Highlighting on gray hair. Black highlighting. How to dye my gray hair?

The nature of all living things is such that over time the body begins to age and fade. A person experiences signs of aging much more than any other being, especially in the beautiful half. When the hair is deprived of pigment - they begin to turn gray, the woman tries in every possible way to hide it, because it is absolutely impossible to stop the process. Today we will tell you how to color gray hair, which brand is better to choose. Also, we will share the secrets, how you can embellish the gray hair with the help of melioration and create a stunning image.

What paint to choose?

There is no greater problem for a woman, how to color her gray hair. That is, there was not, because now there are special tools that can color ringlets that are devoid of pigment, fill them with their own and keep them for a relatively long time. More and more fans are gaining the colors of such brands as "Estelle" and American "Matrix". Both tools are good and do their job perfectly well, without hurting their hair, as there is no harmful ammonia in their composition. And yet, "Matrix" is able to work only on those ringlets that are discolored more than half. "Estelle" can be used on non-dried hair.

Paint "Estelle" for gray hair: a palette and features

The Russian company Estel has developed a special product suitable for gray hair. "Lux Silver" - a line of colors that are able to hide the gray hair in a high-quality and soft manner, to give the locks a lively color, softness and shine. With the stable use of this tool will forever forget about the gray hair, because Estel Professional can paint it a hundred percent. The palette consists of seven primary colors and more than 150 natural shades.

Although the staining is recommended in a professional salon, the paint of this manufacturer is quite easy to use and at home. The main thing is compliance with the instructions prescribed by the manufacturer, otherwise you can achieve a strongly distinguishable shade from what was stated on the package.

Palette of paints for gray hair:

• Brown medium (brown-haired 4 / **);
• Brown light (light brown 5 / **);
• Blond dark (light brown 6 / **);
• Blond average (light brown 7 / **);
• Blond light (light brown 8 / **);
• Blond is bright (blond 9 / **);
• The blonde is light (10 / **).

Each of the scales is represented by several shades, and the woman, regardless of her hair color, can choose the tone she likes. It should be noted that the shade under number 9/65 is suitable only for those hair that completely lost the pigment - at least 90% of the gray hair. All of the shades are suitable for melirovaniya on gray hair. As for black color, we will discuss the content of the article in the future.

Instructions for use

If it is important for you to get a smooth tone, then follow the rule when choosing a tone for gray hair: it should not differ from your natural color too much, the difference should not be more than two tones. If you have absolutely all the "silver" curls, take a tone that coincides one hundred percent with your hair color.

The paint "Estelle" does not have an unpleasant odor when grown, on the contrary, it has a rather light and delicate aroma. The product fits perfectly, enveloping the strand, does not flow as far as the effect. Before applying, you must conduct a sensitivity test in order not to become a victim of an allergy.

1. Wear protective gloves and mix the product in a non-metallic bowl.
2. Apply using a brush on each strand - from the roots to the tips. Hair should be dry and unwashed.
3. Soak the cream on the curls for 45 minutes. A polyethylene cap is not useful, but it does not hurt either. In it, you can safely mess up the upholstery of the couch or chair to enjoy watching the movie.
4. Rinse the hair under running water until it becomes clear.
5. Apply balm - color fixer, wash it off after 5 minutes.
6. If melioration to gray hair is performed, the aging time is reduced to 35 minutes.

If you have doubts when choosing a shade, then contact the master in the salon, he will professionally choose the perfect tone for your hair. Follow-up procedures can be carried out at home on your own, do not forget only the hairdresser to find out the number of the shade.

Short hair

If you have a fashionable short haircut, and hair is completely gray, then you can not paint them at all, but decorate them. Now more and more gray is entering into fashion, and it's not uncommon to meet a young lady with such curls. You will ideally like an ombre for short hair. It is unlikely that you will be able to paint yourself, therefore, contact the master. He will pick up a shade of ashy or gray (possibly black) and create an ideal coloration of the curls. It will look like this: from a darker ashy shade (gray or black) at the roots, the color will go smoothly into silver. It looks amazing ombre and short, and long hair.

Highlighting on gray hair

If you do not have more than 40% of gray hair, then choose the usual highlights. It will help to hide the signs of wilting and give extra volume, as the curls that lack pigment become thin, and the general appearance of hair looks liquid. Choose shades close to the natural color, this will help to avoid contrast when growing roots.

"Salt and pepper"

This is an unusual black marking on gray hair. It will appeal to women bright, self-confident, suitable for medium length and long curls. This hair coloring - melirovanie black, suitable for women, in which gray hair makes up most of the hair. Also ideal for girls whose curls are painted in ashy.

As noted by professionals, highlighting gray hair with individual strands is ineffective, as the result may turn out to be unexpected, that is, the hair can turn yellow or even red. That's why the owners of completely gray hair are offered "Salt and pepper".

Features of staining

Black melirovanie this method is unusual. The result is a color that smoothly changes from completely white (salt) to black (pepper). The goal is a harmonious neighborhood of two opposite colors, the boundary between which is blurred and almost invisible. At home, creating such an image is not possible, so contact a professional in the salon. With the help of such hair dyeing - melirovaniya black on silver curls, it will be possible to create an elegant, feminine and interesting image, as well as make a style of brightness and extravagance. Such a woman will never remain in the shadows and will march like an icy queen.

Care for colored gray hair

Gray locks, especially after hair dyeing, melioration, require special care, because they are thinned, dry and look tired. If there is no opportunity to purchase an expensive tool, do not despair, because in the kitchen of each housewife there is vegetable oil, whether it is olive or sunflower. It is necessary once a week for an hour before washing his head to put on the entire length of the curls, put on a plastic cap. It can be washed off easily with warm water and shampoo. Such masks will help maintain shine, softness, elasticity and volume of hair.