Gray hair tint products

Nowadays, it is difficult to find a woman who does not care about the beauty of her hair. In addition to a healthy and well-groomed appearance, their color is also of great importance. If you do not like him or fashion trends have changed, many use hair dyes or more gentle means, popularly called tonics. Unlike resistant paint, it is unable to radically change the color, but only change its shade. And today we will talk about gray hair tint products.

The number of shades of gray and their names depend on the manufacturer, but they can be roughly divided into three main groups:

• Ash is the lightest tone. It can have a pure light gray color or, for example, cast pink, like pearl ash. Also this group includes "Ash Blonde" with a noble platinum sheen.

• Silver - more intense, with a bluish tint and steel sheen. Can be found under the name "Mother of Pearl". Suitable for courageous people who follow fashion trends and are not afraid of experiments. But it should be remembered that any tint products are washed out much faster than paint and this color must be constantly maintained in shape so that it does not fade.

• Dark ash - the darkest color in the gray scale. It can also be called graphite. It can be used by those who want to stand out, and more restrained persons.In the first case, you can add blue, pink or purple strands. In the second option, you can leave an even color or make a fashionable amber from dark roots to light tips.

One of the advantages of tinting agents of any color range is the ability to change color in more gentle ways than after a permanent paint.

This can be done with a special wash, kefir with a high fat content, burdock or castor oil, and lemon juice. True, it is worth remembering that the maximum effect can be achieved if you apply any of these funds immediately and leave for at least one hour. And to enhance the effect, wrap it with a towel and warm it up with a hairdryer.

Most often, these funds are used by owners of light hair, for example, blondes, or girls with light, golden or ash-blond hair. To give a cold shade, they can be used even on red curls.

The most noticeable and varied results will be obtained by those with bleached hair or natural blond. In this case, all the shades and overflows expected from the picture on the package will be visible.

However, it should be noted that colored hair can react unexpectedly to such coloring and give completely unpredictable results. In connection with this fact, we strongly recommend that you conduct a test on a separate strand and, if everything suits you, carry out the full procedure. Another point that deserves attention is that it is better to use a tint agent a few days after staining with persistent paint.

It will be possible to add the desired pearl or silver shine to different options for light brown hair, but it will not be possible to drastically lighten the hairstyle. It is also worth noting that the darker the original color, the faster the tonic will be washed out and the appearance of the hair will change accordingly.

Red-haired ladies can also use such remedies. They, like blondes, will be able to remove unnecessary copper shine and get a stylish cool tone. But it should be borne in mind that to maintain the expected effect, you will most likely have to use a tint balm every time you wash your hair. Otherwise, the redhead can return almost immediately.

An interesting effect can be obtained by those who have a certain amount of gray hair. In this case, natural color plays a minor role. The most important thing here is to competently combine colors and shades, and also take into account that the effect on dark hair will be minimal or not visible at all.

There is a fairly wide selection of tint products on the market, from inexpensive mass market representatives to professional ones, which are an order of magnitude more expensive. Next, we will highlight the most popular brands from both categories.

Let's start with the professional ones, since there are much fewer of them, and they also have a slightly different effect. Our list consists of three brands:

• L'ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL - volume 250 ml. It adds tint, shine and neutralizes unwanted pigments on both blonde and gray hair.

• BONACURE COLOR SAVE SILVER - volume 250 ml. Gives an ash tint and protects the original color. According to customer reviews, it is used not only for bleached and gray hair (as the manufacturer advises), but also for others, for example, light brown.

• INDOLA COLOR SILVER - volume 300 ml. Gives shade and cares. Consumers are distinguished by economical consumption and lower cost compared to other professional brands.

Now let's move on to less expensive products. There is much more to choose from, a palette of shades is offered, and they are also easier to find on store shelves. These products include Irida tonics, Radiance of Color from Rokolor, Estel, Color Lux from Belita-Vitex and the most popular tonic.

Let us dwell in more detail on the "Tonic" tint balsams from "Rocolor". They are very popular among customers and you can find quite a lot of reviews about them, which will help you choose the right shade to get the desired result.

So, the volume is 150 ml, the balm has an active toning effect, and also eliminates yellowness. The gray scale is represented by the following shades:

• platinum blonde;
• nacre;
• pearl ash;
• graphite.

Product reviews agree that the effect of use strongly depends on the method of application. That is, for a more intense toning, you should choose a method with a longer exposure time and more balm.

For those who expect a light effect, it is recommended to start with the most unpretentious methods, for example, add a little product to a conditioner or shampoo. It is noted that with this application of Tonika, it will last for two or three months.

Once again, let's make a reservation that ammonia lightening or perm can give unexpected results. Therefore, you should do a test dyeing on one strand, and, in addition, you can try several shades and choose the one that will fit better on your hair.

Now let's move on to the question of the direct use of the tinting agent. For work, you will need gloves, a towel to protect clothes, a comb, a sponge or a brush for applying the product and a container for diluting it with water.

Before mixing, you must read the instructions on the package to determine the proportions. Then you comb, prepare the mixture and moisturize your hair. It is recommended to start toning from the parting, moving down one side of the head. Then you need to throw the treated hair back and dye the rest of the side.

Now you need to comb your hair again, massage until foam forms, wrap with a towel, withstand the required time (up to 30 minutes) and rinse with running water. Note that a few minutes may be enough to get a light shade.

To eliminate yellowness and give a noble shine on lightened hair, you can try another method. Mix balm and shampoo in a ratio of 30% of the first and 70% of the second. Soak for 2 minutes and rinse.

The following video will tell you how to use tint products for hair and further care for them:

Many girls leave reviews about the use of different tint products to correct unsuccessful highlighting, staining or discoloration. They are often used to eliminate the natural copper sheen on light brown or red hair.

• So, it looks like the elimination of the disadvantages of highlighting with the help of a pearl-ash shade.

• And here is the effect of Platinum Blonde on bleached hair.

• Here you can see the effect of toning with "Mother of Pearl" on the overgrown roots.