The coloring shampoo
The coloring shampoo is in fact a type of temporary coloring and consists of small color molecules that enter directly into the hair cuticle and its outer layer, without interacting with natural pigments. It does not contain ammonia or peroxide and generally the color obtained fades without leaving traces or residues after 6-8 washes.
Before proceeding to read, here is some useful information to know before proceeding with a hair coloring.
Coloring shampoo: how to use it
Simple to use, the coloring shampoo can easily be done at home, not without some small tricks. Wear old or otherwise discarded clothes and protective gloves, because the substances contained in the product can still stain.
The coloring shampoo must also always be rinsed, whether it is applied to wet or dry hair. However, on sale you will find practical kits with all the detailed instructions and installation times to be respected.
The application must start from the ends of the hair, or from the root to the ends. Massage the scalp, just like when you are applying a normal shampoo, let it act and rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of shampoo. After this step you can proceed with the use of normal shampoo and conditioner as usual.
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For some shampoos the effects are not immediately visible, for others a certain number of washes and uses will be required.
After each application of the coloring shampoo it is recommended to wait at least 48 hours before making the next shampoo. Often the use of specific products for subsequent washes may also be recommended.
Color Shampoo: Not all are the same
As we said the coloring shampoo does not contain ammonia or peroxide, this does not mean that it has no chemical components. The coloring products, although delicate as in the case of shampoos, contain chemicals that react directly on the hair.
This is why when buying a coloring shampoo it is good to pay attention to the type of ingredients present and specifically it is good to avoid: sulfur, selenium sulphide, ammonium xylene sulfonate, magnesium sulfate, sodium thiosulfate, Olefin sodium sulfonate C14-16 and TEA-dodecylbenzene.
In any case, choose products of excellent quality, possibly also having advice from your trusted hairdresser; also it would be good to avoid going to swimming pools rich in chlorinated, or do it with suitable latex caps, and not to use products such as sprays and lotions containing alcohol.
Given its not entirely natural basic ingredients, it is recommended to avoid its use in case of pregnancy or skin diseases.
