Hair coloring is one of the easiest ways to change the image. It is not surprising that almost every woman has ever resorted to him. However, the results of such experiments may not like, as, however, and a good color sooner or later you want to change. Here in some cases, experts and recommend the use of a wash. What is this procedure and how to conduct it? Let's try to figure it out.
What it is?
Washing or decoupling is the process of washing the pigment out of dyed hair. The process consists in the penetration of the smallest particles of the composition for washing into the hair structure and the destruction of the chemical bonds between the latter and the dye pigment. Washing removes pigment out and blocks them, not allowing re-enter the hair.
The wash is resorted to when switching from a darker to a light color, with unsuccessful dyeing, in order to restore the natural shade to the hair. After washing it is possible to avoid unpleasant surprises instead of undesirable shades after dyeing, to make a new shade of curls more pure and uniform.
In the course of decapitating, the hair scales are lifted, after which pigment withdrawal from it becomes possible. It is important not only to lift the scales at the beginning of the procedure, but also to cover them as much as possible at the end. The quality of hair after washing depends on it. That is why, despite the existence of formulations for independent use, when bringing out dark colors to light ones is better when done in a barbershop.
Washing can not always return to the natural hair color (this is possible only if the colored strands differ by 1-2 tones from the natural ones). Its main task - to bring artificial pigment. If it is complex or saturated, you will have to resort to several washes.
Decapitation is not suitable for removing color after staining with basma or henna. Otherwise, there are unforeseen chemical reactions and the same result - the hair can get any shade, up to green.
Most often color washes are used in the following cases:
- A new color does not fit, does not like, ages;
- the coloring turned out to be excessively bright and unnatural;
- there was a desire to change the usual shade to a new one;
- hair dyed poorly - on the curls there are stains, spots, unpainted areas.
Benefit and harm
One of the main and obvious advantages of washing is the ability to get rid of annoying or unsuccessful color. Decoupling allows you to achieve better staining, go from darker shades to lighter ones, and evenly paint gray hair. In a word, the merit of the method is the ability to make hair more attractive.
However, it has to be “paid” with the health of the hair. If we talk about chemicals, all of them (some more, others less) contain aggressive components. These components, as already mentioned, open hair scales, which is why the curls become dry and brittle. Clearly, the remover is harmful.
At the same time, it should be understood that it is sometimes safer for the hair to make a wash than to discolor it or dye it, trying again and again to achieve the right shade.
To understand whether you need a wash and what to choose, it is more rational to visit a hairdresser and get his advice. Criteria for choosing the method of decoupling depend on the condition of the hair, the duration of finding a new color on the hair (newly dyed hair is better washed, than those which dyed a long time after dyeing), existing and desired shade.
The danger of washes is not only in their negative impact on the hair structure, but also on the hair follicle. Aggressive components can cause the bulb to burn or completely destroy it. As a result - hair loss, slowing their growth. That is why the wash is best applied only on the colored part of the curls, retreating from the roots and preventing the composition from getting onto the scalp.
By the way, the composition for decapitating affects the scalp. When hit on it, especially dry and sensitive, the wash can cause irritation and even a chemical burn.
Kinds
According to the degree of impact distinguish between surface and deep washings. A deep wash allows you to lighten the strands by 3-4 tones, which is possible thanks to ammonia and other potent compounds. Recommended for the withdrawal of black and dark shades and only for use by the master in the cabin.
Surface decoupling involves the use of acidic formulations and allows for clarification of one or two tones. On dark hair is usually used to highlight too bright color, but this requires several procedures.
By the characteristics of the application they are disposable and reusable.
Depending on the tasks and the initial type of curls, washings of different composition are used.
- Natural. There are no aggressive components in the composition, so this is the safest way to pick up. She is called so - gentle. At the same time, most of the compositions not only wash out the color, but also strengthen the hair. However, this lack of chemical components in the composition means a prolonged exposure to the wash. It should be applied several times and it will not get rid of a very dark color completely, but only slightly lighten it by 0.5-1 tone. As a rule, natural remedies are prepared on the basis of fermented milk products, oils.
- Acidic. Due to the lack of ammonia and perhydrol in acid formulations, similar washes are also considered relatively safe for hair. Suitable for lightening to a natural tone without changing it. It is applied both on big sites, and on local zones. Acid remover has a sharp unpleasant smell, which is a minus.
- A variation of its amino acid remover is considered. In this composition, the acids are lined up in a specific chain, which excludes the “lifting” of hair scales. After the amino acid washing, the hair is smoothed out, fluffiness is eliminated. According to their decaping properties, the amino acid compositions are acidic, that is, they lighten hair by 1-2 tones.
- Bleaching (blonding). This remover brightens hair up to 4 tones and allows you to eliminate uneven staining. The composition includes aggressive compounds, so it is advisable to entrust the application of a bleaching wash to a professional. A different name - alkaline, it allows you to bring dark and black shades. Such a composition can not be applied to regrown natural roots, if any.
