Red hair tonic: features, manufacturers, reviews

Sometimes you really want to choose a sunny hairstyle to suit your mood! But we all know how persistent coloring is harmful to hair. You can find red curls only after spoiling them with oxide. But there is a simpler, safer, easier way. This is to purchase a red hair tonic! What kind of dye is it, who makes it, what palette is presented, we will tell further. And also be sure to give reviews of girls and women who have already tried the product on themselves.

What is tonic?

What is ginger hair tonic? So abbreviated name shampoo, mousse or balm. A similar cosmetic composition is designed to change the color of hair without penetrating their structure. In other words, it covers each hair with a colored outer film. Of course, it is short-lived and quickly washed off when washing your hair.

But does the classic permanent paint give the same effect? Only lasts longer. No, red hair tonic and long-lasting dye of the same tone are completely different things.

It’s important not to confuse: tonics sometimes call not only tinted balms and shampoos, but also tonic products for skin and hair. These are completely different cosmetic products. The latter are similar in effect to skin creams and hair masks. Designed to provide gentle care, nourish, moisturize, restore the function of the skin glands. Such tonics are presented in a wide variety in stores. They can also be prepared from natural ingredients on their own.

Toner and paint: key differences

Let's make the difference clearly:

• The tonic is less dangerous for the hair, as it does not harm its structure, being, in fact, the outer film. When using persistent paint, the oxidizing agent “pushes” the pigment inside the hair shaft, adversely affecting its structure. Result: after the tonic, the hair will not look lifeless, will not become brittle and split.
• A pigmented film gives a new red color when applying tonic. Molecules of paint penetrate aggressively through the cuticle, while raising the hair scales.
• Many high-quality tonics contain caring ingredients. Their use is not only harmless, but also has certain benefits: it makes hair soft, silky, docile and shiny.
• Tonic allows you to experiment with color, as it is quickly washed off. Therefore, if you decide that a red hair tonic does not suit you well, you just need to wash your hair several times to get rid of the shade.
• Tinted balm is great for home use. You can even change the color of curls without assistance.

Varieties of tonics

Using a tonic for red hair to achieve real. You need to choose a remedy from two varieties, characterized by the degree of impact:

• Lung. As a rule, they stay on the hair for a maximum of 2-3 weeks. These are the products with the most sparing effect.
• Deep. More resistant staining - guarantees color fastness up to 2 months.

In fact, the last group can rightfully include non-ammonia resistant paints. Although they penetrate the hair shaft, they do not spoil its structure. Such paints, like tonics, are short-lived, quickly washed off.

It is important to note that tinting agents are a great opportunity to change the appearance of girls with sensitive scalp and problem hair. Of course, tonics cannot be considered completely harmless, since this is a chemical product. But such tools often allow you to change your image with minimal negative effect on the hair.

Dark and fair hair

A tonic for hair of red shades is not the only option. Manufacturers offer a wide range of colors for their products. From a variety of eyes run up - I want to try all the color variations. They look very attractive on models!

But we advise you to approach the purchase thoughtfully, otherwise you run the risk of becoming the owner of a tool that is completely useless for your hair. Not every shade will look rich on your curls, not every one will suit your skin color and type.

Unfortunately, now we will have to disappoint some readers. The red tonic on dark hair is almost invisible. Such a dye will not suit brown-haired, owners of brown hair. To change the color of curls, you need to pre-lighten them. Tonic will not cope with such a task! It is necessary to pre-lighten the hair with an oxide of a suitable concentration.

But the red "Tonic" on brown hair looks impressive! Blondes can experiment with such a dye as much as they like.

Color palette

You still decided to apply a red tonic to dark hair? Be careful: the result can be very unexpected. Sometimes it has nothing to do with the shade of the hair of the model on the packaging. Each self-respecting manufacturer, in addition to the advertising image, must put a table on the package that shows how the red “Tonic” looks on the hair: light, dark, primordially reddish, black, brown.

