What do the numbers on the hair dye mean?

The desire to change oneself sooner or later arises in almost every girl or woman, and the first thing that changes in oneself is hair color. Image change is a responsible task. Each girl does not trust the cardinal changes, as she is afraid to spoil her hair with its nature, and “hair will not grow its teeth”. Since the range is great, you should decide on the choice of coloring. To prevent possible negative consequences, it is worth taking the choice more responsibly. Each has already encountered the fact that after painting the color does not match the display on the package. Many do not know, but you can pick up the tone, easily relying on its label, shown in front of or behind the box.

The range of coloring tools is so large that before every girl or woman is a difficult choice. The guideline falls on several factors: the brand, the price and the appearance of the product itself. Never make hasty conclusions based on the words of acquaintances or especially strangers, because each person and his skin are individual: what approached or taken (as in our case with paint) alone is not a fact that suits you.

After the choice of the manufacturer has been made, you should choose a shade. In the selection process, most consider the photo of the girl on the package or the provided palette with tufts of hair, then read the name of the tone and try to understand it. But no one is interested in the finely printed numbers, and they will be able to provide more accurate information about the desired shade.

The first digit is responsible for the naturalness and degree of penetration.

The transnational scale of natural tones will help in decoding:

• 1 - black color;
• 2 - deep dark chestnut;
• 3 - the usual dark chestnut;
• 4 - chestnut;
• 5 - light chestnut;
• 6 - dark blond;
• 7 - blond;
• 8 - light blond;
• 9 - blond;
• 10 - light blond.

Tones 11 and 12 denote a deeper brightening (very light and platinum).

The second digit is responsible for the secondary shade, it has seven positions. They are deciphered as follows:

• 0 - a series of natural shades;
• 1 - purple pigment with blue, referring to the ash series;
• 2 - the presence of a greenish tone - to the matte row;
• 3 - a combination of yellow-orange pigment - to the golden palette;
• 4 - a combination of copper (reddish-yellow) - to the red row;
• 5 - a combination of reddish-purple - to the mahogany palette (reddish tint with light bluish tints);
• 6 - a combination of bluish-violet - to a violet row;
• 7 - a combination of reddish-brown - natural base (havana - rich dark brown color).

The added pigment most often refers to the primary in a proportion of 1/2. There are also other relationships (for example, 1/3). Deciphering the third digit:

• 1 - smoky (ashy) shade;
• 2 - purple;
• 3 - gold;
• 4 - copper;
• 5 - mahogany;
• 6 - red;
• 7 - chocolate (coffee).

Some manufacturers use letters (paint “Pallet”) as a designation (the depth of color penetration is marked with numbers):

• the letter C marked ashy tone;
• PL - a shade of platinum;
• BUT - super-clarification;
• N - natural gamma;
• E - beige color;
• M - matt structure;
• W - brown (chestnut) color;
• R - red outflow;
• G - golden color;
• K - copper;
• I - intense or enhanced color;
• F, V - Violet.

Marking only the first or the first and second numbers excludes the presence of different shades, that is, the tone of the coloring agent is exclusively natural.

The zero number serves to indicate the paint with the lowest degree of durability, it is called "temporary paint with a short-term result." This category includes mousses, sprays, unstable cream paints and other means.

The number one is responsible for products that do not contain chemicals in the composition. They allow you to add shine and update the color of your hair. The second one will tell about the semi-resistance of the coloring agent, peroxide and ammonia are included in the composition. The chemical resistance of such a cosmetic product is approximately three months. The third corresponds to a more durable paint of all listed.

There are a lot of designations and transcripts. Consider worth some of them:

• one zero after point (for example, "7.0") - the presence of a natural or warm pigment;
• presence of several zeros (for example, “6.001”) speaks of greater naturalness in shade;
• if after zero follows one or more digits (for example, "1.10"), then, as a rule, color saturation is present;
• after the point are identical numbers ("5.11"), they mean an increase in the concentration of the pigment;
• many zeros after the point - the paint allows better paint over gray hair.

Let's analyze the codes by numbers based on the “L'Oreal” paint (it is very popular) using the example of tone "6.32" - golden dark blond:

• the first digit 6 speaks of a dark blond scale;
• 3 - refers to the golden row;
• 2 - there is a purple hue.

Paint company "Pallet" are also in great demand. Consider an example involving the marking of letters RFE3 - eggplant:

• R is red;
• F is purple;
• E - beige;
• 3 - dark chestnut row.

First of all, you need to decide what you are waiting for: cardinal or short-term changes. If you want to change the hairstyle for a long time, then you should choose chemical dyes. They will provide rich color and durability, but also do not forget about the negative impact on both hair and scalp (dryness is the main problem). But this problem can be easily solved by proper care, from time to time making masks or using special serums and balms.

Physical compositions (tint, tinting) provide an opportunity for color selection and allow you to experiment, due to shallow penetration they prevent damage to the hairline and scalp. When choosing such a composition, you can slightly change and give your hair an unusual appearance.

If you choose natural dyes, they will not only allow you to change hair color, but also become a means to care for your curls. The disadvantages of these coloring compositions can be attributed to a narrow choice of colors and fragility, that is, after several procedures for washing the hair, the hair loses its acquired rich color. These means primarily include henna and basma. Also, women often use chamomile tincture, onion peel, sage, lemon or their combinations as natural dyes.

If you do not want to change anything in yourself, but you just need to hide the gray hair that appeared on some hair, then only products containing ammonia are suitable for painting. To select the desired shade, you must consider the number of gray hair (undoubtedly, as a percentage):

• if gray hair is less than half on dark hair, then tones with marking up to the seventh (light blond) with an oxidant concentration of 6% will do;
• if the grays are more than half, it is recommended to use tones up to the fifth in cold colors with a concentration of 6–9%;
• completely gray or only less than 20% dark, it is better to use light colors from the seventh, since gray hair can be more effectively disguised by means with a high content of oxidizer.

Paramount to reliability and obtain the desired result, contact a qualified hairdressers. The choice of the master is very important, as further appearance will depend on it. Be prepared for the fact that the services of an impeccable master hairdresser will cost you quite a lot, but the costs will be worth it, because choosing the right specialist will provide you with high-quality work, an elegant hairstyle and a good mood.

The second is the choice of paint. It all depends on the desired result: for a fundamental change or painting of gray hair should be selected from chemical dyes; if minor changes are needed, such as highlighting or adding shine to curls, use coloring agents in the form of tinting shampoos or balms.

When choosing a chemical staining do not abuse the frequency of their application: such paints can be used no more than once every two weeks. Otherwise, you can seriously injure the curls.

The third is the choice of a suitable tone. Focus your attention on the fact that each shade has its own specific marking.

The final color is greatly influenced by the original color of your hair. In addition, if there is already some coloring agent on the curls, then be prepared for an unpredictable result. This applies to natural dyes, especially henna and basma. When using dark shades of special problems will not arise, and if you plan to lighten your hair, then get ready for the fact that one time it will not do.

To verify once again the correctness of the chosen shade and eliminate unfavorable results, conduct a test:

• take a small section of hair in the ear area and apply paint on it;
• soak half the time indicated on the package;
• rinse and dry well;
• Take a plain sheet of white paper and, putting a strand on it, look at the color in daylight: if you are comfortable with it, you can paint over the remaining hair.

Do not forget that it is better not to sit out for a couple of minutes than to sit out and injure your hair.

Fifth - do not neglect their own health. Dyeing is not recommended if there are wounds, scratches and other damages on the head.

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