How to color artificial hair. Coloring artificial hair: is it possible to dye hair extensions

If a girl is not ready to completely change her appearance, but wants to change something, then the easiest and fastest method is to update her hairstyle. This can be done not for real, but for a while: by wearing a wig, building strands or attaching a chignon. When using this method, a girl may want to change not only her hair, but also change something in artificial curls. In this case, the question often arises of how to dye artificial hair at home. In this article we will talk about it.

Coloring artificial curls

Can artificial hair be dyed? Experts do not advise changing the appearance of artificial hair at home through dyeing. Synthetic strands differ in structure from natural ones, so simple dyes in this case will not work at all. Aggressive components corrode the threads, as a result of which they become tangled and begin to crawl out or fall out completely. Shampoos of a tint type, tonics and mousses are also not suitable, as they include components that damage the structure of overhead strands.

Henna or basma, despite the natural composition, does not provide the desired effect. After using them, red or black shades are unlikely to be obtained, since a reaction will occur between chemical and natural pigments, which will lead to a completely different color.

Despite the large number of restrictions, it is still possible to color artificial hair. To do this, you need to use special formulations that are well suited for synthetic strands. They are mixed with oxidizing agents, which contain no more than 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.

To achieve the best effect, it is better to take the chignon to the hairdresser, in which the specialist will select a more suitable processing method and preserve the initial appearance of the curls.

Possible colors

It is not easy to choose the right shade for artificial curls, since the pigments on them do not appear at all in the same way as on natural hair. It is important to remember that the shade of paint should be slightly darker than the one that is planned to be obtained as a result of staining.

Lightening should never be used on artificial hair. The aggressive components that are part of the clarifying agents will turn the strands into dry straw. In this case, you can only refresh the color scheme a little. But the light shade can be changed completely, on it the pigments will look especially bright.

Color change at home

If, for certain reasons, a woman does not want to dye artificial ones at the hairdresser, then she can use one of several methods at home. But we must remember that all methods require both labor and time costs.

When dyeing at home, it is important to remember that dark artificial hair cannot be lightened. To change the color of artificial strands, various methods are used, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

felt-tip pen

A simple felt-tip pen can be a good helper when changing the color of artificial strands. Reviews say that this method gives good results, especially if you need to highlight bright strands against a light background.

But it is important to remember that this method is quite difficult and takes a lot of time - if you need to dye all your hair, you will have to spend several hours on the whole process. The whole procedure goes as follows:

• in a stationery store, a marker of the desired shade is bought, while you need to pay attention to quality. If the length of the artificial strands is large, then it is better to purchase several pieces at once, just in case;
• before starting work with a felt-tip pen, you need to wear gloves so as not to get dirty;
• then the rod is removed and the film is cut. The result is a sponge with a pigmented composition;
• alcohol is added to the ceramic container, then a sponge is lowered into it and the coloring of the wig begins;
• at the end of the dyeing, we give the wig or strands on the hairpins time to dry completely in a natural way (do not use a hair dryer, as the hairs can melt from such exposure), carefully comb.

The marker does its job well, but it is rather difficult to use, given the length and complexity of the entire process. It is also important to remember that in the palette you can find the minimum amount of natural colors, so lovers of classic options will have to use another way to change the tone.

The use of batik

Another common method used for dyeing at home is batik. Can artificial hair be dyed? The dye used for synthetic material is well suited for artificial strands, it will not melt them, but it will give more rigidity. At the end of the strand procedure, it is important to comb well.

In addition, the color itself may not appear over the entire surface of the wig. This method of coloring is recommended to be used for artificial strands, which are attached under natural hair to hairpins to add volume.

The whole procedure is carried out according to the following instructions:

• a base is prepared from three cans of paint, diluted with three liters of water;
• artificial strands are soaked for three days. To achieve a more even tone, gently stir the liquid every day;
• at the end of the marked time, the curls are well washed with water until the washed-off liquid becomes a transparent color;
• let the hair dry well in natural conditions, in the air, comb well.

