The nature of all living things is such that over time, the body begins to age and wither. A person experiences signs of aging much more than any other creature, especially the fair half. When the hair is deprived of pigment - it starts to turn gray, a woman tries in every possible way to hide it, because it is completely impossible to stop the process. Today we will talk about how to dye gray hair, which brand paint is better to choose. We will also share secrets of how to embellish gray hair with highlighting and create an amazing image.
What paint to choose?
There is no greater problem for a woman how to dye gray hair. That is, it wasn’t, because now there are special tools that can paint over curls devoid of pigment, fill them with their own and hold them for a relatively long time. More and more fans are gaining the colors of brands such as Estelle and the American Matrix.
Both remedies are good and do their job perfectly, without injuring the hair, since they do not contain harmful ammonia. And yet, the "Matrix" is able to work only on those curls that are bleached more than half. Estelle can also be used on bleached hair.
Paint "Estelle" for gray hair: a palette and features
The Russian company Estel has developed a special product suitable for gray hair. "Lux Silver" is a line of paints that can qualitatively and gently hide gray hair, give curls a vibrant color, softness and shine. With the stable use of this tool, you can forever forget about gray hair, because Estel Professional is able to paint over it one hundred percent. The palette consists of seven primary colors and more than 150 natural shades.
Although staining is recommended in a professional salon, paint from this manufacturer is quite easy to use at home. The main thing is to follow the instructions prescribed by the manufacturer, otherwise you can achieve a very distinct shade from what was stated on the package.
Palette of colors for gray hair:
- brown averages (brown 4 / **);
- light brown (light brown 5 / **);
- dark blond (light brown 6 / **);
- average blond (fair-haired 7 / **);
- blond blond (light brown 8 / **);
- bright blond (blond 9 / **);
- blond blond (10 / **).
Each of the scales is presented in several shades, and a woman, regardless of her hair color, will be able to choose her favorite tone. It is worth noting that the shade at number 9/65 is only suitable for those hairs that have completely lost pigment - at least 90% gray hair. All of the shades are suitable for highlighting on gray hair. As for black color, we will tell in the further content of the article.
Instructions for use
If it is important for you to get an even tone, then follow the rule when choosing a tone for gray hair: it should not differ too much from your natural color, the difference should be no more than two tones. If you have absolutely all curls “silver”, take a tone that is one hundred percent matching your hair color.
Paint "Estelle" when breeding does not have an unpleasant odor, on the contrary, it has a rather light and delicate aroma. The product ideally lays down, enveloping the lock, does not flow as it is exposed. Before use, it is necessary to conduct a sensitivity test so as not to become a victim of allergies.
- Wear protective gloves and mix in a non-metallic bowl.
- Apply with a brush to each strand - from the roots to the tips. Hair should be dry and unwashed.
- Soak the cream on curls for 45 minutes. A plastic cap will not come in handy, but it will not do much harm either. In it, you can safely mess up the upholstery of a sofa or chair to enjoy watching a movie.
- Rinse your hair under running water until it becomes clear.
- Apply balm - color fixer, wash it off after 5 minutes.
- If highlighting is done on gray hair, then the aging time is reduced to 35 minutes.
If you have any doubts when choosing a shade, then contact the master in the salon, he will professionally select the perfect tone for your hair. You can carry out the following procedures at home yourself, do not forget only at the hairdresser to find out the shade number.
Short hair
If you have a fashionable short haircut, and your hair is completely gray, then you can not even paint over it, but decorate it. Now gray hair is becoming more and more fashionable, and meeting a young lady with such curls is not uncommon. Ombre for short hair is perfect for you. It is unlikely to be painted independently, so contact the master. He will pick up a shade of ash or gray (possibly black) and create the perfect color of curls. It will look like this: from a darker ash shade (gray or black) at the roots, the color will smoothly turn into silver. This ombre looks amazing on both short and long hair.
Highlighting on gray hair
If you have no more than 40% gray hair, then choose the usual highlighting. It will help to hide the signs of wilting and give additional volume, as curls devoid of pigment become thin, and the hair in general looks liquidish. Choose shades close to the natural color, this will help to avoid contrast when the roots grow.
"Salt and pepper"
This is an unusual black highlighting on gray hair. It will appeal to women bright, confident, suitable for medium length and long curls. This hair coloring - highlighting black, suitable for women whose gray hair makes up most of the hair. Also ideal for girls whose curls are painted in ashen.
As professionals note, highlighting on gray hair with separate strands is ineffective, since the result may turn out to be unexpected, that is, the hair may turn yellow or even red. That is why "Salt and pepper" is offered to owners of completely gray hair.
Staining Features
Black highlighting by this method is unusual. The result will be a color that fades from completely white (salt) to black (pepper). The goal is a harmonious neighborhood of two opposite colors, the border between which is blurred and almost invisible. At home, creating such an image is not possible, so contact a professional in the salon. With the help of such hair coloring - highlighting with black on silver curls, it will be possible to create an elegant, feminine and interesting image, as well as bring brightness and extravagance into the style. Such a woman will never remain in the shadows and will march like an ice queen.
Care for colored gray hair
Gray curls, especially after dyeing hair, highlighting, require special care, because they become thinner, dry and look tired. If it is not possible to purchase an expensive product, do not despair, because in the kitchen of every housewife there is vegetable oil, whether it is olive or sunflower. It is necessary once a week for an hour before washing his hair, apply it to the entire length of the curls, put on a plastic cap. It can be easily washed off with warm water and shampoo. Such masks will help maintain shine, softness, elasticity and volume of hair.