourishing Care Conditioner
Editor's tip: due to coloring pigments, purple shampoos tend to dry out curls. Therefore, we recommend alternating them with Dove Nutritive Solutions Nourishing Care intensively moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
First stage of care: immediately after the procedure
For the first wash, use a special shampoo and a stabilizing, strengthening balm or conditioner. It is very important to apply it evenly, distributing it over all curls. Usually the balm is included in the kit, but if not, it is advisable to choose it from the same line of the cosmetics manufacturer.
Experts advise not to wash your hair for two days after a visit to the salon so that the pigment is reliably fixed at the molecular level. Don't get your hair wet; don't go to the pool or sauna. Of course, you cannot use thermal curling methods - ironing or curling iron, this is additional stress.
Basic hair care after coloring
Tinted conditioners, shampoos and balms for hair coloring will restore the intercellular structures of the hair and fix the new color for a longer period. There is no ammonia in them, long exposure on the hair is not required, and this has a positive effect on the condition of the hair.
Shampoos and balms for colored hair
The products do a good job of masking the difference between regrown roots and colored curls. This is especially convenient for those with weak hair, as it will help you look attractive without causing additional inconvenience to your favorite curls.
Coloring overgrown roots exposes the curls to additional stress, and you need to select tones that are close to your native one. To avoid an unwanted skin reaction, you need to do a test before dyeing.
When caring for colored hair, you should not change the color of the curls immediately after washing: the natural protection of the hair is destroyed. To reduce the number of repetitions, you can use tinted shampoos with masks that correct regrown roots. Such products are free from ammonia and are gentle on hair. They also contain components that deliver vitamins and nutrients to the hair.
With each wash, a particle of color “goes away”. That's why you shouldn't wash your dyed hair every day. It is important to select special shampoos. Gentle components will help maintain color saturation and effectively cleanse curls of impurities.
Special shampoos for colored hair neutralize the alkalis of dyes, and the color lasts longer, and the hair remains shiny and smooth, which is confirmed by reviews. It is especially important to use shampoo for colored hair in the first couple of weeks after the procedure.
After washing off the dye with shampoo, it’s a good idea to add half a portion of liquid silk, applying the product to damp hair, and add another part to the dye during dyeing. The result is protection and longer color retention.
the washing up
The first wash after dyeing is the most important. There is no need to assume that the sachets included in the paint package are an advertising gimmick. They contain special shampoo and conditioner that seal the cuticles of the curls.
When caring for hair after coloring, it is better to use a mild shampoo for frequent washing, or even better, a professional one. You can use one conditioner for washing, but do not change its brand for each procedure. The reason is the weight of the hair. It is better to change this product to a lighter fluid.
Terms of use
It is not necessary to always use only professional products. It is quite acceptable to use them for the first two weeks, and then return to your usual ones. But you don’t need to forget that after coloring the curls become dry and require switching to products for such hair.
Almond and flax oils, proteins, healing extracts and panthenol, which restores hair structure, are responsible for nutrition from the inside. Finish washing with cool water to cover the scales. This way the curls will remain smooth while maintaining the richness of the tone. It is important not to wash your hair at home for the first three days after dyeing, so as not to lose the intensity of the new color.
It doesn’t matter whether the curls were dry or oily before dyeing, you need to care for them after changing color using special products. Even gentle paints harm your hair.
During the dyeing process, the scales of the curls rise, and it is important to put them back in place. A special balm for colored hair will help you do this. It will return your hair to a healthy appearance by neutralizing the effect of the dye. As a result, the curls become beautiful and smooth, and the color remains rich. But the miracle remedy will only work until the next wash.
After coloring, special care capsules are also effective. The bioactive substances in their composition have a beneficial effect on the structure of curls, strengthening them.
Second stage of care: two weeks
This period can be called stabilizing: it is necessary for the pigment to be reliably integrated into the microstructure of each hair, and the effects of stress must be eliminated. It is enough to wash your hair with a special shampoo for colored hair and do not forget to use the same special conditioner. Preference should be given to cosmetics from a paint manufacturer brand. By the way, there are cosmetics separately for brunettes and blondes, for deep cleaning or gentle shampoos for long and short strands.
Caring for warm blonde shades
Appreciate the attractiveness of honey shades.
Credit: Rex by Shutterstock If you love natural hair care, you can try adding a bright golden hue with chamomile infusion. By the way, it has a light and pleasant aroma. However, always do a test on a small area of skin before using natural ingredients. Keep in mind that in rare cases, chamomile can cause allergies.
Hair care
Toni&Guy Illuminate Blonde Shampoo for blonde hair
Shine
Toni&Guy Illuminate Blonde Conditioner for Blonde Hair
Editor's tip: To maintain color, you can use Toni&Guy Illuminate Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner for Blonde Hair. These products allow you to add shine and rich shade to natural or colored blonde locks.
By the way, fashionable styling will help highlight the beauty of blonde hair and add the desired volume:
By the way, even more ideas for beautiful hairstyles can be found on the ATH YouTube channel. And to ensure that styling on bleached strands is always successful, why not choose a styling product specifically for blondes.
For shine
Texturizing Cream for Hair Styling, Shine and Moisture Protection TIGI Bed Head Dumb Blonde
Editor's tip: For example, TIGI Bed Head Dumb Blonde texturizing cream for hair styling, shine and moisture protection helps combat frizz in bleached strands. It smoothes the cuticle, gives shine to light hair and has a pleasant aroma.
Stage three: until your next visit to the salon
The recovery and rehabilitation period is the longest. Its goal is to prevent the dye molecules from being washed out and to maintain the health of the hair at an acceptable level. There are many means for this. These are lotions, professional masks or based on folk recipes, herbal tinctures, wheat germ oil, almond, coconut, burdock and many others. All products have a beneficial effect not only on the hair, but also on the scalp, saturate it with vitamins, and prevent hair loss. Before resorting to restoration procedures, be sure to inquire whether the chosen product is suitable for your hair type.
If finances allow, it is better to take a special rehabilitation course in a beauty salon, where a specialist will select procedures and products for you with maximum effect for your case. But taking care of your hair at home with the right approach is not particularly difficult and will not break your budget.
The ideal scheme is to visit the salon , and carry out routine, everyday procedures at home, using factory or folk remedies. When caring at home, do not forget to carefully study the instructions and follow the specified time for masks or toners, and adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Special toners will help maintain color and shine, and growing roots can be touched up in a salon. Don’t get carried away with styling with a curling iron or flat iron; it’s better to give preference to the usual hairdryer and comb, and avoid gel styling.
When going for a walk, do not forget about your hat: the scorching sun or frost are sharply negative factors. If you need to go out bareheaded on a clear summer day, use protective sprays that protect your hair from ultraviolet radiation.
Do not be afraid of harm from coloring: there are too many myths and false speculations swirling around this topic. If you do everything correctly, you will look chic, receive a strong emotional charge, increase your self-esteem, change the style not only in your appearance, but also, possibly, the style of your life. Don't forget to subscribe to blog updates. Bye!
