Hair tonic

Hair toning is a simple procedure that allows you to change the color of the hair for a short time.

If you start from the composition, the main advantage of the tool is a gentle coloring of the hair. Tonic is not harmful, does not spoil the hair, strengthens, moisturizes and nourishes the strands. After toning the hair glistens, the tips do not split.

Tinting needed:

• to give saturation to the shade of the hair. Many people like their “native” hair color. But the natural appearance of the hair, depending on its health and environmental conditions, may not be sufficiently saturated or uniform. Therefore, toning, for example, in summer, when the sun influences the hair, will help to make the “native” color more attractive. In this case, the gradual washing out of the tonic will not be noticeable, that is, the hair will still look natural.
• for a little lightening and darkening of the hair. With this tint color remains the same, changing its brightness. Along with all tonics, tinted shampoos do not lighten hair.
• to give a certain color shade to the main. For example, to auburn hair, you can add a shade of saturated red. Hair will become brighter, and over time, the red pigment will wash out before the first chestnut. For all the time, the tone will look natural and beautiful.
• for a cardinal tone change. Such toning is performed on the “native” light hair, or after preliminary lightening. Here you need to pay attention: after washing the head, the color gradually not only dims, but also changes shades. For example, saturated blue may take on shades of green over time. Someone like this shade will like. Others will use washing means, or tint hair in a new rich shade.

If you choose a specific color for a long time hair, then it is better to use classic paint.

• Toning means, in contrast to the classic paint, do not penetrate deep into the hair structure and, therefore, less destroy it.
• As part of the tonic absent, or contained in a small amount of ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and sulfates. Therefore, tonic, though to a lesser extent than the classic paint, but still destroys the hair.
• Tonic, like paint, contains vitamins and other beneficial substances that promote healing hair. This recovery is enough, after toning additional care is not required.

All toning agents are divided into tinted shampoos, more intense gels and mousses, and toning paints.

• Tint shampoos, in addition to detergents, contain chemical dyes. Such tonics are used to give shade to color, but are not used as a clarifier.

• The tinting foam, gel, mousse and spray are more intense. They are used to tone and brighten. Hold for two to four weeks.
• Toning paints are the strongest among other tonics. Most tonics are ammonia-free. After using the paint, the color lasts up to two months, and in some expensive brand manufacturers it can last more than two months.
• Also in the varieties of tonics includes tools for imparting color to individual strands. These are tinted crayons, pencils and mascara.Tonics are used for a one-time effect before the first - second shampooing.

Often tonics are provided with additional beneficial properties. For example, a seboregulatory tonic relieves the skin of fat, energy mousse tonic or activator tonic protects hair from falling out and promotes their recovery. Sometimes in the Russian market you can find a male tonic based on bioactive proteins.

Toning balms, gels and musas have a lot more colors in their palette than tinted shampoos.

The palette of one manufacturer may differ from the palette of another. Therefore, when choosing a particular shade, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with its values ​​in the color palette.

In addition to the shade of the palette of each manufacturer may have its own characteristics. For example, crimson, beige, pearl, burgundy, peach and black color of some manufacturers will be slightly darker, and others - lighter. Colors from different manufacturers may have their effects: gloss, matte or glossy shade, etc.

Some manufacturers specialize in coloring hair of a specific color, for example, blond.

Many shades have common professional names. These colors can be viewed once and know their approximate color for different manufacturers.

For example: mocha, chocolate, graphite, bergamot, caramel, platinum, amethyst, milk, pearl, wild plum.

Tonic “wild plum” and “Indian summer” from Tonika are widely used in Russia. This tool allows you to achieve a rich blue and burgundy hair. These colors are popular for making ombre.

Professionals and amateurs experiment and get new shades when mixing colors.

Tonic is washed off much faster than paint, it allows you to experiment with color. Still, the frequent use of tonic harms the hair, and colored blond after washing your head can take on unexpected shades.

To choose the tone you need to consider:

• The base color of the hair. If the hair is dyed, then this color will become the base color, and not the one that nature has endowed. In determining the base color, you must take into account all the shades present, since the tonic will be different in different colors. Regrown roots must first be brought to the main shade. Selecting a tonic for melirovannyh hair, you need to consider the color of the strands and the entire head of hair.
• skin tone. There are rules for the ratio of color of the skin and eyes with the color of the hair. Of course, if you wish, this rule can be bypassed and dyed hair at its discretion.
• state of shag For weakened hair, you need to pick up tonics with additional useful properties. For example, special tonics for oily and falling hair. The healthier the hair, the better the coloring will affect it in one case, in the other - the tonic will color the weakened hair better. In this matter it is better to consult a professional.

