What is Hair Polish and How Is It Used?
Dyeing hair makes you happy as soon as you leave the hairdresser, but it turns into a problem over time. The main reasons for this problem to become a bit annoying are the bleeding of hair color, damage to the hair, the formation of color differences with the real hair color coming from the roots, the loss of shine and dullness of the hair after dyeing, the wearing of the hair and the frequent need for dye due to graying hair.
We prefer the hair polish application method instead of dyeing your hair again shortly after the previous dye, especially in cases of problems such as matting of the hair with the effect of washing after dyeing, bleeding of the dye color and the formation of tonal differences after dyeing. you can. If your bottoms grow too fast and this image bothers you, you may need to repeat the dye instead of hair polish, but if this is not the case, hair polish will be the appropriate choice for you.
Thanks to the developing technology and increasing variety of cosmetic products, there are ready-made products to solve such problems. It can cause thinning of the hair strands, electrification of the hair and hair loss. In case of such problems, the hair should be treated with suitable creams and masks, and damaged hair strands should be repaired.
Hair lacquer is also a product obtained from hair dye. The only difference between hair lacquer and hair dye is that the dye is diluted. While preparing hair polish, oxidant cream (chemical liquid used while preparing hair dye, which allows the dye to penetrate the hair and lighten the hair color) is not added. Instead of adding oxidant cream, the hair dye is diluted and applied to the hair, so that the color differences that occur after dyeing are removed and the hair shines. If processes such as highlighting or balayage have been made, the color formed after these processes may be in very light tones compared to the ground color from time to time. In such cases, hair polish can be applied. Again, after highlight and balayage, if faulty conditions such as orange and whiteness occur, hair polish can be applied. The color and ground color obtained after the applied hair polish will be in tones closer to each other and the disturbing difference will disappear.
There are also cases where it is recommended to add the oxidant cream to the hair polish as it basically helps the dye to adhere to the hair and speeds up the process. It should be noted here that a low volume oxidant cream is used. Otherwise, more lightening may occur in the color of the hair and results in a lighter tone than desired may be achieved. It is more appropriate to use a 3% oxidant cream, especially in cases where a very light tone is obtained compared to the orange, white and ground color experienced after highlighting and baling. In this way, the polishing process can be completed without lightening the color of the oxidant cream hair.
Processes that require two different color tones on the hair ( balayage, shadow, highlight, ombre ) while applying the color tones to each other, obtaining a natural and radiant appearance on the hair, creating a disturbing effect on the hair. Hair varnish can be applied to prevent contrast and color differences are not disturbing. Hair lacquer can be applied for colors that flow very quickly after dyeing, especially copper and red. Thus, with the hair polish applied without the need for hair dyeing, the flowing areas are revived and the dulled hair gains a brighter appearance.
You can easily prepare the hair polish you will use at home, you can get support from your hairdresser or you can use ready-made products that you can easily find in cosmetic markets. Among the ready-made products, there are also products that moisturize the hair, such as honey, avocado, milk, olive oil. If you are going to prepare the hair polish yourself at home, it is very important to care for your hair with products that give intense moisture after the application.
How to Prepare Hair Polish at Home?
How to prepare oxidant cream-free hair polish?
Materials you need:
- Hair dye
- 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
- Warm water
- Color container and brush
- Shower cap
You can determine the amount of dye you need according to the length and thickness of your hair. If you have very short hair, using a quarter tube of dye will suffice. A half tube of dye can be used for medium length hair and a full tube of dye for longer and thicker hair.
After squeezing half a tube of hair dye into the dye container, add warm water little by little and mix well.
Then add 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil into it and mix well. After this stage, your hair polish is ready for application.
Apply the polish you have prepared to your entire hair with the help of a brush, just like applying hair dye, and massage it well. You can cover your hair with a hair cap against the possibility of the lacquer running off.
After leaving the polish on your hair for half an hour, rinse with warm water and shampoo.
How to prepare hair polish with oxidant cream?
Materials you need:
- Hair dye
- 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
- 2 tablespoons of oxidant cream (prefer a 3% oxidant cream)
- 2 – 3 tablespoons of warm water
- Dye container and brush Shower cap
After squeezing half a tube of hair dye into the dye container, add 2 tablespoons of oxidant cream and mix. Mix by adding 2 – 3 tablespoons of warm water slowly, and then add 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil. After mixing, your hair polish is ready to apply.
Apply the polish you have prepared to your entire hair with the help of a brush, just like applying hair dye, and massage it well.
After leaving the polish on your hair for half an hour, rinse with warm water and shampoo.
How to prepare hair polish with conditioner?
Materials you will need:
- Hair dye
- Half a tea glass of hair conditioner
- 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
- Paint container and brush
- Shower cap
After taking half a tube of hair dye into the paint container, put it on Add half a tea glass of hair conditioner and mix well. After adding 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil and mixing, your hair polish is ready to be applied.
Apply the polish you have prepared to your entire hair with the help of a brush, just like applying hair dye, and massage it well. You can cover your hair with a hair cap against the possibility of the lacquer running off.
After leaving the polish on your hair for half an hour, rinse with warm water and shampoo.
Points to consider when applying hair polish:
You should not apply yellow tones to your hair dyed in dark and red tones. If you have used brown dye and your hair is much darker than you want, you can use 6% oxidant cream instead of 3%. You should polish your hair, which you have dyed in red tones, with a dye in its own tone, and you should stay away from copper tones.For this reason, it may need to be repeated more often. The polish mixture you have prepared should not be too thick, otherwise it may cause unwanted darkening in your hair color. After applying hair polish, you should definitely apply masks that give moisture to your hair. For this, you can choose natural products such as coconut oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, or you can use ready-made cosmetic products.
