Statistical surveys say that most men see their weakness in the beauty of the owners of blond curls. It's hard to judge whether this is true or not, but the light color of the hair is considered very attractive, and any woman, at least once in her life, has thought about changing her image, repaint or lighten her hair.
Blonding - the procedure for complete lightening of the hair for several tones. It is used both to make the hair lighten shade, and to discolor dark curls before painting. It is worth noting that one of the most common methods of staining - hair styling - applies to this process. If you are asking the question "What is the difference between blonding and melioration?", The answer is simple: in the second case, not all hair is lightened, but only a part of the strands.
Technology of blond hair
When blonding, clarification is achieved due to the destruction of the pigment of hair with special preparations, blondrains, which contain alkalis and compensating shades. They are mixed with special oxidants containing hydrogen peroxide, which destroy the pigment of the hair. The percentage of peroxide content in the composition is determined depending on the condition of the hair and the desired result. Often, it is low -1-2%. It is important to remember that the procedure for lightening hair in this way is not recommended for those whose hair is weakened. In addition, even the highest concentration of oxidant does not always help to get rid of the red tint, including when blonding dark hair.
In general, blonding is one of the most harmful procedures for dyeing hair, which is not recommended for thin, weakened hair. Also, if your hair is painted with henna, are exposed to a chemical wave or you have sensitive scalp - refrain from going to the hairdresser. Another blonding will not help get rid of gray hair .
Types of blond hair
- Scandinavian point . The method of blonding, in which the hair at the roots is painted in a light shade, and the tips in a darker.
- Blotting of platyphilis . One of the variants of the Scandinavian point, in which the main shade when dyeing hair is platinum silver.
- Wadded blond technique ("Shnurochek"). The method of blonding, in which only part of the hair is clarified. The lighter strands do not have a clear boundary, they are distributed in random order. To achieve this result on the hair or impose a special cotton strips with a clarifier, or wind them on special cords. This method of blonding is considered more sparing, since the staining is superficial, not affecting the deep layers of the hair.
- The technique of "zigzag" . Hair is wound on curlers of various sizes in a checkerboard pattern, applying dyes on them with different shades.
- The technique of "strainer". Due to the difference in shades, the effect of playing light on the hair is obtained. When staining using the "strainer" technology, an oxidizer (based on hydrogen peroxide) is applied only to the top of the head, then - a powdered clarifier, after which another layer of oxidizer is applied and already on top of it - the paint of the desired tinting shade.
How to do blonding?
Given that this procedure can damage the hair, it is better to still hold it in the hairdressing salon, especially if it is a radical color change and blond hair dark. If you only want to change the shade or lighten the tips of your hair, then it's better not to resort to this staining technique, but just try to paint them yourself.
So, if you decide to do blonding at home, the following recommendations are for you. A special illuminator can be bought in almost any store. It is inexpensive, however, with a great chance to harm the hair.
- Prepare the composition by mixing the dye with the oxidant (usually in a box with a blondator contains two vials).
- Apply the composition to dry unwashed hair along the entire length, excluding the basal area. Leave for 15-30 minutes (the time depends on the desired intensity of clarification).
- Then apply the composition to the roots of the hair. Leave for another 15-20 minutes.
- Wash your head thoroughly. It is advisable to wash the hair with shampoo twice, then use the conditioner.
And do not forget that after carrying out blonding, hair needs extra care, so strengthening and nourishing masks should be used much more often.