Blondes have never gone out of fashion, but this summer blonde hair will be especially popular. Unfortunately, it is much more difficult to paint a blonde correctly than, for example, a brunette or an ore, because the lighting is a time-consuming process and requires special knowledge. We talked to professionals about all the subtleties and pitfalls of turning into a blond beauty.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – May 12, 2021 – Fashion
There are only two options for dyeing blonde: when we work with natural color and with previously dyed hair. Let’s understand consistently!
You already have dyed hair and you have decided to become blonde
If before the hair was dyed with any dye, no matter – stable or toning, then the hair has an artificial pigment. This means that the regrown roots will become lighter under the condition of normal dyeing in blonde, and previously dyed hair will simply change the color pigment a little, but the shade will not change significantly.
Simply put, we will not get a satisfactory result. There is a rule that every professional hairdresser knows: the dye does not lighten previously dyed hair. What to do in this case?
Some important secrets
To dye previously dyed hair a light shade, we need to blond it! Blonding is the removal of natural and artificial pigment from the hair. But we must remember that along with the pigment, the hair loses other components, it is destroyed. How much hair is damaged during blonding depends on the quality of the drug, the correctness of the procedure, and, of course, the exposure time. The last point is very important, but, unfortunately, not every stylist will be able to determine how long it takes your hair. Therefore, contact only a proven professional!
Under any lightening, two pigments are destroyed in our hair: pheomelanin and trichosedirin (yellow and red pigments). It is difficult to remove them by the end, and it is not always necessary. But because of these pigments, the result is sometimes not as we planned – yellow, yellow-orange, orange … To prevent this from happening, after blending you need to neutralize these two pigments – toning. Experts say that every colorist should know how and what to deal with unwanted lighting background in each case.
Let’s talk a little more about toning – the final stage of the process of turning into a blonde. Toning is aimed at filling the hair with artificial pigment and care components. A special preparation will close the hair cuticle, which opened after lightening, will create a protective film around each hair for shine and radiance of color!
You have uncolored hair and you have decided to become blonde
If your natural color is not too dark, then you can work with ammonia or as it is correctly called by stylists – a permanent dye.
It works like this: you apply the dye, and the process of lightening and coloring takes place at the same time – without the intricate steps that need to be done by lightening previously colored hair. Here, everything depends only on the correct selection of color and the lighting properties of the dye.
Dyeing dark hair at home alone is not strongly recommended by experts – too great a risk to ruin your hair and get not the track you dreamed of. Most often, dark hair is turned blonde according to the same scheme as dyed – we have already talked about this.
Important: After a complex dyeing procedure, it is recommended not to wash your head for 1-2 days, because at this time all reactions stop, the pH level of hair and scalp is normalized, the pigment is oxidized and fixed in the hair.
So, you have already become a blonde! What you need to know:
Renewal staining should occur every 2-3 weeks
You have become blonde and must understand that walking with wildly grown roots is not the best option.
After lightening, you need special care for your hair
The products you used before are no longer suitable because the care for a brunette and a blonde can not be the same. Words: “I still have a mask and air conditioner left there …” – forget it!
Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to maintain color
After lightening, the hair often looks dry and limp. To prevent this from happening to you, try to moisturize your hair as much as possible with special tools and, if possible, avoid styling with a curling iron and straightening iron.
Use hair masks with extreme caution
They work deep in the hair structure and displace artificial pigment. Therefore, consult with a specialist, which masks are better to choose for bleached hair.
Read also: A Few Hair Care Habits Will Make It Grows Faster
Source: Ukrgate