Just a few years ago, ladies with pronounced hair ash-colored were rare, but now cold tones successfully compete with warm ones. Golden highlights are also trendy, but silver shimmers are at the peak of popularity.
Any trend should be treated without fanaticism. Therefore, if you like ash tones hair dyes, you need to weigh the pros and cons.
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Curls with silver tints will captivate not only because they are now in fashion. They have many advantages that cannot be ignored:
But cool shades also have serious disadvantages:
- poor compatibility with some wardrobe items. For example, gray strands will look bad with a blouse chocolate color. You will have to be careful when choosing cosmetics - do not overuse warm tones and bronzers.
- Need for special care. If you do not maintain the beauty of the cool tone of your curls, it will quickly lose its properties.
- Poor compatibility with some parts and appearance types. Some girls are highly discouraged from using dyes with a silver tint.
Take into account details of appearance in which cool hair tones are contraindicated:
- dark color type. Combination dark skin, dark eyes and eyebrows with ash hair looks unnatural and visually increases age. It seems as if the strands are gray.
- Warm color type. Tanned skin warm shade, golden brown or bright green eyes plus cool-toned strands are an unfortunate contrast.
- Skin with pronounced imperfections. Hair dyes with a gray tint tend to highlight all imperfections.
Attention: Also, dyeing in gray tones is not recommended if the skin is very dark or reddish. In combination with ashen hair, it will take on a sickly and aesthetically unattractive appearance.
It turns out that ash tones suit a lady with a cold or neutral type of appearance. If you have blue, dark brown, gray or marsh green eyes, or fair beautiful skin, you can safely look for a suitable shade variation.
The palette of shades of dyes with a cold tint is wide. All tones related to it can be divided into two main categories, taking into account their aesthetic properties:
Ash tones are also classified as follows:
- light. Platinum blonde, light blond ash - the most popular variations. Among the young brave girls unnatural ones are relevant pastel shades(cream, pale pink, lilac).
- Average. There are many ash-blond dyes, and they all belong to this group.
- Dark. Depth varies from dark brown to black.
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Here are photos of options for tinting hair in ash shades:
If your base color of strands is light brown or light without pronounced yellowness, tinting can be done without preparation. In other cases you need to accept necessary measures so that the result does not disappoint.
Important: light brown curls You can tint without preliminary lightening only if you only want to give them an ashy tint. For a dramatic change, lightening is necessary.
The main task when painting before tinting is to obtain an even light tone without golden tints. If the original tone is red, golden or dark, manipulation is necessary, which involves the use of an acid wash or brightening powder.
One bleaching procedure may not be enough, so they must be repeated until a suitable base is obtained. The interval between lightening is at least three days. Otherwise, the condition of your hair will deteriorate sharply.
The tinting procedure can be carried out only a couple of weeks after washing. In fourteen days you need to have time to saturate the strands with oils and other nutrients, which are contained in balms and masks.
There are three types of products suitable for tinting:
If you are going to dye using professional cosmetics independently, consult the seller when purchasing it. He will tell you about proportions and help you choose tones.
Step-by-step tinting instructions
The tinting procedure is carried out in several stages:
- assessment of hair condition. They must be clean and dry.
- Preparation. Prepare everything you need in advance and put on a cape to protect your clothing.
- Adding dye to the container. If you don't know how much is needed, add a little at a time.
- Applying toner. Apply the composition from the container using a brush.
- Excerpt. Typically, the toner is kept for no more than fifteen minutes.
- Removing dye. Rinse your hair plain water. Don't use shampoo. The result can be consolidated nourishing mask.
Important: The tinting procedure is complicated. If you are doing it for the first time, it is advisable to find an assistant.
Many girls dream of becoming a cold blonde at least once in their lives, but not everyone, alas, succeeds.
The reason for this is the yellow tint that appears after painting.
And then it adds new problem: how to get rid of this hated color.
A lot of effort and money goes into fighting this harmful enemy and almost all of them are unsuccessful.
Let's figure out why yellowness appears and how to deal with it.
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There are a number of reasons why hair may turn yellow:
ATTENTION! It happens that the paint is expensive and good, the artist does everything right, but yellowness still appears. This depends on the individual characteristics of the person. In this case, most likely, all means will simply be powerless.
How to get rid of it?
It's better to deal with the problem before it even appears. Take a careful look at your hair, or better yet, consult a specialist. Your hair may need treatment before bleaching. After all, if they are healthy, they will better endure such a difficult procedure for them, and the chances of getting desired result will increase.
