All girls want to look stylish and very beautiful. Someone is experimenting with his appearance, often changes the hairstyle, hair color. But when dyeing, it should be remembered that paints that contain ammonia can damage curls with frequent use. It is much safer to use such a tool as a hair tonic.
In our material we will consider what their features are and what variants of tonics are.
What is a tonic
Tonic is a cosmetic that allows you to change the color of the strands, and, unlike paint, the composition does not penetrate into the structure of the curls. Such means envelop the hair with a thin and very quickly washable film. Some girls believe that the paint can have a similar effect, but it keeps on the hair longer. But it is not so. To understand this, you need to know the difference between toning and staining.
The use of dye implies a chemical process, because when dyed pigments penetrate into the structure of curls. When tinting the master use unstable colors, which simply remain for some time on the surface of the curls. Thanks to the tonics, you can slightly change the color of the strands or give them brightness.
Moreover, it is important to remember that in the qualitative composition there should be no oxidizing agents, for example, ammonia. Due to this gentle composition, the hair remains intact - this is the main difference from the paint.
The advantages of tonics include:
- Harmless to the ends of the hair (after dyeing, they split).
- The ability to change color frequently.
- After using the tools, strands start to shine.
- Cost-effective, because when using tonics, there is no need to purchase expensive regenerating masks.
- Moisturizing hair.
- Ease of use.
What types of compounds exist
Almost all tint formulations attract with their rich palette: black, amethyst, beige, turquoise and others. Also differ in composition of the composition and degree of resistance. As a rule, such funds are divided into:
- Shampoo
- Balms.
- Tint colors.
If we talk about shampoos, then they are ideal for girls with blond hair, but balsams are best used by brunettes, paint is a universal option.
Let's take a closer look at all the options.
Shampoo
Instructions for using such shampoos are simple:
- Moisten the strands with water, blot with a towel.
- Wear gloves to keep your hands from getting stained.
- Apply the agent along the entire length of the curls.
- Leave for 5-15 minutes (more accurate information on the package).
Also on sale you can find products that have the effect of lamination. When using them, keep the tool in exactly the same amount as indicated in the instructions. To achieve maximum brightening of the strands, perform the procedure twice.
Alas, but such compositions will not fundamentally change color, especially the resulting shade will be washed off with each wash of the head. Most often, the effect persists up to 6 washing procedures.
There is one important point: you can not use this tool if you have previously done bleaching or used Indian henna, did a perm.
Tinting balms
Toning agents have the same effect as usual, change the tone of the hair, because they contain coloring pigments. But the result of using such tools does not differ in durability, literally a couple of times you go to the shower and the tool will wash off.
Using balm is very simple, especially in each package there is an instruction. However, it is important to note that they often miss important points, so we will consider this procedure in detail:
- The product should be applied only on clean and slightly moistened strands.
- Exposure time - from 10 to 30 minutes.
- After applying you need to put on a bag or a plastic cap on the head.
- To achieve maximum brightness, you can increase the time by another 10 minutes, but only brunettes.
- Thoroughly rinse off the product until the water is clear.
- It is impossible to use shampoo at the first flush - all your labors will be in vain.
- After washing your hair, dry the curls with a hair dryer.
Paints
In the tinting paint should not be ammonia, may contain a small percentage of oxidizer.
To get a quality result, it is worthwhile to proceed as follows:
- The paint is applied to clean and slightly wet curls - the pigment will be fixed immediately.
- During the procedure, remember that the zones treated first will be painted brighter than the rest.
- Means is kept for half an hour, then washed off with water.
- The effect will last for three weeks.
What tint to choose
Today you can choose for themselves a gentle coloring agent. The most popular are those that are designed for hair color blond, because they allow you to remove the yellowness: you can get a cold or warm shade. For this you need to use tonics for light curls.
Brunettes often choose shades such as black, burgundy or purple. To choose the right product, let's look at the products of the most famous brands.
Estel
Attracts girls with its composition, in which there is not only ammonia, but also hydrogen peroxide, thanks to which the product is absolutely safe for hair. After application, the hair becomes very soft, silky, because the product contains natural ingredients.
There are 10 shades in the color palette, including silver, cinnamon, pomegranate, golden walnut.
Palette
The main advantage is maximum ease of use, since the product is easy to apply and spread through the hair. With the help of the compositions of this brand, you can quickly remove the yellow tint, which is often observed after highlighting. And all due to the fact that in the tool there is a silver pigment. Another advantage is the presence of moisturizing agents, which prevents the hair from drying out.
The palette includes the following colors: dark cherry, ruby, chocolate, etc.
Schwarzkopf
Tonics of this company can be bought in any store, but it is best to use them to paint gray strands. Also in the composition of the funds of this company there are natural plant extracts, thanks to which the curls are moistened and nourished during toning. Also pleased that the compositions are washed no earlier than after 6 hair washing procedures.
The manufacturer offers a wide selection of palettes, in which the following colors are presented:
- redhead;
- Violet;
- red;
- copper, etc.
Irida
The composition of such funds is not peroxide, ammonia - only natural ingredients, so that the hair will not be damaged after the procedure. The series contains two types of shampoos: "Deluxe" and "Classic." The first option nourishes and moisturizes the strands for as long as the shade lasts. The second remedy removes yellowness.
Irida offers a variety of shades: platinum, pink pearls, forest raspberries.
Loreal
Tonics of this brand contain in their composition vitamins and mineral complexes - the hair is not only colored, but also nourished. The palette is presented by such shades as copper, beige, golden, mahogany.
Wella
Shampoos of this brand are represented by such lines as:
- Lifetex Color Protection.
- Color recharge.
The first means make the color deep, and the second refresh the tone. The palette is presented by such shades as brown, warm and cold blond, red.
Concept
Tint tonics of this brand can make hair color more vivid. The composition includes castor oil, thanks to which the hair is perfectly moisturized. The tool allows you to perfectly deal with yellowness, because this tool is so fond of blondes.
Londa
This is a professional line, the composition of which includes special reflective particles, it gives the curls a bright shine. If you choose a tinted emulsion, which is saturated with natural waxes, you can make the hair stronger, because the composition fills their structure. The company offers the following tones:
- intense blue;
- Violet;
- copper, etc.
Notanon
Well-known remedy from the Russian manufacturer. In its composition there is a bio-gold, due to which the hair is painted very carefully. In addition, it feeds curls with vitamins. The color will remain bright after at least 6 treatments for washing hair. The palette is wide: black, pink, ashen and many others.
How to wash tonic
The best remedy for removing tonic - burdock oil. You will need 200 ml of oil and lemon juice. Mix the liquid, apply to the hair, put the bag on top. An hour later, wash it off. If the hair color is not completely natural, you need to carry out the procedure again, repeating it after a couple of days.
You can also make kefir mask (you can take the most inexpensive product with a fat content of about 2%). It is worth remembering that kefir should be warm at room temperature. Simply apply the liquid to the strands, hold for an hour, and then wash your hair with shampoo.
In addition, you can simply purchase a special tool for removing shade. The most famous of them - Retonika. It should be remembered that it should be used exclusively according to the instructions.
