Toning hair after lightening: features, choice of means, nuances of the procedure

Beautiful, healthy and shiny curls - the dream of every woman. To create a unique and inimitable image, many women resort to lightening strands. This color shade for many years is the most popular and sought after. Violation of the technology of clarification, improper selection of the coloring agent, as well as the poor quality of the products used often lead to a negative effect that can spoil the mood of the weaker sex.

In order to smooth the color, remove the yellow spots and give the hair a healthy overflow and deep tint, experts recommend that after dyeing the hair to tint it. This manipulation can be carried out not only in beauty salons, but also at home. The main condition for obtaining high-quality results is compliance with the technology of work performance and the use of certified and branded products.

Toning - the process of restoring the structure of the hair after lightening, which makes it possible to give the locks a lasting and deep shade. The bleaching mechanism of the curls is to remove the natural pigment from the hair shaft, as well as to reveal the surface flakes.

Toning makes it possible to create a tight protective layer around the hair shaft, which will reduce the negative impact of the environment on the hair, as well as fill the open pigments with neutral pigment.

Advantages of the procedure:

• use immediately after bleaching;
• low price range;
• ease of use;
• possibility of frequent use;
• rendering the minimum negative effect;
• the absence of hazardous and toxic chemicals in the composition of the product;
• adjustment and saturation of hair color;
• creation of an even and pure shade;
• changing the shade to several tones;
• moisturizing and strengthening the hair shaft;
• elimination of yellow spots;
• creation of the containment;
• making hair smooth, silky and shiny;
• reducing the number of tangled strands;
• long preservation of color;
• acceleration of hair styling.

Disadvantages:

• incomplete leaching of paint from the hair, which leads to staining of hats and bed linen;
• fragility;
• the inability to carry out the procedure within 2 months after perm;
• the need for frequent use;
• the inability to give tone to gray curls;
• the inability to paint curls, the color of which was changed using henna.

Professional stylists do not recommend re-lightening or dyeing hair, if, after bleaching, the curls have acquired a non-uniform tone or a yellow tint.

In the case of an allergic reaction to the individual components of the product, it is strictly prohibited to carry out this procedure. In order to determine the presence of allergy, it is necessary to apply a small amount of the drug for a few minutes on the inner side of the wrist.If, after rinsing the composition on the skin, there are no redness and rash, then you can apply the drug to the hair.

Doctors categorically prohibit any type of hair dyeing during gestation or breastfeeding, as well as in the presence of diseases of the endocrine system. Experts do not recommend the use of tint formulations earlier than 1 week after clarification. If this procedure did not bring the desired effect, you need to contact a professional hairdressers who will find the right solution.

Professional stylists distinguish several types of tinting, which are distinguished not only by the final color gamut, but also by the durability of the result.

For hair restoration after dyeing, hairdressers recommend intensive toning, it will provide an opportunity to fill the voids and close the hair scales, as well as create a protective film on the surface of the hair shaft. You can perform this procedure with tonics, shampoos and tinting paints without ammonia.

The gentle procedure is carried out with the help of sprays and shampoos, which include vitamin complexes and essential oils. The effect after gentle toning will last no more than 30 days.

A light procedure does not have a lasting effect, and the result will go away immediately after washing the head. This type of tinting is intended only for the selection of the desired color.

On the shelves of specialized stores you can see a large number of both professional tools and products for home use.

Experts identify two types of products.

• Simple - ready-made products that can be used immediately after purchase. Simple products include shampoos, mousses, sprays and balms.
• Challenging - products that consist of dyes and oxidants. Before use, it is necessary to connect both components. The amount of oxide should not exceed 3 percent.

The following products can be used for color correction.

• Shampoo - a popular and affordable tool that paints hair in natural shades. To achieve the maximum result, apply tinted shampoos regularly, after a short period of time. Ammonia-free products have a shallow level of penetration and minimal negative effect.
• Spray - short-lived tool to get instant results. The composition is used for rapid staining of regrown roots and strands. The disappearance of the coloring agent will occur after the first washing of the head.
• Foam - a drug that allows you to adjust the color and remove yellow spots.
• Balm - resistant coloring composition, which not only gives the strands the necessary color range, but also cares for them. Repeated application of the coloring composition can be carried out no earlier than 30 days.
• Semi-permanent ammonia-free formulations - means, the effect after which lasts for 3 months.

When choosing a type of tinting agent, one should also take into account the brand of the product. Experts recommend to pay attention to the following brands.

