Innovative hair care methods do not leave indifferent even the most ardent adherents of natural remedies. Whoever says anything, but in the conditions in which we live, bathing our hair with chamomile solution will not be able to fully protect them from the effects of the environment. Hard water, polluted air, chemicals included in cosmetics, stress and lack of nutrients in food have a detrimental effect.
There is no escape from all this, therefore healthy, luxurious hair for residents of big cities is the exception rather than the rule. And here modern cosmetology comes to the rescue. For example, not so long ago, such a service as glazing of hair appeared in beauty salons . She quickly found her audience, some even manage to perform the procedure at home, but about everything - in order.
What is this service
Glazing, or glazing, hair is the treatment of strands with a special composition that covers each hair with a kind of film. As a result of this action, the curls visually become more healthy, shiny and obedient. Moreover, an excellent cosmetological effect is not the only advantage of the procedure. Glaze treatment protects the hair from external factors, such as hot air, hard water, dyeing and chemical components of detergents.
Glazing hair is considered an exclusive procedure that is performed in beauty studios only by highly qualified specialists. The effect of it depends on several factors:
- Skills of the master performing the action.
- The quality of the solution for glazing hair.
The manufacturers of the compounds claim that the glaze lasts longer than a month on the hair, but reviews indicate that this period is somewhat shorter - from two to four weeks. Of course, the better the composition is, the better the result will be and the effect will last longer.
What is part of the mixture
Glazing is distinguished from the whole variety of hair care procedures due to a completely safe composition, one can even say that the components included in it are useful for the hair. Care is carried out using special solutions, which include the following components:
- Ceramides.
- Moisturizing substances.
The main substance is ceramides, it is their effect that leads to this result. Ceramides are lipid molecules that fill the space in the upper layer of the hair cuticle. These can be cracks and gaps between the flakes. Microscopic examination shows that the surface of the hair is completely leveled. This effect is also observed externally - the volume of each hair increases. According to reviews, a volume appears at the roots, the curls become silky and shiny, and the cut ends look healthier.
Specialists often use the phrase "silk hair glazing", because after the procedure they really become like silk threads.
Moisturizers are literally sealed into the structure of the hair, and on top it is fixed with a reliable film of ceramides. It plays the role of a kind of shield that protects from the negative effects of the environment.
In addition, the glaze has a parallel effect - if the hair was dyed, the color will become brighter and last longer.
Indications for glazing
There are no clear indications for this procedure. Every woman can do it if desired, this is a real lifesaver in the presence of the following problems:
- Split ends.
- Thin, brittle hair.
- The dull color of curls.
- Unpresentable appearance of the lock due to the harmful effects of the environment.
- Making gray hair.
Glazing hair is a great way to make curls more shiny, vibrant and well-groomed. By the way, glazing and lamination of hair is a bit similar, but in the first, the composition of the solution is more sparing. However, the procedure should not be abused, especially if they need treatment.
Benefits
Due to the presence of dyes and ceramides in the hair glazing agent, the permeability of the hair surface decreases. As a result, curls become thicker and stronger. In addition, the benefits include:
- You can do care for thinned long curls.
- Due to the fact that in the process of glazing the color can change by several tones, the procedure can be used for correction.
- The ability to mix colors and shades.
- Strands are better combed and stacked.
- Reviews on the glaze of hair posted on the Web indicate that with it the image becomes more well-groomed and effective.
- The hairstyle looks brighter and more voluminous.
- On dyed hair, the color lasts longer and appears brighter.
- Colorless hair glazing can be used as protection against negative effects. In addition, after this procedure, the degree of pollution by emissions of aggressive components of the urban environment is reduced.
disadvantages
The disadvantages include the following:
- After glazing, you can not dye your hair.
- A short effect that decreases with daily shampooing.
- The procedure is not medical, the hair looks healthy only externally.
What to expect from glazing
Or rather, what should not be expected? You definitely should not hope for a complete or even partial recovery of an unhealthy hairline. However, it is quite possible to visually improve and maintain the current state as a result of glazing. If you believe the reviews, the ends of the hair will cease to exfoliate, the locks will become smooth and will look like silk. Changing the color will give dyed hair a richer shade. Hair will be easy to style and fix in a new position.
Procedure execution
The glazing process consists of the following steps:
- Inspection of the general condition. A master performing silk glazing on hair assesses the length, degree of damage, the state of staining (if any), the presence of cut ends and perm. Perhaps the length of the glaze is determined if the solution is supposed to be applied only to the roots or ends.
- Determination of the amount of composition required for application. Several approaches may be required, it depends on the state of the curls. With severe damage, a certain amount of the composition is absorbed into the hairline, and repeated application will be required. Of course, the cost of the service will directly depend on the amount of money spent. You should not save on the solution, because if it is lacking, a protective film will not form on the hairs and there will be no result.
- Washing your hair with deep-action shampoo. Several approaches may be required.
- Application of a special indelible balm.
On average, the procedure lasts about an hour, with a short haircut, the master can keep up to 30 minutes. In the first hours after the procedure, a slight greasy shine may be observed on the hair. He will come down on his own, after 12-14 hours. In this period of time, you should not wash your hair at all. What the effect is, the photos of glazed hair published in the article will help to understand, and the reviews will give answers to many questions.
As for the composition, then in beauty studios most often use well-known imported brands:
- Color Sunk, Matrix.
- Mild Direct Color.
- Schwarzkopf Professional.
- Salem Cosmetics.
- Estel Professional.
It is better to entrust the choice of composition to a specialist who will select what suits exactly your curl structure.
Glaze without staining
The procedure without painting consists of the following steps:
- Thorough cleansing of the hair with a detergent suitable for this type of lock.
