Root touch-ups can be done at home with the correct coloring instructions, oxygenation and techniques, so as not to damage the hair.
Touching up the hair roots is something that all women, after a certain age, do. After all, no one likes to have gray hair on display. Therefore, many people do the root touch-up process at home, so they don’t have to go to the salon.
Hair roots grow very quickly, so most women touch up their hair about once a month. Therefore, we are not always in a good financial position to go to the beauty salon every time. So, many learn to do this at home to hide the need for touch-ups.
Root touch-up
Even though coloring your hair at home is faster and more practical, there are techniques that need to be followed to avoid a scalp disaster.
In short, the main thing is to know the fundamental colors of hair dyes and understand that, if you want a drastic change, from black to platinum, for example, you need a professional.
Still, never forget to follow the instructions on the paint box, so that you are aware of all the indications and contraindications of the composition.
Fundamental colors
In order for the color of the hair roots to harmonize with the length, it is necessary to understand that there are fundamental dye colors. In short, these colors do not reflect each other, so they create the basis for the color.
The fundamental colors are identified by numbers, which are even on the dye packaging: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and 10.0. Therefore, the tone pitch number is first, followed by the number 0.
Therefore, if the person wants to add a reflection to the highlights, simply add the different coloring they want to their natural hair.
Root touch-up – gray hair
The biggest motivators for root touch-ups are gray hair. Therefore, colorimetry must follow the standard of the amount of gray hair each client has. Consequently:
- 1/3 of white hair: you can apply any color you want, the fundamental color is not necessary;
- More than 1/3 of gray hair: a fundamental color must be in the tone mix. Therefore, the proportion must be at least 50% paint.
Still, when a person wants to touch up gray hair, they need to use 20 volume hydrogen peroxide.
Root touch-up for colored hair
Anyone who has colored hair, that is, previously dyed hair, always needs to touch up the roots if they want continuous coloring. In short, for those who have blonde or red hair, artificially dyed, extra care must be taken.
Some care for colored hair when having roots touched up include the brand of dye and hydrogen peroxide.
Use the same brand of paint when touching up your roots, as different brands may have different pigments, even if the numbering is the same.
Also, be careful when using hydrogen peroxide. In short, everything will depend on how much you are going to lighten your hair:
- Two shades lighter: 20 volume hydrogen peroxide;
- Three shades lighter: 30 volume hydrogen peroxide;
- Four shades lighter: 40 volume hydrogen peroxide.
Root touch-up at home
After taking the first steps, the tone, oxidant and amount of gray or roots to be touched up, now it’s time to know how to touch up hair roots at home. See the steps:
- Strand Test: Dye a small section of hair from the back of your head. This way, you will identify if you are allergic to the dye or if the tone suits you;
- No stains: to avoid painting your entire forehead, apply a little conditioner around your hairline and wear an old t-shirt to avoid staining your clothes;
- Measurements and mixtures: mix the paint with the hydrogen peroxide according to the measurement required on the coloring package;
- Division: separate the hair into four equal parts and secure with clips;
- Apply the mixture first to the front and then to the division marking each quadrant of hair with the brush, pulling lightly towards the center;
- Leave to act for 30 to 40 minutes, or as indicated by each tincture;
- After waiting, rinse with the coldest water possible, so as not to make your hair more sensitive.
Hair hydration
To ensure a better result when retouching your roots or hair in general, it is advisable not to use shampoos and conditioners with sulfate, so that the color is preserved for longer.
After coloring, it is also recommended to deeply moisturize your hair to avoid drying out your hair so much. This way, hydrated once a week, it will stay more beautiful and with a vibrant color for longer.
Sources: Belkey, Diário Gaúcho, Pajaris
Images: Fashion Bubbles, Salon Line, Ana Maria Braga, Vix, Website RG/UOL, Salon Line
