Every woman wants to look perfect. And therefore, in pursuit of beauty, the ladies boldly experiment with appearance. But not always “beautiful” experiments are successful. And if makeup is easy to wash off, then with a hairstyle, the situation is a little more complicated. Even professional colorists are not always able to make the perfect color. And such a service as hair decapitation comes to the rescue.
What is this technique
Hair decapitation is a color alignment procedure that allows you to correct flaws in dyeing and restore the natural color to curls. It is carried out on the basis of chemical components, with the help of which the coloring pigment is washed off. It can be done independently, but professionals will be able to do this as sparingly as possible for hair.
What do you get as a result of decapitation?
- You can align the color.
- It will be possible to eliminate the unsuccessful result of staining, if the shade, for example, does not suit you.
- You can clean the strands of a large number of chemical dyes.
- You can lighten your hair in several tones.
- You will be able to return a natural shade to ringlets.
But hair decapitation should not be done if the coloring was carried out using natural dyes - henna and basma.
How harmful is this procedure
Of course, any chemical effect on curls cannot be completely harmless and gentle. To decapitate hair, components with different concentrations are used, which affect the curls with different strengths of intensity. It all depends on how much you need to change the shade.
The smaller the color correction, the more gentle the wash is needed. Through the use of chemicals with a chemical composition, keratin plates are opened and the coloring pigment is washed out. But at the same time, this makes the structure of the strands more weakened. Therefore, hair after decapitation can become brittle, dry with split ends. Also, due to the fact that the chemical composition can damage the hair follicles, hair can grow more slowly.
But this procedure can be most harmful if it is incorrectly carried out at home. Therefore, for decapitation, you need to purchase only high-quality products.
Surface wash
This option is chosen when you need to make minor changes in color for a couple of tones. Keep the mask on your hair for a long time. Most often, natural components are used to carry out such a wash.
It can be:
- dairy products;
- vegetable oil;
- baking soda;
- yolk;
- aspirin.
Masks made on the basis of the listed products will not give the desired effect with respect to stronger dyes, but they are as gentle as possible with respect to hair. If you need a more pronounced effect, use an acidic surface wash.
Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it does not penetrate deeply into the hair and thus does not harm its structure. It acts only on the coloring pigment, dissolving it. Superficial decapitation does not irritate the scalp and hair follicles. Thanks to this, the hair retains its structure.
Deep digging
This is an option for those who want to immediately radically change their hair color. Thanks to this wash, it is possible to lighten curls by 4 tones. This is obtained through the use of hard formulations, which affects not only the pigment, but also the structure of the hair from roots to ends.
Owners of a dark saturated shade after decapitation will be able to get light red curls. If you immediately perform the staining procedure after this wash, the shade will be very intense and lasting, due to the fact that open keratin plates collect the pigment as much as possible.
Since funds with very strong components are used for deep dipping, only a professional should perform it. Because as a result of an independent procedure, you can seriously damage your hair. It is important not only to choose good products, but also to follow instructions.
Powder brand "Estelle"
There are cosmetic brands that produce lines designed for both professionals and home use. Estelle powder for hair decapitation is in demand among both professionals and amateurs. There are three varieties. Princess Essex and White Touch are designed exclusively for professionals, because their composition is quite tough. ULTRA BLONDE is suitable for self-treatment. This powder must be dissolved with 1.5% oxide, more preferably Estelle. So you will not get a conflict between different compositions.
Reviews about the "Estele" line are quite controversial. But the fact that the wash done using these products really makes the hair lighter by 4 tones, which is required in deep decapitation, women confirm.
Products brand "L`Oreal"
This well-known brand also produces lines that can be used by professionals and those who want to make hair decapitation powder at home:
- Professionnel Blond Studio Multi-Technique is for professional use only.
- Platifiz Precision - this powder can be used at home. It is quite economical to use. Due to the fact that its components are selected in the correct proportions, you can get a good result.
What are the advantages of powders over lightening creams?
- They do not come in contact with the scalp.
- The result is uniform.
- They have a light, unobtrusive aroma.
Of course, in order to get the desired result, you must adhere to the instructions that each tool has.
Procedure Technology
The most important thing is to choose the right proportions. Therefore, funds that have a rigid composition and intended for professional use should only be used by experienced craftsmen.
- It is necessary to prepare a remedy. If you will do superficial decapitation, then it needs to be diluted with water. And for the deep - with oxide. Mixtures for clarification are not prepared in metal containers.
- Next, the hair is thoroughly combed and the darkest areas on the curls are noted, to which spot decapitation should be applied.
- The mixture is applied to the darkest and most saturated areas. Hair must be dry.
- The curls are combed again in order to evenly distribute the composition.
- Then the composition is kept on the hair, constantly monitoring the process of decapitation.
- Then it is washed off with a highly active shampoo.
- Next, hair coloring is performed.
Why is it important to complete the last paragraph? It is necessary not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also covers the hair plates. You need to select the paint as close as possible to your natural color.
Carrying out hair decapitation at home
Not everyone has the opportunity to go to the salon, or simply someone does not want to spend time looking for a competent master. You can do hair decapitation at home. To do this, you need to prepare dishes made of plastic or ceramic, a brush, comb and gloves. On your own, you can only do the surface decapitation procedure using both natural products and products of well-known brands.
- First you need to prepare for the procedure. Cover your shoulders with a towel and put on gloves.
- To make it easier to apply, divide the hair into strands.
- Begin the bleaching procedure from the lower hair, gradually reaching the strands that frame the face.
- Leave the mask for a while, controlling the process of decapitation. Duration depends on the composition and the result you need.
- Rinse hair thoroughly with running water.
- Then apply balm on curls.
To achieve an even brighter result, you will need to conduct a series of procedures. But they need to be done no earlier than in 3-4 days.
Hair care
Even the most gentle washing damages curls. Therefore, it must be done with the mandatory conduct of restorative procedures. Hair after decapitation becomes dull, brittle, with a faintly pronounced color. To make the color more beautiful, and you get the desired result, you need to make coloring a tone lighter.
For hair restoration, it is necessary to use special strengthening and restoring rulers. Also include masks made according to folk recipes in the care procedures. You can purchase special active oils (they are sold in ampoules): they need to be rubbed into the scalp. They will significantly speed up the process of hair restoration.
The salon can offer you the following procedures to restore your curls:
- lamination;
- shielding;
- keratin wraps;
- glazing.
Dyeing should be done with gentle dyes, so as not to even injure the hair. If the procedure was not performed correctly, you may need to consult a trichologist. He will be able to choose, based on the condition of your curls, the treatment of your hair. Therefore, it is better to contact the salon, check the qualifications of a specialist and find out by what means he will conduct the procedure.
Reviews about this procedure
What say those who still decided to wash off? Reviews of hair decapitation are contradictory. Someone liked the result after the first procedures, someone could not get the right shade, but still became lighter by several tones.
But everyone notes that after decapitation, hair needs to be restored. And many are advised to do a wash according to the type of highlighting, so as to less damage the hair. And of course, you need to clarify, only objectively assessing the condition of the curls.
You can find a visual result of hair decapitation in the photo. Yes, curls become lighter. But their quality itself leaves much to be desired, therefore, if you are the owner of thick hair, it is better not to carry out this procedure to preserve the beauty and health of your hair.