Coloring ink

How to dye artificial hair with clips? If you want to give artificial curls a brighter and more saturated color, then it is best to use simple ink. It is not recommended to dye the entire surface of the wig in this case, since the color fades rather quickly and remains on all things that the hair touches.

This procedure is also laborious - thin hairs will have to be processed so that the color is distributed more evenly.

Staining is carried out in this way:

• buy ink of the desired color;
• lay out all the tools for work and put the wig on the stand;
• put on rubber gloves to protect your hands from ink;
• we divide all artificial hair into separate strands with a width of not more than one centimeter and apply the composition to them with a special cotton pad or foam rubber sponge;
• after processing the entire wig, let it dry completely well, carefully comb it.

Acrylic paints

Widely known and fairly simple method. It is used to dye doll curls in different colors. The structure of synthetic overhead strands and toy strands is no different, therefore, as a result of staining, you can get a good and lasting tone.

It is important to make sure that the acrylic is of good quality, it is best to use cans for this - they are the easiest to use.

How to dye a synthetic hair wig:

• lay out artificial strands on paper or newspaper;
• shake the bottle well so that the pigment can mix well with the rest of the ingredients;
• we begin to spray paint at a distance indicated on the instructions;
• we give the hair time to dry thoroughly in the air (enough for three hours), comb it well.

Coloring extended strands

Sometimes girls want to change the color of already extended curls. It is much more difficult to carry out such a procedure, since not only artificial, but also natural hair will be involved in it.

It is allowed to carry out such a procedure only in the cabin, as it requires professional knowledge and skills. Professional products, the composition of which was created specifically for natural hair, are not used for the invoice, and vice versa.

Changing the color of artificial hair is a rather complicated and time-consuming process, which is best not done on your own. But there are also effective ways that will help give the curls the desired color. When choosing a staining method, it is important to remember that the coloring compositions must be of good quality - this is an important requirement for obtaining an even tone.

Some people think that artificial hair is not damaged as much as real hair, so they wash it without thinking at all about the correctness of their actions.

There are certain rules that are important to follow:

• the wig is allowed to wash only with your own hands, it is forbidden to use a washing machine;
• when washing, it is best to choose liquid soap or shampoos with a natural composition;
• after thorough rinsing, the wig should be dried well on a stand using a terry towel.

hair wash

To prevent synthetic strands from becoming like straw, it is important to follow some requirements:

• before washing, artificial hair must be carefully combed;
• it is important to wash them carefully, without tangling the curls - it is forbidden to rub strongly;
• when combing, drying and styling, hair should be pinned with hairpins to a special stand.

It must be remembered that artificial hair does not tolerate twisting, drying with a hair dryer, electric tongs and other devices - all this violates the structure of the strand, as a result of which they will lose their original appearance. For styling and giving a beautiful natural shine to wet hair, apply a special conditioner. For fixation, a varnish designed for synthetic hair is used.

The described methods of staining can be used for both hairpieces and hairpieces. Ideally, it would be better to buy new false hair of the desired shade, since after any dyeing they will already look not so natural and of high quality. Synthetic material is not designed for such an impact, so soon the hair may begin to tangle and fall out.

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• Wig hair toning

  Changing hair color by half a tone, tone is the most gentle coloring procedure. It allows you to restore its color without damaging the hair of the wig.

• Wig hair coloring

  The procedure for dyeing wig hair in the Camellia salon is carried out only with the help of the most gentle oxidizers or organic-based dyes.

• Wig hair highlights

  Highlighting is done only after full-time consultation with the master. Based on our experience, we do not recommend highlighting wigs with strong lightening, as this will lead to a deterioration in the structure of the hair and may further lead to tangles.

