Every girl needs a change. In a certain period of time, you want something new and unusual. Hair is precisely the part of the body that is most often subjected to various experiments: curls - straighten, straight - wind, black curls lighten, and blonde dyes in all colors of the rainbow. All would be nothing if experiments with hair did not spoil them. Is it possible, without causing enormous harm to the hair, to experiment and look stunning? Sure. It is coloring hair balms that can easily change the shade of curls, while maintaining their health. They do not spoil or burn the hair, giving them a deep and rich shade.
Such a wide range
Of course, the beauty industry does not stand still, and every year the choice of means for dyeing hair is becoming more and more. Each product differs in purpose, composition, quality, price and method of application.
In this article we will not consider hair dyes, because everyone knows that the ammonia contained in them spoils the structure of curls. In turn, let's talk about harmless cosmetics, such as coloring hair balms. Among the various products of this category you can find: tonics, balms, mask balms and tinted shampoos. These funds can be safely called analogues. They do not penetrate deep into the hair and color it only superficially. Due to this, the effect does not last too long (about a week).
We all know that after dyeing the hair with dye, they deteriorate, but something else is more distressing: on many curls, after a week or two, the color becomes not so saturated, especially with regard to dark shades. Light tones, in turn, can give an unpleasant reddish color, especially in the root area. Sometimes you have to wait a few weeks for the yellowness to go away. The tint balm will help to cope with this problem. Dyed hair should be rinsed with a balm of the same shade as the dye was, at least once a week. This method will help to maintain a long deep deep hair color.
How to apply tint balms
In order to use such products, it is necessary to arm yourself with latex or polyethylene gloves, a brush for applying, a container for tonic, a comb and a towel. In contrast to the application of paint, coloring balms are used only on clean and most often wet hair, immediately after washing your hair. Gloves are needed so as not to get your hands dirty. Despite the fact that the balms do not contain harmful substances, some pigments can very strongly eat into the skin of the hands.
As a rule, on each package there is an instruction for using the product, however, such a coloring method may not be suitable for everyone, especially for the tonic from Rokolor light shades. The product itself has a dark purple color, and its excess on the hair can turn you into Malvina. If we talk about dark shades, then everything is simple: the balm is applied along the entire length of clean wet hair, distributed by a comb and washed off after 10-15 minutes. The time depends on the expected effect. The longer the product stays on the hair, the more intense the shade.
Light and bleached hair requires a lot more attention. First of all, it should be noted that immediately after perming and lightening, it is not recommended to use a tonic. This is due to the fact that due to exposure to harmful substances, for example, an oxidizing agent that affects the hair surface not evenly, even the best balm for dyed hair can “take spots” or give a completely unexpected color. It is necessary to take into account the fact that the tonic affects the entire surface of the curls. If the hair is colored unevenly, then the dyeing balm will be taken more intensely on some strands, and less on others. Sometimes this effect can “play into the hands”, and even the most experienced hairdresser will not guess how the ombre stained.
Toner from "Rokolor" - the most popular tint balm
This tool is familiar to many firsthand. Most often, “Tonic” is used in order to remove the yellow color from the roots after lightening. In addition, a wide range of products allows coloring in any of the shades (from bright saturated to warm natural colors). A huge minus of this tool is that for clarified curls it is very difficult to choose its amount so that the hair does not turn purple. If the color of the curls is dark, then as a rule, there are no problems and the product can be applied in any volume, the more it will be, the more saturated the shade will turn out. Much depends on the exposure time of the tonic on the curls.
Little tricks with "Tonic"
Some girls conduct various experiments with dark and bright shades of this tool, and the results are stunning. By experimenting a little, you can get any hair color: red, yellow, orange, pink, dark blue and even green. For example, in order to get a bright red shade of hair, you can mix in equal proportions "Tonic" No. 5.54 "Mahogany" and No. 6.54 "Mahogany". If you apply “Smoky Topaz” tonic No. 9.10 on blond hair and rinse off quickly, you can only get a slightly pinkish tint.