When dyeing your hair, it is best to start from the back of the head, since this is where the lightening takes the longest. Then you should gradually move towards the middle. The last step is to paint the ends, as they are usually the most vulnerable to damage.
If yellowness still appears in your hair, the best way Toning will get rid of it.
Under no circumstances should you try to fix the problem with regular paint.
This can only make things worse; your hair will become brittle and may begin to fall out.
Toning is a gentle procedure that will help you adjust your color. Now there are many remedies that will help get rid of yellowness.
It is important to choose the right one and not to overdo it with its use. If you do not follow the instructions, and, for example, leave it on your hair longer than necessary, then instead of snow-white you can get purple or blue color.
It will be better if you use by professional means, which the master will select for you. But remember, tinting does not always give a 100% result; it may also happen that this procedure will not help your hair at all, which means, as we wrote above, individual feature hair structure.
Fortunately, you can find many in stores various means, which will help you deal with this problem. Now we will look at some of them in detail.
Shampoos:
Paints:
- "Estel" – professional paint, quite gentle, has an amazing effect. After dyeing, the hair becomes silky, soft, and acquires shine.
- "Diacolor Richesse" from "L'Oreal" - this dye does not contain ammonia, it does not just color, but restores and protects your curls.
- "Majiblond Ultra" from "L`Oreal"– professional paint that acts gently. It perfectly brightens strands and gives them shine. Does not give a yellow tint. It is better to have your makeup done by a professional who already knows how to work with such products.
Tonics and other remedies:
- "Color Activator"– This is a mousse-tonic, does not contain ammonia. The product in the tube is enough for many times, you can apply it after every hair wash, it will not cause harm. It sets off the color well.
- "Matrix"– the most diverse palette of tonics that do not contain ammonia and oxidizing agents. After application, it may appear purple for several days.
- "Tonic"- enough inexpensive remedy. There are many shades suitable for blondes pearly-ashy. Does not contain ammonia.
- "Essence Ultime"– a mask that will remove yellowness in just a few uses. It has a cumulative effect, which means that in the future the hated yellow tint may stop bothering you altogether.
ATTENTION! As practice shows, the more expensive and professional the product, the better the effect.
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Instructions for Dyeing Yellow Hair
When toning with shampoo, the desired effect can be achieved after several uses.
The first time you just need to wash your hair with shampoo as usual.
The second time, leave the shampoo on your hair for no more than 10 minutes. And only after that you will achieve the desired shade.
Tinting with paint occurs in exactly the same way as regular painting.
Read the instructions carefully and follow them carefully.
There is no need to keep the paint on longer or shorter than the prescribed time, otherwise there may be unpredictable consequences. Then you should wash your hair warm water with shampoo.
Mask
Apply the mask to damp hair, leave it on for no more than 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water and shampoo.
ATTENTION! Before using any of the products, carefully read the instructions, as each product has its own characteristics and therefore the recommendations may be slightly different.
Result
What result you get depends on many factors: the structure and health of the hair, the quality of the dye, and the professionalism of the hairdresser. Often all the remedies that are designed to eliminate yellow tint give a positive effect.
The result of tinting with paint can last from 3 weeks to a month. With tonic and shampoos everything is much more complicated. The tonic is washed off quite quickly, since it does not penetrate deeply into the hair, but has a more superficial effect.
It removes yellowness only by a short time and washes off quickly, but the plus is that you can use it more often than paint and can easily do it at home.
Toning with paint can be done no more than once a month. Tonic, shampoo and masks that do not contain ammonia can be used more than once a month.
Photos before and after
How to avoid failures?
To help you get rid of the hated yellow tint, you should pay attention to some of our recommendations:
- if your curls were previously dyed with henna, then tinting will not help you;
- choose only professional and expensive paint;
- It is better to do tinting in a salon with a specialist;
- if you have unhealthy, weakened hair, you should treat it before tinting, since healthy hair is more resistant to dyeing;
- If you have gray hair, you should be careful - not all paints cover it.
Tinting hair after lightening gives it the desired shade, does not spoil the structure and is gentle on the scalp. This is important when paints are used frequently. Dyes containing perhydrol deplete the hair by penetrating into its core and destroying the protein. They make them brittle and lifeless.
Bleached hair without tinting
In addition, tinting can remove yellowness bleached hair. Unlike ammonia paint, the Estelle tinting agent does not color, but gives the desired shade.
Differences between tinting and coloring
After dyeing your hair, the color penetrates deep into the structure of the curl. This chemical process where they contact each other natural color(pigment) with artificial permanent dye. When tinting, small particles of the solution do not penetrate deep into the hair, but remain outside. Thanks to this effect, they are easily washed off.