Manufacturers rating
Among the compositions that receive high marks from professionals, there are several.
"Estel Color Off"
The tool from Estel allows you to bring the pigment to a natural shade of curls, while not changing it. There are no ammonia compounds, but the wash kit includes a catalyst, a neutralizer, and a reducing agent. Implies a multi-stage wash, but it allows to achieve good results of washing and more or less preserve the health of the hair.
"Kapous Decoxon"
Two-phase agent, which externally is a pair of 200-ml vial. The effect is based on dissolving the artificial tone and preserving the natural shade of the curls. The instruction assumes applying the composition during the day. You do not need to be afraid of such a long exposure to washing on the hair, its quality will not suffer due to the careful formula of the composition.
In the Kapous series there are especially effective agents for depigmentation of black and red hair. In this case, the color is achieved not so much by lightening as by the destruction of the molecular bonds between the pigment and the hair.
Suitable for those who want to get rid of the black or red shade, but at the same time do not want strong lightening and cherishes the health of the hair.
"L Oreal Eclair Clair"
Means is intended for drawing before coloring. The tool is a powder that can be mixed with water for surface washes or with oxide for deep sampling.
It allows you to lighten hair and fills the hollow areas of the hair. Due to this, the subsequent coloring turns out to be of better quality and “predictable” - the color lays down evenly, most closely corresponds to what was intended. The manufacturer recommends using the composition for decoupling in combination with the paint of the same brand. A mask is attached to the wash, which will help to smooth the hair after the procedure, give it shine.
Hair Light Remake Color
Means for surface decaping without ammonia and other aggressive components in the composition. Optimal for removing unfortunate hair color after dyeing - eliminates the coloring pigment, without changing the natural color of the strands.
"Color-Off" from Farmen
Specialists use this composition to remove color from darker to lighter color, which is possible due to the brightening components of the composition. The composition also includes germinated wheat seeds, which allows to partially neutralize the negative effects of washing and to avoid severe dryness and brittle hair after the procedure.
Brelil's Colorianne Color System
Composition for decapitating black hair. Despite the difficulty of removing black, thanks to this wash it can be carried out even at home. Experts warn that in a few days after decoupling the color may return. To avoid this, hair coloring in the color close to natural, immediately after washing, allows. you need to use a non-ammonia dye.
An important feature of the composition - the color is not destroyed, and washed away. This is achieved due to the characteristics of the composition, or rather the disengagement of the dye pigment molecules from the structural elements of the hair. Included with the remover, the manufacturer produces a caring balm with fruit acids and proteins. It is applied immediately after decaping and washing the hair.
"Backtrack Paul Mitchel"
The tool, which is positioned as a washer, which can be used at home. Ease of breeding and use and fairly good results - this is what allows you to say this.
Effective and powerful tool that allows after one wash to achieve lightening hair up to 3-4 tones. At the same time, there is no ammonia or peroxide in the composition; the agent has a rather gentle effect on the strands and is considered suitable for damaged and dry hair.
However, according to reviews, the emulsion dries the hair too much, so immediately after the procedure it is better to wash your hair with a regenerating shampoo and make a mask based on oils.
Experts recommend to buy together with the wash immediately and care products. They contain fruit acids and keratins, which allows the hair to return vital energy, “seal” the hair scales.
"Nouvelle"
Another option for home use. The wash is easy to use, affordable, gives clarification of 2-4 tones. However, reviews are not unique, where they talk about allergic reactions to this composition.
It should be remembered that they may occur in response to any type of wash, so do not neglect the test for allergies before using the composition.
"Baco Color Remove"
A two-phase remover that has an interesting way of acting.The active components of the composition affect the pigment molecules, literally eating them, which leads to a decrease in the size of the latter. In this way Artificial dye is displayed, and natural hair color does not change. The product contains proteins of rice and silk, so the composition has a caring effect on the hair.
Supra
Affordable and fairly simple to use tool for home lighting and highlighting. In the composition - white henna, so that the tool is suitable for lightening, bleaching. It can not be considered a full wash, because it is effective only when working with blond hair. Dark strands means discolored, but not more than 2-3 tones.
Available in two varieties - powder (characterized by a more aggressive effect) and powder (often used by professionals as a wash).
How to choose?
It is important to take into account the characteristics of curls and color saturation. For thinned, weak and dry hair, acidic products will not work. If we talk about natural analogues, you should exclude compositions based on soda, peroxide, citric acid, preferring honey and kefir washes.
When choosing a wash, evaluate the color and condition of the hair. If you need a slight clarification within 2-4 tones, choose acidic compounds. In some cases, a decent result can be obtained after the first wash, although it usually takes 2 procedures with an interval of 2-3 weeks.
