Who never thought of darken the hair, is not true!? After all, everyone, at least once, has wanted to change their look, be it a more or less radical change. So today we list 5 curious things that can happen to you when darkening your hair and you don’t even know it. Take a look!
1. It will look brighter.
As the dark strands reflect more light, you can see that by darkening the locks, they will have a brighter effect than usual. Especially if you used light wires for a long time before that. In addition, the coloring adds pigments to your hair, leaving the cuticle of the fiber more closed and, consequently, promoting more shine. Totally different from the whitening that opens the cuticles of the hair, making the appearance of a more opaque hair.
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2. It can also give the impression of more or less damaged.
While many people report feeling the strands much healthier after darkening their hair, due to the points we mentioned in the previous topic, not all of them have the same opinion. There are also those who say that the hair is more damaged, but it depends on the type of hair and the conditions in which they are. For example, if a person who has healthy light hair undergoes a coloring to darken it, they will certainly feel their hair more damaged than before. After all, even though the coloring is a less aggressive chemical procedure than a discoloration, for example, it still causes some damage to the hair, which is normal. On the other hand, someone who bleaches the hair for a long time and already has a very fragile fiber, is more likely to feel the hair more silky and shiny after dark, due to the reasons mentioned at the beginning.
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3. It may be difficult to clear again.
To get out of dark colors and go back to lighter tones, you need to go through procedures that are not always easy. One of them is the discoloration, of course, which in addition to damaging the locks, does not always manage to lighten very dark hair at the right point. Stripping products can also be used, however, it will take more than one application, for sure. It is necessary to have patience and treat the hair correctly, before and after the process.
4. You will need special care, yes!
All types of hair need special care, not just blond and red, for example. Dark wires also need hydration, nutrition and reconstruction treatment. In addition, it will be necessary to opt for a shampoo that does not make the color fade so fast. In this case, invest in those without salt in the composition, such as the Shampoo Maria Natureza Óleos Milenares, which besides everything also deeply recovers damaged hair. Another thing to keep an eye on is the action of the sun, which also fades dark threads, so don’t forget to invest in a leave-in with UV protection in the composition.
Read too: Leave-in: what it is, how to use it, when to use it and which one to use
5. Sometimes it takes time to get used to the result.
Anyone who has been blonde for a long time may find it difficult to get used to the new look, but don’t worry, this is a very common reaction and is usually temporary. This is because you are used to the color of your lighter hair that interacts in a certain way in relation to the characteristics of your face. With dark wires these characteristics can also look quite different, so it takes a little while before your perspective returns to normal. Have a little patience before you despair and change your look again very quickly, this can damage your hair.
Darken your hair it can be an adventure, but it is always worth investing in the new one, isn’t it !? You only live once!
