In the follicles of the hairs, a special substance is produced - melanin. This is a pigment of black and brown color, which is responsible for the saturation of hair color. Over time, the cells that produce this substance lose their activity, and in curls it becomes smaller and smaller until it disappears completely. As a result of this, the hair starts to turn gray.
In addition to color, the hair structure also changes: they become tougher and rougher. For their coloring, ordinary hair dye can no longer fit. For
gray hair, you need to choose special, more resistant and high-quality means for dyeing. However, it also happens that, together with the appearance of gray hair, the hair becomes loose and brittle, then for their painting it is simply necessary to use gentle, and preferably natural, dyes for gray hair.
Natural products for coloring gray hair
The most effective means for painting gray hair are such natural paints as henna and basma. They were used thousands of years ago. Henna is a powder from the dried leaves of a tropical shrub of Lawson. This tool is used both for dyeing and treatment of hair and scalp. That's why for many centuries this hair dye has not lost its relevance. For gray hair - in order to dye in dark colors - it is used in combination with basma, another natural dye.
It is obtained from the dried leaves of a tropical shrub - indigo. Since tannins are part of henna and basma , they, nourishing the skin of the head, strengthen the structure of the strands, make them elastic and shiny, and most importantly, stimulate their growth. However, staining curls with these natural paints has one drawback - it is not always possible to predict what the final shade will be. Of course, if you like to experiment on your appearance, then this is not a problem for you. If you are very sensitive to changes in your appearance, then for dyeing your hair even with natural dyes, you better turn to the services of an experienced hairdresser. Although in this case, the desired result will not always be guaranteed. These unpredictable are these natural colors! Some women use decoctions from various plants as natural dyes. For example, from walnut peel, onion peel, chamomile flowers, black tea, etc. However, these are unstable dyes, and the result cannot be durable.
The best dye for gray hair
No matter how good natural dyes are, modern women have more confidence in professional hair care products, including for their coloring. Modern science has invented many gentle and restorative agents for both gray and damaged hair. Today, in beauty salons, experienced specialists treat them with special agents before dyeing brittle and brittle gray strands, and only then hair dye is applied to them. For gray hair, coloring agents with a high percentage of ammonia are used, otherwise the color will not last long. Nevertheless, in order to avoid undesirable results, before painting it is better to test the paints of several manufacturers and only then choose the most suitable one.
Professional paints contain more pigment. This ensures full
coloring of the hair, and to restore their structure, various balms, oils and serums are applied to the products. As you can see, there are many ways to dye, and only you can decide which hair dye suits you. "For
gray hair, choose only high-quality paints," - professionals advise you.