If you let your guard down, gray hair will grow back and make you stand out. In order to cover gray hair, you must dye your gray hair frequently for 3 weeks to 1 month. Dyeing your gray hair that often puts a strain on not only your hair but also your scalp.
If you have sensitive skin, this may not be a problem, but if you have sensitive skin, which can easily cause problems even with the slightest irritation, you need to be especially careful.
Therefore, this time we will introduce in detail everything from gray hair dyeing to things that people with sensitive skin should be careful about, so please stay with us until the end.
CONTENTS
1. Mechanism of gray hair dyeing
2. Is dyeing gray hair a burden on the skin?
3. Things people with sensitive skin should be careful about when dyeing their gray hair...
4. Skin-friendly gray hair dye
Mechanism of gray hair dyeing
First of all, I would like to introduce how gray hair is dyed. Gray hair dye uses a scientific reaction when mixing the first and second agents to add color to gray hair.
When you mix one agent, which contains an alkaline agent and a dye, and the two agents, hydrogen peroxide, the power of the alkaline opens the cuticle that protects the hair surface and allows the hydrogen peroxide and dye to enter the inside of the hair. I'll go there.
The hydrogen peroxide that enters the hair and the dye cause a chemical reaction, producing color and dyeing the hair. Gray hair dyeing works in the same way as regular hair coloring, but there are slight differences in the ingredients: regular hair coloring has bleaching power to brighten hair, while gray hair dyeing contains more dye to deeply dye gray hair. There is.
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Is dyeing gray hair a burden on the skin?
Gray hair dyes contain various agents such as alkaline agents, dyes, and hydrogen peroxide, and when dyeing white faces, they are usually applied to the scalp in order to thoroughly dye the gray hair from the roots.
Therefore, if any of the ingredients do not suit your skin, it may come into direct contact with your skin, increasing the possibility of irritation or even an allergic reaction, so you need to be careful.
In particular, gray hair dyes contain a lot of dye to ensure that the color is firmly dyed on the gray hair, but there are many cases where people feel irritated or become allergic to this dye, which can cause more damage and burden. It is.
At first, you may feel a little stinging, but it will get worse each time you dye your hair, or in the worst case scenario, you may develop a diamine allergy, and you may no longer be able to use gray hair dye, so be careful. .
When you're not feeling well, or if you're a woman and your hormones are out of whack, such as when you're menstruating, your skin may be especially sensitive, so it may be a good idea to refrain from irritating procedures like dyeing your hair.
Gray hair dye is a familiar product that is sold commercially, but it comes into direct contact with the skin and can cause irritation, so if you have sensitive skin, you must be even more careful when applying it. .
reference:Rash Q11 – Dermatology Q&A (Japanese Dermatological Association)
Things people with sensitive skin should be careful about when dyeing their gray hair...
Just because dyeing gray hair irritates sensitive skin does it mean that you should avoid it at all costs?In fact, that is not the case. Even with sensitive skin, there are many people who undergo the treatment while taking the minimum precautions and methods to avoid irritation. We will also introduce precautions to take when undergoing the treatment.
Do not apply drugs to the scalp
Normally, when dyeing gray hair, the agent is applied so that it gets on the scalp, but in this method, the agent is deliberately applied so that it does not get on the scalp. The color of gray hair near the roots may be a little dull, but it won't stain or irritate your scalp since almost no chemical will be attached to the scalp.
Most gray hair will be dyed without applying it to the scalp, so it is recommended for those who are concerned about skin irritation. Please feel free to ask your beautician during the counseling stage before your treatment.
apply a protectant to the scalp
A method that uses a scalp protectant is recommended in combination with a method that does not apply chemicals to the scalp. Before the hair dye treatment, a scalp protectant is applied to the entire scalp and then the drug is applied. This way, the protective agent will cover your scalp and prevent the chemical from directly adhering to your scalp, making it less likely to cause irritation.
This method alone is fine if there is no abnormality on your scalp, but if you are concerned about irritation or irritation, you can take precautions by applying a protective agent and preventing the medicine from getting on your scalp, so try using it while watching the situation. please.
Both methods are difficult to dye your hair by yourself, so if possible, we recommend doing it at a beauty salon.
Treat when you feel well
There are times when your skin becomes more sensitive to irritation due to your physical condition and hormones. Avoid having your hair dyed when you are not feeling well, such as with a cold, if you have continued lack of sleep, when you are on your period, or when your scalp is itchy or inflamed.
Just as the skin on your face tends to get rough or unwell when you're not feeling well, your scalp also tends to be unwell.
At times like this, if the irritating gray hair dye comes in contact with your scalp, you may be more likely to experience some symptoms, even if you don't normally have them, so be careful.
Be careful about shampooing too much and cleaning power
If you scrub your shampoo the day before your gray hair treatment, or shampoo your hair too many times than necessary, you may get irritation from friction or wash away the sebum necessary for your scalp, which can lead to the effects of chemicals. It becomes even easier to receive.
Before the treatment, please shampoo your hair more gently than usual without using too much force.Also, even if you use a shampoo with strong cleaning power, it will strip away too much sebum from your scalp, so you must be careful in your daily care.
The shampoo must thoroughly remove sebum and dirt, but it is ideal to use a shampoo with mild cleaning power that does not remove too much. We recommend products with amino acid-based cleansing ingredients as they are well-balanced and gentle on the scalp.
