All about Schwarzkopf Igora hair dyes

Hair coloring today is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, which is not surprising, because such a move allows you to radically change the image, visually rejuvenate, or simply better meet new conditions. At the same time, you can dye your hair with cheap dyes from little-known manufacturers, but this approach poses a certain danger, because the hair may eventually not withstand the destructive onslaught of dubious "chemistry". Quality professional products such as Schwarzkopf Igora are quite another matter.

Schwarzkopf is a German brand that needs no introduction at all. Its name is surprisingly self-explanatory, because the company is named after its founder, whose surname is translated from German as "black head" - the same one that is depicted on the emblem. The company's products were originally designed specifically for head and hair care. The beginning of its rapid flowering began in 1903, when it was under this brand that the world's first shampoo, specially designed for washing hair, entered the markets.

The well-being of ordinary people around the world at that time had just grown enough for them to become keenly interested in their own appearance, so that the product quickly gained popularity and began to be exported abroad. In the future, the brand has developed many new hair care products, including dyes, and today it is part of an even larger chemical giant - Henkel.

Igora is a professional product from the brand described above, designed for reliable and long-lasting hair coloring. The manufacturer claims that the components of his product penetrate deep into the structure of each hair, and therefore remain there for a long time, ensuring the consistency of the shade.

The dyes contain a large amount of natural oils, which provide a gentle coloring that does not interfere with a clearly visible change in the shade of the hair. The coloring is uniform, the hairstyle looks shiny and healthy, while the composition of the product also protects the hair from harmful external factors such as ultraviolet radiation and hot air.

The manufacturer claims that there will be no need for re-staining for two months, which is a very good result even for professional products. Interestingly, immediately after dyeing, the hair acquires a characteristic fruity smell.

Another positive feature of using Igora products is its ability to somewhat slow down the aging process of the hair. These properties are possessed by natural components biotin and silica, which strengthen individual hairs, while keeping them soft and silky.

Being among the undoubted leaders of the modern market, Igora paints undoubtedly have a number of definite advantages over their main competitors. On the other hand, with all the advantages of this product, it still has competitors, and some of them can even be considered successful, which means that it also has some shortcomings.

Naturally, every woman who cares about her image and the health of her own hair prefers to choose only the best product for dyeing it, therefore, before using such a dye for the first time, it is imperative to weigh the pros and cons.

Perhaps you should start with the advantages.

• Impressive range of shades... The manufacturer equally remembers all its potential customers, therefore it offers the widest selection of different colors for every taste. It doesn't matter if you are young and want a flashy look or are at a serious age and want to appear as a strict business lady - there is definitely something suitable for you in the Igora palette. Such paints are for everyone, which means that none of those interested will be disappointed in the choice of options.
• Vitamin composition... Many paints, especially cheap ones, give bright tones and shades that not only do not differ in durability, but also simply burn hair. The use of such products can lead to the fact that after a few years it is simply impossible to do without the use of paint, because it is simply impossible to show hair in its natural form. Schwarzkopf is so highly valued for the care shown - all its products contain a full complex of vitamins and diversify hair nourishment.
• Color stability... Even if the procedure for dyeing hair is completely safe for hair, it is in any case a waste of time and money, so most women will prefer to paint, albeit more expensive, but with the most durable paint. Igora refers specifically to durable, since the resulting color lasts for about two months.
• Matching the picture... A person who pays a lot of money to create his own attractive image is unlikely to be delighted with a surprise in the form of an unexpected shade of his own hairstyle. The image for such a client is usually selected by professional stylists and the shade must clearly meet expectations, otherwise the impression of the result may not be the best. Schwarzkopf is considered one of the most trusted brands in terms of matching the dyed mop to the packaging image.
• Success in the fight against gray hair. Not all hair dyes, even expensive professional ones, successfully cope with emerging gray hair - some products are simply not created for this and cannot cover large volumes of gray hair. The Igora series, as mentioned above, is designed for absolutely everyone, and, of course, it will easily mask gray hair, even if gray hair is the predominant hair color.
• Mixing tones. Coloring in one tone has been popular for many decades, but for an original and unique image created by expensive stylists, smooth transitions of shades are practically fundamental. To do this, you need to use paints of several different colors, but it is not yet a fact that everything together will look harmonious and believable. In the case of Igora, there is simply no such problem - all these paints are close in composition, therefore they mix well.
• Tint enhancers. Offering consumers a choice of the widest palette of shades, the manufacturer takes another chic step towards them, adding a special shade enhancer to each package. This means that each tone can acquire a different degree of saturation, determined by the buyer (or his stylist) independently. Contrary to the expectations of critics, this additional product also does not cause any harm to the hair, since its main ingredient is vitamin C.

The disadvantages, of course, are much less, otherwise Igora simply would not have made it to the top, but you should not close your eyes to them. For example, if your goal is to lighten your hair, then at home this may not work - the procedure is quite complicated and requires special skills. In addition, some of the Igora products contain ammonia that is harmful to the hair, so you cannot get carried away with such dyes - they are suitable only for one-time dyeing and it is strictly forbidden to deviate from the instructions during dyeing.

Schwarzkopf Igora can rightly be called the whole world of hair dyes, since this line is divided into many smaller branches and series, each of which has special characteristics and purposes. Accordingly, the correct selection of a specific type of paint can provide a truly unique result, but first you need to at least in general terms understand all this variety of 120 tones and shades.

