The most common (and sad - taking into account the time and money spent) problem that we encounter after staining is not irritated scalp or split ends, but a dull dull color. Alexey Nagorskiy, creative partner of L'Oréal Professionnel told how to care for dyed hair so that after 10 days you won't have to regret going to the salon. We asked him the 5 most important questions regarding color protection, and received comprehensive answers.
Why does paint wash out so quickly?
Coloring is a chemical process when the natural pigment in the hair structure is replaced with an artificial one. The dye cannot be on the hair indefinitely: they are constantly exposed to too strong mechanical stress, due to which the artificial particles gradually "fall off", leaving them without pigment.
The base to which the dye is applied and the condition of the hair are the primary things to pay attention to before dyeing.
On porous and / or damaged hair the dye holds the worst of all, since their scales are open, and the pigment simply has nowhere to linger. On healthy (and even more so pristine from chemical experiments) hair, it will last longer ( read also: “Princesses also have problems with hair (we learn from their mistakes)”). Color retention also depends on the complementarity of the natural shade and color shade. If your hair is dark blond, and you dyed it chocolate, then with proper care you can keep the color until the next scheduled dyeing (3-4 weeks). With radical changes ─ moving from a dark base to a light one and vice versa ─ maintaining the result is many times more difficult.
Does the life of a color depend on the cost of the paint?
Yes, but maybe not in the way you thought. Home dyes are actually more persistent than professional dyes. Salon paints, even very persistent ones, contain less pigment than ordinary “home” ones: it is meant that the hairdresser-stylist collects color from several shades of dye, and does not dye the hair along the entire length and depth with one color. Generally speaking, the golden ones are best kept on the hair, brown shades, and reds, redheads and cold blond have a lower level of firmness.
Definitely not. Colored hair products do retain their color: they contain water-soluble silicones that envelop the hair and prevent pigment from leaving it quickly. It is good to use sulfate-free shampoos, which gently cleanse the hair, while minimizing the washing out of the artificial pigment.
Well, the most important rule is to use the scale to maintain the hair of the same brand as the dye (it doesn't matter what kind of dye it was - professional or homemade). Manufacturers, creating products, follow the recipe and the combination of components in the dye and the additional line. You cannot maintain professional coloring at a good level with shampoos and masks from the mass market ─ you will quickly become disappointed and, as a result, blame the stylist.
What care products should you have at home for those who regularly dye their hair?
Shampoo for colored hair - use with every wash;
Mask - 1-2 times a week;
Conditioner or any wash-off treatment - every time you wash your hair (but not on the day you use the mask);
Indelible care - after each shampooing;
Thermal protection - before blow-dry and styling.
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Kerastase, Blond Absolu, Ultra-Violet Mask, Nourishing Purple Mask, Neutralizing Yellow Undertones
L "Oreal Elseve Laminating Shampoo
Kerastase, a Chromatique milk, is formulated to protect colored or highlighted hair
Ideal when this must have is complemented by special tint agents: their pigments fill the voids formed after washing out the color with a similar dye and help to hold out relatively painlessly up to 1.5 months after dyeing.
How to properly care for colored hair?
The subsequent care after staining is of great importance for the preservation of the color. All hair restoration products reduce the level of dye durability, therefore, immediately after the "fresh" dyeing, the hair does not need to be restored (even if they require it, you need to wait a bit). For all types of coloring, nourishing and moisturizing lines are suitable, but not restoring the quality of the hair.
According to statistics, there are much more brunettes than blondes. It is believed that dark colored hair has more strength and thickness, which is why it gives the appearance of a lush and luxurious head of hair. Due to a pigment such as eumelanin, the hair has a dark color. To constantly emphasize the beauty and radiance of their dark hair, as well as give them a lively shine, you must be able to properly care for them.
Now there are many ways to care for hair, in specialized stores and salons you can see inexpensive masks designed for dark hair, but you can save a lot by preparing the mask yourself at home. Some of the products found in the home kitchen, due to their components, can support the work of eumelanin, the lack of which dulls hair color.
In nature, there are a sufficient number of substances with coloring properties and different from synthetics and "chemistry", which is filled in store tubes. A home mask for dark hair can consist of different ingredients, but the following are the most effective: coffee, cocoa, oak bark, nettle, sage, black tea, mustard oil, soy sauce, and others. These components are always available under the other, so it remains only to properly prepare the mask.
Several recipes for making a homemade mask for dark hair
- An effective mask made from ground coffee. Pour 200 ml of boiled water into a container and add two tbsp. spoons of coffee. after which it is necessary to leave the mixture to cool. Next, the thick must be evenly distributed over the strands and held for half an hour. For best results, wrap a plastic bag and towel over your head.
