Rinse for colored hair at home is a way to remove annoying colors or an opportunity to get rid of unsuccessful dyeing. In the process of washing, substances act on the hair that remove the coloring pigment from them.
How does a hair remover work - what effect can you achieve?
Using a hair remover is the best way to return to the original color. It contains active chemical elements: clarifiers, pigment substitutes, etc.
Hair wash at home
When they enter the hair structure, they either reduce the pigment molecule to a minimum size, or completely destroy it.
Washing away dye pigments from hair at home using traditional cosmetology products and professional washes is always stressful for hair. Therefore, hairdressers do not recommend using this procedure too often.
There are two types of cleaning work:
Surface wash... In this case, the pigment is washed off only from the surface of the hair itself. This procedure is suitable when dyeing hair in light colors or with a slight change in color.
Deep rinse. It is recommended to perform deep rinsing in professional salons. During it, active chemical oxidants are used, which are able to completely destroy the dye pigments from the inside of the hair structure.
What determines the result of the wash, which is carried out at home:
quality and manufacturer of paint and remover;
hair structure and type;
the color of the coloring pigment and the natural hair color;
the correctness of the procedure and preparation.
For light shades, one surface wash is enough; black color can be removed only using 2-3 procedures. The hardest thing to wash off is paint with red pigments. In this case, they often resort to bleaching the hair.
Is it possible to restore the natural hair color with a remover
It is quite difficult to restore natural hair color, especially at home. Depending on the natural color and color of the hair coloration, one or several washings may be required.
Professionals recommend returning to your color gradually, after several surface wash procedures.
An exception in the form of a deep rinse is necessary if the natural color is light and the hair is dyed dark.
In this case, you need to wait until the hair grows a few centimeters, and then carries out the procedure itself. In this case, the remover is not applied to all of the hair, but only to a portion. This avoids getting the product on the skin and hair follicles.
Hair wash
Experts advise using folk cosmetology products to return to their natural color at home. This will help to fully retain the color and get rid of foreign pigment. Also, professional removers are available that reduce the amount of coloring pigment and do not affect the natural shade in any way.
The negative effect of the wash on the hair is primarily due to the active action of chemical components. Once in the hair structure, they destroy not only the coloring pigment, but also the tissues of the hair itself.
Washing at home can damage your hair as follows:
chemicals on contact with the scalp can destroy hair follicles. This leads to hair loss and a decrease in hair density;
destruction of pigment negatively affects the structure of the hair. It can become porous. Because of this, fragility and the number of split ends increase;
the condition of the scalp also worsens. Highly sensitive skin may experience irritation, an allergic reaction and even a chemical burn.
The effects on hair are directly related to the type of wash. For weak, damaged hair, it is better to use a surface wash or use traditional cosmetology products.
After rinsing, you need to improve your hair.
Revitalizing hair after washing
This can be done with special series of care cosmetics for damaged hair. Vitamin and mineral complexes will help improve the condition of the scalp and hair follicles.
Which composition for washing is best for the type of hair
The negative effect of the wash on the hair can be reduced by choosing a product for your hair type:
Washes for oily hair. Almost any product can be used for such hair. The liberated oil lubricates and protects the hair from severe dryness. But for this type, it is not recommended to use natural washes based on vegetable oils, cream and fatty kefir.
Washes for normal hair. In this case, you can also use almost any washes. But it is necessary to give preference to products in which there is less oxidizing agent and no ammonia.
Rinse for dry hair. Owners of such curls are better off using only natural washes. At the same time, it is not recommended to use products based on soda and soap, and also not to add alcohol to the wash.
How to make a wash at home?
Preparation of composition and instruments
When making a natural wash or using a professional composition at home, it is necessary to use dishes and tools made of ceramics, glass or plastic. To prepare you will need:
a towel (they cover the shoulders);
a bowl for preparing the composition;
sponge for application;
plastic bag or shower cap;
stirring tool.
Hair wash step by step
Step-by-step instructions for the procedure
Instructions for using the remover:
The product is applied only to dry, not washed hair.
Less composition should be applied to the roots, and more to the ends.
After application, the hair must be collected in a knot, put on a hat on top or wrapped in plastic wrap.
Action time - 1 hour (for professional products - 20 minutes).
You can wash off the product with a hair balm, shampoo, laundry soap or rinse (depending on the composition of the wash).
You cannot dry your hair with a hairdryer.
You can repeat the procedure no earlier than after 1 week.
Comprehensive scalp and hair care will allow you to quickly restore them after the washing procedure. Care should contain the following elements:
Nourishing and moisturizing masks:
with fruit acids, keratin and proteins;
based on sour cream for dry and normal hair;
based on chicken eggs for oily hair.
Vitamins. Special vitamin complexes can be added to shampoos and masks, used for head massage.
Massage. It helps to improve the functioning of hair follicles by stimulating blood circulation.
Avoiding harmful effects on hair. In the first weeks, it is better to stop using a hair dryer and hair dyeing.
