Every woman periodically has a desire to change something in her image. As a rule, the change of image begins with a change in hair color. But not everyone decides to change the color dramatically, and the hair does not always withstand an aggressive attack with chemical reagents. Thanks to the chemists who invented a good alternative - tonics - tinted shampoos and balms. Many different manufacturers are involved in the release of these products. The most famous and well-established on this niche is the French company L’Oreal.
Features, Pros and Cons
The French company L’Oreal is a recognized world leader in cosmetics for hair. Tint shampoos and balms are very popular with the beautiful half for their excellent quality and the ability to use at home. Shades of the brand L’Oreal perfectly suited and brunettes, and blondes, and brown-haired women, and redheads.
Each will be able to choose the shade most appropriate to her color type.
Many girls point out the following benefits of this brand:
- The undeniable plus of shampoos and balms is, of course, a composition in which there are no components such as ammonia and oxidants, known for their harmful effects on the hair structure. They do not penetrate into the hair, but only cover it with a film, evenly distributing the shade. Thanks to their gentle composition, they can be used for weak and thin hair, without fear of damaging the structure and roots.
- In addition, all these tools are excellent for caring for the curls, as they contain herbal extracts and of course vitamins. Even after the first application, the result will be visible: soft silky shiny hair. With the help of L’Oreal toning agents, you can not only add shade, but also tint regrown roots. Natural, dyed, mellirovanny and gray strands can be tinted.
- All shading means have a cumulative effect. Frequency of use ensures a rich shade, perfectly masking not too successful painting. If necessary, if the resulting color did not suit or just disliked, it is easy to wash it off. In contrast to paints, tint agents are easy to wash off on contact with clothes, and are washed off the skin with plain water.
The simplicity and ease of use, soft texture and magnificent aroma make the procedure not only fascinating, but also very pleasant.
Despite this number of advantages, there are small cons:
- All means change a shade only on couple of tones.
- Due to the soft composition of shampoos and balms with a tint, the resulting color does not last very long. As a rule, the saturation of the shade decreases with each washing of the head. Fully color goes for 10-15 procedures.
- Tint shampoos and balsams of the L’Oreal trademark are not cheap, the average price ranges from 600 to 800 rubles per pack.
Kinds
L’Oreal company produces several lines of tint. The simplicity and ease of use, soft texture and magnificent aroma make the procedure not only fascinating, but also very pleasant:
- For the melirovanny and natural blondes the company developed the Silver series from the Expert line, it is presented by shampoo-tonic. Its composition includes an active coloring pigment of a violet hue, as well as amino acids and proteins.Due to this composition, the owners of both melirovannyh, and natural blonde hair perfectly succeeds in getting rid of the yellow pigment and give its hair a shining ashy tint.
- The Homme Gray series is designed for coloring light and gray hair. This series is suitable not only for women, but also for men. When using this remedy, the yellow pigment is neutralized, the hair becomes not only a great ash gray color, but also becomes much softer. Wonderful tonic with minimal flow.
- Chroma Care line of balsams was developed for careful coloring of curls. Not only the coloring pigment is a part of this balm, but also a complex of caring components. The apricot oil included in the composition perfectly moisturizes, nourishes and gives shine to hair.
- Closs Color is a wonderful series of shampoos with tinting effect for different hair types. The composition of these tonics includes not only coloring pigments, but also herbal and vitamin extracts that provide nourishment and care for curls. Gorgeous and balanced composition of the ingredients gives the hair not only the desired shade, but also neutralizes the accumulated oxides. The more often you use shampoo in this series, the brighter and richer the shade will be.
Color palette
Each of the series has its own unique shades, as well as the degree of resistance.
Closs Color Series
The Closs Color series is represented by six gorgeous juicy hues.
Girls with any hair color will find a suitable shade in this series:
- Light golden color is perfect for fair-haired owners, will give a warm sunny shade.
- Copper-golden give saturation of the original light-brown color and is perfect for blondes. This light tone is a bit like a wheat one, but only with a beautiful red tint. Perfectly harmonizes with any eye color.
- The beige color looks very natural, gives the hair a sandy shade, suitable for fair-haired ladies with blue, brown or gray eyes.
- Copper color is perfect for brown-haired or green eyes. Gives the original color brightness and saturation and brilliance.
- Brown is the darkest color of the tones in this series. Brunettes will liven up the bleached color and give depth and richness of color, and caring components will give your hair a healthy glowing look.
- Coffee with milk is a gorgeous color that includes brown and milky notes. Suitable light blonde and blondes. The saturation of this shade will depend on the original hair color.
- Mahogany - the color of the most vivid and rich color of the presented color palette. Brunette and brown-haired women with peach skin can afford to take advantage of this shade.
This tonic is suitable not only for colored locks, but also for natural, not exposed to the dye components.
Balsams Chroma Care
Balsams Chroma Care have a more careful attitude to the hair. The color of the iris (2) is used to neutralize the yellow and red shades in blondes. To give a wheat shade to fair-haired ladies, gold (3) is an excellent match. Brown can use warm chestnut (34) and cold chestnut (23). Gold copper (4) refreshes all copper colors, and also enhances the copper-gold tint suitable for red-haired ladies. Mahogany (5) and red (6) will give rich red notes to ladies with dark hair.
Silver and Homme Gray Series
The Silver and Homme Gray series neutralize the yellow pigment of highlights, natural and gray hair of light colors.
Instructions for use
In order for the shade to turn out to be uniform, even and naturally, it is necessary to apply the product correctly to the hair:
- Shampoos and tonics of the Closs Color and Silver series are applied on slightly damp, towel-dried hair. First, the tool is poured on the palm, the thick texture does not allow spreading, then it is applied to the hair, it foams and is evenly distributed over the entire length.Exposure time from three to five minutes, after which it is necessary to foam the shampoo again and then rinse until the water becomes clear. To enhance the shine you can use the air conditioner of the same series.
As a rule, the shade appears immediately. For a more saturated color is allowed to increase the exposure time.
- Chrom Care balms are applied to clean wet hair washed with any shampoo, water should not drip from them. Carefully and evenly distribute the balsam, paying special attention to the tips over the entire length and leave for 5-10 minutes. Then rinse the hair with plenty of water. It is not recommended to use shading means if the hair is dyed with henna, there is a probability of getting an unexpected shade. You can not use shampoo-tonic immediately after perm, dyeing and straightening hair, you must stand between the procedures for at least two weeks.
Reviews
Digging for a long time engaged in the production of various means for hair care, including tinted shampoos and balms. The use of modern technologies and the constant updating of tint tools have made it possible to gain the confidence of the majority of customers. Especially a lot of positive reviews about the Silver and Homme Gray series of shampoos with a pleasant aroma and excellent coping with such a hated yellow in blond hair.
The overwhelming majority of customers like bright and juicy shades of the Closs Color and Chroma Care series that meet their expectations. Many agree that when using shading products of the company, the hair acquired not only the desired shade, but also acquired a healthy well-groomed appearance.
The photo clearly shows the difference before and after using tint.