If you want to bring black or red color, then acidic compounds here will be powerless, so buy them on the basis of ammonia or peroxide. It is better to get a wash with a margin of 3-4 procedures from the same brand. Do not experiment using products from different manufacturers.
To remove persistent black and red shades, choose strong, but not damaging to the hair structure. After washing the black color, a reddish tint appears; After removing the reddish yellow color appears, which will also require additional washes.
Blondes and owners of light-brown hair chemical remover is not recommended. Your choice is either very careful chemical washing (at your own peril and risk) or natural formulations.
How to use?
First of all, you need to prepare everything you need to work, so that the process goes as quickly and efficiently as possible. In addition to washing, you will need a brush for applying the composition, protective gloves, a peignoir or an old towel to protect clothes, a plastic shower cap, a comb with sparse teeth.
There are certain rules that must be followed for any decoupling:
- test for an allergic reaction in order to avoid unpleasant and dangerous consequences of decaking;
- do not wash your hair before applying the wash;
- the composition should be applied to dry strands;
- use only hot water;
- follow the instructions clearly, especially when mixing the composition for pickling and the exposure time of the composition;
- Be prepared to repeat the procedure if necessary, especially if you are trying to get away from a black or red tone.
Consider the rules for decoupling on the example of a product from Estel as one of the most popular for home use.
The first is preparing the composition for which 1/2 of the contents of the bottles 1 and 2 are interconnected. The mass should be thoroughly mixed and distributed in the hair, backing away from the roots and not over staining the regrown part of the hair (if any). Reviews of women allow us to conclude that when it comes to the natural color of the regrown part, the wash simply does not work. However, it is not necessary to check it, and it does not make sense to expose unpainted hair once again to chemical influence.
After applying the product, it is better to comb the hair with a comb with sparse teeth for a more even distribution of the wash.
Now you should put a shower cap on your head and leave the mixture on your hair for 20 minutes.After a specified time, the composition is washed off with running water. After the procedure, the hair should be dried with a towel and left to dry naturally. An important point - this description does not replace reading the instructions of your composition for washing. Different manufacturers use different formulations, so it is important to follow the recommendations given by the manufacturer of your product.
It can be applied with a sponge (if it has a more liquid consistency) or a brush (for thicker products). To enhance the effect of the impact on top of a plastic cap, you can wrap a terry towel. So without fear you can do when using natural homemade washes. In the case of purchased ones, only if the manufacturer permits to do this, which he writes about in the instructions.
You can not keep the wash longer than that time, as indicated in the instructions. After application it is not recommended to dry the hair with a hair dryer.
It is recommended to carry out the subsequent procedure of pickling with the use of aggressive components. not earlier than 2-3 months. Washing with natural mixtures can be done every 3-4 days.
In addition to professional store tools, you can use a homemade wash. Instant effect should not be expected, as well as the complete washout of color. However, if necessary, a small color correction to similar compositions for decapsing can be resorted to. Their main advantage over specialized formulations is safety. And thanks to natural ingredients, such a wash also strengthens the hair.
Among the tested - kefir based remover. It will require kefir maximum fat content. Choose a product with a short shelf life (3-5 days) or your own cooking. Kefir should be evenly applied to the strands, insulated with a shower cap and towel and allowed to stand on the hair for 1.5-2 hours.
If the hair is dry, you can pour a tablespoon of vegetable oil to the mixture, and a tablespoon of mustard - for oily.
After the specified time, the kefir is washed off with running water, the hair is washed with shampoo, after which they can be rinsed with water, to which a little lemon juice or acid is added.
On kefir can be prepared and more potent remover. In a liter of fatty slightly heated kefir you need to put 2 tablespoons of soda, 50 g of good vodka and 100 ml of vegetable oil. All components are thoroughly mixed and applied to the curls. Warm the head with a towel and leave the composition for 2 hours.
Effectiveness demonstrated and kefir-egg mixture. For it, take 100 ml of fermented milk drink and 2 raw chicken eggs (if possible - homemade). The components are kneaded, after which 50 ml of vodka and 1 lemon juice are poured into them. At the very end, add 4 teaspoons of hair shampoo.
Thoroughly mixed product is applied to the hair. From above, you should wear a hat and warm it with a towel. The wash based on kefir and eggs should be kept on the hair for 4-8 hours, then wash your hair with shampoo.
After using kefir smyvok hair may have a fermented milk smell. If you don’t like it, just drop a few drops of your favorite essential oil in addition to essential components.
Widely popular means to remove color from honey. Pre-wash your head with a solution of soda (2 tablespoons of soda per 1 liter of water). Then honey is distributed on wet hair, it is more convenient to warm it up a little in a water bath. Leave the agent overnight, wrapping curls in cellophane and warming it with a towel. Wash the next morning.
