How to restore hair after dyeing?

Since ancient times, any woman wanted to have beautiful thick curls. In past centuries, natural ingredients have been used to change hair color. Now, to obtain the desired color, modern hair dyes with a wide palette of colors are used. All of them contain a whole range of chemical components that help to achieve the desired result, while having a detrimental effect on curls. Very often after staining, the question is about restoring damaged hair. Before answering it, you first need to understand how paint affects the condition of curls.

If you look at the hair under a microscope, you can see that in its structure it resembles fish scales. When they are well-groomed, healthy and clean, the scales fit tightly together and shine. When you apply paint to them, it lifts the scales and penetrates the hair. With frequent staining, the condition worsens each time. They become thin and weak, as a result of which they begin to break or, worse, fall out. Therefore, the quality and components of the paint are of great importance.

For the most part, paints include hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, which aggressively affect the health of curls. Curls are especially affected when a cardinal color change, for example, when staining dark shades in blond or white tones. In this case, you will need several procedures to achieve the optimal result. If you have thick curly locks, then the intensive use of paint can damage their structure, after each hair coloring it weakens.

According to the method of its action and the duration of the effect of the paint can be divided into three groups.

• Hue. The safest, as they do not penetrate into the hair, but remain only on the surface. For the same reason, as a rule, they are quickly washed off. Another advantage of such paints is that you can often change the color depending on your desire.
• Semi-permanent. They contain hydrogen peroxide, not ammonia. Like shades, they remain on the surface of the hair without penetrating into its depth, washed off gradually. But with regular use, they can retain color for a longer time.
• Permanent. Relate to the most persistent, but also harmful to the hair. They include harmful chemical elements. They penetrate the hair, destroy trace elements and make it thin and weak.

It is necessary to be careful about the choice of paint, do not save on cheaper types. It is better to opt for those that include vitamins, plant components, minerals and other beneficial substances. In addition, such a paint will add extra shine to the hair and make it obedient.

For the human body, hair loss is a natural process. This is due to the renewal of cells on the scalp. Within an hour, we lose 3-4 hairs. However, if whole bundles remain on the comb every time, this is an occasion to turn to specialists. You can independently, but with caution, conduct treatment. First you need to establish the cause of the loss. If this is due to a state of health, then some methods will be suitable for treatment, if the reason is different, then the treatment is different. The main causes of this problem.

• Health status. If the endocrine system malfunctions, hormonal imbalance occurs, which, in turn, affects the hair. With weak immunity, the whole organism as a whole also weakens.
• Medications. Some drugs in their composition may contain substances that adversely affect the condition of the hair (antidepressants, drugs for pressure or arthritis, and so on). Also, a lack of vitamins and minerals in the human body can adversely affect hair.
• Improper care. Some modern hair shine and beauty products may contain harmful chemicals. Also, frequent use of a hair dryer, ironing or curling iron can also lead to hair loss.
• Ecology. Polluted water, air, which we do not always notice and do not attach importance to this, also affect the condition of the skin and hair.

And once you can’t do it, you must constantly adhere to the chosen direction. You can start with proper nutrition. It is important that the body constantly receives vitamins and minerals. At the same time, you must follow a diet, try to exclude fast food and quick snacks, include vegetables and fruits and a sufficient amount of clean water in the diet.

Visit doctors - specialists in this field (trichologist, general practitioner, endocrinologist). The doctor will prescribe tests and conduct an examination. In the absence of health problems and hidden diseases, you can use cosmetics or traditional medicine for hair care.

Also, prevention of loss is proper care.

• Wash your hair no more than twice a week. On the recommendation of specialists, it is necessary to wash your hair as it gets dirty, but not more often than two (with oily hair - three) once a week. On the surface of each hair there is a lipid layer that protects it from external harmful effects. Frequent use of shampoos washes this layer, the hair becomes defenseless, weakened and fall out.
• Use organic masks and balms. It is advisable to apply them a couple of times a week.Infusions based on extracts of chamomile, nettle, burdock or calendula are most suitable. They will give hair and nutrition vitamins.
• Limit the use of styling appliances. Try to cut the tips in time.

