As I promised, today we will take an excursion into anatomy and physics: we will study the theoretical foundations of the dyeing process and talk about the main difference between natural hair dyes and their chemical “competitors”, about the mechanism of hair dyeing and the effect of dye mixtures on hair.

As practice shows, the most large number mistakes when using natural dyes occur precisely because of a lack of understanding of the essence of the dyeing mechanism. Many people incorrectly believe that henna is an ordinary dye, only natural and harmless. This wrong message is what leads to disappointment.

Henna is a dye with a radically different coloring mechanism than the chemical dyes we are used to, which are simple and straightforward to use. Its interaction with hair occurs according to a different principle and requires compliance with certain conditions. How does the dyeing process take place? Let's look at this question at the level of hair anatomy.

As you all know, hair consists of three layers: the cuticle (the outer scaly layer), the cortex (the middle layer of “woody” keratin fibers, the “bark” of the hair, which contains our own pigment - melanin) and the medulla (the central layer of living liquid keratin fibers). fibers). All three layers are anatomically and physiologically inseparable and are normally present in any person. At the same time, the cortex is anatomically a keratinized continuation of the medulla, and the cuticle is tightly fused to the cortex by a lipid casing - fatty acid molecules bound to hair keratin by covalent bonds through a sulfur atom. This lipid casing protects the cortex from external influences, preventing the destruction of keratin fibers and the loss of melanin grains, which are tightly woven into the keratin framework.

Depending on the integrity of the keratin fibers of the cortical layer, as well as the strength and tightness of the adhesion of the integumentary scales to it, the hair is divided into silky (smooth surface of the hair with a tight fit of the scales and a tight interweaving of keratin fibers) and porous (rough surface of the hair with incomplete adhesion of the scales and loose interlacing of keratin fibers with a large number of voids). Porous hair is more susceptible to aggressive environments, loses elasticity more easily, dries out, breaks, fades faster (loses melanin), but is easier to dye (with any dye). Silky hair, on the contrary, are more stable and elastic. They are more difficult to paint (due to their strength), but the dye adheres to them more firmly.

But not only the strength and density of the cuticle affects the ability to dye: the location and size of melanin grains and the predominance of one or another of its types (yellow-red or black-brown) also plays an important role - the color obtained as a result of dyeing depends on this.

When dyeing hair with chemical dyes, the hair's own pigment is completely or partially replaced with an artificial dye pigment. For this, all artificial dyes, without exception, contain aggressive components (such as persulfates, resorcinol, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia and the like), which loosen the lipid casing between the cuticle and cortex, tear and split the dense keratin fibers of the cortex, squeeze out grains melanin and finally fill the voids with artificial pigment. As a result, the hair can change color radically, but at the same time loses its integrity and is gradually destroyed. Due to the destruction of keratin fibers, the artificial pigment is washed out very quickly, which forces us to resort to repeated dyeing again and again, which each time only aggravates the situation and leads to complete destruction of the hair length.

And here, the prudent cosmetic industry and enterprising hairdressers do not allow our hair to die peacefully, without milking us of every last ruble (or last hair): silicones, keratins, vitamins, petroleum jelly and proteins - everything is used that will glue the pitiful a washcloth left over from the hair, at least for a while... Therefore, we notice the problem too late, most often when it can no longer be solved with anything other than scissors.

Some of my customers, after switching to washing their hair natural soap, they notice that their hair begins to catastrophically “split” at the ends and believe that this is due to soap. However, soap has nothing to do with it! This is just a clear demonstration of my words: as soon as we stop “gluing” the crumbling keratin into dust with silicones of industrial products, the hair (or rather, what’s left of it) immediately begins to break off right down to the very roots. Because the mechanical integrity of the hair has long been gone, we just don’t notice it under a thick layer of “glue”! But if you examine damaged hair under a microscope, the picture will be depressing:


The mechanism of coloring with natural dyes is completely different. Natural dyes contain too small amounts of substances that can have any effect on the lipid casing of the hair, so they are simply not able to penetrate the cortex and displace the natural pigment.

Keratin fibers are not damaged when dyed with natural dyes, their interweaving does not weaken, and melanin is completely preserved inside the cortex (which affects the final hair color after dyeing). But then how does henna allow you to change hair color? Oh, this is a complex multi-step process!