Toning, coloring and highlighting of wig hair

During operation, over time, the wig changes its color, its hair begins to fade slowly. This is not something to be afraid of! It is possible to return the lost color! You can dye your wig at home (if you know how to do it), or you can ask for help in our salon and choose one of the color restoration procedures:

Toning is the process of dyeing the hair of a wig with an unstable dye, as a result of which the dye molecules do not penetrate into the hair, but remain only on its surface, forming an updated saturated shade. The procedure takes on average from half an hour to one and a half hours and allows you to change the color of the wig by half a tone, a tone. She inflicts minimum damage hair of the wig and allows it to play with colors again.
Since the tinting paint is not resistant and is quickly washed off, we recommend, after consulting with our specialist, to perform the tinting procedure once every two to three months.

Wig hair coloring can only be done after inspection of the wig by the master! For the wig rather difficult manipulation. and therefore paints and color-changing agents are selected on the basis of organic dyes or with the weakest oxidizing agents. Take this step very seriously!

Highlighting, as well as coloring, is rather difficult to tolerate with a wig. Therefore, before the procedure, the master must personally advise client. We are most concerned about wigs with light-colored hair. During highlighting, these already lightened hairs are further exposed and can become very tangled or even break off.

How to dye your hair with clips

Absolutely any girl dreams of long and thick hair, but not everyone manages to grow luxurious curls. To fulfill your dream of a chic hair will help -. Hair clips look very natural and emphasize your natural beauty. Clip-on strands will add length and volume to your hair, with extensions you can experiment and create different looks.

How to change hair color on clips?

The hair offered by the Rtc-Hair hair studio lends itself perfectly to dyeing. We recommend hair coloring by certified hair stylists in specialized beauty salons.

We suggest you familiarize yourself with the basic rules of hair coloring.

1. Do not change the color of false hair more than a couple of shades.

Never dye your clip-in hair two shades lighter or darker than the color you purchased. For example, if you want to turn purchased blond hair into black, then it is better to do it gradually. Go first to shades of light brown, and only then you can move on to dark red or dark chestnut.

2. Try not to use a high percentage of oxidants, preferably up to 6%. It should be borne in mind that hair extensions can be colored faster and brighter than your own. Therefore, for dyeing hair extensions (especially blond), it is recommended to use a concentrated dye composition or reduce the dyeing time.

3. When dyeing, try not to apply paint to the attachment points of the strands.

4. You can use tinted shampoos and tinting agents. Toning shampoos should not be applied in a large layer, it is recommended to dilute it in a container and only then pour it on hair extensions.

5. You most likely will not receive the color as on the paint box.

We advise you to look at the palette of shades, which should be attached to the selected paint. Pay attention to the additional shade - perhaps it looks different on a strand of hair than on the box. Pay attention to the picture that happens at the bottom of the paint box (namely, how this paint colors initially darker or lighter hair in different ways).

6. Choose a new shade of hair according to your skin tone.

Our skin and hair can be both cold and warm. It will be a mistake if, after dyeing, with your cold color type, your hair becomes a warm shade (and vice versa). This result will look unnatural.

7. Do not clog previously dyed hair ends with paint.

Be sure to re-stain according to the instructions. First, we apply the composition at the beginning of the strands on the hairpins, then for a shorter time - the tips.

8. Uniform application of the coloring mixture.

This is the most common mistake and hard to avoid by coloring your hair yourself. When applying, divide the hair into thin partings for a more thorough dyeing.

9. Do not increase the staining time.

Many believe that if you keep the dye longer than the allotted time, the color will be brighter and more durable. In the case of bobby pins, think about the damage that those extra minutes of exposure to the chemical mix does to your hair. Clip-on hair can become dry and rough in an extra 5-10 minutes.

10. Should I wash the hair with clips before coloring?

It is a myth that applying dye to dry, unwashed hair will give you the best color. Before any coloring, wash your hair with a mild shampoo, washing off all the dirt, grease and styling products from it. Then, if necessary, dry your hair with clips.

11. Use a fixing balm after coloring the strands on the clips. When using a fixing balm, the paint will be washed off less.

Hair Studio "Rtc-hair" recommends that you follow the basic rules for the care and coloring of false strands, thereby serving you for a long time. On our website: You can purchase overhead strands with hairpins 55 cm and 70 cm long. Absolutely every girl will be able to choose her own extension kit, as the Rtc-Hair hair store offers a wide palette of natural shades and affordable prices.