Hair care after washing
The nuances of a wash for dark curls
Removing dark pigment from hair is long and difficult. Depending on the desired shade, the procedure can be applied from 3 times. Black wash requires lightening and discoloration; this requires products with hydrogen peroxide and ammonia.
They have a very negative effect on the hair and can cause carrot hair color, which must be washed off additionally..
At home, folk remedies based on baking soda and ascorbic acid will help get rid of the dark shade. The concentration of oxidants in these substances is less than in professional products, but can also harm hair.
The nuances of removers for light curls
It is quite easy to wash off light dye from your hair. The exception is some tint balms that are not chemically affected. Problems can only arise if the hair is severely discolored before dyeing.
You can wash off the blond and light blond shade by any means. Among the professional, it is best to select products without oxidants and ammonia. Masks based on kefir (fermented baked milk), vegetable oils and rinses with lemon or chamomile will help to remove color at home.
What to consider when removing red hair?
It is rather difficult to remove the pigment after dyeing in red and chestnut shades. Especially for those with natural blond or light blond hair color. There are several things to consider when washing red hair:
when choosing a wash, priority should be given to one that does not violate the natural hair color;
you may need several procedures;
for very light hair, it is necessary to carry out a lightening procedure, in rare cases - bleaching.
Red hair wash
In these cases, experts recommend using tint balms of light brown or ash-platinum color at all stages.
The disadvantage when washing red hair is a yellowish tint that appears even after several procedures. Frequent procedures using oxidants are very harmful to the hair, so red-haired girls need to stock up on a lot of caring cosmetics.
Homemade recipes
Kefir based
Kefir-based wash is great for weak and dry hair. To prepare this remedy at home, you will need a liter of kefir. One spoonful of salt is added to it and the liquid is stirred. At the end of cooking, pour in one tablespoon of oil.
For dry hair, you can add two chicken eggs, and to remove red pigment, a few drops of lemon juice. With a lack of kefir, it can be replaced with fermented baked milk.
Honey based
Only natural honey can be used to remove the paint. Honey remover is suitable for removing old paint or returning to its natural color.
Hair remover honey
To prepare a honey wash, you will need a lot of liquid honey. Curls need to be completely covered with the product, and then wrap the hair with a linen cloth. You will also need a lot of fabric, because it is quickly soaked in honey.
For the effectiveness of a professional product, the honey procedure must be repeated about 4-7 times, depending on the desired shade of hair.
Soda based
Homemade hair remover made from baking soda dries hair very strongly, so it can only be used by people with a head prone to oily content. The advantage of soda is its high performance.
To prepare a mask-remover, gradually stir 5 tablespoons of baking soda (for short hair) in warm water. If the length of the hair is from the neck to the shoulder blades, you will need from 7 to 10 spoons, and for long hair from 10 to 15.
You need to keep the wash for about 20 minutes, if the hair is bright red or black, the time increases by 5 minutes. You can wash off the soda with any shampoo, but if this is difficult, any laundry soap will help perfectly.
Experts do not recommend using a soda mask often and repeating the procedure more often 2 times in one process of washing off the color.
Hair washing soda
Oil based
Hair wash based on castor and burdock oil is the most useful cosmetic procedure for removing coloring pigment. It will take a long time to return to its original color, but during this time the hair will undergo a restoration procedure.
The mixture of oils must be rubbed into the hair roots for several minutes, and then distributed along their length with a comb.
The hair is then left on for 5 minutes. The oils should be washed off not with shampoo, but with hair balm and chamomile decoction. This procedure is suitable for bringing back red and chestnut colors.
Wine based
A wine-based wash is used to restore light shades to hair. Only dry white wine is suitable for this. It must be mixed with water in a 1 to 5 ratio and heated to a comfortable temperature.
White wine can dry hair, so it is recommended to add 1 teaspoon of any vegetable oil to it. Removing very dark pigment requires at least 7 treatments.
Chamomile based
Chamomile is often used to treat blonde hair. Using chamomile on a daily basis as a rinse will lighten your hair or wash off light dyes.
Chamomile hair remover
To remove the paint, you need to use a highly concentrated infusion of chamomile: a glass of dried or fresh flowers in a glass of boiling water.
Laundry soap based
Hair wash at home based on laundry soap is very easy to use. It is enough to replace the shampoo with soap. With regular daily use, many people note the washing off of the pigment. To enhance the effect, you can leave the foamed soap on your hair for 3-5 minutes.
The disadvantage of this home remedy is that the hair is severely dry. Therefore, hairdressers advise using a moisturizing mask after each procedure and not applying soap to the hair roots.
Lemon juice wash
Lemon juice perfectly brightens hair and destroys dark and red pigments. When using it, it must be remembered that pure juice can harm the hair.
It is best to use the following recipe for washing: add the juice of one lemon to ½ cup of low-fat kefir, then add a glass of cognac and egg white there. In an hour and a half, this mixture on the hair will bring out the unsuccessful color of the tint balm.
Aspirin wash
When lightening or dyeing hair, individual strands may acquire an unpleasant greenish tint. Aspirin will help get rid of it. To prepare such a product, you need to crush 5 aspirin tablets into powder.