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Skin-friendly gray hair dye
We have introduced the points that people with sensitive skin should be careful about when dyeing their gray hair, but we can still recommend it to those who are worried about the burden it will put on their scalp, or who are worried about stains or itching. We will also introduce gray hair dyes that are gentle on your skin.
Henna
Henna is a natural color made from 100% plant-based ingredients. This color is made by drying henna and turning it into a powder, then dissolving it in hot water and applying it to your hair.As it is a natural ingredient and does not contain any chemical ingredients, it is also recommended for people with sensitive skin or scalp that is prone to stains. It's an easy color to wear.
The disadvantage of henna is that it produces a strong orange-flavored color and there are few color options, and if you think you can choose a color, there are also chemical henna that contain chemical ingredients, so you need to check in advance. Masu.
Hair manicure
Hair nail polish is a color that coats the surface of the hair without affecting the inside of the hair. Since it is a color that only covers the surface, it cannot brighten the original hair color.
You can choose from a wide range of colors, from bright primary colors to brown and black, but since the coloring is created with the image of covering the surface of the hair with a film, it won't stand out if the original color is dark.This color is perfect for matching gray hair to natural hair, so it is recommended for those who want to blend gray hair naturally.
Hair manicure is applied with a comb without applying it to the scalp, so it is also important that there is less stress on the scalp. However, if you get it on your hands or scalp, the color will not fade for a while and the color will be intense, so be careful.
Gray hair shampoo & treatment
Gray hair dye shampoo and treatment is a color that contains dye in the shampoo and treatment, and it is a color that adds color to gray hair just by washing the hair. This type of gray hair dye has many benefits because you can easily dye it yourself at home without having to go to a beauty salon.
Gray hair dye shampoos and treatments have the disadvantage that the shampoo and treatment ingredients contain dyes, so the dye will be lighter each time than regular gray hair dyes.
However, when you first start using it, you should use it several times in a row to adjust the color, and then use it again as the color fades.Newly grown gray hair will always be dyed, so you will be free from the worries of worrying about the roots of your gray hair.
Unlike regular gray hair dyes, it does not contain harsh dyes such as diamine, so if you have sensitive skin or scalp that is prone to stains, this is one of the colors you should try.
reference:Skin damage caused by hair dye | Japanese Dermatological Association
Key points when dyeing your hair by yourself
When dyeing gray hair with self-color, you need a little trick. I would like to introduce this point as well.
1. When your hair is dry, use a brush to detangle your hair and remove any dust or dirt.
2. In the shower, rinse your scalp with plenty of hot water. Take your time and carefully pre-wash to absorb moisture all over.
3. Pour an appropriate amount of your usual shampoo into the palm of your hand and lather it up from the scalp.When lathering is poor, it is often because there is sebum or styling products left on the scalp, so rinse it off in the shower and add shampoo again to create lather.
4. Once you've shampooed and washed your entire hair, rinse it off in the shower.
5. Dispense an appropriate amount of gray hair dye shampoo into your palm and lather it thoroughly from the scalp.
6. Shampoo your hair while lathering it all over, distributing the lather. If the foam disappears during shampooing, uneven dyeing and friction will put stress on your hair and scalp.Add shampoo or water and re-foam while adding air.
7. Use a coarse comb to spread it evenly over the entire area.
8. Leave it on for the recommended amount of time and rinse thoroughly in the shower.
9. Squeeze out the moisture from your hair. The stain will get better if you give it more time, so use a towel to dry it further.
Ten. Apply an appropriate amount of gray hair dye treatment and distribute it throughout the hair.
11. Comb with a coarse comb and work the treatment into each strand of hair, applying more treatment to the hairline and parting where gray hair is most noticeable.
12. Leave it on for the length of time recommended in the treatment.
13. After some time has passed, massage the treatment into your hair while gradually absorbing the moisture.
14. Once it's absorbed to a certain extent, rinse thoroughly in the shower to make sure there's no residue left.
▶Notes
・Although the gray hair dye shampoo and treatment is a light dye, if it adheres to the bathtub or wall and over time, it will become colored and become difficult to remove.Since the liquid may be splashed in unexpected places, it is safe to clean the bath immediately after using the gray hair dye shampoo and treatment.
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Summary
If you have sensitive skin, having to dye your gray hair frequently can be quite a burden, and in many cases it can not only irritate the scalp but also trigger allergies. If you are aware that you have sensitive skin, if you take measures now to avoid applying protectants or chemicals directly to reduce the burden on your skin, the effects will be completely different.
For those who want to reduce the burden even more, we recommend Kiwami's gray hair dye shampoo and treatment. It is formulated with ingredients that are gentle on the hair and scalp, so it can be used even by those with sensitive skin.
If you use shampoo and treatment as a set, the color will last longer and it will be easier to maintain beautiful hair. It causes less damage to your hair, so it not only cleans gray hair but also reduces damage such as split ends and hair breakage, so you can aim for beautiful hair.
If you have sensitive skin or are concerned about the damage caused by dyeing your gray hair, please give Kiwabi a try!
- It's additive-free, so it's safe even for people with sensitive skin.
- Scalp massage can promote blood circulation and further enhance the effect.
- You can see the effects by using it continuously 2-3 times a week.
There is an image that dyeing gray hair is a burden on the scalp and hair, but with Kiwami's shampoo and treatment, you can use it with confidence.
