Maintenance of red and red shades, toning with Ollin and Estel pigments

Although red hair colors are striking and vivid, they can be difficult to keep intense. Red tones can fade over time and lose their vibrancy and richness, particularly if they are frequently washed or exposed to the sun.

To maintain the vibrancy of your red or reddish hues, regular toning is necessary. Estel and Ollin pigments are two excellent choices for maintaining the brightness and integrity of those fiery hues. These pigments give your hair shine and nourishment while also helping to revive the color.

This post will discuss the advantages of toning with these pigments and offer helpful advice on how to keep your red hair striking and vibrant.

To keep the color vibrant and fresh, special care must be taken with red-toned and vibrant red hair. The richness of these shades can be intensified and maintained with the use of expert toning pigments such as Ollin and Estel. Frequent toning ensures that the hair looks healthy and vibrant by reviving the intensity and adding shine and depth.

Ollin Matisse Color direct action pigment, Copper shade

Description of the manufacturer

Ollin Professional presents a special pigment for hair – Matisse Color. After application, you will get a bright and saturated color and sparkling shades without damaging your hair. Turn the toning process into a real pleasure! Different shades of Matis can be mixed with each other! It is also possible to dilute the concentrated dye pigment with any masks, creating new, more transparent, color trends. Product features:• The new formula does not require the use of oxides• Easily dissolved and applied evenly• Increases hair density and gives it shine and elasticity• Used as a toning agent on a natural light or pre-lightened base• The pigment serves as a good addition to permanent dye, to enhance the color shadeRecommendation! To improve the tone of the dye, mix 30 grams of Ollin Color paint and 1 to 10 grams of Matisse Color pigment, depending on the depth of the dye tone and the desired result.Product composition:• Special highly penetrating pigments• Caring components• Wheat proteins – for restoration, giving hair shine and elasticityThe special pigment formula ensures uniform penetration and fast coloring, helps improve the appearance of the hairHow to use:Apply to clean, towel-dried hair. Holding time from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the desired result. You can mix several basic shades together.

Cost: 245 rubles 100 milliliters is the volume. The tint’s vivid color closely resembles the color that anthocyanin produced. uniform, medium viscosity consistency. Sweet scent that borders on cloying.

I followed the instructions exactly, washing my hair with regular shampoo and using a towel to dry it. The image illustrates how the primary red tone was retained despite some fading.

To better distribute it over the hair and avoid wasting the entire tube, I slightly diluted it with water. Using the resultant mixture, scoop it into a bun. The shade appears juicy orange on hair.

Momentum I chose to use the tint for approximately an hour in order to extend the exposure time. I used water to wash it. You can see that hair has depth of tone when it’s wet.

Result and resistance

The outcome startled me a little once the hair had completely dried. It was immediately apparent to me that the shade was far less effective than the outcome produced by anthocyanin. He is not as wealthy or intelligent. However, the hair appeared brilliant due to the neon nature of the dye itself. It’s not bad, but I wish I was smarter.

Resistance: Evaporated quickly and completely, leaving no trace. Was a boy present?

The second section of the OLLIN tube I entered an area that anthocyanine had sadly caused me to miss, and it was paler than the bulk of my hair. applied with a brush only to dry hair.

Able to enter the color. A brighter color is produced by undiluted ollin.

The hunt went on. because, despite being bright and saturated, the OLLIN in the shade of Cooper (copper) did not suit me, and its brief duration irritated me. I made the decision to look for alternative color updates.

On the Internet, I learned about Direct Action Pigments and another business:

Direct action pigment for hair Estel XTRO, in red and yellow shades

Description of the manufacturer

XTRO – a new generation of direct action pigments, a long-lasting and dizzying shade.Without ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and sulfates. Efficient distribution on the hair. The ability to regulate and control the intensity of the shade. Color correction at the molecular levelUV filter, cationic components, XTROsiloxanes, natural actives – hair restoration, color protection, screening effectPigment molecules quickly fill the hair, saturating it with color. Flexible XTRO formula with UV filter, XTROsiloxane microemulsion and natural actives perfectly adapts to the individual hair structure.Unprecedented lightness of the base ensures the most effective distribution of the dye on the hair. The formula feature allows you to intuitively control the coloring result.How to use:Works on dry and damp hair. The direct action pigment does not need to be mixed with oxygen or activator. Put on gloves. Distribute the dye evenly on pre-bleached hair. Leave on for 2-20 minutes (depending on the desired degree of color intensity). After the exposure time, rinse with cool water. Do not use shampoo.

