It is hardly possible to name another manufacturer of various dyes and popular hair care cosmetics that would be widely known to everyone as Schwarzkopf. This concern is considered the recognized world leader in the cosmetic market and has been manufacturing its products for more than a century. And he received this title for a reason - for the paints, various shampoos and other means necessary for the effective care of curls are the main product range of this company. The company is constantly expanding and becoming more sophisticated, since it is clearly not going to lose its high positions.
About brand
The very first product that has become popular among a wide range of consumers is shampoo, which entered the market at the very beginning of the 20th century. It was invented by Hans Schwarzkopf, who in 1898 opened a small perfume department at the pharmacy.
The cost of such a shampoo was very high and was then considered a real luxury item, since at that time people mostly washed their heads with ordinary soap, and from it the hair immediately stuck together and was quickly covered with an ugly white bloom.
Chemist Schwarzkopf managed to solve 2 problems at once - guaranteed ease of use of the product and a stunning aroma, just adding a pleasantly smelling extract of violet to his invention.
In less than a year the small perfumery department was converted into a large store. And the brand’s products began to spread rapidly throughout Europe. A year later, Hans was able to build his very first factory Schwarzkopf.
The success of a popular brand today rests on three principles: high and proven quality, environmentally friendly components and the constant introduction of new technologies. In his workshops all the time, the latest developments of various care products are carried out, which often leave behind other famous brands.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages that Schwarzkopf hair dyes, which are popular all over the world, have are quite obvious to many consumers. It is for them that these means were highly appreciated both by ordinary citizens and experienced professionals.
- Match the desired color to what is stated on the box.
- Elegant color palette and a large number of lines for different patterns of curls.
- Light consistency when applied.
- The simplicity of the painting process, which allows most of the tools to use at home.
- Useful supplements that will improve the condition of the hair.
- The gentle effect of chemicals on hair and skin.
- The absence of too strong odors, the use of different fragrances.
- The paint guarantees uniformity when coloring the strands.
- The result of coloring will be noticeable for almost a month.
- Most paints will be excellent paint over the existing gray hair.
- An interesting line of care products for stained house curls.
With the release of popular paints are selected natural oils and natural plant extracts. The durability of the shade and the excellent smoothness of the curls after dyeing provide high-tech additives. They help the dye pigments penetrate deep into the very structure of the curls and are fixed there for a long time.
On the downside can be attributed a sharp smell, which is washed off pretty quickly. For some women with increased sensitivity, this fragrance can give long-term discomfort.
You should not also choose this composition for weak and brittle hair. Components of the composition that are designed to care for curls, can not 100% protect their structure from aggressive chemical attack.This is typical for products of other famous brands. First you need to carry out procedures to restore the structure of the hair, if they are badly damaged, and strengthen their root system.
Currently, all brand products can be decomposed into two large groups - for professional use and for home use. The concern also owns such popular brands as Syoss, Palette, Shauma. The company's products are focused on various needs and wallets of the inhabitants, but regardless of the cost, it still retains superb quality.
The best lines of colors
Thanks to a wide choice, any woman will be able to easily pick up her unique shade in order to blow away the surrounding people with her new and unique image. After the procedure, the strands get a chic shade and well-groomed radiant appearance.
Schwarzkopf offers a range of color trends in its cosmetics line.
- The line of brightening colors, where you can find various blonding colors - the popular golden, sought-after ashy and various mother-of-pearl tones.
- A dark cool range of colors, based on black and blue-black shades.
- Chestnut, warm red, elegant nutty and rich copper shades.
Color expert
Not so long ago, Schwarzkopf presented its next successful new product - an extremely resistant cream paint called Color Expert with the technology that allows you to prevent damage to the curls - “Omegaplex”.
It retains the flexibility and elasticity of the curls even after such a serious staining.
The Color Expert color palette consists of 20 stunning shades - from rich black and mature chestnut to cool blond and cool blond. Among this gorgeous assortment of shades, any woman can easily find the color that suits her.
Perfect mousse
Extremely delicate hair color mousse, which is very easy to apply to hair. It will not spoil your curls, as it is produced without ammonia.
It is used for high-quality toning, but more often for masking growing roots.
In the color palette there are 17 stylish shades and 3 brighteners, allowing you to get a different blonde. After using this dye on the hair remains a delightful orchid fragrance. Incredible shine, comfortable feeling when coloring, beautiful and healthy look of hair, natural and fashionable colors - and this is all innovative paint foam “Perfect Mousse”.
Its obvious advantages can be considered a magnificent aroma, a convenient package, an amazing economy in use.
And the paint itself, and the caregiver balm will easily be enough for coloring any type of hair. This coloring cream mousse will be extremely easy to wash off the skin if it suddenly gets into it during the coloring process. Slightly complicating the choice of this paint is the fact that the mousse will dry out quickly, while slightly gluing together strands.