To solve the problem of hair loss, in addition to hair care, it is very important to follow simple rules. In hot weather, hide your hair under a hat or scarf, and put a warm hat in the cold. A full-fledged diet, a healthy lifestyle and a small sports load will strengthen your immunity and help in solving the problem.

If, nevertheless, you managed to spoil your hair after unsuccessful dyeing or you have painted your head for a long time, you need to pay attention to their restoration. There are a number of tips that should definitely not be done when resolving the issue.

• Re-staining. If you are unable to achieve the desired color, do not immediately try again. This will only worsen the result.
• Heat treatment. Curling irons, hair dryers and irons dry and break the structure of the hair, it is better to abandon them.
• Shampoos with chemical additives. Try to avoid such, it is better to choose with natural ingredients. There are whole lines of care products specifically for colored hair.
• Hairbrush. It is best to choose a wooden comb or brushes with natural bristles, as metal cloves can injure strands.

Currently on the shelves there is a wide selection of tools for restoring damaged hair - various balms, masks, serums, oils and others. All of them have one common drawback - this is a high price, but it is better not to save on health. As a rule, companies that produce hair dye immediately offer remedies for the restoration and care of them. They include extracts of plants and herbs, as well as proteins and vitamins. For optimal effect, it is best to use products from one manufacturer or one line. And be sure to read the instructions for its use before buying this or that tool.

Each tool has its own directed action. The use of some will save color, protect from the harmful effects of external factors. Other masks moisturize your hair and make it supple and silky. There are funds that strengthen and enrich the curls with vitamins, create a protective layer on the hair.

Hair care with homemade ingredients (herbs, oils and more) is the most economical way to recover. Another advantage of this method is that all components are natural and free of chemicals. The main tools here are egg yolk, gelatin, bread, kefir and medicinal herbs. These products have a beneficial effect on the hair, have regenerative properties and strengthen the roots. For example, a few simple but effective recipes.

• Kefir mask. The easiest and most affordable way to recover. To apply kefir to damp hair (only not fat-free). Wrap your head in a towel for 40 minutes. Then rinse your head with warm water. Kefir, penetrating the structure, softens and strengthens hair. Apply the mask weekly.

• Egg-oil mask. Mix in a bowl a couple of tablespoons of linseed oil (castor oil), a spoonful of cognac, one egg yolk and vitamin A. Rub the resulting mixture into the hair roots and wrap the head with foil, rinse off the mask in an hour using a gentle shampoo.

• Herbal-based conditioner. In equal quantities, mix chamomile, nettle, plantain, oregano and yarrow. A few tablespoons of the mixture, focusing on the length of the hair, pour boiled water and let it brew. Rinse your hair several times with the resulting broth. Wrap yourself in a towel and rinse your head with warm water after an hour.

Hair treatment, like any other, is best entrusted to professionals in special conditions. Unfortunately, the services of masters will cost you more, in addition, some of them require repeated repetition and comprehensive care. At the same time, you cannot self-medicate and you may have to abandon folk recovery methods. In the salon you can choose from several options and programs. Consider the most widely used methods.

• Keratin During this procedure, a specialized composition saturated with keratin is used. Thanks to him, on damaged areas, hair becomes strong, but generally obedient and easier to comb. In addition, increases the resistance of curls to the negative effects of the environment.

• Lamination During this method, a special composition is applied over the entire length of the strands, forming a protective film. Curls become elastic, obedient, their condition and appearance improve. When using lamination, vitamins are stored in the hair structure, the effect lasts up to two months.

• Glazing. One of the varieties of lamination. This method is well suited for brittle, split ends and damaged hair. The product in its texture resembles glaze, it can be applied both completely to the entire length of the hair and to split ends. The effect of the application remains for several months.

• Cauterization. This method consists of several steps. The frequency of their conduct depends on the general condition of the curls. With this treatment, they are first washed with specialized shampoo, moisturizing serum is applied to them, then treated with therapeutic agents and the effect is fixed with a spray. There are two types of cauterization - cold and hot. Hot recommended for those customers who regularly dye their hair.

It doesn’t matter if your hair is damaged after dyeing or not, care is needed in any case. How and by what means to care, you decide only depending on your preferences and finances. In any case, it is necessary to carry out procedures, in addition to beauty, for the health of the hair.

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