The permanent dye, toning and henna are some options to dye the hair, changing the color and covering the white hair. Most permanent paints are more aggressive because they contain ammonia and oxidants; however, some brands produce permanent hair paints with less chemicals, without addition of ammonia, just check the packaging.
Although anyone can use hair dyes, whether natural or industrialized, it is not recommended to apply this type of product to children and pregnant women. In these cases natural paints prepared with teas such as sage or beet should be preferred. Here's how to prepare these natural dyes.
Hair Color Options
The main hair dyes are:
- Permanent dye: Changes the color of the threads and needs retouching at the root, when the hair grows, within 30 days. It is not recommended to apply the product under the already dyed hair due to the risk of drying the yarn;
- Tincture tincture : Does not contain ammonia and only lightens the hair in only 2 tones, lasting on average 20 washes;
- Temporary tint: It is even weaker than the toner and is only recommended to give the hair more shine, lasting an average of 5 to 6 washes;
- Hena tincture : It is a natural product that changes hair color without changing the structure of the hair, but can not lighten the hair, lasts on average 20 days;
- Vegetable Tincture: It is a natural product that must be applied in the hairdressing salon, being effective to completely change the color and cover the white hair. Lasts about 1 month;
- Natural paints: The paints prepared with teas with great options for those who want brighter and less white hair, without having to resort to chemicals. They last about 3 washes but can be used regularly.
Whether you want to dye your hair, change your look or just enhance the beauty of your hair, it is best to go to a hairdressing salon so that there are no unpleasant surprises as the hair gets stained or dried, for example.
However, there are for sale in almost all supermarkets the capillary inks for domestic use. They can be applied at home, following strictly the indications that come in the leaflet but although it can be applied by the person itself, it is more appropriate for someone to apply the product with a comb to separate the hair by stirring.
Painted hair care
Those who have hair painted with any type of product should follow some essential care to ensure the luster, softness and elasticity of the wires, such as:
- Wash the hair when necessary, whenever it gets the oily root;
- Use products suitable for dyed or chemically treated hair;
- Use shampoo diluted in water, applying the product only to the root and washing the length of the hair only with the foam;
- Apply condensor or mask on the hair letting it act for at least 2 minutes while combing the threads;
- Rinse the hair with cooler water and if desired, apply a small amount of combing cream on the length of the yarn;
- Make a deep moisturizing mask at least once a week.
On days that do not wash your hair it is important to spray some water with or without diluted combing cream, or serum, on the threads, separating stir by stirring. Those who have curly or curly hair can follow the same procedure, being careful not to break the curls.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I straighten my painted hair?
Yes provided you are very careful to moisturize the wires at least every 15 days. You can bet on homemade masks, but it's good at least every 2 months, to do a deeper moisturizing in the beauty salon.
2. If I do not like the color can I paint again?
The ideal is to wait about 10 days to dye the wires again, it is not recommended to apply another dye on the same day. To avoid this kind of unpleasant surprise it is recommended to try the shake test by painting only a part of the hair and drying it to see the final result.
3. How do I know if my hair is too dry?
Besides the appearance with frizz, volume and lack of luster in the wires, there is a very easy test that can indicate if the hair is healthy and properly hydrated. You can enjoy a hair that fell and hold at its ends, pulling them to check if the hair breaks in half or if it still has some elasticity. If you break it is because it is very dry, needing a treatment.
4. Can I paint my hair with Aniline or crepe paper?
No, aniline is a dye that is not indicated for hair and may not have the expected effect by staining or damaging the hair. The crepe paper when wet releases paint and can dye the wires, but leaves them completely stained not being indicate use it for this purpose.
5. Can I use hydrogen peroxide to dye hair?
Hydrogen peroxide, despite lightening the threads, dries a lot and is not indicated to be applied directly to the hair or mixed with the massage creams. If you want to lighten the wires at home, try using strong chamomile tea.