If you are not yet ready for cardinal changes in your life and appearance, but you really want to change something, then the easiest, and at the same time, the most decisive way is to change your hairstyle. You can not really, but for a while: wearing a wig, building strands or attaching a chignon. Once resorting to this option, you may want to change not only your hair, but also artificial hair. Next, let's talk about whether and how to dye a synthetic hair wig at home.

What to paint?

Modern wigs and artificial strands are made not only from doll hair, but also from real hair. They cost several times more, but their service life is much longer. If the wig is made of natural hair, you can not only dye it in any color you like without fear, but also make any hairstyle using a curling iron or iron. At the same time, for artificial strands, such manipulations may be the last in their lives.

Important! Ordinary dye used in hairdressing can permanently ruin a synthetic wig made of kanekalon or similar materials. Under the influence of chemicals, it simply “burns out” and curls up.

But these tools will work:

• You can dye not the whole wig, but only a few strands, for example, near the face. For these purposes, an ordinary alcohol-based marker is quite suitable.
• Batik is a dye for painting on fabric, which can also help you dye a synthetic hair wig at home. Dilute the paint with water at the rate of 1 liter of water per 1 jar of paint, place the wig in this mixture for a couple of days. Then it should dry for at least a day.

Important! Sometimes after this procedure, artificial hair becomes a little stiffer, so you need to comb it very carefully.

In general, wigs, and especially artificial ones, require a very careful attitude to themselves, therefore, changing its color or somehow changing it, you act at your own peril and risk, where it is difficult to predict the result.

Step-by-step instruction: how to dye an artificial wig with a marker

So, if you still decide to dye your “spare” hair, then tune in to a long, painstaking work and an unpredictable result. In principle, any alcohol-based dye is suitable for such staining:

1. Wear protective gloves.
2. Protect your clothes and furniture from getting paint on them.
3. Use scissors to remove the marker rod.
4. Carefully cut the tip of the rod so that you get a thin “brush”.
5. Take a deep disposable plate, pour a small amount of alcohol into it.
6. Dip the marker rod in alcohol, draw it like a brush over a thin strand.
7. In this way, proceed until you have colored all the hair.
8. It is better to start coloring with a lock near the face - perhaps, having seen how much time this process takes from you, you simply do not have the patience to finish what you started.

Important! This method is only suitable for light colored synthetic hair wigs.

Coloring with ink at home

If you want a dark tint, such as black, purple or blue, use ink.

The main disadvantage of such staining, in addition to the laboriousness of the process, is the unstable color. In addition, curls can stain everything they touch. Because of this, it is advisable to use this method only in exceptional cases.

Acrylic dyes for synthetic hair wigs

Is it possible to dye a synthetic hair wig with acrylic paints? - Of course. For staining with such paints, you should:

• take a can;
• lay out the wig on the newspaper;
• spray paint over the entire length of the hair.

Important! Make sure that all strands are evenly colored. At the end of the procedure, leave the dyed wig in the fresh air for at least three hours.

Hair extensions and curls on hairpins

Separately, it is worth considering the question of whether it is possible to dye hair extensions and curls on hairpins. In the case of curls on hairpins - of course. Follow the recommendations that were described above.

But it is no longer possible to repaint artificial extended strands, because they cannot be dyed with dyes for natural hair, and natural curls are contraindicated in methods that are used for painting unnatural strands. Because of this, you will have to come to terms with the already existing color.

There is an opinion that artificial wigs are more resistant to damage, and many are wondering how to wash them properly. So here it is:

1. The wig can only be washed by hand and never in a washing machine.
2. For these purposes, it is desirable to use liquid soap or neutral shampoos.
3. After thorough rinsing, the wig must be dried on a stand with a terry towel.