Honey on wet hair begins to secrete a certain acid, which removes the pigment from the order. So you can lighten the curls by 1-2 tones. However, this requires at least 7-8 hours, ideally 10-12.
Do not be afraid to leave honey all night, because it does not contain aggressive components, and therefore does not damage the hair for such a long period of time. Moreover, honey contains many proteins, vitamin B, and others that are so necessary for hair.
Honey as a wash can be combined with cinnamon. Components are taken in equal parts, usually 30-40 mg. For hair that is prone to fat, you can put white eggs, for dry strands - chicken yolk.
The decapitate is applied to the hair and left for 2 hours.
It is important to warm the hair for the reaction.
If you need to lighten oily hair, use soda. In 100 ml of water to dissolve 2 teaspoons of powder. The resulting gruel lubricate the strands and leave for half an hour.
For long and dark curls, you can use the composition of 200 ml of water and 10 tablespoons of soda, as well as put a teaspoon of salt in it. Apply the mixture on curls and hold for half an hour.
Ascorbic acid present in citrus is a natural pigment breaker. To wash, you should turn 1 lemon through the meat grinder. The resulting gruel is applied to the hair and incubated for 15 minutes. After washing, apply burdock oil for another half hour.
Oil also demonstrated its effectiveness. Suitable burdock, olive, peach, grape. You can make a mixture of oils, slightly heat it in a water bath and distribute it through your hair. Leave for 4-6 hours, optimally - overnight.
To the oil mixture can pour brandy or dry white wine (in a ratio of 5: 1). Alcohol should be of high quality, with a minimum amount of dyes and preservatives. Such an additive will increase the efficiency of the oil mixture.
If after dyeing the curls have acquired a greenish undertone, aspirin can be used for decapsing. For 100 ml of warm water, you need to take 5 tablets, pre-grinding them into powder. Stir and distribute the hair, leave for half an hour.
To speed up the process of washing out the paint and to increase the efficiency of the household composition for the stripping will help regular rinsing with chamomile or acidified water (you can acidify it with vinegar, lemon juice).
If you want to bring a red color, it is recommended to wash your hair with soap. However, it strongly dries the skin and hair, so you need to complete the washing process by applying a moisturizing mask or balm.
To remove the black color using hydrogen peroxide 3% and a special powder for clarification. (you can buy in beauty salons or specialized stores). The components are mixed to a slurry consistency. The hair is divided into strands, treated with gruel and each wrapped in foil. Keep the composition should be from 15 to 50 minutes depending on the natural shade and hair type.
One procedure will not be enough, they will take several at intervals of 2-4 weeks. After the first wash, the hair will be carrot orange. They can be immediately toned ammonia-free dye or tonic.
An important point - black dye drastically changes the hair structure. Making a black wash is not an easy task, and it is better to entrust it to a professional.
After decapitating the black color, the condition of the hair deteriorates markedly, so it is advisable to undergo a course of moisturizing care procedures.
How to restore hair?
Despite the fact that high-quality means for decoupling most carefully remove the pigment, the hair after the procedure is still spoiled. First of all, they become dry and brittle, begin to split, quickly lose color and shine.
After washing it is necessary to take care of the restoration of hair. It is better to wash your hair with shampoos for damaged and brittle hair. The products with keratin, proteins and fruit acids in the composition will be successful. Pick up a multistage care (mask, shampoo, balm, caring serums and oils) from one series. Funds from different manufacturers when used together may be less effective than single-brand formulations.
It will be useful and use of special vitamin cocktails. You can make a vitamin spa in the salon, add vitamins to shampoo (strictly before use, and not immediately into the entire bottle) or do a massage with them.
By the way, massage of the scalp will also allow you to activate the hair follicles, ensure good blood flow and nourishment to the hair. This means that they will recover faster.
For the period of recovery after decapitation, it is better to keep your head from the negative impact if possible. Refuse (or reduce) the use of hair dryers, tongs, irons. This article indicates that in some cases it is possible to dye or toned strands immediately after washing. However, if there is no urgent need for this (that is, the hair color looks relatively normal), then it is better to refuse staining.
If you want to continue washing out the color between the sessions, you can try washing them with sulphate shampoos. The latter contribute to the withdrawal of pigment, but dry hair strongly. For weak and split strands, this method is not suitable.
Once a week you can make oil masks, for example, based on burdock oil. It strengthens the hair follicle, moisturizes the hair from the inside. Slightly warmed the oil rubbed into the roots, and then spread over the entire length of the hair.
Then you need to put on a swimming cap on your head and additionally warm with a towel. To sustain a mask from 30 minutes to 2 hours, then wash your hair.
Most likely, it will take 2-3 times to soap your hair with shampoo, so that your hair does not seem greasy.
For how to make a hair remover using Estel Color Off, see the video below.