It begins at the moment of brewing and infusing dry plant powder: lawson particles are extracted with water to form a colloidal solution. I should note that any henna needs extraction (in simple terms, “fermentation”), regardless of whether it is rich in pigment or not (the pigment must be transferred from the cells of plant tissues into a colloidal solution, otherwise it will physically not be able to get into hair). If a seller tells you that his henna does not need this because it is “high-quality”, he either does not understand the essence of the process, or is lying, or is selling henna with a mixture of chemical dye, or is trying not to miss his profit by forcing you to spend more herbal powder than needed for one coloring.

You cannot dye your hair without first extracting the pigment! Moreover, the thinner the mixture is (the more water it contains), the faster and more completely the extraction process will be completed. And these are not my “inventions”, these are physics: the laws of diffusion in general and Fick’s law in particular, according to which the diffusion process directly depends on the gradient (increase) of the concentration of the solution.

And I can confirm this with simple and clear experience (what is the difference between physics and chemistry and the humanities? Because everything said here is easy to verify and distinguish reality from claims to originality: if you say it, prove it!). So, I’ll prove it: take two glasses, pour an equal amount of henna (the cheapest) into them and fill them with water at a temperature of 80-90°C. Just pour 200 ml of water into one glass, and into the other just enough to dilute the henna to a thick, creamy consistency, which henna sellers usually recommend for application to hair:


We leave the glasses for an hour and a half so that the extraction is completed as completely as possible and compare the results. To do this, bring the volume of water in the second glass to the level of the first, shake the contents of both glasses and evaluate the color.

As you can see, in the first glass, where there was initially more water, the color of the infusion is much more saturated with pigment than in the second. The small amount of extractant (water) in the second glass quickly became saturated with even a small amount of pigment, diffusion slowed down critically, which did not allow extraction to complete, until the plant material was completely depleted. In other words, most of the pigment remained dead weight in the tissues of plant materials, which means the amount of dye we used was wasted:


Thus, coloring begins with the correct pigment extraction process, thanks to which the colloidal aqueous solution is as saturated as possible.

Further, when a colloidal solution is applied to the hair, the pigment particles finely dispersed in it are deposited layer by layer on the surface of the hair, similar to the thinnest layers of Venetian plaster. At first, these layers are almost translucent, but gradually “gaining weight”, deeper and deeper permeating and “cementing” the cuticle, filling all the voids, unevenness and roughness, they acquire the required thickness, brightness and strength of the “chitinous cover”. Pigments in combination with tannins compress and compact the surface layers of the hair, thereby thickening the hair, making it stronger and harder.

As you can see, the process coloring is underway not from the inside of the hair, but from the outside according to the principle of “cementation”, and not the replacement of melanin with colorant. This is why henna cannot be removed with anything other than scissors. However, dyeing your hair to the desired level of intensity and depth of color is also not easy! To build up the required thickness of the “cementing” layer, it will take time, at least six to eight regular stains, which will take about six months.


And I want to warn you against trying to “speed up” the process. Do not forget that the dye settling on the hair not only thickens the hair (which makes it possible to gain the much-desired volume), but also weighs it down! It is necessary for the hair follicles to have time to adapt to the increased load. Painting with natural dyes can be compared to finishing work: first a contact compound is applied to a concrete wall, then rough plaster, then a primer, finishing plaster, another layer of primer and, finally, finishing putty. It is important to strictly follow the sequence of actions and time for drying the layers, otherwise either the walls will never become even and smooth, or all several layers will crack and fall off the concrete base.

So it is in the case of henna: if you rush and color it too often, exceeding the dye’s exposure time on your hair, you will damage your hair (dry it out, make it hard and unruly), or lose it completely (it will simply fall off at the root). its exorbitant weight).

Everyone who started dyeing their hair with henna in their youth is quite “trained”, so certain “discounts” are always provided for them. But for those who decide to switch to natural dyes only with the appearance of gray hair, you should under no circumstances rush! With gradual and leisurely progress towards the goal, in compliance with all dyeing rules and precautions, the dye will lie firmly on the hair without loss, and the hair will acquire the long-awaited volume, thickness and will grow almost twice as fast.

