Paints without ammonia and peroxide, henna, basma,tonal shampoos - manufacturers promise that their products are completely safe, while the absence of harmful chemicals does not affect the quality of coloring. However, is everything really so good and wonderful, or is this another trick that girls who believe the advertising fall for? In fact, there are also pros and cons here, which every representative of the fair sex should definitely know about. And only after you weigh all the pros and cons, you can begin serious experiments with your hair.
Henna: red color for bright girls
Henna is the most harmless hair dye,which can be used by dark-haired beauties for treatment and coloring in red color. It does not contain harmful additives and substances, so this option is ideal for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Henna gives a healthy shine to the hair, makes it soft, silky and smooth, and as a result of coloring, the ends do not split, do not break and do not dry out, as happens after ammonia dyes. It also has a positive effect on the scalp: it eliminates dandruff, normalizes the sebaceous glands, due to which the roots stop quickly becoming shiny and greasy. Another plus worth mentioning is that henna does not fade in the sun. Thus, you can enjoy a summer vacation on the seashore, without fear that by the end of the vacation your hair will be damaged and lose its former brightness. You can adjust the intensity and brightness of the color yourself by holding the dye, depending on the desired result, from 10 minutes to several hours. And if you do not wash off the henna even after forty minutes, you will definitely not have an allergy, rash, redness or itching. The exception is if your body completely does not tolerate this substance. However, there are a number of restrictions on the use of henna. For example, if you have recently had a perm, dyed your hair with regular dye with ammonia or peroxide, experimented with highlighting, or lightened your hair, the result may be unpredictable. You hardly want to become crimson, green or purple. But even if you dye completely healthy hair with this product, the color may differ greatly from the promised or pictured color. Therefore, it is recommended to pre-apply a small amount of dye to the strand, wait about twenty minutes, rinse the lock and look at the result. You should also remember that not all products are equally useful, since some manufacturers add special components for a greater effect, a more saturated and vibrant color. Therefore, pay attention to the composition and the promised result. Everyone knows that natural henna only dyes red, not chestnut, nut and similar shades, but still buy such products. There is also white henna, the harm and benefits of which are still debated, since chemistry is still used to remove the coloring pigment. In order to dye your hair with this substance, you will need to spend a lot of time and effort. Firstly, you will have to wait until the prepared mixture cools down to the right temperature so as not to burn your scalp, secondly, towels, shirts, robes and aprons will have to be thrown away after the procedure, since the stains do not wash out, but acquire an unpleasant greenish tint. Thirdly, to achieve the desired color, you need to wait more than one hour. But even if the result you get does not satisfy you, you cannot re-dye your hair, but you will either have to wait several months until your hair grows back completely, or get a haircut, or repeat the dyeing after a couple of weeks. However, remember that henna shows itself on the second or third day after the procedure, so do not panic right away.
Basma - a natural paint for the brown-haired woman
Today, basma is considered one ofthe oldest dyes, which our ancestors used not only to change the color, but also to dye clothes, make ink. At first, it gained popularity in India and China, after which the eastern countries began to use it. Nowadays, this magic remedy, obtained from the indigo plant, is widely used in cosmetology. Basma is the safest dye for girls who want to become darker. However, please note that it should be used only with another natural dye - henna, otherwise instead of brown strands you will get green. As for the disadvantages, everything is the same as in the previous case: complete incompatibility with other ammonia dyes, unpredictable results if applied incorrectly to hair, poorly selected proportions or short exposure, easily soiled and the presence of a large number of fakes. Before dyeing, always check the expiration date, since the final result directly depends on the freshness of the product. And never pre-wash your hair with shampoo, do not apply balms, masks, rinses to them. You should also know that if you do not repeat the procedure in a timely manner, your hair may acquire a purple or blue tint, so getting rid of the dark color in this case will be much more difficult.
Paint without ammonia: what the producers are silent about
Ammonia-free paint appeared relativelyrecently, and it was immediately stated that this is the most harmless product that will not only not spoil your hair, but will also make it brighter. In fact, safe dyes that do not contain harmful substances are very expensive, so if you see a pack in the store for one hundred or two hundred rubles, on which it is written that the composition is completely free of this component, it means that it has been replaced with oxidizers (hydrogen peroxide). They affect hair no better than ammonia, and during dyeing, unpleasant sensations such as itching, burning, etc. may occur. Therefore, it is not recommended to use this product at home too often. If you opt for a professional ammonia-free dye, then in this case everything will look a little different. Hair, of course, will not deteriorate as much as before, but the color will not last more than two months. Thus, if you decide to experiment with style, you will not find a better option. Even if you don't like the tone, just wait until the dye washes off a bit, and then you can dye your hair again. Another rather significant disadvantage is that such products are not intended for covering gray hair; for this purpose, you should choose dyes with ammonia.
Tonics: in which cases they are used
Tonal shampoos also belong to the classsafe dyes, but a fairly large percentage of the fair sex are completely dissatisfied with them. Firstly, the result does not last long - two to three weeks (about eight times of washing your hair), secondly, after each hair wash you will find dark spots in the bathroom - traces of washed-off tonal shampoo. This can cause discomfort if, for example, you go to the pool, plan to go to the sea. An important role is played by the fact that the dyeing procedure is quite difficult, since the stains do not rub off. But with tonic, you can change your style at least every month, without harming your hair, since this is the most unstable paint. But, despite this, the low cost of the product and the absence of harmful chemicals still attracts the attention of some girls. Usually, the bottle is enough for several dyeing procedures, in addition, the tonal shampoo can be stored for quite a long time. At any time, you can touch up the roots or ends from which the dye has already washed off, without spending extra money. Girls of any age can use this product, and the original hair color does not play an important role.
Herbal decoctions: folk beauty recipes
If it’s easy to become a brunette or a redhead, thenBlondes have to dye their hair with more harmful and aggressive substances. However, even for fair-haired beauties there is an alternative - constant washing of hair with herbal decoctions. Nettle and chamomile infusions are the best lightening dye, which not only does not damage the scalp and hair, but also heals. However, in order to achieve the desired result (lightening by one or two tones), you will have to spend more than one month, therefore, unfortunately, this option is not suitable for many people. As for the advantages, these are complete hair restoration, getting rid of dandruff, accelerating hair growth, etc. We recommend reading:
