Tinted shampoos for hair, reviews of which you can carefully study later, appeared in cosmetic stores more than ten years ago. According to loud advertising slogans and screaming statements from manufacturers, such products can significantly change the existing natural data of women's hair and provide it with the necessary nutrition and hydration. But is this so true, or are tinting products just another commercial gimmick of those who make money on the desire of ladies to always look stunning? Let's figure it out.
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Features of the procedure
Every modern fashionista strives to keep her hairstyle at the proper level, because well-groomed, shiny and silky curls are an integral part of the image. In addition, healthy strands are easier to style, which is sometimes characterized by a high complexity of execution, because there are more than enough cases for creating unique multi-layer haircuts in the life of every beauty. But in most cases, beauties are not limited to just shaping. They need drastic changes, and then it is the turn of full coloring, highlighting or toning.
Of course, such procedures can be easily performed in a beauty salon, but the cost sometimes scares them and makes you look for alternative methods. That is why cosmetic stores are overflowing with all kinds of coloring formulations. But here, too, girls face a difficult question: is a short-term change of image worth the fact that the hair may lose its natural shine and silkiness for a long time, replacing it with fragility and thinning? In search of the optimal solution, they try various products from natural henna to ammonia paint. And only some, considering tint shampoos "golden mean", choose them as a panacea. Let's see how much they differ from modern chemical compositions that allow you to achieve long-term stable results.
Toning shampoos, as probably most people know, produce a fleeting effect (color saturation will delight its owner for no more than 3 weeks). Accordingly, in order to preserve the primary data for a long time, it is necessary to periodically correct. That is, the conclusion suggests itself: this is an excellent tool for those who are just beginning their acquaintance with the world of coloring and coloring, and for those who do not like to stand still and yearn for constant experimentation. Unlike analogs with ammonia compounds, which by virtue of their "character" penetrate into the hair shaft, destroying natural pigments on their way, replacing them with synthetic ones, tonics only gently envelop the strands, creating a soft colored film around them. With each shampooing, this coating is destroyed, and after a few weeks there will be no trace of the former riot of colors.
The main negative point, according to many customers, is the fact that products with a toning effect are completely incapable of carefully lightening the curls. Accordingly, it makes no sense for burning brunettes to buy such products, because you will not notice significant changes after the procedure.
And, unfortunately, the result is not always fully expected. No one really knows how your own pigments will react to such a neighborhood. Therefore, many stylists recommend to test a small strand before starting the transformation. The fact is that one and the same composition, no matter how high-quality and expensive it is, on one head of hair can show all the nobility of the chosen palette, and on the other it can seem dull, impersonal and muted.
Advice! Never go for cheap tonics. They are not able to provide uniform staining.
A riot of shades
Any woman understands that a composition with high-quality substances should not only adequately paint over curls, but also be as harmless to their health as possible. Let's list the most popular shampoos that are successfully sold not only in our country, but also on all other continents.
- "Loreal" - the most famous and advertised brand, offering a huge range of products for hair, skin and nails. Tonics from this global brand are distinguished by unsurpassed quality. Their main advantage is the cumulative effect, that is, after each procedure performed, the color only becomes brighter and richer. But, as in all the cases presented below, the film will finally collapse after 5-6 "headwashes". The best-selling shades are trending this year chocolate, cherry and burgundy.
- Estelle. Currently, 17 sophisticated tones are presented to the customers' judgment. After such exposure, the strands acquire stable protection from ultraviolet radiation and burnout under the scorching sun. Nourishing balm with mango extract will smooth out the negative effects of dyes. Judging by the responses of women, Estelle tonics do an excellent job with their direct task, despite the initial data.
- "Tonic". It positions itself as a fairly harmless and stable tonic at a great price. The range of colors offered is quite wide and varied, so every lady can always find a suitable option for herself.
- "Irida" - domestic and cheaper analogue with the same set of qualities as the products of well-known world-famous companies.
- "Rokolor" specializes in making bright, flashy scales. If you do not want to shock the audience so effectively, refrain from such a purchase or significantly reduce the duration of the contact.
- "Kapus". The main distinguishing feature is the presence of valuable and useful components of plant origin. The healing effect of the product is very difficult to overestimate. The variety of colors is also pleasing - you can afford a dazzling blond, and platinum overflows, and cherry reflections. The ingredients contained in the mixtures will protect curls from the harmful effects of sunlight.
In the luxury segment, the most popular manufacturers are Brelil, Matrix, Grayban Hair Darkening. The companies actively add various vitamins, caring substances, plant extracts, oils and extracts to their tonics. Such liquids can be used even when the condition of the hair is already very deplorable.
Advice! In order not to get overdrying, use shampoos with an optimal level of acid-base balance (this figure should be equal to 5.5-6).
No harm, only benefit!
In order to get the desired result and not turn your shock into an overdried and thinned mass, you must take full responsibility for the choice of a suitable composition. It is very important to exclude from the whole variety those that have ingredients that are extremely dangerous for the hair.
Remember, any lathering surfactant will harm you!
- Ammonium lauride laureth sulfate - the most aggressive and evil concentrate.
- Sodium lauryl sulfate - leads to fragility and thinning.
- Magnesium lauryl sulfate or TEA - because of its "goodwill" is actively used by manufacturers of high quality cosmetics.
Advice! If you notice that the selected shampoo is very foaming, it means that it contains a large amount of ammonium laureth sulfate. Stylists recommend refraining from such experiments with appearance and completely abandon subsequent use.
The most dangerous carcinogens
- Formaldehyde. Accumulating, they have a detrimental effect on the organs of vision, respiration and skin. Remember, some dishonest companies disguise it as lmidazalidolurea.
- Parabens able to shift hormonal scales. They can cause the formation of malignant tumors.
- Sodium benzonate (E211) - the lesser of all these evils.
- Phenoxyethanol - natural preservatives that are part of quality products.
- Popilenglycol - the most toxic and dangerous.
Instructions for use
- Moisten the strands slightly so that they are not dry, but not too wet.
- The amount of paint and the exposure time depends on what kind of result you want to see in the mirror.
- Consider the structure - on light curls, mixtures set much faster than on dark ones.
- Do a sensitization test - there may be ingredients in the tonic that could trigger an allergic attack.
- Use a comb to distribute the liquid through your hair.
- After a short wait (5-10 minutes depending on the manufacturer's instructions), carefully remove the excess with running warm water. If you are not satisfied with the degree of staining, you can repeat the procedure.
Reviews of women
Fortunately, with the advent of the Internet in our lives, the need to do our plans at our own peril and risk and go through trial and error has disappeared. Now you can always open women's forums and read all the information you need.
Alexandra, 31 years old: Once upon a time I wanted to get rid of harmful dyes and switch to more gentle products. But the use of tinted shampoo did not please me - the hair became dry and lifeless.
Ekaterina, 28 years old: I tried Rokolor and was infinitely satisfied. After the procedure, my lifeless mop looked like it was being worked on by a laminator. In general, everything is like advertising. Recommend.
Angelina, 25 years old: I bought Irida with a pearl tint. Half an hour later I looked in the mirror and was horrified - a girl with purple-pink curls was looking at me! It's good that it's fashionable now, otherwise I would have developed psychosis.
Julia, 42 years old: For a long time I was growing a natural mane, because the paint with ammonia caused me allergic attacks. Now I can freely change my image - tonics do not cause such situations! In addition, my curls began to look even more beautiful than before due to their acquisition of shine and luxurious velvety.