For the beauty industry, the possibility of hair extensions has become a real breakthrough. Immediately there was no need for a long and tedious process of growing long braids. Of course, soon the question arose of whether it is possible to dye the hair extensions, to style and straighten the thick curls that have just appeared.
Capsule Hair Extensions
The technology of adhesion of natural hair to artificial using special keratin capsules is today considered one of the most popular and safe methods of hair extensions.
Find out whether it is possible to color hair extensions on capsules in a beauty salon, will have to directly from the master, who will examine the condition of the hair and make his expert opinion. The decisive factor is usually whether the hair extensions were natural or artificial.
How to determine the quality and type of hair extensions
Usually in beauty salons they offer several types of artificial strands for building, among which the Slavic, European and Asian versions are most often used. The first two are much better for dyeing, with such strands you can dye right at home. Italian and Indian strands also lend themselves well to coloring.
At the same time, hair extensions can be of natural origin. To understand whether it is possible to dye hair extensions, whether they are natural or artificial, in some cases you will have to resort to a small test. First you need to tear off or carefully cut a few hairs. Then these hairs are set on fire for visual and olfactory assessment. If the aroma is plastic and not very pleasant, and the flame is too sparkling and twitching, then the hair is definitely fake.
Among other signs of artificial hair, it is worth highlighting an audible creak when rubbing them against each other. An unnatural shine of the strands, clearly different from natural hair, also serves as a visual sign.
What colors can be painted
Experts say that it is permissible to dye hair extensions only in dark tones, approximately one or two tones darker than the original version. It is allowed to slightly adjust the color of the current tone. However, lightening is not recommended for any type of extended strands.
The Kanekalon type of artificial hair, quite popular in the past year, although it has an impressive reserve of vitality, is unlikely to survive dyeing in any color. The safest coloring is considered to be hair tinting with a professional tonic with an oxidizing agent of 1.9 percent.
The final result will by and large depend on the quality of the hair extensions. Is it possible to dye this hair with paint of a certain color? It depends on the native color of the grown strands. Therefore, you should approach the choice of the right shade with the utmost care.
What paint is best for
It is recommended to choose paint in professional stores for stylists, since the value of the oxidizing agent in products of this level does not exceed 3 percent. Conventional stores, for example, have in their assortment paints of a media level with a 9 percent oxidizing agent that will ruin the strands. If there is paint without the use of ammonia, this will be only an additional plus.
It is also acceptable to use a tinted balm or shampoo. They will give a temporary effect, but the chance to damage the hair extensions in the process tends to zero. Is it possible to dye hair extensions using an oxidizing agent with a content of more than 3 percent, completely depends on the willingness to financially spend on more expensive professional paint. In some cases, it is possible to achieve a positive result even with 6 percent oxidizing agents.
If the issue is resolved with paint, then it is necessary to determine the necessary number of bottles. The main criteria here are the length and density of the hair. About two standard-sized oxidizer and dye bottles should go to medium strands with these parameters. Longer and lighter hair will require three bottles of paint. Dark curls below the shoulder blades need the same amount. If the strands are more than a hundred, then you need to add another bottle. With a hair length of more than 60 centimeters, the number of bottles of paint increases immediately to five.
The process of coloring hair extensions
If you can’t decide how best it is and whether it is possible to color the roots with hair extensions, then the procedure is definitely worth entrusting to a professional in the salon. The paint should not fall onto capsules or tapes in the process (depending on the type of hair extensions). An experienced master is likely to be able to gently stain the roots without hitting the capsules.
When carrying out the procedure at home, it is still recommended to color only the upper cap without capsules. The rest can be painted in the cabin during the correction. If you need to color the roots in any case, then it is worth considering the option of staining the roots and subsequent new hair extensions. It is important to know that almost always independent procedures with hair extensions at home automatically deprive the owner of a guarantee in the salon.
The process and features of home dyeing
First, of course, it is best to learn the basics of how to dye hair extensions on capsules at home, and learn some useful tips. For example, there is a simple way to check the final result: dye a small part of the hair in the area behind the ear and evaluate the final color. The process of dyeing itself begins with the separation of hair into thin locks. Sometimes it’s enough to color only the visible part of the strands. This is done in order to less damage the hair.
During staining, immediately wipe off the liquid that has fallen on the attachment points of the strands with a napkin. If this is not done, then in the future the hair may begin to fall out and curl up to shreds. At the end of the procedure, you need to thoroughly rinse your head in water, apply a balm to preserve color, and then wash it off.
In addition, on the first day (and preferably within two to three days) after hair extension in the salon, painting is out of the question. Caring for colored hair will require regular use of shampoos and conditioners to moisturize the strands.
Ultimately, the decision on whether hair extensions can be dyed at home is based on experience, patience and desire. For a more reliable and predictable result, it is better to contact professionals immediately.
Eyelash extensions
For expressiveness and attractiveness of a look, many girls increase not only the hair on their heads, but also their eyelashes. In addition to showiness, such eyelashes give the mistress the opportunity to resort to applying traditional makeup on her eyes less often. Is it possible to dye hair with extended eyelashes, is determined mainly by the composition of the mascara. With the presence of any oil, this is not recommended, because oils can dissolve the glue on which extended eyelashes are held.
Even if a suitable mascara without oils was found, you should take care of another problem - washing off the paint. Best of all, cotton pads dipped in plain water can handle this. For cosmetics, the rules are the same - no oils in the composition. There are special mascaras marked with compatibility with extended eyelashes.