Estel dyes for gray hair: a palette of colors and rules for coloring

As soon as gray hair appears on the head, women try to disguise it. Various paints, sprays and tinting agents are used. The most optimal for hair is dye without ammonia, which minimally injures the strands. Changes in the structure lead to difficulties in care, because not every paint will last long: gradually the color fades, gray hair again makes itself felt.

Estel offers its customers special hair coloring products, among which everyone can find an option for themselves. This article discusses the features and benefits of Estel brand products, describes the proposed lines of the De Luxe Professional series and how to care for dyed hair at home.

With the appearance of gray hair, the structure of the hair changes dramatically: they become more rigid and porous. Therefore, not even every professional will be able to paint the curls well if there is no high-quality coloring agent at hand. The choice of colors is huge only at first glance: some do not mask white well enough, others quickly wash off and lose color, others have a high percentage of ammonia, which turns curls into a "washcloth".

The true salvation for many women was the appearance of the Estel Delux Professional rulers, developed by the Russian brand, taking into account the basic needs of gray strands. They completely fill the whiteness, have no toxic elements in the composition and do not harm either the hair or scalp. Of course, the main advantage of the products is the complete absence of ammonia, but there are many others. First of all, this is the widest palette of shades, consisting of more than forty-five colors.

Depending on the desire, you can choose the means with different degrees of oxidation for hanging. Preparation of the mass is quick and easy - each can handle it. The composition has a soft consistency and is evenly applied with a brush. Due to the absence of toxic components, paints have a pleasant smell. Among the components you can find vegetable oils that provide gentle care. The manufacturer guarantees 80-100% gray hair coloring.

Perhaps one of the few features, judging by the reviews, is the appearance of dry tips. To avoid this effect, you should treat your hair with a moisturizing mask or balm after each shampoo. For some ladies, the resulting color did not meet expectations, but such cases are rare. Paint can be used both in the beauty salon and at home alone. The procedure was carried out quickly and without discomfort.

Estel developers draw the attention of customers to the instructions for use, which must be followed exactly to get the right shade. Keep the paint on your head should be strictly set aside for this time, otherwise it can turn out a radically different color instead of the expected one.

Estel offers two professional lines of hair dyes for gray hair with a wide palette of shades.

The most popular in the De Luxe series is the Silver line, designed for curls that have just begun to turn gray. A great option for women with 30–80% gray hair. The absence of ammonia in the composition and the presence of such structurally beneficial substances as keratin, horse chestnut extract and other vegetable oils have a favorable effect on hair. Each hair will not only be dyed, but also nourished by force, a thin film protects the strands from external influences. The shimmering pigment in the composition will give the mane a natural shine and radiance. Silver Professional dyed hair will become soft and silky.

After the third dozen, most women begin to lose color, which is especially noticeable in dark-haired ladies. Fortunately, the wide range of Estel cream paints has a huge number of very different tones that can restore hair its natural color. Silver Professional contains over fifty shades where everyone can find the right tone. All colors are very soft and delicate: from saturated black to the lightest blonde.

Navigating the numbers of shades is quite simple. The first figure indicates belonging to a particular collection, the second indicates the color itself. For example, a palette of medium brown tones is indicated by 4. xx. It includes the following colors:

• brown 4.0;
• purple with red tint 4.56;
• purple 4.6;
• brown 4.7;
• brown with red tint 4.75;
• brown with purple tint 4.76.

The collection of light brown shades includes:

• light brown 5.0;
• honey 5.4;
• honey with a red tint 5.45;
• red 5.5;
• red with a purple tint 5.56;
• purple 5.6;
• brown 5.7;
• red with a brown tint 5.75;
• brown with a purple tint 5.76.

The collection "dark blond" includes dark blond tones:

• golden with brown tint 6.37;
• copper 6.4;
• dark blond 6.0;
• red 6.5;
• red with a copper tint 6.54;
• red with purple tint 6.55;
• brown 6.7;
• brown with red tint 6.75;
• brown with purple tint 6.76.

"Average blond" includes:

• light brown 7.0;
• golden with brown tint 7.37;
• honey 7.4;
• red with a copper tint 7.54;
• red with a purple tint 7.55;
• brown with red tint 7.75;
• brown with purple tint 7.76.

The blond blonde series includes:

• light blond 8.0;
• golden 8.31;
• golden with a brown tint 8.37;
• honey 8.4;
• brown 8.7;
• honey with a brown tint 8.47;
• purple with a brown tint 8.76.

A series of "bright blond" contains the following tones:

• blond 9.0;
• golden with ash tint 9.31;
• golden with honey tint 9.34;
• golden with a brown tint 9.37;
• red with a purple tint 9.56;
• brown 9.7;
• brown with purple tint 9.76.

The Haute Couture range is designed for women with a high percentage of gray hair. The composition of paints includes cationic substances, and Reverse Osmosis promotes the deep penetration of the pigment through the porous structure of the hair. The Vintage line provides a consistent and rich tone. Haute Couture consists of 45 colors that will help return your own shade or pick a new one and refresh your face.

Shades of brown and brown are indicated by numbers 4.0 and 4.7. The light brown series includes the following tones:

• brown 5.7;
• red 5.5;
• saturated violet 5.66;
• light brown 5.0.

"Dark Brown" includes:

• brown with red tint 6.75;
• brown 6.7;
• brown with an ash tint 6.71;
• purple with red tint 6.65;
• saturated red 6.55;
• honey 6.4;
• saturated honey 6.44;
• golden with brown tint 6.37;
• dark blond 6.0.

The "light brown" shades include:

• brown with red tint 7.75;
• chocolate with violet shimmer 7.76;
• chocolate 7.0;
• honey with an ash tint 7.44;
• honey 7.4;
• brown with golden tint 7.37;
• light brown 7.0;
• golden with ash tint 7.31.

The "light brown" series includes:

• brown with an ash tint 8.71;
• brown with a purple tint 8.76;
• brown with a golden tint 8.37;
• bold chocolate 8.0;
• gold with ash tint 8.31;
• gold with a purple tint 8.36;
• light blond 8.0.

Blondes can please themselves with the following tones:

• brown with a purple tint;
• brown with red tint 9.76;
• brown with ash tint 9.71;
• brown 9.7;
• red with a purple tint 9.65;
• gold with a brown tint 9.37;
• gold with a purple tint 9.36;
• gold with ash tint 9.3;
• blond 9.0.

The final series "blonde blond" consists of:

• brown with a purple tint 10.76;
• ash with a brown tint 10.17;
• brown 10.7;
• golden with a purple tint 10.36;
• gold with an ash tint 10.31;
• light blond 10.0.

Coloring strands at home requires compliance with certain rules.

To begin with, you should choose the right color. First of all, decide if you just want to paint over white hair or change color. For gray hair, you need to choose a shade close to natural, which in the future will only paint the roots and tint the rest of the hair. This approach will not only save money, but also help prevent severe hair damage. If there is a desire to completely change the color, then you need to take into account the resistance of certain tones. For example, red, purple and red tones are washed off very quickly and require additional tinting. Light brown and brown palettes are optimal for girls with fast hair growth.

Smoking shades of gold are recommended all shades of gold, as they well mask the yellowness. Ash tones add years, while red and red refresh the color. However, the latter well emphasize redness and acne. Dark shades of eggplant or plum look beautiful, but emphasize bruises under the eyes and a pale complexion. The most natural are light brown, beige and light brown paints. They last longer and can do without tinting.

So, before you start dyeing, you must carefully read the instructions that will make it clear the process of diluting the dye and the degree of concentration specifically for your hair.

Before painting, you don’t need to wash your hair, you just need to comb your hair well and divide it into several zones for convenience. Dilution of paint occurs right before application.Using a brush, the mass is first applied to the roots, and then distributed throughout the strand. They begin to paint from the back of the head and gradually move higher to the top of the head, side strands and bangs. When the composition is completely applied to the head, you need to notice the time. After twenty minutes, the hair is moisturized with a spray gun: this will provide a deeper penetration of the paint. Twenty minutes later, they wash their hair with shampoo for colored hair.

Painted hair needs careful care, as it is damaged. The porous structure of curls quickly absorbs the paint, but it also rinses off just as quickly.

In order to avoid loss of the desired shade, it is necessary to constantly tone the hair with the help of a special shampoo, which helps to restore the health and natural shine of the strands. As a rule, such products contain vitamins, keratin or silicone, which fill in the gaps and ensure the integrity of the hair structure. Estel offers its own shade of shampoos and balms in the amount of eighteen pieces, each of which corresponds to a particular color. After washing, a clean balm is evenly applied to clean hair and left for thirty minutes, then the hair is washed again.

It should be remembered that the balm is applied only along the length of the strands, the root part should not be touched after washing. The use of this tool is possible no more than three times a month. The constant use of tint balm will allow staining only the roots and does not spoil the rest of the hair. Additionally, you can use special masks to maintain the beauty and shine of the strands. They will nourish and moisturize the hair, thereby maintaining their softness and elasticity.

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