If the hair is natural and has not been painted before, then the tone should be chosen two levels lighter than desired. If the hair has been stained many times or has been subjected to another chemical attack, then the shade may not correspond to the sample as a result.

For blond hair, you can choose any color, including extreme: pink, blue, purple, blue, green and others.

To choose the right shade for yourself, you need to correctly determine the tone of the hair.

The shade of hair is formed due to the ratio of a certain number of two pigments: melanin and pheomelanin. Melanin is a dark pigment. And pheomelanin is red.

Therefore, the advantage of melanin is observed in blond people, and pheomelanin in red.

A small amount of pigments in the hair structure makes the hair light gray and ashy.

Brunettes are people with hair color from rich black to dark brown.

Brown-haired to level brighter brunettes. For shades of brown are shades from dark brown to chestnut.

Blondes are lighter than brown-haired. Sometimes a light blond color belongs to the blondes. Although real blondes have pure light colors: ashy shade, or completely white.

Tinting agent:

• not suitable for dyeing gray hair. As a result of the use of tinting agent on the gray hair, you can get an uneven dirty shade.
• does not apply after perm.
• It is not used after coloring the hair with a natural tonic, for example, such as henna.
• does not harm the body during pregnancy.

All the nuances of toning from different manufacturers are specified on the packaging and instructions to the tool.

In general, regardless of the type of product and its manufacturer, any toning can be done at home.

First you need to take:

• non-metallic container, it can be any plastic plate
• comb with rare teeth or sponge
• polyethylene or rubber gloves
• towel

It is better to use an old towel and cover the surrounding space with newspapers, since any tonic, although not as intense as paint, is still eroded to the surface.

• Gloves must be worn to prevent staining of the skin.
• After that, dilute the mixture in a plastic plate as described by the manufacturer.
• Comb and, if desired, wet the hair. Tonic can be applied to dry and wet hair.
• Before staining, spread the cream on the neck and face so as not to color the skin with the mixture.
• Divide the hair into zones.
• Starting from the back of the head smoothly apply the tonic on the hair. To comb, that means is distributed evenly on all head. Toning agents do not need to be rubbed into the head and strongly massaged, as it lays down with a surface film and does not get into the hair structure.
• Wait 10 to 40 minutes. The exposure time depends on the desired effect. If staining is carried out for the first time, you need to endure 30 minutes.
• Wash off the tonic with warm water. Shampoos and balms are not used.
• Dry the hair with a towel.

Tonic of the German manufacturer gently colors the hair, eliminates the blond from unwanted yellowness.

The tinting mask of this manufacturer is created on a plant basis. Caring for the hair and gives the effect of lamination.

The composition of the tonic includes natural betaine and moisturizing ingredients, due to which the hair does not overdry.

Tonics of this company can remove unwanted yellowness. They make shades of blond more beautiful.

The manufacturer Wella produces tinting shampoos along with balms. They need to be used together to preserve the color of the hair. When using tonic and balsam, only roots need to be tinted.

The shading shampoo from Oriflame cleans hair from pollution and styling products, adds saturation to color and shine.

Tonic of this company gives hair volume, shine and color saturation.

Estel products contain uv-filters that allow you to protect your hair from ultraviolet rays. After using this product, the strands become soft and silky.

This company is good for those who want to repaint their hair in extreme colors: orange, green, blue, lime, purple, red, etc.

Tonics of this company allow you to create a deep and rich color and accelerate hair growth. Yellow pigment is removed from gray and white hair.

This is one of the most famous Russian manufacturers of hair cosmetics. The products of this company can be found in any perfume shop. The most popular of them are tonic toning products. Tonics are inexpensive and hold on for a long time and well "care" for the hair. When the paint is washed off the curls remain soft and silky.

Retonika is a product from the company "Rocolor", which washes away tinting agents. Retonika allows you to quickly and efficiently wash off unwanted shades, but after it the hair becomes dry and needs additional care.

Pink hair today is fashionable and stylish.

To tint hair in pink shades you need on blonde hair. Owners of dark hair will have to do some lightening.

Lightening hurts hair, so if you definitely decide to have pink hair, you need to perform lightening systematically. After each lightening, treat hair with masks and other means. Especially if black hair is discolored.

Make sure that the blend was applied evenly over all areas of the head, starting from the back of the head and ending with a bang. It is better to entrust the lightening and bleaching of hair to a professional.