With this mechanism, hair coloring is not only saturated with color and smoothed, but also “sealed” in an additional protective casing, thanks to which it can withstand external aggressive factors and retain moisture inside the living core. The layer of dye on the surface of the hair also plays another important role - the role of a mirror “reflector”, a universal UV filter. I have repeatedly tested all these effects in practice: in hot countries, the color of my hair does not fade either in the sun or under the influence of sea water. There were even funny cases when, by the end of the vacation, those around me lost any doubt that this was my “natural” hair color.

Now that the mechanism of coloring has become clear to you, the causes of problems when coloring gray hair have become obvious.

Gray hair is a transparent glassy hair completely devoid of its own melanin pigment, with a large number of air bubbles inside the cortex (due to which the hair becomes light and fluffy, but at the same time unruly, hard and, at times, crimped). Difficulties always arise when dyeing such hair. The complete absence of its own pigment does not allow us to limit ourselves to simple “tinting”, therefore, to dye gray hair the same color as the rest of the hair, you need a combination of both yellow-red and brown-black pigments (a mixture of dyes).

For example, you have brown hair, which means you have approximately equal amounts of red and black melanin. By dyeing your hair with pure henna, you increase the amount of red pigment, but the amount of black does not change, resulting in a mahogany shade.


In the case of gray hair, when dyed with henna (yellow-red pigment), the hair acquires apricot-orange tones (red varieties of henna) or soft pink tones (copper varieties of henna), since its own black pigment is absent and cannot influence the shade .

The same thing happens when simultaneously dyed with a henna/basma mixture - henna is a stronger pigment (better absorbed by hair) than basma, and therefore gray hair will have a maximum light chestnut (ocher) tint.


Over time (5-6 dyes) gray hair will be colored deeply, reliably and forever - neither henna nor basma lose their positions, including on gray hair (this is the most important advantage of natural dyes for gray hair - chemical dyes made from them are easily washed out and the process has to be started all over again each time).

But even in the case of natural dyes, owners of gray hair are always faced with the “root problem” - roots colored in orange tones are crying out! What to do in this situation?

The solution to the problem is regular (every 8-10 days) tinting the roots. Hair grows by approximately 0.3 mm per day, respectively, in 10 days the length of the regrown roots will be no more than 3-4 mm, which will not be able to create color contrast due to low visibility. And by the time the length of the regrown areas increases to a clearly visible length (1-1.5 cm), they will already be colored at least 3-4 times and the color depth of the root zone will no longer contrast with the main length.

The second solution to this problem is two-stage dyeing - first henna, then basma. This way, the dye applies more intensely the first time, and the roots immediately receive a darker (less contrasting) shade.

This technique is very difficult when dyeing the roots, when dyes must be consistently applied strictly to a certain length of the hair area adjacent to the roots, but for owners of short and very short hair, applying dye to the entire length, and not just to the roots, this option is ideal!

A similar problem awaits owners of hair that has been bleached or dyed with a chemical dye - alas, it will not be possible to naturally and smoothly match the hair color “before and after” - the hair will forever retain the “border” of color. So, gradually, centimeter by centimeter, they will have to be cut off - this is the only way to avoid contrasts.

And now it’s time to talk about the disadvantages of natural dyes. As usual, there are weaknesses and theirs.

Most of the substances that make up henna have an extremely positive effect, but there are also those whose influence is not so clear and should be minimized. Gallic acid is a substance that, like any other acid, dries hair. Also, tannins - salts of gallic acid (which are essentially beneficial) can cause harm - they add stiffness and fragility to the hair, which affects the appearance hair (especially if your hair is long). Such consequences when dyeing with henna are not uncommon and are associated with improper preparation of the mixture, too thick application or too long (frequent) use of the dye.


To prevent the above problems, there is a simple solution - ordinary vegetable oil! It will not only protect hair from the destructive effects of gallic acid, but also soften the “cement” layer of tannins, ensuring that it remains soft and elastic during regular coloring. Add a little vegetable (or special) oil to the coloring mixture and henna will not cause the slightest harm to your hair. And I will tell you in detail a little later about which oils are best to use when coloring.

So there is no need to demonize the harm of henna. Never and under no circumstances will henna (even without adding oil to the dye mixture) be able to dry hair the way chemical dyes do!