- Mask made of coffee, yolk, milk and butter. Pour 100 ml of boiled water into a container, add 2 tbsp. spoons of ground coffee. Then you need to leave the thick for 20-30 minutes, then add the yolk, add 100 ml of warm milk and 50 ml of unrefined vegetable oil. Apply the finished mask to the hair, spreading it over the entire length. It is necessary to keep the mixture for about at least 20 minutes.
- Mask with the addition of cognac. Mix 200 ml of boiled water with 2 tbsp. spoons of ground coffee. The resulting thick must be left for 30 minutes, then add 2 yolks, 50 ml of brandy and vegetable oil, preferably unrefined. Due to the alcohol content in the prepared mixture, it must be washed off after 15 minutes of exposure.
- Henna coffee mask. Pour 200 ml of boiled water into a container, add 2 tbsp. spoons of ground coffee. Leave the mixture for a while, then add egg yolk, room temperature kefir 100 ml and one tablespoon of henna. This mask should be kept for about 1 hour.
- Honey mask... It is necessary to mix 3 tbsp. tablespoons of cocoa powder with 1 tbsp. spoon of honey, castor oil, 5 tbsp. spoons of kefir. Keep the mixture for at least an hour.
If you carry out such procedures periodically, at least once a week, then in 3-5 months you will see a positive result. With such masks, any brunette will look even brighter, more noticeable and more beautiful.
Delicate light tones, dark colors or bright saturated shades ... Each woman has her own preferences in the choice of hair dye.
It doesn't matter what color your hair is - light or dark, you need to take care of it using special products. The ideal option would be shampoos for colored hair, as well as formulations selected according to the type of hair and depending on the existing problems. It is optimal to alternate the indicated means. And it is better to wash your hair every other day.
It is interesting!
Products for colored hair contain substances that maintain color - these are polymers, proteins and sunscreens. But there are no sulfates in such shampoos, which allows hair to look great for longer.
If you enjoy showering, watch carefully. temperature regime! It is strictly forbidden to keep your head under hot streams of water, in the end it will damage not only the hair, but also the skin.
On a note!
The process of fixing the dye pigments in the hair occurs within 48 hours. Therefore, for two days after dyeing, hairdressers do not advise women to wash their hair.
Foreign experts have calculated that about half of women deprive themselves of an intense and persistent hair color in the first week after dyeing, precisely because of frequent washing.
After shampooing, most women use a towel to dry their hair. And meanwhile, you shouldn't do that! And not only because you can accidentally damage your curls! Too much high risk lose the saturation of hair color.
To prevent this from happening, carefully twist your hair into a tourniquet and drain excess water from it, after which you can wrap a towel around your head. You do not need to rub your hair. Once the towel has absorbed moisture, you can remove it.
A common problem with colored hair is a lack of shine. This nuance is especially noticeable on dark strands. To keep your hair shiny and shiny in the sun, use leave-in care - conditioners and hair fillers. They will help preserve the shade of the colored curls.
When choosing care products, look for cosmetic silicones in the composition. Professional brands use dimethicones, which are easily washed off with water without accumulating in the hair. After applying silicones, the hair becomes soft and manageable, shines well.
How to choose a comb?
For colored hair, use natural bristle combs or rubber combs. They do not damage the hair during styling, but, on the contrary, give it a beautiful shine.
When planning New Year's styling, one cannot but dwell on such an important point as the overdrying of the colored strands. It is she who gives a faded and expressionless color. In addition, dry hair does not hold the pigment well.
According to the observations of hairdressers, the hair in the temporal zone is the driest. They need to be nourished and moisturized especially carefully. To do this, do intensive regenerating masks 1-2 times a week, Special attention focusing on the specified area. Unlike conventional hair conditioners and balms, masks nourish hair and help restore damaged areas... As a result, the curls become stronger and healthier.
In consultation with the hairdresser, use beauty products that maintain the shade of the hair every 2-3 weeks. There are a lot of the latter today, from shampoos for coloring to toners. If you choose the right shade, your hair will always be "lively" and shiny.
Read the label carefully before using the product. So, toners are recommended to be applied to damp hair after washing. For a more even application, spread the product over the entire length of the hair with a comb. Wait for the time indicated on the label and rinse your hair.
When caring for colored hair, try to avoid an ingredient such as alcohol in styling products. He is a frequent "guest" in mousses, gels and hair sprays, is used as a bactericidal agent and preservative. But the irony is that he spoils the hair, making it drier. Especially if you often style your curls with thermal devices.
If you have been dyeing your hair for a long time and you are tired of the shade, or the strands have begun to look dull, try changing your hair color by choosing a dye a couple of shades darker. Christian Hayden, hairdresser and creative director of the world famous hair cosmetics brand, says "Darker colors tend to reflect more light, so they can really liven up hair and give it shine."
