Every woman who wants to quickly change her image is enrolled in a procedure such as highlighting. This is a popular and quite affordable way for all those who do not want to change dramatically, but want to bring some “zest” into their usual style. Many people before the procedure ask themselves: Is it highlighting on dirty or clean hair? Let's understand this issue together.
Features
Most women are sure that washing curls before a procedure such as highlighting is not worth it. But others are sure of the opposite and believe that to achieve the best result will be better if the hair is clean.
Hairdressing specialists, who have been helping women to create new hairstyles and looks for years, recommend that you do not wash your curls right before the procedure itself. The fact is that many girls are just uncomfortable coming to the beauty salon with dirty hair, so before going to the specialist they carefully wash their curls. But you can’t do this categorically, because in this way you can cause significant damage to your hair.
The scalp secretes fat, due to which the curls become oily and unattractive. But in fact, it has a protective effect during such procedures. Dirt and sebum protect the structure of the hair during a procedure such as highlighting, not allowing them to dry. Due to this, after the procedure, the curls will not be brittle.
If immediately before highlighting, wash your hair using a shampoo, then they will lose their natural protection and as a result will become more fragile, dry and lose their healthy shine. Aggressive components that are contained in special bleaching agents can disrupt the structure of curls so much that they lose their ability to retain moisture. Moreover, the hair structure becomes more loose, loses its elasticity, after which they can begin to tear during normal combing.
Ideally, you do not need to wash your hair 4-5 days before the procedure. If you are the owner of oily hair, then 2-3 days will be enough. In any case, the professional master himself must assess the condition of your hair so as not to harm it. Therefore, be sure to listen to the advice of a professional and take into account all of the above recommendations if you are doing the procedure at home.
Separately, it is worth mentioning that in the case of dark highlighting, it is recommended to wash your hair the day before the procedure. Thanks to this, they will acquire a more saturated and deep color.
If you plan to use a tint balm or tonic to lighten, then you can carry out the procedure on clean hair. The fact is that such funds do not contain aggressive components that can harm the structure of curls. Before using this or that tool, be sure to read the instructions.
In addition, highlighting can be done on clean hair if professional bleaching agents are used that do not contain ammonia. They help to achieve a good effect on both dirty and clean hair.
Preparation for the procedure
In order for the result of the procedure to please you for a long time and the curls do not lose their healthy glow, you need to carefully prepare for highlighting. So that the procedure does not harm your luxurious hair, you should start using special tools a month before it that will help strengthen the health of curls.
At least two weeks before highlighting, start using balms and hair masks that help strengthen their structure. Due to this, aggressive substances that will be used during highlighting will not spoil the hair. Use protective and nutritional products 2-3 times a week.
Before the procedure, do not use special styling products. If you apply mousse or gel on the curls, then the highlighting result will upset you. Due to various hair styling products, it will not be possible to achieve a good result, as the curls can stain unevenly.
In addition, if you have recently dyed curls with the usual hair dye, then the procedure is better to postpone. After staining, at least ten days should pass, and only then can highlighting be carried out. In the event that you used henna or basma for hair coloring, this will negatively affect the quality of highlighting. After the procedure, an unpleasant purple or even greenish tint may appear on the hair. Therefore, you need to wait until the henna completely disappears from the hair, otherwise the result can be completely unpredictable.
Also, you can not carry out the procedure if you have recently done a perm. After such procedures, the hair loses its strength, becomes weakened and highlighting will only aggravate the situation. In the event that there are slight scratches, inflammations or wounds on the scalp, highlighting should also be postponed.
After the procedure itself, in order not to spoil and fix the result, it is not recommended to wash your hair for the next two days.
In order for the result of the procedure not to disappoint you, you should contact the professionals. The specialist will be able to choose the right ingredients and determine the optimal time in order to achieve the desired result. The number of necessary components is calculated individually for each.
Care Tips
Since such a procedure as highlighting is a serious stress for healthy and beautiful curls, after it you must definitely take care of them according to all the rules. Do not wash your curls with too hot water. Water should be a little warm, then a healthy glow will not disappear. Contrast rinsing is also recommended.
It is impossible to comb curls in a wet form, as this will lead to their fragility. For combing, it is best to use special combs made of natural materials. For example, a wooden comb with large teeth.
Try to use a hair dryer, curling iron or ironing less often. Due to regular hot styling, curls can become brittle and dry. Do not put the hair dryer too close to your hair while drying or styling. And to consolidate the result, use light styling products, such as mousse.
After highlighting, curls should be protected from the hot sun with a hat. If you go to the pool or are going to the sea, then do not forget about the special swimming cap.
To make the effect of the procedure happy for a long time, and the hair does not lose its healthy shine and beauty, be sure to use balms and nourishing masks. It is best to choose those products that contain natural oils and vitamins. In addition, pay attention to shampoos that do not contain sulfates. Such a tool will help maintain the health and beauty of your hair.
Choose shampoos, balms and masks from the same series. Be sure to consult with the master. It will help you choose the right product, which is ideal for your hair type.
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