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Don't know the secret of complementary colors?

Matching root touch-ups to faded lengths, choosing the right color formula, and using gentle aftercare can help keep dyed hair looking even, vibrant, and glossy.

July 24, 20267 min read
Don't know the secret of complementary colors?

Don't know the secret of complementary colors? You need to understand that there is a difference between dyeing and complementary coloring!

Makeup is a process of consolidating dyeing and also a care process for hair. Complementary color attachment staining exists and is prone to deviation from previous staining, so many people choose to re dye. Normal dyeing usually starts to fade after cleaning for about 30 times. At this time, it is necessary to timely dye the roots of the hair, which should be done between one and a half months to two months after dyeing. Dyeing hair can still cause some harm to the body. Try not to wash your hair before applying makeup. Use the oil secreted by your hair to protect your scalp, which will not affect the result of hair coloring. Even high-quality hair dyes can cause harm, but the rate of hair damage decreases. If there is a significant difference in the color that needs to be dyed and hair needs to be bleached, it is to prepare for the target color. A good-looking hair color is definitely a bonus for appearance, but a faded hairstyle can be a bit ugly and lose its image! It is necessary to add or change hair colors in a timely and accurate manner, and not be lazy. Why do we have to add or change hair colors? The first reason, of course, is because it's ugly! The newly grown hair is black, with a clear boundary from the color of dyed hair, especially for hair with strong contrast, which is even uglier! Dyed hair will gradually become dull, greatly reducing the effect of grooming, and the hair quality will also look more frizzy. Adding color to the hair is not only about repairing the roots, but also about taking care of them to add luster and softness to the hair. What is the difference between coloring and complementary coloring?

As long as the color is dyed, we definitely need to mention the issue of color correction.

Many people always confuse these two, but in fact, they are different concepts. After hair dyeing, it can generally last for two months. Two months later, due to the oxidation of hair by air, water, sunlight, humidity, etc., pigment particles continue to be lost, resulting in fading. These are all normal phenomena. If you buy a new piece of clothing and wear and wash it multiple times, won't it fade~

The secret of complementary color: Many girls think that the newly dyed hair affects their appearance, so they go for complementary color. But why does your complementary color have a color difference? How should we solve it? Today I will answer for you. Firstly, why do we need to add color? Two months after dyeing, the hair is oxidized by air, water, sunlight, temperature, and other factors, resulting in continuous loss of pigment particles and fading. In addition, with the daily growth of hair, it grows 1-1.5 centimeters per month. Therefore, about 2 months after dyeing the hair, it is necessary to have a touch up.

Why do we need to add color? There are generally two reasons for color difference in complementary colors: incorrect dye formula; Neglecting the head and disregarding the tail. Incorrect dye formula: In many cases, simply using ready-made hair dyes cannot achieve perfect colors. Hairstylists need to mix and adjust the color tone of the dye, and slight differences in formula can result in different hair colors.

Hair coloring refers to repairing or adding color to hair, rather than re dyeing it. It is done when the hair has already been dyed, but the color has faded or lost its luster. What does complementary color mean? Makeup is the process of consolidating dyeing, dyeing our hair roots the same color as the rest of the hair, covering the original black color, so that the effect will be better. Make the overall hair color look more consistent.

Let's talk about the most suitable frequency for dyeing and touch up: As mentioned earlier, in normal dyeing, pigments begin to fade and gradually lose their luster after about 30 cleanings. After dyeing, hair needs to be promptly touch up at this time, usually around one and a half to two months after dyeing.

Reasons for color difference in complementary colors

Neglecting the tail and only repairing the roots, I forgot to add color to the middle and ends of my hair. It should be noted that after one or two months of fading, the color saturation of my hair has decreased significantly. Many people only focus on repairing their new hair, but forget that the back of their hair also needs to be colored, which is heavy on the top and light on the bottom, so there may be color differences in appearance. What should I pay attention to when adding makeup? Because different hair dyes are used in salons, the resulting hair color may vary. Therefore, it is important to seek out the hairstylist who will dye your hair for color correction. It is best to inform the hairstylist about the dye and formula when dyeing for the first time. Color correction is to make the hair transition natural, but it is not necessary to repair it every time new black hair grows. The hair color below will lose its luster and not look good after a long time. So girls who pursue perfection can consider full dyeing or changing their hair color after 1-2 touch ups.

What should you do? Professional hairstylists do not only consider new hair when adding color, but also apply some color correction treatment to your already dyed hair. For example, when washing hair, using diluted dye to touch up the color of the hair. The secret of touch up is to make the hair color transition natural, but touch up is necessary every time new black hair grows. For girls who pursue perfection, after 1-2 touch ups, they can consider full dyeing or changing their hair color. If you still don't know what hairstyle suits you, please do come to me and I will help you find a hairstyle that belongs to you.

Finally, for the girls who love dyeing, I have summarized several suggestions that can make their hair color last longer, for reference only~

Do not over clean, control the frequency of washing hair. Don't wash too frequently, especially after dyeing your hair. Shampoo and other products will have a fading effect to some extent. Do not heat dye together, heat first and then dye. Everyone knows that perming and dyeing together can damage hair, and even if it's done well, whether it's the curled hair or the dyed color, it can still cause excessive damage to the hair and result in wasted effort! Hair is also afraid of sun exposure. The heat of sunlight and ultraviolet rays can accelerate the rate of oxidation, and hair is no exception. The water temperature for washing hair and the hot air from the hair dryer should not be too high. The higher the temperature that hair comes into contact with, the faster the color fades. The lighter the color, the more it needs to be dyed for hair care. Light colored hair colors such as cyan, flaxseed, turquoise, and gold are really beautiful, but they are also the easiest to fade. Specialized post dye hair care products not only provide nutrition to the hair, but also increase color saturation.

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