One of the most common problems encountered by the fair sex after lightening curls is the appearance of yellowness. An undesirable effect may appear due to various reasons, among which is the use of poor-quality formulations and violation of the temporary regime of the procedure.
Features
Unfortunately, in most cases an undesirable yellow tint appears on the hair after bleaching. In the fight against this unpleasant phenomenon will help and special compositions, and folk methods. Sometimes ladies even decide to dye their hair back to a darker shade.
Among the main reasons for the appearance of the cleared curls of yellow color are the following.
- The composition of the hair dye is ammonia.
- Powerful pigmentation, which happens in dark-haired women of the fair sex.
- Violation of the temporary treatment procedure.
- Low-quality coloring composition. Inexpensive paints in most cases will not be able to turn dark strands into light. They not only will not be able to help achieve the desired result, but also spoil their hair considerably.
- Poor quality of water, which rinsed hair after dyeing.
- Illiterate clarification technique. Most often this happens with dark hair. The discoloration of dark chestnut and dark blond strands is carried out in several stages. From one procedure strands will not become light.
- Ignoring recommendations for preparing hair for lightening can also lead to undesirable effects. An inexperienced girl may not have enough professionalism for high-quality clarification. Therefore, before the procedure of home staining is recommended to turn to professionals for help or advice.
Yellowed toned after clarification can be compositions with the content of purple pigment.
The yellow color of the strands can be prevented by using a few simple guidelines.
- Only healthy curls can be lightened. It is necessary to get rid of the split hair initially, since in this case the lightening compound will lie unevenly. As a result, the roots will have one color, and the tips will have another.
- A couple of weeks before dyeing can not be permed and other similar procedures.
- The fair sex with dark hair in any case after clarification will receive a yellow tone. But in order to minimize the danger to hair after dyeing, it is recommended to consult a colorist who will select a high-quality paint.
- When choosing a coloring product, it is better to consult with experienced colorist-stylists who know all about their properties.
- It is recommended to give preference to paints that do not contain ammonia. In this case, a very light tone may not turn out, but there will definitely not be yellowness.
- The clarification process should be carried out in several stages. After the procedure should be toning.
In order to avoid unpleasant consequences in the form of yellowness, you should know some rules for clarification.
- The lightening compound is applied starting from the back of the head, since this part of the head lasts the longest. Then the front part follows and only then the temporal zones.
- With dyed hair before lightening it is necessary to remove the pigment with a wash.
- Coloring should not be carried out for very long. You can follow the following recommendation: the middle part is initially stained, and after a few minutes - the roots. On the hair paint should be kept no more than 15 minutes.Coloring composition is washed off with special products for colored hair.
- If this is already a second clarification, the process should be started from the regrown roots. The dye should be used more than once a month.
Special means
Today, various means are available to help eliminate yellowing after bleaching. However, none of them can guarantee the complete removal of the yellow color from the curls, since each girl has a different susceptibility to different colors. Therefore, it is necessary to experiment with the compositions, but not particularly to get involved in this.
"Silver shampoo" with a violet pigment content helps to neutralize the yellowness and enhance the light tone. Such compositions are sold in many cosmetic departments marked Silver shampoo. Despite their high efficiency, they have one major drawback - when overexposed, the curls turn lilac. Special shampoos not only neutralize the yellowness of hair, but also additionally strengthen and protect curls.
The price range of such drugs is much higher than the cost of regular shampoos, but the effect is much stronger.
It is possible to color the yellowness at home with the use of special tonics and mother-of-pearl, pearl balsams. They also contribute to toning strands, but their price is relatively low. This is due to the fact that the effect of tinted curls will not last long. It is worth washing your hair a couple of times, as the yellowness will return again.
When using color balms in order to avoid exacerbating the problem, you should follow these guidelines:
- for drawing rather small amount of structure;
- strands should be slightly hydrated;
- wash the composition after a couple of minutes, the maximum time is 4 minutes;
- hair should be rinsed thoroughly and with plenty of water;
- with weakened hair after the procedure, apply a nourishing mask.
By adhering to these tips, you can get healthy and beautiful curls.
- To correct the hair color, it is not enough to use special formulations. It is also necessary to rinse hair properly. Experts recommend using for this purpose only pure filtered or carbonated water. A good result can be achieved if you add rhubarb tincture or squeezed lemon juice to the water.
- In addition to the factory formulations, it is recommended to make various masks that are considered highly effective. They will not only remove the unpleasant yellowness, but also enhance the color.
All of the above tips to one degree or another will help with improper clarification. However, each person has his own peculiarities, therefore, it may be necessary to repeat such procedures more than once.
Folk methods
Among the popular options for toning yellowness can distinguish the following tools.
Honey Mask
It is recommended to take only fresh flower honey. First you need to heat it in a water bath, It is forbidden to heat on an open fire, because under the influence of high temperature honey has lost its useful properties.
