In recent years, hair extensions have become a very popular procedure among modern women. Thanks to this opportunity, girls with short hair literally in a couple of hours become owners of luxurious long curls. Is it possible to dye such hair? You will find the answer to this question in our material.
Features and subtleties of the process
Hair extensions can be safely attributed to those modern beauty procedures, thanks to which every woman can safely experiment with her appearance. Sooner or later, girls are wondering if it is possible to dye hair extensions. Of course, this question cannot be answered unequivocally, since it is worth considering all the features of the curls themselves and the subtleties of the staining process.
Immediately it is worth mentioning that not all curls after building can be painted. To begin with, it is worth determining what type your curls belong to.
The most popular type is Asian curls, which most often come from China or Korea. Their main difference is that they undergo a special treatment. Initially, they are freed from the topcoat, after which they are polished, painted, and eventually silicone is applied. Such strands have a very attractive appearance, but after just a few washing procedures they become more dull, become very tangled and do not lend themselves to styling. Additional staining will only aggravate the situation, and the curls will be completely ruined.
Another popular look that is of a higher quality is European curls. As a rule, they come from some European countries or from Latin America. Sometimes come across options from India.Typically, such options for curls for building are without the upper scaly layer or with it. Such strands are pre-treated with special acid, and after that they are painted and applied with silicone. Painting such curls is quite possible.
Slavic - another popular type of curls for hair extensions. This option always looks as natural as possible and is of high quality. Even after repeated washing, drying and styling, they do not lose their original appearance. And all because after processing the upper scaly layer remains completely. Such strands can be safely dyed.
All of the above strands belong to natural curls. Also, the procedure can be carried out using artificial strands. Such hair extensions cannot be dyed categorically.
Whether natural curls were used during the procedure can be easily found out from the master or independently at home. Even with a little friction, the artificial strands creak slightly. And if you set fire to one hair, then there is a sharp plastic smell.
How to choose a paint?
Having decided on the type of your extended strands, for sure you will want to paint your hair at home yourself. Of course, ideally, it is better to entrust this to a real experienced professional who knows how to work correctly with paint and can easily handle the procedure. But if everything is done correctly and all recommendations are taken into account, then it is quite possible to cope with the procedure yourself.
To begin with, it is important to choose a high-quality paint, which is exactly suitable for this type of curls. In the product of your choice, the oxidizer content should not exceed 3%. In addition, the product should not contain ammonia and should be designed specifically for this type of curls. Only professional hair dye products possess these parameters, which are not only of high quality, but also of high price.
In addition, it is quite possible to opt for a tinted shampoo or balm. Such hair products are more affordable and allow you to slightly change the tone of the strands. Of course, with the help of such means it is impossible to achieve a long and lasting effect, but to refresh the hair color is quite real. Moreover, such shampoos and balms do not harm the curls and do not harm them at all.
It is also important to consider the length of the hair in order to correctly determine for itself the amount of necessary paint. If the length of your curls does not exceed forty centimeters, then two standard tubes of 120 milligrams will be enough. For longer hair, you need to take three to four standard tubes.
Staining rules
In order for the staining result not to upset you, you should consider all the rules and recommendations. It is possible to color curls only if at least three to four days have passed after the procedure for building them. The strands intended for coloring should be dry. You do not need to wash your hair beforehand.
To begin, carefully and gently comb the curls and divide them into parts. After that, apply the prepared dye to the roots and the entire length of your real hair. Fifteen minutes later, you can begin to color the extended strands. Try to do this carefully so that the product does not fall on the capsules. After this, you need to wait as much time as recommended on the package with the product.
Once time runs out, you can start flushing the product. This is best done while standing in the shower so as not to tilt the hair. In the event that you wash off the paint by bending over, the capsules and extended curls can be damaged and become very confused. Wash off the paint with warm water, using your usual shampoo. After sure, apply a balm for care, which will help restore and nourish the hair with useful substances. It is best to use a product that does not require rinsing.
Do not twist locks during drying, otherwise you will damage them. It is not recommended to use a hairdryer to dry such curls. It is better to let your hair dry in a natural way. Once they are completely dried, the strands should be combed carefully. It is best to start the procedure from the very tips, gradually moving towards the roots.
Tips & Tricks
Remember that it is impossible to radically change the color of the built-up curls. Also, they can not radically lighten or do tinting. It is quite possible to change the light shade to a darker one, but not vice versa, since if you want to lighten your hair, you will have to use a product with a high percentage of oxidizing agent, and this will adversely affect the built-up curls.
In addition, you should not use henna, as the final result can be completely unpredictable. Your natural hair can acquire a completely different shade, which will radically differ from the shade of the extended strands.
In order for hair extensions to please you as long as possible, you need to properly care for them, especially if you decide to dye them. For proper care, you should choose only high-quality shampoos, conditioners and balms, which are designed for extended strands. It is better to choose products from one series, which include a large number of nutritious oils.
And one more tip - always go to bed only with well-dried hair, otherwise the strands can get very confused, and after that they will lose their ideal look. In addition, you should refuse to swim in the pool or in the sea, since the colored strands will quickly lose their shade and luster.
For how to properly color hair extensions, see the next video.