The popular Russian manufacturer RoKolor presents such a palette of shades of its products:

• "Black grapes" (3.2). Saturated Violet.
• The Malachite (3.13). Dark green.
• Ripe Cherry (3.56). Saturated cherry.
• Chocolate (4.0). Soft chestnut.
• Iris (4.25). Dark lilac.
• Bordeaux (4.6). Cold burgundy.
• The Red Amber (5.35). Saturated redhead.
• The Mahogany (6.54). Light cherry.
• The Golden Nut (7.35). Reddish-golden.
• "Red" (6.45). "Tonic" on the hair looks a natural red tint.
• "Pearl Ash" (8.10). Cold gray hair.
• Golden Honey (8.34). Pale yellow.
• Smoky Pink (8.53). Light pinkish.
• "Fawn" (9.03). Soft light chestnut.
• Apricot (9.3). Light orange.
• "Amethyst" (9.01). Light violet gray hair.
• "Mother of Pearl" (9.02). Light bluish gray hair.
• "Pink Pearls" (May 9). Light pink gray hair.
• Smoky Topaz (9.10). "Steel" gray hair.

Thus, the red “Tonic” on brown hair (the photo in the article shows how the color will look like) are the following variations of the balm from “RoColor”:

• "Red Amber."
• "Red".
• The Golden Nut.
• "Apricot".

Well-known manufacturers

In order not to worry whether the ginger tonic will take dark hair, you need to turn to the products of recognized manufacturers. Such manufacturers always warn on the packaging for what natural shade of hair their remedy is intended. In addition, the more popular the dye, the more honest reviews about it on the network.

Imagine brands that have proven their worth:

• Schwarzkopf. The most expensive, but also the highest quality variation. The tonic is available in the form of a mousse, which is convenient to apply to curls. The product is easily distributed along the entire length of the hair, removes yellowness. But frequent use is undesirable - it overdries the hair.
• Estelle A product from this manufacturer is not only effective, but also useful: it nourishes hair and protects against harmful ultraviolet radiation. Great for frequent experimentation.
• RoColor. Perhaps the most popular tonic. It is quite effective, suitable for creative stains, as it offers non-standard shades (we presented the palette above). Holds on the hair for a long time. Another plus is the relatively low price. There are cases that dry hair.
• "Irida." Products are more suitable for gray hair. An important plus: the color is slowly and evenly washed off, turning into a pastel noble shade.
• Loreal. Hue with a wonderful caring effect: nourish the hair, give the hair a healthy shine, accelerate hair growth. Ideal tonic for color experiments with thin and weakened hair. What is important, with regular use, the pigment accumulates, which makes the color brighter and more saturated.
• "Vella." It has a thick consistency, which makes the tint balm very economical to use. It contains nutrients, according to the manufacturer, capable of restoring hair after dyeing, to prevent the problem of split ends. About the manufacturer's ginger tonic, the most flattering reviews - he is able to give a bright and saturated color.

Correct staining with tinted shampoo

This tool is the easiest to use - they are treated with it, as with an ordinary shampoo:

1. Moisturize your hair sufficiently.
2. Put the necessary amount of funds on the hair, as you should froth it.
3. Spread along the entire length of the hair with massaging movements.
4. Leave it on your head for a while - from 5 to 30 minutes. It all depends on the recommendations of the manufacturer of the product, as well as on how rich the color you want to get.
5. After the pigment has fixed, completely wash off the composition from the head.

Paint with tinted mousse

It's still simpler here:

1. Wash your hair.
2. Spray on wet, clean hair.
3. Comb the curls with a comb to distribute the mousse along the entire length of the strands.
4. After a few minutes, rinse off the hair with running water.

