In an effort to transform their image, young girls and adult women resort to hair dyeing. The procedure itself is traumatic for the hair cuticle, and on certain days it is especially harmful. For example, during menstruation, pregnancy and breastfeeding, certain metamorphoses occur with the female body. These changes, combined with the dyeing of curls, lead to adverse reactions.
The effect of menstruation on hair condition
During critical days, each girl experiences a different sensation. Some have a slight malaise, while others feel severe cramps in the lower abdomen, which knock out the usual rhythm of life. Migraine, mild fever, and nausea are often added to the pain, which negatively affects women's well-being. The reason for this is hormonal changes in the body and a change in the quantitative ratio of estrogen and progesterone. This does not affect the condition of the hair, skin and nails in the best way.
The effect of menstruation on curls:
- Under the influence of hormones, the sebaceous glands can produce sebum in insufficient quantities, which leads to overdrying of the roots. But most often, hormonal changes lead to an increase in head oily. As a result, the staining procedure is complicated by the fact that the paint does not lie evenly, and the color does not stay on the hair;
- The structure of curls also undergoes changes during critical days. The hair cuticle coarsens and does not open properly when stained. After the procedure, a negative result awaits the girl: the paint will not work fully, and the color will be unstable;
- During menstruation, the female body loses many useful minerals. There is a lack of iron, calcium and zinc. Curls of a girl from a lack of nutrition become thin and fall out more than usual. In conjunction with staining, the procedure causes severe damage to the hair cuticle;
- Menstruation affects metabolism and thermoregulation. The basal epidermis is not adequately supplied with blood, as a result of which the skin temperature drops. From insufficient heating, the paint will not take well and the color will not change.
During menstruation, girls should fully relax and eat properly to reduce the burden on the body. Cosmetic masks can help hair survive this period, which will improve their condition. Many hairdressers agree that it is better not to carry out the procedure for staining curls on the days of menstruation. This is more true for the fundamental changes associated with the use of strong chemicals.
Why can not dye your hair during menstruation?
In pursuit of beauty and a new image, girls are written to the hairdresser for cutting or painting curls. However, not everyone knows that in the latter case, you should focus on your menstrual cycle.Adjustments made by nature to plans are sometimes a serious reason to postpone a visit to a hairdresser.
Possible negative effects of hair coloring during menstruation:
- Uneven color distribution. When stained on critical days, the chemical properties of the paint may not be fully manifested. As a result, the girl has a "leopard color". In particular, blondes should be avoided, because there is a high risk of getting a greenish tint;
- The complete lack of results. Due to changes in the female body during menstruation, the paint may not work and the color will not take root. During menstruation, hair receives temporary resistance to dyeing and, as a result, the procedure will not succeed;
- Deterioration of a condition of ringlets. A hormonal surge makes the strands thinner and more fragile. In conjunction with staining, the procedure has an additional negative effect on curls. The result will be their loss, tarnishing or structural change;
- Feeling unwell. Menstruation in itself is a great stress for the female body. On critical days, girls may experience increased sensitivity to pungent odors. Paint, especially ammonia, causes a feeling of nausea, dizziness, migraine. With severe intoxication, fainting is possible. Hair coloring in a new color is better to be transferred to another day due to a general deterioration in well-being;
- The occurrence of an allergic reaction. It is impossible to predict all the negative consequences of dyeing hair in a new color during menstruation. The scalp can react in a peculiar way to the chemicals in the paint. This is manifested by the appearance of itching, dandruff or hyperemia.
Adverse reactions when staining curls during menstruation are noted in girls not so often. The procedure in most cases is calm and does not scare its negative results. To listen to the opinion of doctors and hairdressers or not - each woman should decide on her own.
Who can dye your hair?
Each girl decides to stain the strands in the salon or at home during menstruation individually. There is no specific prohibition on the procedure. Doctors and hairdressers still can not come to a consensus about the dangers of updating the color of curls with paint during menstruation. Experts advise paying attention to the individual characteristics of the body.
Hair coloring during menstruation will not hurt if:
- The girl by nature has thin, smooth strands. In this case, preference should be given to gentle paints, for example, ammonia-free or tinted. However, it should be borne in mind that the result will not be long-term and the natural color of curls will manifest itself faster;
- Deterioration of well-being is not observed during menstruation. If the fair sex does not experience severe ailments, then hair coloring can be done. The result of the procedure may be unexpected;
- Curls are strong and healthy. In this case, dyeing will not cause serious damage to the health of the hair. The procedure is allowed during menstruation.
Owners of dry and brittle curls should avoid dyeing locks during menstruation.
Dyeing hair with a new color on critical days is fraught with many nuances. The result can be both positive and negative. If there is a risk of a negative reaction, it is better to postpone the procedure.
What is the best way to dye your hair during your period?
The processes that occur in the female body during the period of menstruation can affect the result of staining curls. However, only 1% of girls report a negative reaction. For others, the procedure carried out on critical days is no different from the previous ones. The result is determined in each case individually.
In life, there are times when salon or home dyeing hair can not be transferred to another time. Recommendations of specialists will help reduce the potential risks of the procedure.