Well, if you do not want to change the usual tone, you can enter color nuances, for example, by making coloring. Colored strands will not only add creativity to your look, visually refreshing and "rejuvenating", but will also look incredibly impressive.
Do you like swimming and frequent the pool? Be sure to use a bathing hair cap. Chlorinated water has an extremely negative effect on curls, damaging them and changing color. This is especially true for ash blondes, who can get "green" strands after a swim. Correct care for hair after visiting the pool it looks like this: thorough washing of hair and applying a mask. At the same time, you do not need to use formulations for deep cleansing of hair! This common misconception will do more harm than help.
But it is better not to visit the sauna and bathhouse immediately after staining at all, taking a break for at least 2 weeks. High temperatures literally "evaporate" the color. Protecting hair from high temperatures, and keeping moisture inside the curls, you thereby prolong the durability of the staining, and hence the beauty of styling.
The beauty industry offers many treatments that can transform hair, making it brighter and fuller, shinier and healthier. To preserve color, lamination and shielding are most effective. These measures not only "fix" the selected shade and enhance shine, but also additionally protect the hair.
Hair should be dyed regularly.
So that you always have perfect color hair, you need to color them every 6 weeks. If the hair is colored in shades of red, then the hair should be re-colored after four weeks. Since the detergent components of the shampoo act more aggressively on red than they act on other colors, as a result, the paint of these shades is washed off faster. Gray hair should be dyed more often, once every 10 days. You can preserve the color of dyed hair so if you distribute the dye all over the head at the end of the procedure, this will give the color its former brightness and refresh the color.
Use a clarifying shampoo a few days before coloring.
If you regularly use serums, masks, conditioners for hair, then 2 days before dyeing, wash your hair with a lightening shampoo. You do not need to wash your hair before dyeing, because the paint fits well only on greasy hair.
Don't shampoo your hair every day..
You don't need to shampoo your hair every day. But if you are used to washing your hair every day, you need to try washing your hair every other day without shampoo, with water alone, and if necessary, apply conditioner to the ends of your hair after washing. When your hair quickly becomes oily, then you need to think about changing the shampoo, it is possible that the one you are using is not suitable for your hair.
Do not wash your hair with very hot water.
Due to the fact that you regularly wash your hair with hot water, your dyed hair quickly begins to lose color. The head should be washed with cool or warm water.
Use shampoo for colored hair.
They are specially formulated for colored hair and can prolong the result after dyeing.
Do not weigh your hair down with different styling products.
Use less styling products or avoid all kinds of foams, varnishes, sprays, gels and mousses altogether. These products make your hair look dull.
Sun protection.
When you need to spend enough time in the open sun, do not forget to use special shampoos that protect your hair from ultraviolet rays, or you need to hide it under a headgear.
A woman who dyes her hair is always interested in the question of how to keep the color of dyed hair longer. The desire to have shiny luxurious hair is inherent in the fair sex. There are some important rules, if you adhere to them, you can keep your hair color saturated for a long time.
How to use styling products?
Remember, not everything that is beautiful will be good for your hair. For example, styling products can help you create a dramatic hairstyle. But they contribute to the deterioration of the color, deplete it and negatively affect the hair. Therefore, for the beauty of hair, you do not need to use gels, foams. They are best used on special occasions.
It is worth highlighting electrical appliances for styling - irons, tongs, hair dryers. These devices help us out at the right time, but do not overuse them, and use them daily. They make it worse appearance hair, they contribute to the disruption of the structure of colored hair. After the hair is dyed, do not use an iron or hairdryer right away. Hair should not be disturbed for several days. And in the future, carefully use these devices.
How should I wash my dyed hair?
Colored hair does not like daily washing, the color is quickly washed off. You can review your hair care products. Maybe the shampoo isn't right for you. You should pay attention to the purpose of the shampoo, you need a shampoo for colored hair. It contains the necessary components that provide protection after staining and contribute to color retention.
You also need to choose the right air conditioner. It should match your hair type. Conditioner and shampoo are best for colored hair. Then the care will be much more effective. You have to stick with simple rules how to care for dyed hair. If you change color often, it will have a bad effect on the condition of the hair. It is for your good to take good care of your hair and watch out for important points.
How to maintain hair color with folk remedies?
Folk remedies help to solve many problems. For brown-haired women, rinsing with a decoction of walnut partitions, onion husks, and a decoction of oak bark will help preserve hair color. You can rinse your hair with one of these decoctions.
For blond hair you need to use a decoction of hops or chamomile. The honey mask gives a golden, pleasant shade and helps to preserve the hair color.In order to get the maximum effect, you need to hold it for a longer time.
How to protect dyed hair from ultraviolet radiation.