60 milliliters in volume Cost: 250 rubles

They received more favorable reviews on the Internet, where people said their colors were purer and brighter. I also didn’t have to travel far to find them; I simply purchased a set of red and yellow paint to experiment with and plan to combine them later. I noticed a comparable experiment in one of the VK groups; it was well-designed, and the choice seemed appropriate.

Consumption: In the first experiment, a full tube of yellow and less than half of a red tube were used, and the mixture had to be diluted with hair balm because, for someone with, say, shorter and thinner hair, this mass was apparently insufficient. Nevertheless, the mixture’s volume had to be increased.

Consistency: Comparable to pigments from Ollin. Red paint is dense and saturated, while yellow paint is more fluid. Work until smooth.

Lighter in scent and less overbearing than Ollin.

Applying the dye to my clean, damp hair, I walked around for approximately an hour afterward and wrapped it in a bun. The color appears on the hair precisely the same as it does when using copper-colored Ollin dye.

Result

Although the shade was relatively light, it was already noticeably brighter than copper ollin. A subtle change to a red hue occurs.

By the window during the day:

In comparison to the ollin pigment experiment, this coloring did not last as long. It is truly unfortunate… However, I diluted it with a balm at the time, which might have decreased its durability. Purchasing extra paint was my decision to try again. The roots became distinctly white, but the color did not go from the length of the hair; the shade persisted.

Estel’s red is highly pigmented and dense, so I had to purchase two yellow pigments. Since a second tube of yellow Estel was not available, I opted to dilute the yellow pigment Ollin, which still works better than a typical balm and has a good volume.

We will contrast two yellow pigments from various manufacturers at the same time. Let’s begin with Ollin’s pigment.

Ollin Matisse Color direct action pigment, in the shade Yelloy

Uniform consistency, medium viscosity, and higher liquid content than Estel pigment.Tonal color devoid of depth.

Yellow pigment Estel XTRO

Consistency: second thickest, right behind Estel, a red pigment. dense, unadulterated hue. higher saturation than the pigment Ollin.

Since the red pigment Estel is equally fascinating, let’s talk about it as well.

Thick consistency with a deep, saturated color.

However, if you look closely at a thin layer of pigment, you can see an intriguing pink tint. This fact, however, had no bearing on the outcome because the color did not turn pink.

Preparation of the mixture

One complete 100 ml tube of Ollin Yellow Pigment – Estel red pigment remnants (roughly 30–40 ml) – 60 milliliters of Estel yellow pigment dilution

This time, I used a deep cleansing shampoo to wash my damp hair before applying the color. The red dye prevailed. The color turned red even while the dye was still in my hair. I used it for roughly sixty minutes.

Result

A deep shade of red-orange. It turned red at first, which bothered me a little, but I ended up liking it because it’s so juicy.

Durability

The coloring lasted a little bit longer this time. The color remained in place even after two regular hair washes.

The third caused the color to start peeling off the roots.

The roots turned whiter after the fifth hair wash. The color is nothed so intensely in length. Although I acknowledge that the color from the roots was removed more quickly due to the shampoo that included a root mask, I do not rule out this possibility.

Maintenance Tips	Toning with Ollin and Estel Pigments
Use sulfate-free shampoos to prevent color fading.	Ollin pigments offer a wide range of red tones for regular touch-ups.
Apply color-protecting conditioners to keep hair vibrant.	Estel pigments work well for enhancing red shades, providing long-lasting results.
Avoid excessive heat styling to maintain shine and richness.	Both brands can be mixed with masks for gentle toning at home.

Bright red hues need to be maintained with regular care and the appropriate products to keep the color vibrant and striking. You can extend the life of your red tones and get consistent results by using premium toning pigments like those from Ollin and Estel.

Frequent toning covers any fading or undesirable undertones and guarantees that the hair color stays glossy and rich. These pigments offer a salon-quality finish at home and are very simple to use.

Using these pigments in your haircare regimen can help maintain the best possible look for your red or reddish-brown hair. Vibrant, long-lasting results are primarily dependent on consistency and the appropriate products.

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