Two special series stand completely apart, which have a very narrowly specialized application. So, the Absolute line is designed specifically for gray hair, it is designed in classic colors for the corresponding age - both natural and in a palette from copper-golden to red, a total of 19 options. The Fashion Light series has a completely different focus - it was created specifically for highlighting and coloring. The number of tones in the latter is 10.

The division of paints from Schwarzkopf on this series does not end there - there are quite a few of those, therefore we will consider only the most popular ones today.

A kind of classic for normal hair, cosmetics that allow you to purchase almost any of the popular shades. Her palette is based on the most popular light brown tones, but there is also a lightening blond, and black, and red-copper or even exotic violet.

Typical ammonia-free dye, created specifically for hair that already had a hard time. Without ammonia, the dye turns out to be practically harmless, and although bright colors cannot be counted on because of this. For damaged hair, this is almost the only way to change color and at the same time improve your health.

Bright tinting paint for those who seek to change their image at lightning speed, literally on the go.The manufacturer claims that the entire painting procedure with such a mousse takes no more than 15 minutes.

This series makes it clear that blond is not one color, but a whole range of tones. There are light shades of cold and warm colors, white and ashy, sandre and pearl blond. This solution is perfect for women who do not want to radically change their image, but at the same time understand the need for targeted changes.

Everything that has been said above about blonde colors applies equally to chocolate shades. A peculiar feature of the line is the presence in it of not only traditional shiny tones, but also matte ones.

The paints of this series are specially created for those who do not want to wear a monochromatic head of hair. As a result, the dyed hairstyle glitters, shimmers brightly with neighboring tones, resembling metal in the sun, whose color cannot be determined at a glance.

A series created by analogy with the ones described above for blondes and lovers of chocolate tones, only now for brunettes. The differences between the individual positions relate to warm or cold colors, as well as the degree of color depth.

The formulations presented in this line can have different shades, and a characteristic feature of all of them is to give the hair a characteristic shine with a pearl shimmer.

This is a collection composed exclusively of matte shades. There are only 6 of them, but they cover the entire spectrum - from blondes to brunettes, and the colors included are selected so that the hair dyed in them, even without the usual shine, looks attractive. This approach completely crosses out the generally accepted standards for the appearance of hair, but this is the "salt" - this is the only way to achieve a real uniqueness of the image, especially since the result still looks amazing.

It is not entirely correct to call these compositions hair dyes, but they are used in tandem with some color. The task of such a substance is to somewhat muffle the basic tone if it seems to the consumer too bright and therefore inappropriate. At home, such products are rarely used, since they turn hair dyeing into a complex and highly accurate procedure, but for professionals it often turns out to be a salvation if the client is pedantic or the makeup artist himself is not ready to pass off just a good result as ideal.

Another advantage of Schwarzkopf Igora is that this paint is quite simple to use, and therefore you can usually use it even at home. Some steps may be slightly different for each variety (so you should carefully read the instructions on each individual package), but in general, the staining scheme is standard.

To begin with, the coloring composition must be mixed with a special oxidizing lotion in a one-to-one ratio. The oxidizer can be of different levels of concentration, and it is not worth diluting it randomly, because it is the concentration of this substance that affects the final shade of the hairstyle.

According to generally accepted recommendations, a 3% lotion provides a dark version of the selected shade, an exact match to the label is achieved when using a product with a concentration of 6%, and an impressive 9% or even 12% is needed to lighten hair. At the same time, a high concentration of oxidizing agent poses a certain danger to hair, because weak, brittle or just thin hair may not withstand the use of such heavy "chemistry".

The mixture provides good staining of the entire surface of the hair, but for this you need to apply it correctly, without missing a single section. Before dyeing, it is advisable to wash your hair - this way the color will be more similar to the expected one and will last longer in its original form.

The manufacturer does not give a total time for all dyes - you need to keep the dye depending on the type of dye, hair type and the desired shade. It is best to read the instructions for the purchased product so as not to make mistakes and not be disappointed with the result. At the same time, it is unacceptable to withstand the dye on the hair for longer than 40 minutes - deep uniform dyeing is guaranteed for this period, and overexposure of even supposedly harmless dye can destroy the curls.

Due to inexperience and due to inaccurate compliance with the conditions described in the instructions, deviations from the expected shade are often observed at home - for example, areas of a warmer color are observed in the hair. This option does not always work well with the image, so it may be necessary to fix it. For these purposes, formulations from the same firm Schwarzkopf, produced in a special series Bonacure, are most often used.

Schwarzkopf is an insanely popular brand that any child has heard of, so there are tons of reviews on the Internet that allow you to form your own opinion about it even before personal use. We advise you to make final conclusions based on your own impressions, or at least not rely on one commentary, since each of them is subjective.

As befits a leader in its industry, Schwarzkopf Igora hair dyes receive overwhelmingly positive reviews. Women massively praise the positive aspects of such products, indicating their quality, reliability of dyeing, the ability to comprehensively nourish hair and please any client thanks to the impressive width of the palette. The ease of applying such formulations to the hair is also highly appreciated, which allows you to dye at home.

In this case, pitfalls sometimes do occur. With all the efforts of German chemists, the supposedly hypoallergenic composition of the paint can still sometimes cause an allergic reaction, although this happens very rarely. The problem is solved quite easily: before the first staining, you should apply a little paint to the area behind the ear and wait a couple of days, carefully monitoring the condition of the skin in that place.

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