Moreover, gallic acid and its esters (tannins) also have beneficial properties- These are powerful antioxidants, the benefits of which in terms of neutralizing free radicals and radionuclides are known to everyone. Thanks to them, henna and basma have a healing effect not only on the hair, but also on the scalp. Under the influence of tannins, the skin proteins thicken (tanning). The skin becomes denser and better resists infections, chemical and mechanical stress, which contributes to stronger rooting of hair, reduction of hair loss and rapid growth.

But natural dyes also have a number of other features that are classified as “disadvantages”. In my opinion, it is they (and not the mythical “harm” that opponents of henna constantly talk about) that are reducing the popularity of using henna and basma.

First of all, this is the complexity and duration of the dyeing process. Using a chemical dye is much easier and faster, and few people want to burden themselves with unnecessary hassle. Our own laziness is the first enemy of everything natural. Yes, I agree, dyeing your hair with henna is not for the faint of heart. This will require patience, patience, more patience and the greatest willpower! Usually, it’s not difficult to give yourself half an hour or an hour for a pleasant relaxing procedure. But taking the whole day, every two to three weeks, and even month after month, year after year, for the unpleasant procedure of hair coloring is a big problem. At the same time, the dyeing process is not only long, but also terribly troublesome - from preparing the mixture to washing it off (otherwise dyeing with natural dyes in specialized salons would not cost such significant money!).

How to simplify the procedure and save time? For this, there are also a number of measures that you can use. Here is a partial list of them:

  • If you have reached the desired color depth and the hair along the entire length (except for the root zone) is permanently and evenly colored (especially if you have long hair), then there is no longer any need to apply dye to the entire length of the hair each time; it is enough to color only the roots and the surrounding area. to them a segment of 5-8 centimeters. After applying the color mixture to the roots, gather the rest of your hair into a bun and pin it at the back of your head. Such “partial” coloring will significantly reduce the time of application and rinsing of the mixture, and will also significantly reduce the consumption of expensive dye. Among other things, this technique will preserve the desired color depth and protect the ends of the hair from excessive drying (and cementation);
  • If it’s not a problem for you to go to bed later, but to get up early, and you use a one-step dyeing technique, apply the dye at night, for about 6 hours (as they say, the soldier sleeps, the service goes on). However, in this case, you must use a very liquid coloring mixture, no thicker than kefir, which practically does not stick to the brush, easily flowing off it. It is imperative to add a double amount of oil to the mixture, and do oil wraps between dyeing so that the hair does not lose its softness and elasticity;
  • If your hair is not too dirty, color it without first washing your hair. In this case, the dye mixture should also be quite liquid, but there is no need to add oil - your own sebum will be enough to protect the hair and scalp - this will also reduce the time required to wash and dry the hair before dyeing;

Natural hair color does not always bring joy, and the desire to experiment with appearance has not been canceled. According to experts, hair coloring should not be included in the list of taboos. The main thing is to learn how to properly care for colored hair.

Let's approach the issue comprehensively: to understand what happens to hair when dyeing, let's consider the structure of the hair shaft of an adult. It is this visible part of the hair that is dyed and then participates in the formation of the hairstyle.

Coloring: a look from the inside

To illustrate the process, let’s imagine hair in the form of a wire, inside of which there are a lot of fibrous structures, twisted in a spiral, which contain amino acids (this is almost 85% of the hair volume). These bonds are not very strong and are susceptible to destruction upon contact with water - by the way, this is why the hairstyle falls apart in humid air. In addition, this layer depends physical properties hair, its density and thickness, as well as color. It is in the cells of the hair shaft that the pigment is contained, which determines the natural shade.

On top of this layer is a shell of 6-10 layers of dense keratin protein, the cells of which are transparent and completely devoid of pigment. They are arranged like tiles, one above the other, and thus perform a protective function, preventing penetration harmful substances into the inner layer of the hair and reducing friction between the hairs. By the way, the condition of the cells in this shell directly affects the shine and silkiness of the hair. “The keratin shell serves as a kind of shock absorber that protects the hair from mechanical damage and retains moisture and lipids for the elasticity of the inner layer,” explains Elena Flegontova, Ph.D., trichologist at the Tori Cosmetology Center. “This layer also holds the hair in the follicle.”

