How to use hair tonic

Not every lady is ready to permanently abandon her native hair color using persistent and semi-resistant dyes. Many people prefer toning with special products that can change color, correct shade and hide unwanted hair pigmentation. The variety of products is amazing: you can find pearl-ash shades and chestnut, chocolate and even blue on the shelves of stores.

What is a tonic

Unlike ammonia and ammonia-free dyes, henna and basma, tonic is a ready-made mass with a consistency resembling balsam.

The composition of the tonic includes an oily suspension that protects the hair from negative factors.In addition, the product contains medicinal herbs and ethers that are responsible for shine, in particular, for invisible damage to the structure (small cracks, possible cross-section, etc.).

Tonic is a non-ammonia product. Unlike paints, it does not leave a sharp unpleasant smell, on the contrary, the hair smells delicious.

The benefits of tonics for coloring

• Carefully refer to the hair structure, give it shine, smooth scales;
• allow you to remove unwanted color, which appeared as a result of unsuccessful staining with resistant pigments;
• hair becomes soft and manageable, due to which it is easy to style;
• White flax, which is a part, allows preserving the color saturation for a long time
• the possibility of using the composition with frequent frequency;
• a variety of colors;
• tonic does not penetrate deep into the hair structure, but remains on the surface.

Features of the use of tonics

1. The product is used not only for staining, but also for lightening. There are tonics with the effect of discoloration, which are designed specifically for blondes.Of course, they can be used and brunettes, when it becomes necessary to lighten a couple of tones. But more often blonde-haired girls use tonic-activator. They do not wish to subject their hair to additional stress, as happens when staining with ammonia paints.
2. In addition to a diverse palette of colors, where every girl will find a touch of her liking, tonics are distinguished by affordable pricing. Even professional tools are 40% cheaper than their staunch friends. With regard to the duration of exposure of the pigment, good tinting tools are not inferior to expensive paints.
3. It is allowed to use tonics for pregnant and lactating women. Agree, even natural dyes such as henna and basma can not boast of such properties. This feature is due to the fact that tonics are composed entirely of oils and herbs, they do not contain ammonia, due to which they do not harm the mother and baby.
4. Toning products can be used for all types and structures of hair. Tonics are used for dyeing brittle, dull and lifeless strands.They are ideal for painting gray hair, the product is often used by girls with chemical perm and other types of styling, suggesting the action of high temperatures.
5. Tonics can be applied as often as you need it (within reason). So, if after dyeing hair with resistant pigments the following procedure is recommended to be done not earlier than 1.5 months, then after using tonic a repeated procedure is allowed after 10 days. Very convenient for girls who have not yet decided on the final shade, for 1 month you can try 2-3 colors and choose the right one.
6. Most of the professional series include products that promote accelerated growth (chili), dandruff (natural oils) and reduce hair loss (Mexican guarana). In addition to these useful properties, tonics give shine and allow using ammonia dyes on top (again, basma and henna cannot boast with this).

Consider the brand on which you should choose:

• "Genive Hair Tonic";
• Foam Argan;
• Oriflame;
• Alpecin Medical Special;
• Livon Hair;
• Hemany Hair Tonic with Argan Oil;
• "Hair Volume";
• "Sim Sensitive System for Therapeutic Climbazole Scalp Tonic";
• Rokolor;
• "Less Is More";
• Cutrin Lux;
• "Balea";
• "Indola Hairgrowth";
• Matrix Biolage Hydrotherapie;
• "Day two Day Care";
• Shiseido Agenogen;
• Lac Sante Hair Lotion;
• Belita Vitex Cashmere.

How to use a ready-toning composition

Training. Dress in old clothes or knit a hairdressing apron. Since the tool is applied in the same way as a regular paint, you need to prepare the necessary tools and materials in advance.

For the procedure you will need: plastic or rubber gloves, a brush or a sponge for applying, a greasy cream (suitable for children), hairdressing clips, a comb with wide and sparse teeth, a hairdryer, food film or foil, a towel.

1. Lubricate with cream the hairline at the forehead, behind the ears and on the neck, so as not to accidentally stain the skin. Do not touch the hairs, otherwise the tool on top of the cream does not lie.
2. Divide hair into 6 equal parts with a comb. Five of them collect in small tails and stabbed with clamps. Leave one at the back of the head, and the coloring will begin.
3. Wear gloves, divide the loose section of hair into thin strands, take one and put it on your palm. Type a little tool on the brush and carefully paint over it.
4. Go to the rest of the strands, do the same with them.Next, twist the treated part into a bundle and pin it down, then dissolve the second section from the occipital region.
5. Divide into small curls and repeat previous manipulations. Continue the procedure with each subsequent section until you paint over the entire surface.
6. So that the dye is better absorbed, wrap the head with cling film after the procedure and cover with a towel.
7. Turn on the hair dryer and set the hot temperature on it, direct the air flow to the head and warm the mixture well for 10 minutes.
8. Wait for a specific interval specified in the instructions. As a rule, it is 30-40 minutes, but the manufacturer appoints the exact time.
9. Start washing tonic. Do not use shampoo, better make a caring mask. For its preparation, it is enough to mix coconut and olive oils in equal quantities. Apply the mixture to your hair, wait about 1 hour.

How to use toning shampoo or balm

Training. For dyeing hair tinting shampoos or balms you only need gloves, a hairdryer and a wide comb.

Despite the fact that the tool is the same representative of the cleansing products, it is applied to the pre-washed hair. Use your usual shampoo and balm, you can optionally make a mask.

1. Squeeze out excess moisture from the hair with a towel, put on gloves and apply tinting with massage movements. Evenly distribute the composition over the entire length.
2. Comb your hair, collect them in several small flagella and put on a shower cap on top.
3. Wrap a towel over your head, warm up the hair dryer. Wait another 15-20 minutes.
4. After the expiration date, rinse off the product, do not use cleansing shampoos. Leave the hair to dry naturally.

How to wash tonic from hair

1. Use professional cosmetics that are specifically designed for this purpose. They are sold in any cosmetic store and are produced in the same series as tonics.
2. Another option is a home method. Mix 35 gr. blue clay with 100 gr. honey, apply on hair and wait 40 minutes.
3. Rinse the strands with acidified solution. Dilute 300 ml in 1 liter of water. vinegar, rub the mixture well into the hair and leave for 10 minutes.

Purchase only professional brands, read the reviews before buying or consult with a specialist. In case of an undesirable shade, make sure you have a wash on hand. Carefully read the instructions before starting the procedure.

Video: tinting blond hair at home