The hair is divided into separate curls and carefully applied a mask. At the average length will need no more than 200 ml of honey. After that, the hair is fixed with hairpins, cover with a plastic bag and leave for 1 hour. Thanks to the mask, the hair will become strong and shiny, and the honey will neutralize the yellow shade.
Mask of several ingredients
The following folk remedy for removing yellowness is a mask consisting of low-fat sour cream, alcohol, shampoo, lemon juice and eggs. All ingredients are mixed and applied along the entire length of the curls. The mask is suitable for all types of hair. It should be washed off after 30 minutes.
Rhubarb root
Sold in any pharmacy. Root should be crushed and pour a few glasses of white wine. Next, the solution must be cooked over low heat until the white wine is half boiled away.After that, add some glycerin and leave to infuse in a closed container. After that, the composition should be drained and applied to the curls. After 40 minutes, the mask should be washed off with lukewarm water.
Such a mask can be applied once a week, after it the strands will sparkle and become smooth. The yellow tint will disappear after the third procedure.
Chamomile
Broth is also useful in eliminating yellowness. Everyone knows that chamomile has whitening properties. After regular use, the hair will have a more pearly tone.
Onion Husk
Husk, used for rinsing, also helps to remove yellowness. It is recommended to use a decoction of onion peel regularly, after which the curls will become lighter.
Grape juice
The condition of the hair can improve and grape juice. To do this, add shampoo juice in a ratio of 1 to 1 and applied to the hair. After that, the curls are massaged and washed with warm water.
Green tea
Yellowing hair can be reduced with strong green tea. It is recommended to rinse hair with each tea solution after each shampooing. Flush it with water is not necessary.
Kefir mask
Such a tool will perfectly moisturize the curls and eliminate the yellow tint. And with the addition of lemon juice, the effect will be 2 times stronger. Kefir is mixed with lemon juice, heated in a water bath, and then applied to curls. The mask is washed off in an hour with plenty of water.
Recommendations
When choosing a paint to lighten the hair, follow the simple but effective advice of professionals.
- The first thing to do is to turn to professional colorists to avoid possible troubles. Lifeless straw hair does not undergo any restoration. Then you just have to cut the hair.
- It is necessary to determine the optimal technique that prevents the appearance of yellowness. You can choose a new hair tone, very close to your own, or a brightening composition with a guaranteed neutralization of yellow color.
- Paints with an ashen shade best of all eliminate yellowness.
- It is not recommended to purchase coloring agents in the markets; preference should be given to specialty stores where quality and storage conditions are guaranteed.
Lightening is done only half a month after the last dyeing. During this time, strands will be able to fully recover.
The modern world of cosmetics to combat the straw color of bleached hair is replete with various compositions. Professionals recommend choosing products of the following brands.
- Estel Professional Essex Anti-Yellow effect - creamy remedy to remove yellow hair. It does not hurt the hair and protects them. The composition is distributed to clean damp hair. After 15 minutes, the paint is washed off with plenty of water using a shampoo. For greater effect, it is recommended that after the procedure, apply Estel balm on the strands for a while.
- Professional Coloring Line Igora Royal 0-11 guarantees complete disposal of straw color on the hair. Often these products are used by women to dye gray hair. Professional paint is sold only in specialized stores.
- Creamy Hair Company Inimitable Blonde Dye - professional composition to eliminate the effect of yellowness. After a single use of the composition, the hair becomes lighter by 4 tones. The drug is very difficult to find in regular stores, so you will have to go to professional stylists for help.
In the event that it was not possible to find a professional neutralizing agent, you can use regular paint with an anti-yellowing effect, and at the end of the procedure wash the curls with silver shampoo.
Among the more budget options for eliminating yellowness, there are several.
- Creme Gloss "Shining Blonds" - paint with a soft texture, which includes bee milk and lemon juice.These ingredients help to overcome the problematic shade of hair. The paint does not contain ammonia, but the result will be noticeable up to 7 weeks.
- Estel S-OS - A specialized line of bleaching agents with an innovative formula. After the first use, the hair looks better groomed, and the tone is brighter. Often the paint is used to dye gray hair.
- Garnier Color Naturals Platinum Blonde brightens the hair without the additional effect of yellowness. The main disadvantage of this tool - loose texture and difficulty in extruding the composition.
- L'Oreal paint in combination with the conditioner will protect the hair and guaranteed to lighten up to 6 tones.
Also effective budgetary funds are the following drugs: Bonacure tint shampoo, Irida balm pearl shade, Love Hair balm from the company Shot.
After each dyeing, it is necessary to regularly restore the hair structure with various balms and masks. The better the initial state of the curls, the better the new tone will lie. Packaging of the painting preparation should be opened immediately before application. Repeated staining can adversely affect the condition of the hair.
How to remove the yellowness after lightening hair, described in detail in the video below.