Hit the color

If there was an ideal hair dye, it would have to meet the following criteria:

Do not damage the hair shaft and dye your hair without disturbing its natural structure and shine;

Avoid irritation and do not affect sensitive skin;

Give hair a color that will not change from exposure to air, ultraviolet radiation or salt water, and will not react to other cosmetics used for hair care.

However, the paints used today are far from ideal in many respects, and in most cases give side effects, which you should know about. So, when the pigment oxidizes, it loses its natural color. A similar process occurs when ultraviolet radiation affects skin pigment. Unfortunately, it is impossible to oxidize melanin without also oxidizing some portion of the basic amino acid cystine (an amino acid that supports the structure of peptides and proteins in the human body) to cysteic acid, and it is estimated that during the normal bleaching process approximately 20% of cystine converted to cysteic acid. The subsequent breakdown of disulfide bonds noticeably weakens the hair, which is why bleaching is considered one of the most damaging hair treatments.

Caring for colored hair: 5 life hacks

To maintain long-term hair health after coloring, you must follow the following recommendations.

Lifehack No. 1: Pay attention to the scalp

At frequent coloring It is necessary to moisturize and nourish the scalp, since the process of hair formation occurs in the scalp. For this purpose in home care It is worth including nourishing and moisturizing, or medicinal (depending on the problem) lotions, ampoules and gels. It should be remembered that lotions can dry out the skin, so sometimes it is better to change them to gels or foams for the scalp.

Lifehack No. 2: Focus on cleansing

To cleanse the scalp, you need to use special shampoos for colored hair or select mild medicated shampoos based on the existing problem.

Lifehack #3: Provide protection

Colored hair should always be protected from both active UV rays and low temperatures.

Lifehack #4: More moisture

One of the mandatory home care items for frequent hair coloring is moisturizing and nourishing masks. It is recommended to carry out this procedure at least once a week (applying the mask to the hair shaft), and keep the product on the hair for at least 30-40 minutes.

Lifehack No. 5: Varied menu

To maintain healthy hair, your diet must contain sufficient amounts of amino acids and trace elements. It is also important to maintain a drinking regime. A vitamin preparation selected depending on the problem on the recommendation of a doctor will also be a plus.

Expert opinion

Elena Flegontova, Ph.D., trichologist at Tori Cosmetology Center

“When dyeing, a new pigment is introduced into the hair shaft, while the scales remain open, which gives the hair a dull, lifeless appearance. One way to “close” these scales is to apply keratin to your hair. Do not confuse this manipulation with keratin hair straightening or hair Botox procedures. IN in this case We are talking about hair masks containing keratin. Life hack: masks with keratin should be kept on your hair not for 15 minutes, but for several hours (in some cases, I recommend leaving the mask on for the whole night). The next point is moisturizing the hair. Various moisturizing sprays do an excellent job of this task. A mandatory requirement for the summer is the presence of SPF in the product. It is also important to ensure that the scalp is protected from exposure to UV rays.”

Art director of the Cut and Color salon chain Olga Kolesnikova dispelled the main myths about hair coloring and shared the secrets of care.

What happens to hair during the dyeing process?

If we are talking about dyeing with permanent dyes, then ammonia or a substitute substance opens the scales, after which the dye penetrates into the hair. Under the influence of hydrogen peroxide, with which the dye is mixed, the natural pigment is lightened, and during the oxidation process, the hair becomes new color. Of course, colored hair needs additional care: the cuticle, “ruffled” by ammonia and peroxide, needs to be “smoothed” with conditioners, conditioning sprays and serums. That is why even home dyeing kits always contain hair balm.

How often should you apply masks after coloring?

Recommendations for frequency of use depend on the degree of hair damage. There are always instructions on the package: as a rule, the mask should be kept on for 3 to 15 minutes. There are also weekend masks - the product is left for an hour under a terry towel. If your hair has been chemically exposed more than once, use the mask as a conditioner: apply after each wash, leaving it on for 3-5 minutes. For those with fine, straight hair without volume, a light mask or leave-in conditioning spray is ideal.

