Change the shade with a hair tonic

Probably, every girl at least once in her life changed the color of her hair using a tint shampoo, in other words, a hair tonic. Such a product can be used both for bleached strands and for light brown or dark curls. Read about how to properly carry out the toning procedure, how long its effect lasts and other useful information in our article.

General information

First, let's define what is the essence of the action of such a remedy as a tonic. Explaining in understandable language, let's say that this is a tint shampoo sparing action... That is, for example, compared to hair dye, whatever tonic you choose, its effect will be less harmful to your curls.

By the way, such a tinting agent can be not only shampoo, but also a balm or foam. But which of these is better is difficult to say, since this is an individual choice.

A tonic will do all hair types: curly, slightly curly, completely smooth. However, it is worth taking into account the fact that on curly strands the color holds less than on straight ones. This can be explained as follows: how long the tint shampoo will last depends on the structure of the curls. The more porous they are, the faster the stain is washed off. And curly hair is always distinguished by its porosity and dryness.

If you are thinking about the question of whether a brightening tonic is harmful for hair, then we can say that there is no definite answer here. There are different opinions on this matter, and which one is worth adhering to is up to you. But we note that after all, most beauty experts believe that tint shampoo not so dangerous... The undoubted difference between a good tonic and paint is that it improves the structure of the strands. The shampoo does not penetrate deeply into the hair structure, but only envelops it from the outside, representing a protective barrier. And coloring occurs due to the fact that this protective film contains a coloring pigment.

With the help of a tonic, you can lighten the curls a little or give any desired shade to light brown or dark hair. But you need to understand that if you want to completely change the color of your hair, the tonic will not work for these purposes.

Many girls find that coloring with a tint makes their hair shinier, smoother and healthier.

Varieties of tinting agents

As we noted above, not only tint shampoo can give your hair the right tone. Manufacturers also offer balms, foams, ammonia-free tint paints. Let's get acquainted with each type in more detail.

Shampoo... This is the most common type of tonic. For example, many blondes use these products instead of regular shampoos to lighten yellowish tones or maintain the desired blonde color.

The shampoo is applied in this way: it must be applied to the entire head and wait from 3 to 15 minutes. How much the exposure time will be is up to you or your master. It depends on many factors: the type of hair, the desired result, the state of the hair.

We draw your attention to the fact that a lightening tonic will not be able to lighten dark or, for example, light brown hair - this requires a bleaching procedure. Such a tool can only give a shade similar to your natural color.

The next type of tonic is balm... Since staining with a tint balm lasts long enough and is washed off on average after 2-3 weeks, it is worth using it less often than shampoos. It is often used between two persistent stains to maintain the desired color and keep the hair healthy.

Apply the balm to clean, damp strands with a special brush for dyeing hair. How much the exposure time of such a tint agent is, you need to look in the instructions, since it may differ for each product.

Penka... This kind of tonic is not very common, but it still exists. It is distinguished by its airy texture and ease of application. Coloring is very simple: apply the foam to wet, washed strands, completely treating each one. Wait 5-25 minutes (depending on the desired tone intensity), then the product is washed off. The effect lasts for about 1 month.

Tint paint... Many hair cosmetics manufacturers have such products. You need to use such a tool, like ordinary paint, that is, apply to dry hair. Wash off the toner after 15-25 minutes using your usual cleansing shampoo. What it will be is absolutely unimportant for the procedure, so you can choose any that you like.

The color is washed off through 2-4 weeks: How long the staining effect will last depends on the structure and type of strands. Despite the fact that it is a paint, its effect is not as active as that of persistent products. And, for example, she will not be able to make light brown hair lighter.

Tips for using

We want to talk about how to properly use a hair tonic. By adhering to these recommendations, you can prolong the effect of the toning procedure, as well as improve the appearance of the hair.

So, it is better to apply the product on clean wet hair (without using conditioner or balm). Before applying, treat the skin of the forehead, temples and neck with a greasy cream - this will protect the skin from staining. And given that the tonic eats quite strongly, and it is difficult to wash it off, this advice should not be neglected. We also recommend wearing a special cape so as not to ruin your clothes. If there is no such cape, use at least a towel.

When carrying out the toning procedure, be sure to use gloves!

You need to wash off the product in 15-60 minutes: Adjust the exposure time yourself, depending on the desired color intensity. Sometimes you can find information that it is permissible to keep the tonic up to 1,5 hours. However, we believe that this should not be done for more than 60 minutes. After all, this is a staining procedure, although not very aggressive.

Rinse the strands until the water becomes completely transparent... After toning, you can rinse the curls with water and lemon juice - this will fix the color, make it brighter. This tip will work for all hair types, so don't be afraid to use it.

Attention! In no case should you apply a brightening tonic earlier than 6 weeks after staining!

Here are some basic tips and tricks for using tonics. Whether to use these tools or not is up to you. We can only say that they are less aggressive than dyes, and the hair after them looks like you went through the lamination procedure.