To prevent synthetic hair from starting to resemble a washcloth, you should follow some rules:

• Before washing, the wig must be thoroughly but gently combed;
• Unnatural curls should be washed carefully, without tangling strands - it is impossible to rub intensively;
• During combing, drying and styling, the wig must be fixed on the stand.

Important! Synthetic hair products do not tolerate twisting, blow-drying, hot rollers and electric tongs - all this damages the structure of artificial hair. For styling and giving a beautiful healthy shine, a special conditioner should be sprayed onto a wet wig. To fix the shape, a special varnish for synthetic curls is used.

On hairpins, women use them to quickly change their appearance without making much effort. But even here, not everything is so smooth: and the thought comes to mind ... Paint it. This task is doable, but you need to consider what material the wig is made of. If from natural does not arise. Women are wondering if it is possible to dye artificial hair, and for good reason. Because you can paint them, but depending on what.

The master produces hair coloring in the salon with sealing them in foil

How to dye artificial hair

If you have a wig made of artificial strands, discard the idea of ​​dyeing them with natural hair dye. Because the wig, although hair, is artificial: the paint will burn a thin synthetic fishing line, the strands will fall out, and the wig will become unusable. Artificial curls need not only delicate coloring, but also careful care. Wash them with shampoo in cool or warm water. The direction of the jet is from top to bottom.

For painting artificial strands, special paint is used.

After that, leave the wig in a container with cool water and styling mousse for half an hour. After the time has elapsed, remove the curls, gently blot with a towel and leave to dry for a day. Put the wig on a special stand so that the strands dry evenly and look neat.

But how to dye a wig out? There are several ways:

1. With a marker or marker.
2. With ink.
3. With the help of batik.
4. With acrylic paints.

Can you color with a marker?

How to dye artificial hair with a marker?

Some women choose very extravagant colors

To do this, you will need a quality marker of a suitable tone. If the hair is long, it is better to take two or three. Remove the rod and cut the film. You will get a sponge with a coloring composition.

Important! Don't forget to put on gloves before starting the procedure if you don't want your hands to match the color of the wig.

Pour alcohol into a ceramic plate (note that after use it will become unsuitable for eating) alcohol and, wetting the sponge from the marker in it, run over the curls.

The black color of the wig at the crown fades to acid red towards the ends.

After the end of the procedure, leave the strands to dry completely, and then gently comb them. The strands dyed with a marker retain their color for a long time, the shade is bright and evenly stained.

Important! Do not dry unnatural curls with a hair dryer - they will deteriorate.

We paint with ink at home

If you need to get a dark shade, black, blue or purple, use ink. The disadvantage of such staining, in addition to the laboriousness of the process, is the unstable color. Yes, and curls will stain everything they touch. Therefore, this method is best used only in exceptional cases.

Making red strands on a white wig

Coloring the tail of artificial hair with batik

Dyeing unnatural strands with batik, fabric paint, also has its advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages include:

• Uneven staining.
• Hair becomes stiff.
• Strands are difficult to comb.

To color curls, in three liters of water. Place the strands in the solution for a few days, and then leave to dry for a day. Comb gently after drying.

Acrylic dyes for synthetic hair wig

Acrylic paint is a product that is used to dye doll hair.

Applying hair color with a brush

And they are no different from the unnatural strands that women wear. Take a can of acrylic paint, spread the wig on a piece of newspaper, and spray the contents of the can. Make sure the strands are evenly colored. After completing the procedure, let the curls dry in the fresh air. This will take at least three hours.

Painting artificial ones on your own is a painstaking, troublesome and time-consuming task. If you want to change the color of your wig but don't want to spend a lot of time on it, take your wig to a hairdresser.

Wigs of different sizes, colors and types

Hair extensions and clip-in hair

Separately, it is worth mentioning the question of whether it is possible to dye artificial hair with clips and hair extensions. In the first case, the answer is yes, you can. Stick to the above recommendations.

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And it is no longer possible to repaint the extended artificial curls, since dyes are not suitable for them, and the methods that are used for painting non-natural strands are not suitable for natural curls. Therefore, you have to come to terms with the already existing color.