Folk remedies for caring for colored hair are a meaningless nod to the environment. In the most tragic cases, you can turn to salon restoration procedures, such as oil wrapping or lamination. There will certainly be an effect, but it is important to understand that it is impossible to return damaged or naturally dry and porous hair– you can camouflage problems and give additional strength.

Is it true that masks are best applied to dry hair?

The mask should be applied only to freshly washed hair, cleansed of sebaceous and sweat gland secretions, microparticles of dust and styling residues, including conditioning agents. The purpose of the mask is to penetrate into the voids of the hair, moisturize, nourish, make the surface smoother and create an artificial cuticle. Using a mask on dry hair is ineffective, because we subsequently wash off most of the care substances with shampoo.

According to most trichologists, daily washing makes the hair thinner even more, and the dye is washed out faster, but the owners oily hair I still have to wash them every day. In this case, you need to choose a good moisturizing shampoo, conditioner and additional care for the ends. To preserve color there are tinted shampoos and air conditioners.

The first week after coloring pleases you with the beauty of your hair: it shines and fits perfectly into any hairstyle. But very soon problems begin: the color noticeably fades, the hair becomes tangled and loses its pleasant smoothness... What can you do to preserve the color durability and beauty of your hair? Let's figure it out.

What happens when dyeing?

The coloring composition causes a chemical reaction. Ammonia, present in any dye, literally explodes your hair. The scales fluff up and stand on end, due to which the pigment penetrates under them, and your hair acquires the desired shade.

How much damage coloring causes to hair depends on the strength of the chemical reaction and its duration. Therefore, those of us who dye our hair blonde are at the greatest risk: an aggressive blonde procedure not only removes hair scales, but also destroys our own pigment.

The destructive effect of dye on hair is somewhat mitigated if a high-quality conditioner is applied after dyeing: it neutralizes the negative effects, the scales are smoothed, and the hair acquires shine and attractiveness. But - only until the next wash!

With each subsequent wash, you make the damaged scales bristle more and more, pigment is gradually washed out from under them, and the hair becomes dull day by day.

Modern manufacturers offer more gentle dyeing methods, but they are not suitable for everyone. The fact is that such methods, which do not use ammonia, are either too expensive or unreliable. But even hair dyed using this method requires special care.

Main rules

First: take care of colored hair only with special products!

During the first two weeks, an “acidic” shampoo will be very useful to you, as it neutralizes alkali residues both in the hair and on the scalp. True, such shampoos are considered professional and cost slightly more than conventional products, but they will ensure color durability for a long time.

Regular shampoo, even if it suited you perfectly before dyeing, will deal a severe blow to your hair. Under its influence, the scales open, allowing the pigment to be washed out.

Look carefully at the shampoo label. If the pH value is above 6.5, then the product is suitable for deep cleansing, which the hair needs no more than once a month. Using this shampoo constantly, you wash out the pigment and make your hair dull. For every day, delicate shampoos with a neutral pH level, that is, from 5.0 to 6.0, are suitable for you. It’s just great if this shampoo contains caring additives. By purchasing such a product, you can be sure that it will not destroy the dye molecules and will not cause any harm to your hair.
After using a special shampoo, apply conditioner. This is a must!

You will act wisely if you find a special shampoo not just for colored hair, but for hair of your (new) color: for example, for blond, for red, for dark hair. This product guarantees unparalleled shine to your hair. If you have chosen a light, cool tone, pay attention to special toning and caring balms.

Second: use the same brand of shampoo and conditioner!

Specialists develop these care products so that they complement each other and enhance the effect on the hair. If you buy shampoo and conditioner made by the same company, they will make a great pair. And if you can find caring products from the same company as the paint, that’s great!

A very good choice would be conditioners that do not need to be rinsed off. They really reliably protect hair from the negative effects of the external environment, and this protection lasts for the whole day.

Third: once a week, apply a nourishing and moisturizing mask designed for colored hair!

The composition of the mask “works” in such a way that it, to some extent, restores moisture and nutrients lost after coloring. In addition, such masks usually smooth out the scales and do not allow the coloring pigment to wash out. The mask has a beneficial effect on the scalp and promotes hair growth.

Fourth: do not dry colored hair with hot air!

If you really need to dry your hair with a hairdryer, use the cold air mode, or in extreme cases, direct a slightly warm stream onto your hair. Even if you have to spend a little more time, what’s 10 minutes if they will give you smooth, shiny and healthy hair!

