Hair tinting after highlighting

Highlighting hair is a widespread beauty procedure. Yes, this is not surprising: it suits ladies of any age, refreshes the image, emphasizes the structure of the haircut. However, when the strands are highlighted with dark hair, the strands are not quite the color that we would like. In this case, tinting your hair will help.

Toning is called a gentle staining procedure that allows you to achieve the necessary shade of the strand. It is carried out when there is a significant contrast between the basic color of the hair and the clarified curls, as well as in the presence of yellowness. After toning, the transitions from tone to tone become smoother, it creates the impression of glare of the sun in the hair.

Toning should not be confused with coloring, and indeed with traditional hair coloring. This procedure is significantly different from them. The fact is that during its implementation, dyes are used that do not penetrate deep into the hair shaft, but remain on its surface. Therefore, the effect of toning lasts no more than 2 months, and with every shampooing, the color becomes paler. Sometimes it disappears in just a couple of weeks.

After you have done highlighting, you should not tint your hair on the same day. Give them a little "rest" for at least a week and a half. If you overexposed the bleaching product and the curls became dry, “straw”, you will first have to undergo treatment with masks and other nutrients. Hair should restore its structure, only then can they fully accept the coloring pigment of a tinting agent.

Of course, this procedure, like any other, has its pros and cons. Let's get acquainted with them.

Pros:

• the compositions used in toning act sparingly and do not spoil the hair - many of them contain vitamins and minerals that moisturize, contribute to the appearance of natural shine, enhance color saturation;
• tinting can be done with your own hands - any professional training is not required here;
• most products for the procedure are very affordable;
• the color palette of toners is huge and you can easily choose a shade that is right for you;
• sometimes after discoloration, the locks begin to “give” with ugly yellowness - tinting will come to your aid again, which will eliminate this problem;
• eliminates too clear a contrast between bleached curls and the main hair color;
• tinted products have almost no contraindications;
• if the procedure is carried out regularly, the color will “accumulate” in the hair rods and their color will become more vivid;
• tinting after bleaching will help to give the blonde exactly the shade that you desired: ashen, golden, pinkish, sand, with the effect of gray hair, etc.
• if you purchase toners of different colors, you can change the image at least every week, because if desired, the tinting agent can be washed off in several stages with an ordinary shampoo;
• tinting can be done with any hair length;
• no age limit.

As you can see, there are a lot of positive aspects. But in every barrel of honey there is a fly in the ointment. Therefore, consider the disadvantages of toning:

• short-term effect requiring correction at least every 3-4 weeks;
• tinting is unable to change hair color by more than a couple of tones;
• with each use of shampoo, the color fades;
• does not paint over gray hair (with the exception of special toners intended for such hair);

A very important detail when choosing the color of the tinted preparation is the orientation on its initial external data: the base color of the hair, the color of the skin and eyes. If you plan to carry out the procedure in the salon, the master stylist will surely show you a layout-palette with curls painted in different tones, and you can “try on” them to your face. If you want to experiment at home, use the following tips when choosing the right shade:

• the closer the color of the toner is to the native color of your hairstyle, the more likely it is to get an excellent result;
• blondes, whose skin has a “warm” shade, recommended golden tones: honey, wheat, sand, caramel;
• copper-colored tones, right down to terracotta, are perfect for girls with red or blond hair;
• “Cold” blondes with a marbled skin should opt for ash, platinum and linen blond;
• if your goal is to obtain the effect of burnt-out locks, choose the lightest tone possible (but not from the "cold", but from the "warm" palette).

Next, we consider the types of tinting, as well as the products offered on the cosmetic market for this procedure.

Depending on the intensity of staining and color fastness, tinting is divided into the following types.

• Lung - This is some experiment conducted by the master in order to understand whether the selected shade suits you or not. The dye is quickly washed off the hair.
• Sparing - It is carried out by applying tinted shampoos, sprays containing care components that will help maintain and improve the health of your hair after highlighting. Will require updating after 3-4 weeks.
• Intense - the most persistent.The dye fills all the empty spaces between the scales of the hair shaft, providing it with maximum protection and color. When it is used, a special ammonia-free tonic paint or other similar means. The result can last up to 3 months.

And now let's talk about what tinting products are available on the cosmetic market, what are their features and which companies produce them.

It is used to give highlighted locks a light shade. With its help, it will be possible to change the color by only a couple of tones, since it does not dye the hair, but only enhances the color intensity. That is why experts advise choosing such a product with a color scheme close to the base shade. When using tint shampoo once a week, the “accumulation effect” will work and the hair tone will become brighter. If the experiment with choosing the right color was unsuccessful, the product can easily be washed out of the hair with ordinary shampoo.

Separately, I want to say about purple shampoo, which is used against yellowness. When used correctly, your discolored locks will become ashen.

Among the manufacturers of this type of cosmetics are especially quoted:

• Russian product "Tonic" from "Rokolor" has in the line a remedy for yellowness and 9 tinted shampoos (from blond to chocolate);
• "Irida M" - also made in Russia, a rich tint palette contains almost all colors - from pearls to garnet;
• domestic brand Kapous released a line of shampoos "Life Color", in which there are 5 tones, quite intense - the products are intended not only for home, but also for professional use;
• "Purple" yellow converters are available from companies such as Estel, Londa, Schwarzkopf.