We paint with a deep tonic, ammonia-free paint

In principle, the sequence of actions does not differ from the use of resistant paint:

1. Such a tool is also able to stain skin, clothing and nails. Therefore, act with gloves, protect walls, floors, bathtub, your things from accidental splashes.
2. Wash your hair with regular shampoo, pat dry with a towel.
3. The tool must be applied to wet (but not wet) hair - so it will lie more evenly and efficiently.
4. If necessary, dilute the tonic with water. Use only plastic or glass containers.
5. Apply with a brush to the head, paying great attention to the roots of the hair.
6. With a comb, distribute the tool along the entire length of the curls.
7. Massage your head lightly so that the product turns into light foam.
8. Rinse with warm water after the time specified in the instructions.
9. If you want to get a less saturated result, then the waiting period can be shortened. But prolonging the time is not worth it - to really get a completely unexpected result.

How to get rid of color?

You liked the red tonic on the dark hair (photo on the package), but on your curls the color does not look as expected. What to do?

Of course, the tonic is good because it is quickly washed off. But at one time you can’t get rid of the bad shade. Rinse thoroughly with shampoo several times.

Return to the original shade faster will help special oil or kefir masks. They are kept on the head for 2-3 hours. The most radical solution to the problem is the use of special means-washers that destroy the pigment. However, the effect of the tonic is not so long as to spoil the hair with such drugs.

Review of "Red" (6.45) "ROKOLOR"

Does a red tonic fall on black hair? Only in one case: if you pre-lighten them in several tones. The product can be used as an alternative to persistent dye: periodically wash your hair with a tinted shampoo, accumulating pigment. But the tonic will not solve the problem of overgrown roots.

Do not apply “Tonic" Red "(6.45) on dark hair - there will be no effect. Coping with bleached hair is no problem. You just need to remember to renew the color every three weeks. Apply it to wet hair, like regular paint. Hold 20-30 minutes.

To periodically maintain color between stains, you can make this mixture: rinse conditioner + tonic. It should be used after every hair wash with shampoo.

If you wash your hair daily, then the product will be completely washed off from the hair in 2-3 weeks. It is important to note that it does not dry hair even without the use of care products.

Review of "Red Amber" (5.35) "ROKOLOR"

Brighter shade than "Red". If 6.45 gives a natural color, then the result is similar to creative coloring. The shade is not natural, informal.

Red Amber has a bad feature: immediately after staining, it is very saturated. It looks beautiful when washed off.

The tool, of course, is not able to stain the roots. But on the clarified length a bright red saturated pure shade.

Pros from such a purchase: an inexpensive, but effective tool, a wide field for experimenting with hair color. The tonic gives a beautiful shade, but at the same time it does not harm the hair much. On the contrary, makes them shiny and soft.

There are also disadvantages: the color is washed out pretty quickly. This is a very dirty tool - it is not so easy to wash it off from your skin, clothes and even plumbing.

Review of "Red" with the effect of biolamination "ROKOLOR"

On the label, the manufacturer honestly warns: the product is only for light brown and blond hair. On dark and black effects from it (without preliminary clarification) should not be expected.

Bottom line: pure bright color, smooth well-groomed hair. But completely washed out after 2 weeks.

It is best to use ginger tonic not alone, but in addition to ammonia-free paints. As you know, they are quickly washed out, after 2-3 weeks from a bright color there is only a pastel shade. To delay the process of such washing, it is convenient to turn to shampoos between the stains.

The balm is a thick consistency, does not flow through the hair. But this is also a minus: more money is required, the expense cannot be called economical. It has a pleasant non-chemical aroma.

Best applied to clean, slightly dried hair. Squeeze the product onto the roots from the bottle and then distribute it through the hair with a comb. It is important not to be lazy: uneven application will threaten with "spotty" staining.

Remarkably, even thin hair does not mix up. Be sure to foam the balm after application. Do not feel sorry for the product if you want an intense high-quality red color. However, in this case, the bottle is enough for 2-3 applications. To get a bright effect, the product must be kept on the hair for at least 25 minutes.

It is washed off perfectly with warm water without shampoo. If it comes into contact with the skin, remove the product with a sponge so that no spots remain. With plumbing, you should wash the spray quickly so as not to stain it.

So to summarize. Tonic - a means for safe, bright and quick staining. But we must remember that it is good only on fair hair, it is quickly washed off.