Permanent dye, toning and henna are some options for dyeing hair, changing color and covering white hair. Most permanent dyes are more aggressive because they contain ammonia and oxidants, however, some brands produce permanent dyes for the hair with less chemicals, without adding ammonia, just check the packaging.
Although anyone can use hair dyes, whether natural or industrialized, it is not recommended to apply this type of product to children and pregnant women. In these cases, natural dyes prepared with teas such as sage or beet, for example, should be preferred. See how to prepare these natural dyes.
Hair Dye Options
The main hair dyes are:
- Permanent dye: Changes the color of the strands and needs retouching at the root, when the hair grows, within 30 days. It is not recommended to apply the product under the hair already dyed because of the risk of drying the hair; Toning dye: Contains no ammonia and only lightens hair in just 2 tones, lasting an average of 20 washes; Temporary dye: It is even weaker than the toner and is only recommended to give more shine to the hair, lasts on average 5 to 6 washes; Henna Tincture: It is a natural product that changes the color of the hair without changing the structure of the strands, but it cannot lighten the hair, lasts on average 20 days; Vegetable dye: It is a natural product that must be applied in the hair salon, being effective to completely change the color and cover white hair. It lasts about 1 month; Natural paints: Paints prepared with teas with great options for those who want more shine and less white hair, without having to resort to chemicals. They last for about 3 washes but can be used regularly.
If you want to dye your hair, changing your look or just enhancing the beauty of your strands, the ideal is to go to a hair salon so that there are no unpleasant surprises such as hair becoming stained or dry, for example.
However, hair dyes for domestic use are available in practically all supermarkets. They can be applied at home, strictly following the instructions given in the leaflet but although it can be applied by the person himself, it is better to be someone else to apply the product, with the help of a comb to separate the hair stir by stir.
Dyed Hair Care
Anyone who has dyed hair with any type of product must follow some essential care to ensure the shine, softness and elasticity of the strands, such as:
- Wash the hair when necessary, whenever it has the oily root; Use products suitable for dyed or chemically treated hair; Use shampoo diluted in water, applying the product only on the root and wash the hair length only with the foam; Apply conditioner or mask on the hair allowing to act for at least 2 minutes while combing the strands; rinse the hair with cooler water and, if desired, apply a small amount of combing cream along the strands; make a deep hydration mask at least 1 once a week.
On days when you do not wash your hair it is important to spray a little water with or without diluted combing cream, or serum, on the strands, separating stir by stir. Who has curly or curly hair can follow the same procedure, being careful not to dismantle the curls.
Common Questions
1. Can I straighten dyed hair?
Yes, as long as you are very careful to moisturize your hair at least every 15 days. You can bet on homemade masks, but it is good at least every 2 months, to do a deeper hydration in the beauty salon.
2. If I don't like the color, can I paint again?
The ideal is to wait about 10 days to dye the hair again, it is not recommended to apply another dye on the same day. To avoid this kind of unpleasant surprise, it is recommended to do the stir test, dyeing only part of the hair and drying it to see the final result.
3. How do I know if my hair is too dry?
In addition to the appearance with frizz, volume and lack of shine in the strands, there is a very easy test that can indicate whether the hair is healthy and properly hydrated. You can take advantage of a strand of hair that has fallen and hold on to its ends, pulling them out to see if the hair breaks in half or if it still has some elasticity. If it breaks, it is because it is too dry, requiring treatment.
4. Can I dye my hair with Aniline or crepe paper?
No, aniline is a dye that is not suitable for hair and may not have the expected effect by staining or damaging the strands. The crepe paper when wet releases ink and can dye the threads, but leaves them completely stained and it is not advisable to use it for this purpose.
5. Can I use hydrogen peroxide to dye my hair?
The hydrogen peroxide, despite lightening the threads, dries out a lot and is not indicated to be applied directly to the hair, nor mixed with massage creams. If you want to lighten your hair at home, try using strong chamomile tea.