If you want to get a more persistent intense color, then choose a tonic instead of shampoo. This product will not only stay on the hair for almost a month, but also give them additional shine, moisturize and strengthen the structure.

Among the recommended brands such as:

• Estel, which produces not one, but two whole lines of these products: with keratin (17 colors), as well as with mango extract and a UV filter (18 colors);
• the aforementioned “Tonic” did not stand aside, in its assortment there are more than 30 tinted tonics, among which there are funds for gray hair.

It is used for painting both all hair and individual strands. 50-60 days remain on the hair, and the color does not fade as much as when using the two above-mentioned products.

A distinctive feature of the product is its ammonia-free composition, which explains its gentle effect. And the fact that the color is not as resistant as when using regular hair dye is even a plus - if you suddenly want to radically change the image and repaint, “etching” such a dye will be much easier than resistant paint.

Most Recommended Brands:

• of course Estel in whose palette there is a great variety of toner inks containing olive oil;

• Londa - more than 40 flowers in stock;

• for lovers of “acid” shades, the brand Igra prepared a bright palette with the most unimaginable tones;

• L'oreal paris also did not stand aside - his line of "Casting Creme Gloss" is presented in any supermarket in the city.

In order to change the image from time to time, giving the highlighted locks one or another shade, use a tinted spray. It refers to unstable drugs and is washed with shampoo for 2-3 applications. Some sprays contain vitamins, thus caring for bleached hair.

Mousse and foam are more resistant, withstand 6-8 washes. Recommended brands: Schwarzkopf, Igora.

So, here we come close to the question of how to make hair tinting after highlighting at home. Of course, at least a week should pass between these procedures, and preferably two. Staining, even with gentle preparations - is still stress for the hair, and for those who have suffered discoloration - doubly stress.

Next, select the desired shade. The intricacies of choice were mentioned above.

And now - step-by-step instructions for conducting tinting with your own hands.

• Read the manufacturer's manual first. In order to avoid possible unpleasant consequences, strictly follow the instructions. If it is said to keep the product on your hair for 15 minutes - keep exactly 15.
• With overexposure of the product, the color may turn out to be more intense than planned. In this case, immediately wash your hair with your usual shampoo - most often this is enough to make a couple of tones “go away”. If, on the contrary, the resulting shade seems too pale, next time add 5-10 minutes to the waiting time.
• For any hair coloring, you first need to conduct an allergy test. Take a drop of the selected drug, apply it to the bend of the elbow from the inside and wait 15 minutes. If the skin does not turn red, itchy sensations do not appear - you can start toning.
• Moisten your hair with water and thoroughly remove excess moisture from it with a towel. Curls should stay wet.
• Wear protective rubber gloves.
• Comb with a brush with frequent teeth. No nodules or tangles should remain in the hair.
• Apply tinting agent according to the instructions for use.
• Cover your hair with a plastic hat or bag to enhance the effectiveness of the procedure.

Reviews about tinting streaked hair are mostly positive:

• the hair color became deeper, more saturated, a beautiful shade appeared with overflows and highlights;

• brunettes and brown-haired women, who discolored the strands, most often mention violet shampoo that neutralizes yellowness in a very positive way: the yellow hue is gone, instead it appears ashen, which looks much better;

• textured haircuts for medium and short hair (cascade, rhapsody, ladder, pixie, square, garzon, gavrosh and others) look more voluminous after the tinting procedure;

• tinted ombre looks very beautiful on long hair, creating a smooth transition from color to color;

• many mention the fact that tinting allows you to change the image almost every month, especially if unstable dyes are used;

• shocking lovers this procedure is also to their liking, because many manufacturers produce a range of products of all colors of the rainbow, and you can experiment with coloring without thinking about how to get rid of excessively bright colors later.

However, there are also negative reviews. Most often they are based on overexposure of the product on the hair and, as a result, getting too dark a shade. Sometimes it happens that the highlighting ceases to be noticeable in general and an almost uniform color is obtained. That is why do not keep the dye on your hair longer than the manufacturer recommends. This is just the case when less is more.

Another situation in which tinting spoiled the mood is the choice of the wrong shade. This is especially true in situations where the procedure is carried out independently at home, and the product was chosen “by eye”, without checking for compatibility with the base hair color and your color type.

Sometimes yellowness does not "go away". Most often this happens when a brunette or a dark brown-haired woman discolours the locks.The main pigment of such hair is very strong, persistent, and it may not work out to “etch” the yellow tint to the end. In this case, there is only one way out: stop pushing for a platinum tone and tint the locks into a darker blond.

These are the reviews left by the young women who made the tinting of hair. To carry out this procedure or not - the choice is yours, but it will be useful to consult with a specialist. Ask the master who did the highlighting for you, which tinting agents are best in his opinion and why, which one is right for you; ask to recommend a shade. If possible, look at the layouts of different ink-toners, “try on” the colors to the face.

We have prepared for you a selection of beautiful photographs in which you can see how toning looks on highlighted hair of different colors, lengths and textures. Watch and choose what you like.

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