After bleaching medium-brown and light-brown hair can turn yellowish, copper or reddish tint. This discoloration will suffice. Tinting agent converts yellowness to pink.

For even distribution of the tonic, a bright head of hair is also desirable to pre-discolour.

Immediately after bleaching, you need to apply a tonic, to withstand the right amount of time and rinse.

Malvina is a girl with blue hair from a famous fairy tale. Blue hair of any girl involuntarily resembles this image.

Blue color comes in cool tones. Therefore, you need to tint white and ashy hair. Hair with yellowness, you need to pre-discolor and only then apply tonic.

For fair-haired and brown-haired people, discoloration will have to be done 3-4 times. Sometimes, after such procedures, the health of the hair already, unfortunately, cannot be restored.

After each shampooing the color fades. To maintain a rich blue color you need to tint the hair 2-3 times a month.

Red hair color is stylish, original and fascinating.

To obtain a red color you need to take into account the original hair color. If it is blond, or ashen color, then you can immediately use the selected tonic.

Owners of red hair can also increase the intensity of color and give it the desired shade with a single tonic.

Girls with chocolate, chestnut and dark chestnut curls should first lighten their hair a little, then apply tonic.

Black hair before using tonic will have to lighten several times.

Coloring one or more strands, bangs, tips of hair is an original solution for creating a bright image.

All types of products are suitable for coloring strands: from resistant to tinted crayons and pencils. The choice will depend on the desired result.

To rid the yellow strand of yellowness, you need to use a tonic with a purple pigment. If you overdo it, it happens that it turns out to be an ashen color.

It is important today to create a "free" highlighting - change the color of some strands over the entire head.

To get light strands from dark ones, they must be discolored beforehand, as in other cases. Then apply tonic.

Tinting agents are not recommended for painting over gray hair. But it will be very useful for the first gray hair, especially for those people who have a "native" hair color.

After toning, the gray hair gets the desired shade, and the hairstyle at the same time gets the effect of highlighting.

Among all shades, chestnut and ashy are best painted over with gray hair.

It should be said separately about the cardinal change of color from dark to light. No one guarantees that after discoloration and toning the color will fall evenly.

This is a difficult process and it is better to entrust it to a professional.

Find the manufacturer will help the opinions of people who have already used one or another tonic. Reviews will help see the effect in practice and deal with the nuances of the composition and use of the product from the experience of other people.

After analyzing the reviews, you can make general conclusions about the price segment, quality and use of different tonic.

Many girls buy “tonic” and note good quality at a low price.

Many people are experimenting by mixing colors from different packages, thereby obtaining a new color.

It is noted that the color is saturated, but it does not “glow” as the red color from another manufacturer, for example, can glow.

Separately, it is worth paying attention to the desire of blondes for a while to stop being blondes. Dyeing from light to dark color is a serious step, since it is impossible to go back to the blond without harm to the hair. Therefore, girls use “tonic”, coloring curls in different colors, and knowing that with an unsatisfactory result, they can easily return the light color of their hair.

If “tonic” dyes light or ashy hair, then the color always matches the pattern on the package.

In general opinion, the tonic keeps the color less time than the "tonic". This is both a minus and a plus. "Rowan" is chosen by those girls who are comfortable quick wash.

It is also noted that the effect of lamination declared by the manufacturer is not observed. The hair shines like any other tonic.

"Rowan" offers a large selection of colors. Among them are colors for natural hair and dyed. Tonic used on repeatedly painted hair, can give an unpredictable shade.

The company "Estel" aims to create products for professionals. These tools are used by the master of hairdressing. And besides, the company releases the product to the “home market”, in which it does not particularly position itself, since their main direction is professional.

Therefore, we can distinguish two main points from customer reviews:

• At a low price, products maintain professional quality.
• Unpredictability. The use of Estel products implies professional knowledge. When using such tonics you need to take into account different nuances.

Therefore, reviews of the tonic of this company are very different. Some buyers are satisfied with the result. Another had to do a wash in the cabin.

From this we can make a general conclusion that Estel tonics have the declared quality and will suit those buyers who have knowledge in dyeing.

Three companies, like Estel, specialize in hair products and are in the more expensive price segment.

Companies offer detailed instructions for using tonics.

With proper care, reviews of those who have already used the tool are unanimous.

Tonics give almost perfect tone, do not paint streaked strands, correspond to the color of the sample.

Based on the general opinion, the products of these companies are suitable for people who have passed the stage of experiments, decided on the choice of color and are more serious about toning.

An overview of budget hair toners (Tonika, Estel) can be seen in the next video.