Strange people women - they are constantlysomething does not suit them in their appearance, their souls constantly demand changes. Today - brown-haired, tomorrow - brunette. And the hair has to pay for these creative experiments. That is why caring for dyed hair at home requires a special approach and attention. And it does not matter at all whether you have radically changed your hair color, or just given it a light shade - from now on, caring for them will be different from what you are used to. Today we will tell you all the subtleties and features of such care at home. Knowing them, you will be able to maintain the beauty and health of your hair.
Choosing the right shampoo and conditioner
If you have dyed your hair, you will have to forget aboutthose shampoos and conditioners that you used before. Now you need to choose products that are designed specifically for colored hair - they prevent the dye from washing out and carefully care for the hair, restoring its structure. Using any other products will lead to the fact that the scales will stick out, and the color will wash off very quickly. Moreover, in the first week after coloring, if you have such an opportunity, it is best to give preference to professional shampoos that neutralize the alkali that remains after coloring not only on the hair, but also on the skin. Of course, they are very expensive, but the result will certainly please you - beautiful well-groomed hair of a stunningly deep color. In addition, try to choose both shampoo and conditioner from the same manufacturer so that they complement and enhance each other's effect. Manufacturers specially select the composition of their products in such a way that they suit each other.
Proper washing of the head
If you are like most other women,used to washing your hair every day, you need to give up your habit. Washing your hair too often will only harm your dyed hair. Firstly, the dye will wash out of your hair very quickly. Secondly, regardless of the original hair type, dyed hair tends to be dry. And the more often you wash your hair, the drier your hair will be. In most cases, women wash their hair every day not because it is really dirty - usually, it is just a habit. Well, if your hair really gets dirty too quickly, perhaps you should look for the cause in your hair conditioner. If you use it incorrectly, your hair will be greasy just a few hours after washing your hair. Try applying a little less conditioner than usual. Moreover, it should be applied mainly to the ends of your hair, but not to the roots. Of course, it is very important to rinse the conditioner very thoroughly - Rinse your hair with plenty of water until you wash out all the conditioner. Pay attention to the temperature of the water when washing your hair. You need to wash your hair with hot enough water to cope with the grease. But you need to finish washing your hair with cool water - under its influence, the scales fit more tightly to each other. This means that the hair becomes smoother and shinier.
Hair Styling
Colored hair is also demanding in relation toto styling. After all, the health of even uncolored hair largely depends on styling. Be prepared for the fact that you will have to give up your usual hair styling methods:
- Thermal action
Curling irons, straighteners and hair dryers are durablehave become a part of modern women's lives. However, these procedures are a serious burden for hair. And dyed hair is already quite damaged - it does not need extra stress. Therefore, it is worth, if not completely abandoning them, then at least reducing their use to a possible minimum. Well, otherwise, do not be surprised every time you remove a huge amount of hair from your comb. If you still decide not to refuse to dry your hair with a hair dryer, then at least remember two very important things. Firstly, always use heat-protective products - usually hair mousses. Secondly, choose the cold air mode - of course, it will take a little more time to dry your hair, but your hair will suffer much less.
- Combing
Do you want your colored hair to besmooth, manageable and shiny? Then make it a rule to thoroughly comb your hair every day before going to bed - at least 150-200 strokes in all directions. This will not take much time - about 10 minutes. In addition, it would not be a bad idea to buy a special spray for combing - it removes static tension from the hair and smoothes the scales. In addition, it is very important to choose the right comb. Unfortunately, in most cases, combs are purchased based mainly on their appearance. However, an incorrectly selected comb can seriously damage even the healthiest hair. It is best to buy a comb with long and sparse teeth. If the hair is long, you need to start combing from the bottom up - from the ends to the roots. Thus, damage to the hair by the comb is reduced to the possible minimum.
Impact of external factors
Everyone knows that air, sun and water -best friends of the body. And this is true, but not for your colored hair. External factors can affect the condition of colored hair very, very negatively, drying and damaging it. Therefore, follow simple but very important rules that will allow you to protect your hair:
- Swimming cap
It doesn't matter if you're going to the beach or the pool- in any case, take a rubber swimming cap with you. Especially if you are in a swimming pool - chlorine is very damaging to hair. And salty sea water is not far behind. In extreme cases, if you categorically refuse to use a cap, wash your hair immediately after swimming.
- Headdress
Avoid direct sunlightrays on your head. Moreover, sunstroke is not the only trouble that an overly aggressive sun can cause. Hair weakened by dye can suffer even more. A Panama hat, headscarf or hat should become your best friends in the summer.