- Application of a special tool that is not afraid of moisture (if necessary). This is required to smooth the structure of the hair and prepare for applying the glaze.
- After that, the main solution is applied (for glazing) along the entire length and aged for 20 minutes. If necessary, repeated application may be required, this is determined by the master individually.
- Wash hair with a mild detergent and towel dry.
- Applying a stabilizer to wet curls. Washes off after five minutes.
- Coating hair with a special indelible balm and subsequent styling.
Glazing with staining
If desired, you can choose the procedure of glazing with staining. Thus, you can change the annoying shade of hair or make the existing color brighter. This method is no different from the one described above. The specialist mixes the coloring matter and oxidizing agent in the right proportions and applies it to the clientβs hair. The time interval is determined individually, depending on the visitor's desire and the condition of the hair.
Duration Guidelines
For best results, you should adhere to the following rules:
- On bleached curls - no more than 15 minutes.
- In the presence of a perm - 20 minutes.
- Colored locks - half an hour.
- Natural hair with emerging gray hair - 40 minutes.
If a hairdryer is used during the procedure, the exposure time is reduced by almost half.
Care after the procedure and maintaining the effect
In order for the effect to last longer, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:
- Use only professional products to wash your hair.
- It is not recommended to apply masks, balms and other similar formulations on glazed hair.
- Stacking products should be discarded.
The effect of the procedure lasts about 2 weeks, but it is worth considering that it is cumulative. The first time the effect is significantly reduced after the first washing of the head. Repeated application after a month is recommended. After the third visit to the master, the appearance of the hair will become much better, and the result will remain for 3-4 weeks. But after the third procedure, the hair will need time to rest.
Cost
This factor depends on several nuances: hair length, the cost of consumables, the popularity of the salon and the status of the master. The average prices are as follows:
- Length up to 15 cm - about 1000 rubles.
- Up to 25 cm - from 1 thousand to 1500.
- From 25 to 45 cm - about 2000.
- Over 45 cm - 2000 plus extra charge 25-30%.
Glazing hair at home
Performing glazing for yourself does not require any skills. For the procedure, only professional hair formulations are required, which is also quite simple to purchase. On the streets of almost any city you can find a professional cosmetics store. And additional devices in the form of a curling iron and hairdryer are not even required.
But it is worth keeping in mind that if the goal of glazing hair at home is to save, then you have to upset. The fact is that buying a professional staff can cost much more than the cost of the procedure in a beauty studio. Quality products are always expensive. For this purpose, the well-known brands ESTEL and MATRIX are most often used.
We will analyze the features of using each of these brands a little later, while we dwell on the analysis of the process itself. Before starting work, it is necessary to wear rubber gloves to protect the skin of the hands from the solution. Despite the fact that non-aggressive components are used in the mixtures, they still should not get on the skin and especially on the mucous membranes. Use caution when glazing hair at home.
The procedure consists of the following steps:
- Thorough washing of hair with a detergent without parabens and silicones. The conditioner does not need to be applied, as this makes it difficult to βattachβ the glaze to the hairline.
- Easy drying of hair with a towel or hair dryer.
- Mixing in the plastic container of the main components - dye and activator (in the case of color glazing).
- Uniform application of the composition to the hair with a brush.
- For better penetration of the composition, you can put on a plastic cap and wait 15 minutes.
- Thoroughly rinse curls with warm water.
- Drying hair with a towel.
- Apply stabilizer to wet hair with an exposure of 5 minutes.
- Rinse the solution and apply an indelible conditioner.
As you can see, the process at home is no different from the steps that a master performs in a beauty salon. And the results of glazing hair before and after can be seen in the photographs posted in the text.
Features of using MATRIX
Before applying the composition, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the hair and dry it with a towel. Next, mix the Matrix Color Sync paint and the Matrix Color Sync Oxydant oxidizer in a 1: 1 ratio in a non-metallic container. Spread the mixture evenly over the entire length of the hair and let it stand for 20 minutes (the hairdryer should not be used in this case). Rinse off the icing with warm water without using detergent. Of course, everyone chooses the brand that he likes best, but it is worth noting that Matrix hair glazing collects reviews on the Web more positive. This fact should be taken into account when choosing a product.
Glazing hair "Estelle"
For this procedure, mix Corrector DE LUXE paint with an ESSEX 1.5% oxidizing agent in a 1: 2 ratio. Next, you need to add to the mixture of HEC, per 100 ml of oxidizing agent mixed with paint, three ampoules are required. For example, for an average hair length, about 60 ml of coloring matter, 120 ml of activator and 5 ampoules are needed.
The resulting composition must be applied to the entire length of the hair and leave it for one hour. At the end, rinse them with warm water without using shampoo. How glazed hair looks, you can see in the photo.
Glazing at home with improvised means
You can do this yourself on the basis of available products. The process resembles hair coloring. So, you need to do the following:
- Wash your hair.
- Apply silk pulp and oxidizing agent to the hair.
- Wait about 20 minutes.
- Rinse curls with warm water.
The mixture for this procedure is prepared very simply: you need to mix silk with an oxidizing agent in a ratio of 1: 1. The average hair length will require about 0.5 liters of the finished solution.
True, in this case no one can guarantee that the glazing line will be selected correctly, and the result of the procedure will be the same as in a beauty studio.
To prepare the next care composition, you will need such products:
- One tablespoon of gelatin diluted in three tablespoons of hot water.
- One tablespoon of olive oil.
- The same amount of corn or burdock oil.
- Half a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
All ingredients must be mixed and applied to wet hair. After this, the head should be wrapped with cling film and a towel, wait 30 minutes and rinse off without shampoo.
Of course, the effect of this procedure is different from salon care, but the tool is completely safe. It can be used once a week.