After dyeing their hair at home, many people find that the color quickly fades or washes off. But one simple trick can extend the life of a new shade no worse than professional products. The news agency EAOMedia will tell you about it.
We are talking about acidified water. The principle of action of acid has been known for a long time: using a similar technology, dye is fixed even on fabrics. Meanwhile, for hair, a slightly acidic environment is even more effective – it creates a protective film on the surface of the hair, which “seals” the pigment inside.
Here's what to do: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar per liter of water and rinse your hair after coloring.
In addition, this water helps close the cuticle scales, making the hair smooth and even. It is this reflection of light that gives that very desired mirror shine.
“With this rinse we get beautiful, silky hair and no chemicals,” confirms the author of the Zen blog “LifeHakersha” (18+).
It is important not to overdo it: too acidic water, instead of fixing it, can do the opposite and wash out the color. Do not exceed the dosage.
And those who are too lazy to tinker with traditional methods can look for special products with a slightly acidic pH of 3-3.5, which help stop the sluggish chemical processes in the hair structure that destroy it after coloring.
Let us remind you that we previously reported on the three most useless hair products that are not worth spending money on.