• Kemon kroma - a manufacturer whose products not only removes yellowness, but also protects strands from ultraviolet radiation.
• Kapous - a brand that produces a large number of tinted shampoos, sprays, tonics and balms. The composition of the products of this group includes mineral salt, protein, vitamins, essential and vegetable oils, which have the maximum restorative effect.
• Wella color - a popular trade brand, which is used in beauty salons. Means of this brand have a smoothing effect with simultaneous fixation of the shade.
• Estel - one of the most popular brands that is used at home. Keratin, which is part of the preparations, makes curls as soft, shiny and strong as possible.
• Schwarzkopf - a famous brand that produces 6 different shades. The products of this company can be used for intensive toning, and for gentle.
• Matrix - a brand that produces coloring compositions for gray curls. The huge color palette consists of more than 60 shades.

Professional hairdressers do not recommend buying cheap goods of unknown brands that have a low level of quality. The best products always have the appropriate price.

The right choice of shade - a pledge of getting an even and rich tone with the effect of shine. Large companies that produce products for dyeing and toning hair, created a special shading table. This table allows you to quickly find the right tone, even for novice fashionistas, as well as visually see the possible result after the procedure.

To obtain the maximum effect, it is necessary to choose coloring agents whose color is closest to the shade of the hair. In order to toned red it is necessary to use golden tonic warm palette. Smooth red hair color or even out a dark shade will help copper tone with bright red shimmer. For gray and ash curls, silver and platinum should be chosen. Only to obtain the effect of burnt curls can you use lighter tones.

Experts do not recommend that girls who have a light skin and hair type, use a dark color scheme. The procedure will make the face dull and expressionless, as well as increase the age by several years.

If before tinting to mix a few close colors, then you can visually increase the volume of hair. The hairstyle will be impressive and bright, during the creation of which only some strands were clarified, and toning was carried out on all the curls. With the help of alternate application of several shades you can make fashionable and stylish coloring.

Beginner fashionistas must take into account that the shade of hair after the procedure will be slightly lighter than the color stated in the table.

Toning is a simple procedure that can be performed both in professional beauty salons and at home. Within a few days before toning, it is necessary to perform a complex of wellness procedures, which consists of regular application of nourishing, moisturizing and regenerating masks, as well as the use of balms and conditioners.

Before normalizing the color of bleached curls at home, you must purchase the following tools and materials:

• hairdressing salon or large towel;
• rubber or polyethylene gloves;
• plastic container;
• sponge or brush;
• comb with rare teeth.

This procedure consists of several steps:

• shampooing with deep penetration shampoo;
• drying the hair in a natural way at room temperature;
• division of the strands of not less than 4 parts;
• applying the composition to the curls starting at the back of the head;
• maintaining a certain amount of time specified by the manufacturer in the instructions;
• rinsing off with warm clean water;
• final shampooing;
• rinsing conditioner;
• applying a nourishing mask;
• hair dipping with a towel

Experts recommend staining the roots only at the end of the procedure. It is necessary to wipe the head with an old or dark towel, due to its possible staining with tonic residues. Hairdressers recommend applying fat creams to the skin of the forehead, ears and neck, which will facilitate the removal of paint from these areas.

If this procedure did not bring the desired result or you need to quickly change the color range of hair, experts recommend treating the strands with special paint remover or wash your hair several times with a deep-cleaning shampoo. If after these manipulations it was not possible to completely remove the coloring pigment from the curls, it is necessary to make special masks. The mask of warm fermented milk products of high fat content not only helps to quickly remove the paint, but also improves the overall condition of the hair.

Rinse the hair with a solution of soda or salt to remove unnecessary pigment. After this procedure, which dries hair, you must make a moisturizing mask. Absorbent cosmetic clay will also help restore natural hair color. This tool should be diluted with water and applied to the strands. In order to remove the clay, you just need to wash your hair.

To obtain the desired result, experts recommend that you follow the following recommendations:

• before the procedure to carry out the removal of split ends, which after dyeing will have a dark shade;
• paint application and distribution should be carried out as quickly as possible.

In case of lack of experience in tinting, it is necessary to consult with experts and see the training workshops.

Due to the fact that these funds have a low level of stability and are quickly washed away, stylists recommend toning 1 time in 14 days. This frequency will allow to preserve the maximum color gamut and not to injure the hair structure.

The frequency of this procedure is influenced by the subsequent care of the strands. In order for the hair color to last for a longer period of time, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations of specialists.

• Shampooing is performed only 4 days after the procedure. This period of time will allow the pigment to firmly secure itself to the hair surface.
• Use only wooden combs that prevent the electrification of the hair.
• Combing hair only after they have completely dried.
• Use a minimum amount of heating tools for styling.
• Wearing hats in the cold season, and in the summer.
• Rinsing the hair with distilled and boiled water only, which contains the minimum amount of chlorine and heavy metal salts.
• Regular use of moisturizing and restoring cosmetics.
• Monthly removal of broken ends.

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