There is no ammonia in the toner, and the amount of oxidizing agent is very small. A high content of these chemical elements can be observed in the permanent dye. The substances contained in the tinting dye fix the pigment better. The color comes out better.
U regular paint artificial pigment competes with natural pigment. The result is not always pleasing. It's not long enough. Be aware that a tinting solution does not have the power to completely lighten your hair.
The need for toning after lightening
By bleaching your hair often, you destroy it. Sooner or later they will start to fall off. Toning - ideal remedy preserve hair after bleaching. It is often used in between periods of Blondor dyeing. Dyes saturate your hair with missing pigments and seal open scales.
The result of toning after lightening hair
Many girls know that tinting washes off quickly. What can I do to make the color last longer after the process?
Take hair conditioner. It doesn’t matter whether it has organic or chemical components. Take the one you are used to using. The second component of the future miracle solution is the ultra-fashionable paint “Estelle”. Use a cool shade.
You will need a lot of balm, about 200 grams. And the paints are on the tip of a teaspoon. Mix the paint with two tablespoons of balm. The rest of it can be added gradually, stirring thoroughly.
Test it on a small strand. No reaction - apply the solution as thoroughly as possible from roots to ends onto dry curls. Rinse according to instructions.
Adding color after lightening hair
- will help adjust the color of your curls
- will fill the void and align the structure
- prevents hair loss and does not dry out hair
- strengthens strands by filling weak areas with pigment
- the wax contained in toning products will strengthen the curls and give them shine
- tangled curls will become easier to comb thanks to the presence of protein in the dyes
Types of tinting
To give your curls a tint, you can use less intense or more intense methods. Let's consider which option is more effective and what their differences are.
A less intensive method uses paint that is durable for up to four weeks. This allows for more frequent staining for those who follow fashion trends, loves to change and surprise.
Such products contain additives for ease of combing and certain vitamins. They care for skin and hair after procedures and maintain the integrity of the structure.
Hair tinting after highlighting
Paints for more intense tinting do not have ammonia in their arsenal, and oxidizing agents are used only in limited quantities. Resistance up to two months. Lightening with such products occurs by several tones.
Necessary tools for adding shade
- Estelle tinting solution
- fine tooth comb
- toner brush
- cape to protect clothes from dye ingress
- ceramic vessel for diluting the product, you can take a bowl or mugTinting technique
If you have overgrown hair roots, they must first be lightened. Otherwise, the shade will not lie evenly.
Lightening the roots before the toning procedure
1. Wash your hair and comb it. Toning is recommended to be done only on clean hair.
2. To carry out high-quality procedures to remove excess yellowness, mix one part of tinting dye with three parts of hair balm.
3. Dilute the balm with water: one cap per liter. Rinse your hair with this solution.
4. Wear gloves. Before you start tinting, do a test on a separate strand.
5. Section your hair. It is better to do this in four equal parts: from one ear to the other exactly in the middle and from the base of the neck to the forehead also in the center. It is recommended to apply the tinting agent from the back of the head. Afterwards, apply to the area on the side of the face. At the end - on the roots.
6. Apply the toner with your hands along the entire length of your hair. Carefully and gently massage the roots and temple area. Pay attention to this if you have a lot of gray hair.
6. After application, leave the product on for ten to fifteen minutes. The color saturation depends on this period. Read the instructions for the time required for coloring.
Remember, you can only choose a product that is two shades darker or lighter than yours. natural color hair. The resulting result will be lighter. There is no need to cover your head with film or cloth.
7. Rinse the solution under running water. Dry your hair. Do the styling. Enjoy your new look.
Do not dye damaged hair. Any toner worsens the condition of the strands. Before dyeing, treat them with a balm or nourishing mask. This action will saturate the hair with keratin and will not allow the pigment to penetrate into the very depths of the structure.
Contraindications to the tinting process
1. Availability large quantity gray hair. After coloring, the tonic may be powerless.
2. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should not use toning due to changes in hormonal levels.
3. Allergic reaction to the product.
4. Weakened, previously frequently dyed hair that requires nutrition and care is better not to subject it to another test.
Caring for tinted hair
Do you expose your curls to lightening and toning? It is important to know what is required behind them special care. Every company that produces detergents, you will find shampoos, conditioners, masks, serums for tinted and colored hair.
Hair care after lightening and toning
They help restore, care for, enrich with vitamins, and remove impurities. Such products can maintain color intensity and give natural shine to hair. Advice: choose your care products carefully. Then your hair will look natural and healthy.