How to: Know what types of Hair Dyes to use
Temporary Hair Dyes - Colour Hair Sprays
Temporary
colour is made of dye molecules that adhere to the outer shaft of any
hair type, but they do not penetrate the hair's surface. They can be
washed out immediately after use. Temporary spray colour will even wash
out of pre-lightened hair (unless there is significant damage to the
hair shaft).
The colours are vibrant and are perfect for creating high/lowlights of any colour you choose.
Colour sprays include 17 shades and 3 glitter sprays.
Semi-permanent Hair Dyes
Semi-permanent
dyes add colour without changing your natural shade dramatically. They
deposit colour that clings to the hair's surface but don't permanently
change your hair's colour. The outer layer of colour builds up to add
shine, condition and colour in one step.
The molecules of colour are
small enough to wash out (approximately 6-12 washes), fading with each
shampoo so there is no regrowth and no retouching is necessary.
Semi-permanents
cover up to 50% of grey hair and enhance natural colour.
Semi-permanents should not be used on pre-lightened hair as results may
become more permanent. To refresh the product, re-apply approximately
every 4 weeks.
Smart Colour Semi Permanent
Demi-permanent hair Dyes
Demi-permanent
colour is used in the same way as semi-permanent colour, but with
longer-lasting results, adding condition, shine and body. Colour
enhancement is subtle but notable, lasting up to 26 shampoos, with
re-application every 4 to 6 weeks. There is no obvious regrowth because
the colour fades gradually each time you wash. Although low levels of
peroxide will lift colour to be a little brighter than the natural
shade, demi-permanent dyes are gentle and will not reduce natural
condition.
Use on pre-lightened or permed hair may result in more permanent colouring.
Smart Highlights
Permanent Hair Dyes
Permanent
colour provides all-over, enduring colour with depth and intensity. The
presence of ammonia enables hair to be lightened, and then peroxide
allows colour pigments to penetrate the hair's structure, irreversibly
altering the pigmentation. The final shade result is a combination of
your natural shade and tone, together with the chemical development
time. It covers grey entirely, lighten hair by a number of shades and
create tonal changes. Regrowth is obvious, so re-application is
necessary every 4 to 6 weeks. Permanent hair products will eventually
fade, but only to a lighter version of the permanent shade – not back to
your original colour.
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Hair lightening and Hair Bleaching
Lightening
products contain ammonia that enables hair to be lightened, then
peroxide in the toners deposit colour pigments that penetrate the hair's
structure, irreversibly altering the pigmentation. The final shade
result is a combination of your natural shade and tone, together with
the chemical development time. It covers grey entirely, lighten hair by a
number of shades and create tonal changes. Regrowth is obvious, so
re-application is necessary every 4 to 6 weeks.
Smart Beauty Total Blonde, Smart Beauty Toners
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