Colored hair is all the rage among the most fashionable and creative women. Pink, purple, blue, multicolored. Whatever your desire, there are sure to be fantasy colors capable of recreating it.
Despite this trend, many people have doubts about this type of coloring. After all, how does it work? Is there any specific care when applying it? What about the background color?
If you share these and other questions, read on and find out all about it!
What are fantasy colors?
Fantasy colors are all those that "escape" the traditional color standards. We're talking about tones that have no relation to the "official" shades of hair. For example: pink, orange, blue, green, purple, etc.
This is not a new trend. It originated with the English punk movement in the 1970s. But recently it has been rediscovered, becoming a fever first among teenagers and then among older women who want to break patterns and unleash their creativity.
Temporary effect
Today, most fancy dyes act superficially on the hair, like a kind of toner. That's because many brands don't add ammonia or hydrogen peroxide to the formulation - products that are used in "conventional dyes" to open and reveal the color.
The result is a more superficial action and less durability than traditional colors, which means there is a greater need for touch-ups.
Who are these colors suitable for?
There are no contraindications. Fantasy colors can be used by any woman with straight, curly or frizzy hair, etc. The only caveat is that the hair must be bleached before application.
That's why you need to make sure that your strands are strong enough to withstand the procedure without breaking or becoming brittle. Therefore, a key tip is to take good care of your hair before undergoing the process, making the most of your hair schedule.
How should it be applied?
The first thing to remember is that when applying fantasy colors, it is almost always essential to bleach the hair. This is because the dye has no lightening power and the dark background prevents the colored tones from showing through.
If you have virgin hair but want to get in on the trend without bleaching your strands, one possibility is to opt for ammonia dyes. This substance works by opening the cuticles and is capable of changing up to two tones. So the lighter your natural hair, the more open the color will be.
But if the idea is to dye in pastel shades, then there's no getting away from bleaching, as it's impossible to achieve the lighter tones without removing the pigment from the hair.
Another important tip is to keep an eye on the information on the dye. As we said, many brands work with semi-permanent fantasy color options. This is a good idea for those who want to make the change, but don't want something too aggressive on their hair.
These dyes are less long-lasting, but they don't change the hair structure (many don't contain ammonia in the formula) and are compatible with straightening. However, these dyes only lighten one and a half shades. This means that, without bleaching the hair, they work best on those with lighter natural hair, such as light brown or blonde.
Professional help
For all these reasons, it is very important to have the procedure done in a salon with a professional qualified in colorimetry. After all, it will be necessary to study your base, understand the characteristics of your hair and choose a dye with adequate pigmentation, capable of achieving the tone you want, without having to go too far with the bleaching (which can weaken the hair too much).
To keep your hair looking good, you'll need to redo the bleaching process frequently. In general, it is done on the grown-out roots and the length of the hair. This is why professional supervision is so important, to avoid "staining" the hair and, of course, weakening it.
What should I do after coloring?
As hair needs to be bleached, post-coloring care is extremely important to avoid breakage and other hair problems. This means boosting the hair schedule and making the most of moisturizing, nourishing and reconstructing.
You also need to be careful when choosing products. To avoid fading, use shampoos and conditioners suitable for dyed hair and reduce the number of washes.
When using hair dryers and flat irons, don't forget to invest in a good heat protector. And, if possible, try to reduce your use of these devices (which also cause damage and weaken the hair).
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