Folk recipes
Dyed hair will definitely suit you very muchare grateful for various medical masks and rinses that will restore and strengthen them. In principle, you can find a variety of masks and balms in stores. However, do not forget that there are a huge number of traditional medicine recipes. And believe me - such care for colored hair at home is essentially no worse. And folk recipes will cost much less than cosmetic products, And, as they say, if you can't see the difference - why pay more?
- Honey and egg mask
If you are not allergic to honey,You can try the following mask. Melt five tablespoons of natural honey in a water bath, pour it into a deep container and add five egg yolks. Using a whisk, beat the yolks with honey until smooth. Then apply the resulting mass to dry hair, distributing it evenly along its entire length. Cover your hair with plastic wrap and insulate it with a thick terry towel on top. Leave the mask on your hair for about two hours, then rinse with plenty of warm water. This mask should be done twice a week.
- Honey and sour cream mask
If your colored hair has become unruly andstyling at home has become a real punishment, you can try to cope with the situation with the help of a honey-sour cream mask. Please note - the higher the fat content of the sour cream, the better. Mix 100 grams of sour cream with five tablespoons of natural honey - as a result, the mass should become homogeneous. Apply the mask along the entire length of the hair, cover with plastic wrap. The mask should be left for 15 minutes, and then rinse the hair with water. This mask should be done once a week.
- Gelatine mask
If your colored hair has lost its shineor, even more so, have started to split, it is worth making a gelatin mask. To do this, prepare a gelatin mass: pour 10 grams of gelatin into 100 grams of water and mix thoroughly. The mass must be left to infuse for a while, stirring occasionally. As soon as the mass acquires a creamy consistency, it must be evenly distributed over the entire length of the hair. Please note - if your hair has simply lost its shine, then the mask is best applied to freshly washed damp hair. If your hair also splits, then the mask should be applied to dry hair. This mask must be done every time you wash your hair.
- Mask of rye bread
This mask was a favorite among our peoplegreat-grandmothers. And they knew a lot about luxurious thick braids! And this despite the fact that they could only count on home care. This mask has not lost its relevance even today - it comes to the aid of colored hair. But remember - to prepare this mask you will need only rye bread and no other! Take 50 grams of crumb, knead it and dilute with boiled water. Stir with a fork until the mass becomes homogeneous and creamy. After that, apply to dry hair and cover with plastic wrap, then insulate with a terry towel. Duration of the mask - 40 minutes. This mask should be done at least twice a week.
- Onion mask
The fact that onions promote growthhair, is widely known. But few people know that onions restore damaged hair and preserve the intensity of color. This gap should be filled. True, you will have to tinker a little with the preparation of this mask - just a little. Place two large heads of onions in an oven preheated to 200 degrees, leave for 20 minutes. After that, cool the baked onion, chop it with a fork until puree-like. Apply the onion mass to dry hair and distribute evenly. Cover with plastic wrap on top, and then with a towel. Leave the mask for 15 minutes, then rinse your hair with plenty of water. You don't have to worry about the smell - baked onions do not leave any. To achieve the best effect, this mask should be done twice a week.
- Carrot mask
You might be surprised, but carrot maskvery effectively restores hair after dyeing. To do this, peel one large carrot, grate it on a fine grater and leave for 15 minutes to release juice. Then add three egg yolks and mix thoroughly again. Apply the mask to your hair, distributing it evenly along the entire length of your hair. Its effect lasts for 30 minutes. Then rinse your hair with cool water. It is enough to do this mask once a day. And one more very important detail - this mask can only be done if your hair is dark. In the same case, if your hair is light, carrots can slightly change its shade - and it is impossible to predict the result.
- Olive Mask
If your hair is very damaged, you cantry to treat them with an olive mask. It should be warned right away that you will have to mess around with the mask - or rather, with washing it off your hair for a long time. But the result will pleasantly surprise you after the first use - the condition of your hair improves radically. Mix 5 tablespoons of natural olive oil and two egg yolks in any non-metal container - until you get a homogeneous mass. It must be applied to your hair and evenly distributed. Cover your hair with plastic wrap, wrap it with a towel on top or put on a thin knitted cap. The mask should be on your hair for at least two hours. After that, the most difficult part comes - washing the mask off your hair. Be prepared to wash your hair 5-7 times, no less. Otherwise, your hair will look very dirty. It is enough to do such a mask once every two weeks. As you can see, caring for colored hair at home is both simple and difficult at the same time. Of course, you will have to spend some time to take care of your hair at home. But you must admit, the admiring glances will be a worthy payment! If home care is not for you, you will have to visit a professional periodically. Otherwise, it is better not to dye your hair at all. We recommend reading:
