Estel dyes for gray hair: color palette and dyeing rules

As soon as gray hair appears on the head, women try to disguise it. Various paints, sprays and tinting agents are used. The most optimal for hair is dye without ammonia, which minimally traumatizes the strands. Changes in the structure lead to difficulties in leaving, because not every paint will last for a long time: gradually the color disappears, the gray hair again makes itself felt.

Estel offers its clients special hair coloring products, among which everyone can find an option for themselves. This article discusses the features and benefits of Estel brand products, tells about the offered lines of the De Luxe Professional series and how to care for dyed hair at home.

With the appearance of gray hair, the structure of the hair changes dramatically: they become more rigid and porous. Therefore, not even every professional will be able to dye curls well if there is no high-quality coloring agent at hand. The choice of paints is huge only at first glance: some do not mask whiteness well enough, others quickly wash off and lose color, others have a high percentage of ammonia in their composition, which turns the curls into a "washcloth".

A real salvation for many women was the appearance of the Estel Delux Professional lines, developed by the Russian brand, taking into account the basic needs of gray strands. They completely paint over the whiteness, do not have toxic elements in the composition and do not harm either the hair or the scalp. Of course, the main advantage of the products is the complete absence of ammonia, but there are many others. First of all, it is the widest palette of shades, consisting of more than forty-five colors.

Depending on your desire, you can also choose products with different oxidation states for hanging. Preparation of the mass is quick and easy - everyone can handle it. The composition has a soft consistency and is evenly applied with a brush. Due to the absence of toxic components, the paints have a pleasant odor. Among the ingredients, you can find vegetable oils that provide gentle care. The manufacturer guarantees 80-100% coverage of gray hair.

Perhaps one of the few features, judging by the reviews, is the appearance of dry ends. To avoid this effect, you should treat your hair with a moisturizing mask or balm after each shampooing. For some ladies, the resulting color did not meet expectations, but such cases are rare. The paint can be used both in a beauty salon and at home on your own. The procedure should be carried out quickly and without discomfort.

Estel developers draw the attention of customers to the instructions for use, which must be followed exactly in order to get the desired shade. Keep the paint on your head for a strictly allotted time, otherwise you may get a radically different color instead of the expected one.

Estel offers two professional color lines for gray hair with a wide palette of shades.

The most popular in the De Luxe series is the Silver line, designed for curls that have just begun to turn gray. A great option for women with 30-80% gray strands. The absence of ammonia in the composition and the presence of substances useful for the structure, such as keratin, horse chestnut extract and other vegetable oils, have a beneficial effect on the hair. Each hair will not only be colored, but also saturated with strength, a thin film protects the strands from external influences. The shimmery pigment in the composition will give the mane a natural shine and shine. Hair dyed with Silver Professional will become soft and silky.

Already after the third dozen, most women begin to lose color, which is especially noticeable in dark-haired women. Fortunately, the wide palette of Estel cream colors has a huge number of different tones that can return hair to its natural color. Silver Professional contains over fifty shades, where everyone can find the right tone. All colors are very soft and delicate: from deep black to the lightest blonde.

It is quite easy to navigate by the shade numbers. The first number indicates belonging to a particular collection, the second indicates the color itself. For example, the medium brown palette is 4.xx. It includes the following colors:

• brown-haired 4.0;
• purple with a red tint 4.56;
• purple 4.6;
• brown 4.7;
• brown with a red tint 4.75;
• brown with purple tint 4.76.

The collection of light brown shades includes:

• light brown hair 5.0;
• honey 5.4;
• honey with a red tint 5.45;
• red 5.5;
• red with purple tint 5.56;
• purple 5.6;
• brown 5.7;
• red with brown tint 5.75;
• brown with purple tint 5.76.

The "dark blonde" collection includes dark blond tones:

• golden with brown tint 6.37;
• copper 6.4;
• dark blond 6.0;
• red 6.5;
• red with copper tint 6.54;
• red with purple tint 6.55;
• brown 6.7;
• brown with a red tint 6.75;
• brown with purple tint 6.76.

"Medium Blonde" includes:

• light brown 7.0;
• golden with brown tint 7.37;
• honey 7.4;
• red with copper sheen 7.54;
• red with purple tint 7.55;
• brown with a red tint 7.75;
• brown with purple tint 7.76.

The series "light blond" includes:

• light blond 8.0;
• golden 8.31;
• golden with brown tint 8.37;
• honey 8.4;
• brown 8.7;
• honey with brown tint 8.47;
• purple with brown tint 8.76.

The "bright blond" series contains the following tones:

• blond 9.0;
• golden with ash tint 9.31;
• golden with honey tint 9.34;
• golden with brown tint 9.37;
• red with purple tint 9.56;
• brown 9.7;
• brown with purple tint 9.76.

The Haute Couture line of paints is designed for women with a high percentage of gray hair. The composition of the paints contains cationic substances, and Reverse Osmosis promotes deep penetration of the pigment through the porous structure of the hair. The Vintage line provides a long lasting and rich tone. Haute Couture consists of 45 colors that will help you bring back your own shade or pick up a new one and refresh your face.

Shades of brown and brown are designated by numbers 4.0 and 4.7. The series "light brown" includes the following tones:

• brown 5.7;
• red 5.5;
• deep violet 5.66;
• light brown 5.0.

"Dark blond" includes:

• brown with a red tint 6.75;
• brown 6.7;
• brown with an ash tint 6.71;
• purple with a red tint 6.65;
• deep red 6.55;
• honey 6.4;
• rich honey 6.44;
• golden with brown tint 6.37;
• dark blond 6.0.

The "light brown" shades include:

• brown with a red tint 7.75;
• chocolate with a purple tint 7.76;
• chocolate 7.0;
• honey with ash tint 7.44;
• honey 7.4;
• brown-haired with golden tint 7.37;
• light brown 7.0;
• golden with ash tint 7.31.

The "light blond" series includes:

• brown with an ash tint 8.71;
• brown with a purple tint 8.76;
• brown with golden sheen 8.37;
• bold chocolate 8.0;
• gold with an ash tint 8.31;
• gold with a purple tint 8.36;
• light blond 8.0.

Blondes can delight themselves with the following tones:

• brown with a purple tint;
• brown with a red tint 9.76;
• brown with an ash tint 9.71;
• brown 9.7;
• red with a purple tint 9.65;
• gold with brown tint 9.37;
• gold with a purple tint 9.36;
• gold with an ash tint 9.3;
• blond 9.0.

The final light blonde series consists of:

• brown with a purple tint 10.76;
• ashy with a brown tint 10.17;
• brown 10.7;
• golden with a purple tint 10.36;
• gold with an ash tint 10.31;
• light blond 10.0.

Dyeing strands at home requires adherence to some rules.

First you need to choose the right color. First of all, decide if you just want to paint over the white hair or change the color. For gray hair, you need to choose a shade close to natural, which will allow in the future only to paint over the roots and tone the rest of the hair. This approach will not only save money, but also prevent severe damage to your hair. If there is a desire to completely change the color, then you need to take into account the persistence of certain tones. For example, reds, purples and red tones wash off very quickly and require additional toning. Light brown and brown palette is optimal for girls with fast hair growth.

All shades of gold are recommended for ladies who smoke, as they mask yellowness well. Ash tones add years, while reds and tones refresh the color. However, the latter are good for highlighting skin redness and acne. Darker shades of eggplant or plum look beautiful, but accentuate the bruises under the eyes and a pale complexion. The most natural are light brown, beige and light brown colors. They last longer and allow you to do without tinting.

So, before you start dyeing, you must carefully read the instructions, which will make you understand the process of diluting the dye and the degree of concentration specifically for your hair.

Before painting, you do not need to wash your head, you just need to thoroughly comb your hair and divide it into several zones for convenience. Dilution of the paint takes place right before application. Using a brush, the mass is first applied to the roots, and then distributed over the entire strand. They begin to paint from the back of the head and gradually move higher to the crown, side strands and bangs. When the composition is completely applied to the head, you need to time it. After twenty minutes, the hair is moistened with a spray bottle: this will provide a deeper penetration of the dye. After another twenty minutes, the head is washed with shampoo for colored hair.

Colored hair requires careful maintenance as it is damaged. The porous structure of the curls quickly absorbs the paint, but at the same time it is washed off just as quickly.

In order to avoid loss of the desired shade, it is necessary to constantly tint the hair with the help of a special shampoo, which helps to restore the health and natural shine of the strands. As a rule, such products contain vitamins, keratin or silicone, which fill the gaps and ensure the integrity of the hair structure. The Estel company offers its tinted shampoos and balms in the amount of eighteen pieces, each of which corresponds to a specific color. After washing, a tint balm is evenly applied to clean hair and left for thirty minutes, then the hair is washed again.

It should be remembered that the balm is applied only along the length of the strands; you cannot touch the root part after washing. The use of this tool is possible no more than three times a month. The constant use of a tint balm will only stain the roots and will not spoil the rest of the hair. Additionally, you can use special masks to maintain the beauty and shine of the strands. They will nourish and moisturize your hair, thereby keeping it soft and elastic.

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