V summer days hair fade in the sun. The sun's rays affect the color and damage the hair structure. To avoid these troubles, you need to put your hair in a bun and wear a hat. Hairdressers are advised to use special sprays every day that will protect against ultraviolet radiation.
Mask for colored hair.
For hair growth, we use a mask for colored hair, for this we take 300 grams of black bread, 1 teaspoon of flowers and leaves of celandine, oregano, nettle, sage, plantain, 1 tbsp. water. Pour a mixture of these herbs with boiling water, leave for an hour, then strain, add brown bread and stir until smooth. We rub a warm mask into the scalp, tie the head with plastic wrap, and then hold it with a warm handkerchief for two hours. Then rinse your hair with warm water only and air dry.
Ashley Adams is a licensed beautician and hair stylist based in Illinois. She received her cosmetology education at the John Amiko School of Hairdressing, from which she graduated in 2016.
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Professional hair coloring is not a cheap pleasure, therefore, having achieved the perfect shade, it is necessary to keep it on your hair as long as possible. Hair dyed in dark color tend to fade before you plan to visit the hairdresser again. However, don't be upset. With the help of this article, you will learn how you can preserve the color of dyed hair so that it delights you longer!
Steps
Part 1
Taking care of colored hair in the shower- You probably already know that hair loses some of the dye as its cuticles close. For this reason, during this period, it is necessary to wear dark clothes and use dark pillowcases on the pillows so as not to leave behind stains.
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Wash your hair less often. Even after the hair cuticles are closed, the shampoo will swell the hair and lose some of the dye. If you just wash your hair less often, you will keep your hair color for a longer time.
Use special shampoos for colored hair. When in the shower, use a shampoo specially formulated for colored hair. Most hair product manufacturers currently have dedicated lines of shampoos and conditioners for color protection. They help keep the hair cuticles closed, which allows the dye to be trapped inside.
Rinse your head cold water. This may sound like a joke, but rinsing your hair with cold water does help preserve the color. This is due to the fact that the hair cuticles are closed from cold water. Do not use hot water, since, on the contrary, it opens the cuticles, washing out the paint.
Blot your hair gently with a towel to dry it. As you may have noticed, drying your dyed hair with a towel can easily ruin it. And coarse drying with a towel removes even more color from the hair, since the cuticles are still partially open due to the water that soaked the hair during the shower. If you just gently blot your hair with a towel, allowing it to dry on its own as much as possible, then it will not lose much dye.
Consider installing a water filtration system. In most cases, hard, chlorinated water with a fairly large amount of minerals is supplied to the water supply system. If you regularly dye your hair and find the idea of water filtration warranted, consider installing such a system in the shower. It will cleanse the water from minerals and traces of chlorine that can wash dyes out of the hair.
Use products specifically designed for colored hair. Many hair products contain ingredients that can dry out, lighten, or remove color from your hair. Look for products specifically designed for colored hair and be careful not to contain alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or ammonia, which can weaken your hair and wash away the dye. The products you choose for colored hair should also be appropriate for your hair type (for example, targeting fine, thick, oily, dry hair, etc.). This will help you keep your hair healthy and deal with the common effects of coloring, such as dryness and breakage.
Apply a hair mask once a week. Keeping colored hair hydrated so it doesn't dry out is very important to its health. A weekly hair mask will help protect dark-colored hair. The product you use must necessarily contain aloe and not contain parabens. Leave the mask on your hair for an hour with a shower cap to help moisturizers saturate your hair.
- If you prefer hot oil over ready-made masks for hair, this is also permissible. Just do not use both at once (except in cases of very dry hair), otherwise the hair will seem dirty.
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Avoid excess sun exposure. Ultraviolet rays are among the main enemies of hair dye. Even if you really want to flaunt luxurious curls in the light of sunlight, you need to reduce the effect of ultraviolet radiation on dyed hair. Use this limitation as a chance to dress up in your best sun hats.
Use a no-rinse UV-absorbent hair protector. Obviously, no one is able to constantly avoid the sun. While this method is less effective than wearing hats and being in the shade, try to treat your hair with UV-absorbent products to help filter out UV rays.
Beware of chlorine. In the summertime, the urge to go to the pool can overwhelm your common sense, even if you know full well that chlorine is extremely bad for dyed hair. For this reason, it is imperative to wet your hair with plain clean water before swimming in chlorinated water. This will reduce the amount of chlorine that can be absorbed into your hair from the pool water.
Do not wash dyed hair earlier than 72 hours after dyeing. One of the first and biggest mistakes in looking after dyed hair is people wash their hair too soon after dyeing. When dyeing, the cuticles of the hair open up so that the dye can get into them. Therefore, the first step to maintaining color is to give your hair enough time for the cuticles to close completely before washing your hair. To do this, you need to wait 72 after dyeing and only then wash your hair.