Brillance
The palette of this paint has been developed for more than two decades and is constantly updated with completely innovative and beautiful shades. For example, the line called “Fashion Collection” was recently supplemented with three interesting colors with an even greater amount of coloring pigment. It is for this reason that they received such a romantic name as the Mystery of Love.
The line of Brillance Luminance is one of those colors, which is focused mainly on the owners of dark hair. The palette of this dye consists of 62 shades, which are divided into subgroups - both for light and light brown, and for chestnut and black curls. Among them it will be easy to find the right one for you.
Special pigments that make up the dye help to make any hair smooth and surprisingly brilliant.
These pigments really protect the hair from the harmful effects of the rays of the sun.
They will reflect their light, which will allow the curls to shine dazzlingly, and protect them from washing out the shade for more than a month.
Essensity
Not all modern manufacturers in the range you can find dyes without ammonia, which will allow you to work even with seriously damaged curls and at the same time also will be treated to professional means for painting. In the composition of the paint "Essensity" there are natural oils that are able to qualitatively restore the hair, as well as an increased concentration of pigment, which guarantees excellent toning.
Paint "Essenci" is a real salvation for those who prefer a sparing method of dyeing, because the company in the case of its production put the only goal - to produce a 100% caring product.
Professional
Releasing a large number of series and products for home use, the company does not forget about professional salons. Schwarzkopf Professional products are represented by eight popular lines. For example - Igora. This dye has 46 popular shades that perfectly mimic natural shades and help create a creative appearance. Strengthen the effect obtained by using a special composition.
You can use two tones at the same time to get the desired shade. Awesome results will last from 1 to 2 months.
Ammonia-free paint company is known for its tone-to-tone dyeing: even dyeing hair at home, you can end up with the very result that was chosen in the color palette.
The formula of the popular Professional Igora Vibrance dye has powerful ingredients for enhanced care. Together with the coloring of the strands in a bright shade, you can end up with an amazing restoration of the damaged hair structure, improve its nutrition and appearance.
Color mask
The lightest paint when applied, which in its consistency is more like an ordinary grooming mask. The dye can be easily distributed to the curls using a wide comb without using a brush. However, this paint is not caring.
It can be attributed to resistant means, because it contains ammonia in its composition and it is better not to use it for heavily damaged hair.
The color palette of this mask paint is 15 stylish colors.
Schwarzkopf Color Mask will please you with excellent resilience: for almost 4 weeks and even more, the resulting shade will not become dull and will not change its brightness. This paint is just perfect for masking gray hair.
Even if you have a large amount of gray hair, with this paint you can easily acquire a new rich shade of their curls.
Instructions for use
The main positive features of paint is the simplicity of its operation. But in order to get a guaranteed high result, you will need follow some simple rules.
- Before coloring, an allergy test is performed, which can be used to evaluate the future shade of hair.
- It is necessary to carry out coloring immediately after the composition has been prepared. Otherwise, the coloring properties may become weaker.
- Do not keep the composition on the hair more than the allotted time.
- It is necessary that the selected shade differs from the original no more than by 2 tones.
Recommendations for choosing
In order to choose the right blond shades from Schwarzkopf, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of obtaining an undesirable yellow shade. The palette of blond shades on the curls can go darker than indicated on the package.
Most often, most mismatches result from incomplete adherence to paint recommendations or mixing paint components.
It is necessary to adhere to some recommendations.
- Thin strands absorb pigment better, so the shade on these strands comes out darker.
- Paint color should be chosen based on skin type. Warm tones do not need to complement the cool colors, so as not to cause a visual rejection of a new type of appearance.
- When purchasing paint, it is worth exploring its composition and shelf life well. In any case, it is impossible to operate products with an expired date.
- Before coloring darker strands in a lighter color, you should first bleach the curls.
- If you use professional paints, do not forget to choose the right oxidizer. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in it will directly affect the result of the color and the resulting shade. For example, to get a light tone, experts advise to choose a 3% oxidizer. And stronger oxidants can only be used to give dark hair brightened shades.
- For gray strands it is better not to buy ammonia-free tools. They will not very well dye strands of silver plated. Only professional paint is ideal here.
- Permanent means should not be used for too thin and too loose curls. Active substances can damage the skin and hair, which can cause them to fall out.
Reviews
User feedback on a particular line of dyes from the company Schwarzkopf is mostly positive. Especially satisfied are those women who fully complied with all available recommendations specified by the manufacturer in the instructions, or trusted their coloring to professionals in the cabin. Many people note their satisfaction with the result, even if it turned out to be darker or lighter than expected. Most of the women did not notice any changes in the hair structure, since the strands were still obedient and healthy, and they also acquired the desired color.
Thus, for the paint of this price segment the product is very worthy.
See a detailed review of Schwarzkopf Color Expert paint in the following video.