Tips for painting strands during menstruation:
- Use exclusively proven and high-quality paint;
- Perform a test on a separate strand of hair to clarify the final result of staining;
- Use nourishing balms or special care masks after the procedure;
- Apply gentle chemical dyes to renew hair color:
- Without ammonia - semi-permanent paint does not destroy the structure of the curl, but the color is washed out faster. The tool is not suitable for lightening, but only for tinting strands. The dye usually contains a large number of useful components that contribute to the additional care of curls;
- Direct acting is the safest option for hair coloring during menstruation. Available in the form of tinted shampoos or foams. The tool does not open the hair cuticle, and dyeing is superficial. However, the durability of the color given to the curls is weak.
Compliance with the recommendations of specialists will help girls minimize the risks of dyeing hair during menstruation.
Recipes for natural analogues of paint
You can change the color of hair during menstruation without the use of paints with chemical components. Organic dyes provide gentle staining of curls and have virtually no contraindications. A natural remedy can be prepared independently at home.
Recipes of natural analogues:
- Giving your hair a reddish tint will help henna. Mix 250 gr. powder with 3 tbsp. l cocoa or strong tea leaves. Pour the ingredients with water so that the consistency of the mixture is like thick sour cream. Apply the finished product to clean, dry curls. The head is insulated with polyethylene and a towel. Wash off the paint after 1-5 hours.
- Via basma You can dye your hair black. To prepare the paint you need to mix henna and basma in a ratio of 1 to 2. Dilute the powder with warm water and mix thoroughly. Add a couple drops of any essential oil to the mixture if necessary. Apply organic paint to dry curls and insulate your head. After 1.5 hours, rinse with warm water.
- Lighten hair during menstruation is allowed chamomile decoction. This recipe is suitable for blondes to tint color. Pour 1.5 cups of dried chamomile flowers 400 ml. boiling water. Put the mixture on low heat for 5 minutes. Apply the broth on the curls and rinse off after half an hour.
- You can get brown hair color with walnuts. To prepare the paint, mix 1 liter. olive oil and 2 tbsp. l alum and chopped peel nuts. Add 100 ml. boiling water and cook in a water bath for 10 minutes. The strands are processed with a ready-made broth for an hour.
- Onion peel It is used to give the hair a golden red tint. It is necessary to pour a glass of onion husks with two glasses of water. The liquid is brought to a boil over low heat. The curls are wetted completely in the resulting broth. After half an hour, rinse the locks with warm water.
Dyeing hair during menstruation with henna and other natural ingredients is not only possible, but also useful. However, with an allergic reaction, the procedure is not worth it. This method of staining is not always suitable for owners of dry curls. In this case, vegetable or essential oil is added to the paint.
How to avoid undesirable consequences?
Every female organism is individual. During menstruation, many girls experience pain. Experts do not recommend conducting hair dyeing during this period, because there is a great chance to get a negative result. This is due primarily to a change in the hormonal background.
Undesirable consequences of hair coloring during menstruation and methods of dealing with them:
- The color of the strands remained the original. Do not dye your curls repeatedly and exceed the exposure time of the paint - this will not help. It is better to wait for the end of menstruation and carry out the procedure again;
- Hair is not completely dyed. Fragmented fixing of paint on the strands is called "leopard color". Such staining looks careless and ugly. To solve the problem, it is recommended to use a tinted shampoo that will fill the voids with the desired color;
- Hair has become dry, brittle, or falls out intensely. Additional care will help improve the condition of the strands during menstruation. It is useful to make nourishing or moisturizing masks, use balms or natural shampoos. Avoid using a hair dryer, ironing or curling iron, which will aggravate the situation;
- Hair acquired a different shade: greenish or blue. Correcting the situation will be difficult. You can try temporarily removing color with direct-action dyes.
If a girl is faced with negative consequences, it is worthwhile to dye her hair after a time when her period ends. This will give the desired result. Faced with a problem once, there is a chance of encountering it again. Knowing about such a feature of their body, women are advised not to do the procedure during menstruation.
Hairdressing tips for menstruation
Many hairdressers do not consider menstruation a serious reason to undergo a dyeing procedure. Negative consequences appear only in 1 out of 10 girls. Each case is individual and depends on the characteristics of the body.
General recommendations of hairdressers for dyeing hair during menstruation:
- Perform the procedure from 3-4 days of the menstrual cycle. This will reduce the risk of a negative result;
- To postpone a radical change in your image for another day. Only tinting the roots or updating the natural shade is allowed;
- Use paints with a gentle composition: ammonia-free, tinted or natural;
- It is worth giving preference to proven means;
- Warm the head during the procedure with polyethylene and towels. It is also possible to heat with a hairdryer;
- Use after dyeing hair balms, masks, serums. Cosmetics will quickly restore curls after the procedure;
- Do not paint the curls on the days of menstruation on their own. It is better to trust an experienced master in this matter.
There is no specific prohibition on hair coloring during menstruation. However, for some girls it is better to postpone the procedure until another day. If this does not work, then painting the curls is best done taking into account the recommendations of specialists. This will help reduce negative consequences or even avoid them.
