Lightening hair is a fairly popular procedure. Girls of different ages are ready for a lot, if only, instead of red, chestnut and light brown shades on the strands, there was a caramel, ash or pearl blond.
The bleaching procedure itself dries curls strongly, spoils their condition and does not always bring the desired result. In order to minimize the risk of yellowness, instead of a luxurious blond, it is necessary to choose a brightening agent and study the instructions for use. Most often, errors during staining and lead to terrible consequences. To avoid this, you must perform all the steps in order and do not hold the paint for longer than required by the instructions.
One of the best-selling brands is Estel. Many girls recommend it, while others - on the contrary. It’s hard to understand if she’s really good, or to buy Estel hair products is still not worth it. Consider the main brand products used to lighten strands.
Bleaching powder
This tool allows you to lighten curls for 5-7 tones. Before use, it is necessary to study the procedure in detail, as well as assess the condition of the hair.
If you do not follow the instructions, then the powder will not only destroy the natural pigment, but also completely ruin the hair. The oxidation reaction, which results in lightening the hair, occurs when the powder is mixed with oxygen.
Estel launched Princess Essex Powder, she guarantees clarification on 7 tones and alignment of color. Usually, girls worry that after bleaching their hair will be too dry. Estel includes hydration thanks to some ingredients in the composition. When used, there is mostly no pungent odor; powder does not cause allergies in most cases.
In spite of this, dyeing is recommended in a salon where a specialist guarantees accurate discoloration. An experienced master will choose the necessary oxidizing agent himself, but at home it is worth trying a drug with a low percentage, increasing the staining time.
If the hair is lightened at home, powder with an oxidizing agent should be diluted in a ratio of 1: 2. Mix the composition to a homogeneous mass with gloves, and then immediately begin staining.
The composition is applied along the entire length, 2 cm back from the roots. Distribute it evenly starting from the top of the head, and then continue on the side zones. After 15 minutes, the product is applied to the roots. As soon as clarification occurs to the desired shade, rinse the composition with shampoo. This mainly happens in 40-50 minutes.
To improve the quality of the strands after staining, it is recommended to use restoring balms and masks.
The low price attracts many, but some are still worried about the quality of lightening. The only drawback, according to the girls, is the pungent smell. The powder not only brightens the quality, but also practically does not dry the hair.
When stained with Essex Super Blond Plus also few flaws. Among them, some girls note the smell and yellowness, which is the result.
Ultra Blond De Luxe by Estel act on the hair also gently, the only negative - at a time it’s unlikely that you can achieve the blonde. But the result will still be slightly yellow curls that need to be tinted.
Gel brightener
Quite often, girls lighten their hair for 1-2 tones. To do this quickly and without harm to the strands, a gel is usually used.
Estel offers gel clarifier Quality formula.
Unlike other means it does not contain ammonia, which spoils the hair. Discoloration occurs due to hydrogen peroxide, so the hair remains in good condition. Various oils and conditioners, which are also included, give the curls softness and healthy shine.
The product is applied to dry hair. It does not get your hands dirty, so gloves are optional. Usually, all products are washed off after a certain time, but Estel gel does not require this.
It follows that using the gel at home is very easy. Apply the product evenly, and after a while get the hair 1-2 tones lighter. At one time, it is hardly possible to achieve the desired result without harm to the hair, so the procedure is worth repeating. But it’s not necessary to buy another kit. The gel in one bottle is enough for 4-6 applications.
That is why experts recommend the use of Estel Quality formula gel clarifier. The lack of smell, vitamins in the composition and ease of use are the reasons why girls recommend this remedy. Of the minuses - again, yellowness.
To obtain the desired shade after using the gel, it is necessary to tint the strands.
Cream Brightener
Another popular type of bleaching is the use of a soft cream. The action of such funds guarantees the clarification of strands in 4-6 tones. Estel offers two options: Solo Super Blond Estel and Only Super Blond. The composition is usually natural ingredients that not only brighten, but also nourish the hair.
Brightening creams are great for home use. They are used not only to lighten hair, individual strands, but also in order to hide unwanted hair on the body, discoloring them.
In use, everything is very simple - you need to evenly distribute the tool on curls. Due to its texture, the cream fits perfectly. You can keep it on your hair for up to 50 minutes, depending on the desired result. After time, the product is washed off with warm water.
Sometimes girls use a cream with an oxidizing agent to achieve a lighter tone. In such cases, follow the instructions in the instructions. Usually the composition is mixed in a ratio of 1: 2, that is, the oxidizing agent needs 2 times more, the concentration should not be more than 9%, so as not to spoil the curls. They also hold for 50 minutes, but with unpleasant sensations, immediately wash off the product.
After the first application, the color will be 3-4 tones lighter, after repeated use - up to 6 tones.
Reviews of girls about Solo Super Blond Estel give you the opportunity to see the pros and cons of the product before you bought it. Everyone really likes the consistency: the cream does not drip from the hair and is easily distributed. Tolerant odor is also more likely to be a plus. Girls are advised to follow the time, because if you overexpose the cream, the hair will be very brittle and dry. If used correctly, you can get light yellow or red hair. Many expect to get a pure white color, but for this you need to tint your hair after using a cream-clarifier.
Only Super Blond acts more gently. When used correctly, all girls get excellent results and hair of excellent quality. For some, they become drier than usual, but this is easily fixed with moisturizing masks. The clarification of the strands by 5-6 tones is guaranteed, but the result is more likely to be yellowness, which again will have to be tinted in the desired color.
Paste
To discolor hair up to 7 shades will allow the use of clarifying paste from Estel. Unlike other products, the composition of the paste includes a large number of natural ingredients that allow you not to spoil the hair during the procedure. The company promises to use Whitetouch estel haute couture by Estel soft action and the absence of a pungent odor, which is usually present during dyeing.
Before use, the paste is diluted with an oxidizing agent in a ratio of 1: 2. This mixture is applied to the strands and evenly distributed. The use of gloves is mandatory. You need to keep the product on your hair from 25 to 50 minutes depending on the desired result. Rinse off with shampoo, and then apply a balm to prevent dryness and brittleness.
According to reviews the paste acts very gently and guarantees the absence of yellowness as a result. The product is easy to apply, odorless, as stated by the company, and does not spoil hair at all.
Paint
Lightening hair is possible with Estel paint.
If you believe the company, then after bleaching with paint, there will be no yellowness, and you won’t even have to tint your hair. Of course, the use of paint dries hair very much, but for the sake of a good result, you can take a chance.
The mixture is prepared according to the instructions, usually in a ratio of 1: 2, that is, 2 tubes of oxidizer are needed for 1 tube of paint. Next, the mixture is evenly applied to the hair and hold for 50 minutes. All this time you have to endure a pungent odor. After washing off the paint, the color is not always the same as on the package.
To avoid this, you need to ask specialists to pick up a paint that will suit the structure of the strands.
Most of the girls were unlucky, and as a result the color is slightly red, the hair was unevenly lightened, and the ends were very dry. You can take paint to lighten at your own peril and risk. It is better to use powder, gel, paste or cream. The result will be much cooler and cheaper.
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