Fifth: do not go to the pool for two weeks after dyeing!

The effect of chlorine contained in pool water on colored hair is simply destructive. That is why experts recommend washing dyed hair exclusively with soft water, and for the final rinse, be sure to use a herbal decoction or at least add a little vinegar to the water.

Sixth: trim your ends on time!

No matter how you take care of your hair, after coloring it becomes dry, especially the ends, and begins to split. This means that at least once a month it is necessary to cut off 1-2 cm of hair, preferably with hot scissors.

And a few more tips:

Blondes are better off giving preference to multidimensional coloring, which uses several shades that smoothly flow into one another. This - salon procedure, such coloring is unlikely to work at home.

Try using an ammonia-free tinting dye to refresh your color. Yes, big difference You won’t notice it in color, but your hair will acquire a beautiful shine, and your natural color will be successfully emphasized.

Tinted shampoo is also a good, gentle product that returns the brightness of color to your hair. Unlike aggressive dyes, it acts only on the surface of the hair. The effect is short-lived, but the hair does not suffer.

Myth No. 1: Dyeing ruins and burns your hair.

Since childhood, many girls have been taught that dyes are very harmful, after which their hair will begin to break and fall out in clumps. Today you can dye your hair without harm using ammonia-free dye. It is more gentle, since ammonia is replaced with oil components that do not penetrate deep into the hair cuticle and do not destroy the hair shaft from the inside. But you need to remember that it is better to entrust the coloring to a professional. In order not to spoil your hair, it is important to strictly follow the proportions when diluting the dye and the technique for applying it. Coloring must be accompanied by care procedures that will restore damaged structure hair

At home, it is difficult to fully comply with the dyeing technology; there is a high risk of drying out your hair.

When dyeing at home, there is not only the risk of getting uneven hair color, but also much more unpleasant consequences. They may become brittle and lose healthy looking. As a result, most women still go to the salon to save their hair. As a result, you have to spend money on care, restoration and re-coloring.

Myth #2: Gray hair cannot be covered with ammonia-free hair dye.

Many women are sure that only a powerful chemical-based dye can combat gray hair. In fact, hair stylists can easily deal with gray hair using ammonia-free hair dye. Although the active elements do not penetrate inside the hairs, they calmly cover gray hair on the surface. How often can you dye your hair with ammonia-free products? According to beauty experts, this can be done without harm at least every month. Hair stylists advise choosing professional product lines from Kydra and Redken for this purpose.

Myth No. 3: If a brunette dyes her hair blonde, a yellow tint cannot be avoided

Just 10 years ago, brunettes could only dream of platinum hair. Hairdressers were unable to turn dark hair into white using outdated dyes. The pigment was burned out gradually: the hair first became red and then yellow. Now they have appeared professional products, capable of lightening hair by eight tones at once. At the same time, they contain a huge number of caring components that help reduce damage to a minimum. Now there are even ways to lighten hair without using dye, as well as care lines for blonde-dyed hair that remove yellowness.

Today, brunettes can become blondes. But this is not an easy process.

Maxim Sharifullin Stylist, Mille Fey salon

First, the color is removed, then gommage and prepigmentation are carried out, and only after that the color is applied. I recommend making it a must salon care, aimed at deep hydration, and it is also worth choosing high-quality home care from professional lines. After two weeks, it is advisable to repeat the hair tinting.

Myth #4: Ombre and balayage are only suitable for those with long hair.

Today complex techniques staining is most often done on long curls. It is clear that what longer hair, the more noticeable the effect of multi-layer trendy coloring. But stylists unanimously insist that ombre and balayage look great on short hair. The techniques will not only refresh their look, but will also be an ideal option for growing hair. The techniques are considered gentle, since the paint is not applied to the roots. How to do balayage yourself?

Myth #5: Masks wash out color.

Many women, after dyeing their hair, deliberately refuse to use nourishing and moisturizing masks. They are believed to speed up the color fading process. But stylists strongly recommend giving up this misconception and continuing to take care of your hair. The pigment is washed out only by special masks for blondes, which simultaneously moisturize the hair due to fermented milk components and lighten it. If you properly care for colored hair using masks, its color will last longer.