"Tonic" and blonde curls
With clarified hair, you need to do differently: you can dilute a couple of drops of the product in a bowl with water and pour the solution on the hair until the desired shade is obtained (you get a kind of conditioner-conditioner for colored hair). This option is used for toning bleached hair (for example, from golden wheat to pearl ash).
If it is necessary to remove the yellowed roots after clarification, then it is recommended to use a different method: a few drops of the product are mixed with an ordinary hair balm until the desired shade is obtained. Do not drip too much “Tonic”, so as not to overdo it. If the obtained tint balm does not proton the dyed hair, then you can try adding a few more drops to the mixture and apply it to the hair again. It is very important to apply most of the product to those areas where it is necessary to remove the yellowness. The ends of the hair can be slightly greased with the obtained balsam and rinsed off quickly. Please note that the base balm itself, with which the tonic will be mixed, should be perfect for frequent use and not spoil the hair.
Brand Estelle
Estel hair coloring balms are also quite popular recently. A significant difference between this tool and the previous one lies in its method of application. If the previous one is applied only to clean wet hair, then balms of this brand can be applied to slightly moist or even dry. The exception is Estelle - a balm for colored hair. This tool is used immediately after shampooing. The method of applying tint balm must be done exactly according to the instructions (soak on the hair for about 20 minutes).
An interesting fact is that these funds for fair hair have practically no nuances: they were applied, held and washed off. But with dark shades, on the contrary, there are wisdom. In some cases, the tonic gives the hair roots a pink tint that is very difficult to wash off. In order to avoid such a situation, it is necessary to do a trial staining. Take a lock of hair from below and apply the product along its entire length, pack it in cellophane or foil, after 20 minutes, the product must be washed off. If the resulting shade suits you, you can safely tint all the strands. The composition of the product contains a certain amount of vitamins and minerals that nourish the hair and give it volume.
Balm "Headlight"
Coloring hair balms of this brand are also quite popular. There are practically no special differences between them and the Rokolor and Estel tools. It is also a budget balm that is sold in almost any store. In the reviews of many girls about this tool, you can see information that it dries hair. Balm "Headlight" is applied to wet, only washed hair and is distributed along the entire length. For greater efficiency, you can create a thermal effect by wrapping the hair with polyethylene and a towel.
Manufacturers recommend choosing “Farah” balm one shade darker than their color, and then there will be no problems with tinting. It is very undesirable to dye blond hair in dark shades and vice versa, the color can turn out completely unpredictable.
Kapous Tinted Balms
A more expensive brand that has already established itself is Kapus. The range of tinting agents is small: purple, eggplant, sand, brown, copper and red - only six, but the most popular colors. A huge plus is that among the company's products you can find such a tool as a balm for colored hair Kapous. It helps maintain color after tinting for much longer. In any case, after various thermal procedures, the hair becomes drier, brittle, the ends begin to delaminate. It is in order to avoid these problems that it is recommended to use the “Capus” balm for colored hair.
Itely Hairfashion RIFLESSI balm mask
A rather interesting and unique product is the Riflessi balm mask. This tool is presented in 10 different shades that can be mixed with each other. This is a professional product that tones hair well without damaging it. After using the product, the hair looks healthy, smooth and well-groomed. To maintain a greater effect, it is also recommended to use a tool such as a balm mask for colored hair. It will keep the color after toning bright and saturated.
Bright tint balms "Loreal"
One of the best balms is the means of the Loreal company. Their advantage is that they have a cumulative effect, in other words, the frequent use of the product helps to maintain the necessary shade for a long time.
Shampoo and balm for colored hair from Loreal can also be very useful.
Why are Loreal balms so popular
Their special formula protects the hair from the negative effects of the environment, and the unique composition does not wash off the hair color painted with balsam. In addition, due to the natural components in this product, it does not leave marks on clothes and skin, which cannot be said about the tonic from Rokolor. The tool refers to professional hair care products and is found in many beauty salons. It is very economical and gives excellent results. Even damaged hair after using this balm not only dyes in a new shade, but also looks healthier.