Aspirin for hair remover
Then the powder is poured into half a glass of warm water. The gruel is applied to the entire length of the hair or to individual strands. Rinse off aspirin with shampoo for damaged hair.
Rhubarb wash
Making a rhubarb hair remover at home is similar to a white wine-based product. Add ½ glass of dry rhubarb to ½ liter of warm white wine. The mixture must be evaporated to half, cooled and applied to the entire length of the hair.
Egg wash
To prepare such a wash, you need to beat 3 egg whites until a stable foam is obtained. Then add 3 tablespoons of castor oil to the foam (no other oil will work). The mixture is applied to the hair. An egg wash is ideal for restoring color to dry or damaged hair.
Estel Color Off wash consists of three components:
reducing agent;
catalyst;
neutralizer.
Mixing a reducing agent and a catalyst leads to a chemical reaction that can destroy and remove the pigment without the use of oxidizing agents and ammonia that are harmful to the hair. In this case, the hair is not lightened, namely, it gets rid of unnecessary pigment.
With the help of a neutralizer, you can track how well the color has washed off and whether another procedure is needed. For this, the substance is applied to one of the strands and the result is monitored. Partial color return indicates the need for another washout procedure.
Brelil Professional
Brelil Professional Home Hair Color Remover is recommended for those who want to return to the natural stripe color. The action of the tool is based on the destruction of the connection between the dye and the structure of the hair.
Thus, the pigment is not destroyed, but washed out. This does not require aggressive chemical reactions that negatively affect hair health.
Remover Brelil Professional removes two layers of paint at once in one application. This effect can be achieved thanks to two components of the tool. Manufacturers have added to the composition of the wash and caring component: proteins and fruit acids.
PAUL MITCHELL
PAUL MITCHELL wash is referred to as cosmetics with high efficiency. In one procedure, it is possible to remove all pigment or lighten hair by 3-4 tones. The remover does not contain hydrogen peroxide or aggressive ammonia. This allows you to use it on damaged hair.
To improve the condition of the hair, stylists advise using the entire PAUL MITCHELL series.
This includes not only a wash, but also cosmetics for hair care after the procedure. They are able to neutralize chemical reactions to lighten and destroy pigment. After the end of the procedure, fruit acids and vitamins help to restore hair faster.
L'Oreal Professionnel
L'Oreal Professionnel is a remover often used to break down artificial hair pigment in professional salons. It is a powder containing a 9% oxidizing agent.
L'Oreal Professionnel can be applied to the entire length of the hair with a clean dish sponge or a special sponge. This product dries hair, but does not do it as catastrophically as other washes. Ideal for green pigment removal and pre-clarification.
Kapous
Kapous washes are recommended for those who want to get rid of the pigment of persistent colors: red or black. Many people emphasize the convenience of using this product at home.
Kapous is a great helper for those who want to get rid of unpleasant shades of paint, but, at the same time, without damaging or lightening their hair too much. The earlier the wash is applied after the main coloring, the higher the result of obtaining the original color.
Baco Color Remove
Baco Color Remove is a two-phase product for removing color pigment from the hair structure. This remover works only on colored hair and does not affect natural pigments.
During the action of the Baco Color Remove components, the artificial color molecule is reduced in size until it becomes almost invisible. At the same time, the natural hair color is fully preserved.
Rice and silk proteins protect the hair structure from harmful chemical attack during the procedure. Thanks to them, an unpleasant odor does not remain on the hair, as when using other washes.
Supra
"Supra" is a substance for washing and highlighting hair at home, which combines plant and chemical components. With the help of "Supra", which is made on the basis of white henna, hair can be discolored or get rid of unsuccessful dyeing.
There are two types of cosmetic products:
powder: has a more aggressive effect on the hair;
powder formulation: refers to a professional wash product, more gentle on the hair.
Supra can be used to remove pigment after coloring or to lighten the natural hair color. It is ideal for working with light colored hair. Even at home, you can achieve excellent results. It is much more difficult to lighten the dark hair of "Supra".
Tips from professional beauticians
Rinsing worsens the condition of the hair, even if all safety conditions are met. In order to prevent serious consequences for hair, it is necessary to follow the advice of professionals.
Before using a wash, even one prepared at home, it must be tested for the risk of an allergic reaction.
In some cases, there is too much pigment in the hair and the dark color returns. In this case, the procedure is repeated.
It is necessary to distinguish between the washing and pickling procedure. The latter is not the washing off of the paint, but the complete removal of the pigment from the hair. It has negative effects on hair and is harder to tolerate than a wash.
It is not recommended to dye or curl your hair immediately after the procedure. Hair needs a "respite".
After the procedure, beauticians recommend a course to improve hair. The use of balms and moisturizing masks is mandatory.
At home, you need to be careful with the hair washing procedure. It should take place clearly according to the instructions for the cosmetic product.
To get rid of imperfect hair color is possible only when using high-quality washes. The correct selection of products and care after the procedure will help to acquire beauty and maintain healthy hair.
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