Some problems of the fair sex, which even an experienced psychologist succumb to, will help to solve the trip to the hairdresser. This thought belongs to one wise man who is very familiar with female nature.
You must admit that it is in the hairdressing salon that girls and women are engaged in two of their favorite activities: chatting and improving their appearance. It is difficult for men to understand, but a new hairstyle or hair color can refresh not only the image, but also the look at some things. Of course, this only works if the outcome is successful, so obviously newbie stylists should not trust themselves.
If you have long wanted to become a blonde, a passionate redhead or a chocolate brunette - do not give up on this venture. To implement a plan with less harm to health will help hair dye without ammonia. Reviews and opinions of the fair sex regarding this beauty product were divided. We will try to summarize all the advantages and disadvantages, and also talk about the most famous brands that produce hair cosmetics.
Why without ammonia?
Around 2010, advertisements began appearing on TV and in magazines in which a new product was introduced - hair dye without ammonia. Reviews from professionals were confusing, and many girls and women thought this was just a ploy to increase sales.
It was a long time before we experienced the advantage of hair products without ammonia. So, what is harmful ammonia contained in persistent paints?
The two main components, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, are found in regular paints. Their action is aimed at discoloration of the hair pigment, as well as violation of its surface, which allows the coloring pigment to penetrate as deep as possible into the structure. Such an effect does not pass without a trace: the more often you dye your hair, the worse their appearance becomes.
Of course, not a single good hair dye without ammonia, reviews of which will be presented in our review, is absolutely safe. However , manufacturers are trying to minimize the amount of harmful substances .
Schwarzkopf & henkel
Schwarzkopf is considered a pioneer in the creation of ammonia-free paint, so it is not surprising that hair products have an excellent reputation. Shampoos, conditioners and masks, styling cosmetics - choosing a line for a certain type of hair is not difficult.
Nectra Color is the most popular Schwarzkopf ammonia-free hair dye. Reviews note the affordable price, beautiful packaging and ease of application at home, but the quality, according to customers, a little let down.
What does the manufacturer promise?
Modern hair products can boast a whole complex of nutrients, and Nectra Color is no exception. The special formula provides glossy gloss and luxurious color, smoothes the surface of each hair and eliminates gray hair.
The composition of the caring conditioner includes: panthenol, apricot kernel oil and flower nectar. This combination improves the condition of the hair after dyeing.
All of the above is indicated on the colorful box, but which of these “works”?
- Most of those who managed to try the new product deny painting gray hair. Indeed, paint without ammonia is practically unable to cope with this scourge.
- The complexity of staining at home is a heterogeneous color.
- Not quite satisfied with the technique of applying paint. In the vial with the oxidizing agent, it is necessary to squeeze the paint itself, shake it and apply it to the hair with the help of a nozzle. Buyers note that a lot of the product that could be used remains on the walls of the bottle.
In general, Nectra Color received low ratings. Many girls and women agreed that for the second time this paint will not be bought.
Estel
Estel Professional cosmetics first appeared on the Russian market in 2009 and from the first days won the sympathy of the fair sex. However, the most surprising thing was the information that the manufacturer is a company from St. Petersburg, because the quality and appearance of beauty products were in no way inferior to well-known foreign brands.
The most popular hair dye “Estelle” without ammonia. Reviews of SENSE DE LUXE note a rich palette (56 classic shades). The restoration of the hair structure, intensive nutrition and hydration provides a combination of olive extract, panthenol, keratin and avocado oil.
SENSE DE LUXE is a professional hair care product. For this reason, cream paint must be mixed with separately purchased 3% oxygenator or 1.5% activator, which are also presented in the Estel series. Detailed instructions are in each package.
Girls and women who tried dye without ammonia from the St. Petersburg manufacturer note that the hair color after the procedure corresponds to the palette. In addition, the paint lays evenly. Due to the lack of resistance, the color begins to wash off after two weeks. There is a cumulative effect.
L'oreal
Many beginners in dyeing choose L'Oreal cosmetics for many years of experience and advanced technology.
Casting Crème Gloss - hair dye “Loreal” without ammonia, reviews of which are diverse.
According to information from the manufacturer, a special paint formula takes care of the hair, gives a unique shine and natural color.
According to customers, Crème Gloss is not particularly resistant. When washing your hair 2-3 times a week, the new color promises to disappear within a month, although L'Oreal experts say a persistent color up to 28 uses of shampoo. At the same time, the color on the hair is fully consistent with that indicated on the package.
Like many representatives of the mass market, hair dye without Casting ammonia, the reviews of which are presented above, can not completely cope with gray hair.
The complex for care after dyeing is enriched with royal jelly - component No. 1 for nutrition and restoration of the hair structure. The experts of the Loreal company for the durability of the paint without ammonia advise to additionally use funds for dyed hair, for example, the Elseve line “Color and Shine”.
Garnier
In the line of the Garnier brand in two versions, hair dye without ammonia is presented. Customer reviews favor Olia, but we'll start with Color & Shine. The palette consists of 16 rich natural shades, and the formula is complemented by two caring components:
- Argan oil to soften the skin and make hair silky;
- cranberry extract, responsible for the antioxidant and protective effect.
Girls and women using Color & Shine note that hair color dims noticeably after three or four weeks. In addition, unhealthy hair becomes very dry after dyeing.
Olia
Olia is the most popular hair dye “Garnier” without ammonia. Reviews note a high content of natural oils (up to 60% in the composition), which means that the coloring is gentle. Indeed, only a small part of customers note a lack of moisture, in other cases, the color falls evenly and the hair remains alive.
Disadvantages of paint without ammonia
To summarize, you can also voice the disadvantages of using funds without ammonia. And the first one is stamina. 28 uses of shampoo or 5-6 weeks - approximately such a promise places each brand on the package. In reality, the color is enough for 2-3 weeks, and with everyday washing of the head even less. The thing is that, unlike ordinary paints, ammonia-free ones do not penetrate the very structure of the hair, but only envelop it from the outside.
Inability to completely paint over gray hair is the second drawback that any hair dye without ammonia has. Reviews of the fair sex mark the desired effect only in the first days after the procedure. Then gray hair slowly begins to emerge.
And finally, the cost of paint without ammonia is about 2-3 times higher. This is due to the use of more natural ingredients.
Opposite opinion
Some experts believe that it is impossible to create paint without ammonia in the mass market. In the composition of such funds there are still substances harmful to health. We are not professionals in the field of cosmetic products, but all girls and women should understand that hair dye even without ammonia is a complex chemical compound, the use of which will certainly affect the hair and scalp to a greater or lesser extent.
Most hairdressers advise choosing professional hair dyes without ammonia. Of course, their cost is higher than that of L'Oreal or Garnier, but the quality, respectively, is better.