Hair colouring is an age-old practice that has become almost commonplace. Chemical molecules have largely replaced henna or indigo. But today you can choose an ammonia-free coloring that preserves your health and the environment.

What is ammonia?

L'ammonia, is the basic compound that opens the hair scales to allow the pigments to penetrate coloring.

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The colorings "ammonia-free" products are not without health risks.

The latter use products that are not as strong as ammonia, but which still attack your hair.

 

 

The effects of ammonia on hair 

Ammonia is mainly used for coloring hair, perming or straightening because it loosens the hair cuticles (microscopic scales that naturally protect the hair).

The scales therefore prevent any substance from penetrating the interior of the hair.

The scales of the hair must be loosened so that the active substances can enter the hair.

Once the cuticles have been detached, other substances present in the ammonia product such as pigments from coloring, chemical straightening agents, etc... penetrate the hair.

damaged hair

The substances can therefore act inside the hair as the ammonia has lifted the protective cuticles.

The ammonia in the chemical coloring opens the hair scales to let the color in.

Ammonia is extremely damaging to the hair as it temporarily breaks down the hair's natural protection.

The cuticles then close again, but not as well.

By doing colorings they no longer fit properly.

The hair becomes damaged and porous and permeable because the natural protection no longer covers it.

It becomes dull and rough and tangles quickly as the cuticles remain open.

 

Why is ammonia harmful?

Removing the cuticles from the hair is a very aggressive actfor the hair.

As time goes by, the cuticles do not move back into place effectively and this makes the hair permeable and porous, so it is no longer properly protected. 

Because the cuticles are open, the hair no longer reflects light properly and the hair becomes dull and loses its shine.

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When the cuticles are tightly packed around the hair, it is as if the hair is surrounded by a reflective mirror .

Ammonia can be dangerous because it can cause possible allergies, skin irritations (scalp irritation among others) like eczema.

Irritation can even be respiratory as ammonia can burn delicate lung tissue.

Therefore, do not use "ammonia" products in an unventilated environment.

Without you noticing, ammonia gases are released from the product and can cause micro-injuries and possibly damage to your lungs .

 

Difference between coloring chemical with ammonia and coloring without ammonia 

The colorings chemical hair dyes are oxidation-based: they first remove the natural pigments from the hair and then re-create a new color by a chemical reaction inside the hair.

The colorings plant-based , on the other hand, coats the hair, sheathes it and naturally gives it volume and shine .

The color does not penetrate the fiber capillary unlike the coloring chemical.

The colorings plant-based are above all a care for the hair, they protect and revitalize the hair

The coloring plant-based product acts like a watercolour, with a fine, semi-transparent texture that leaves a veil of color on your hair.

 

What is coloring ammonia-free vegetable?

The colorings plant-based are made of vegetable ingredients and minerals, they do not contain any chemical components and are therefore not allergenic.

These are natural pigments from roots and leaves that are fixed and coat the hair.

silky hair

They bring your hair back to life, making it stronger and shinier.

The natural pigments in this coloring naturalThe natural pigments of this natural product surround the fiber hair with a sheath that smoothes, protects and soothes.

After several colorings, you will have your teenage hair back, soft and silky!

 

What are the benefits?

The coloring plant has several advantages because it is 100% natural

Also, there is no need to wait until your chemical coloring is gone as the first session starts with a clay mask to purify the hair and remove any chemical residue that could interfere with the hold of the coloring .

The result of a coloring is very natural.

Ayurvedic plants coloring natural

There is no helmet effect as the pigments of the color merge with the base.

The regrowth is therefore less visible.

coloring acts as a hair care product because it closes the hair scales and coats the hair, making it look thicker and shinier and protecting it from damage by forming a barrier.

Allergies due to chemical colorings have decreased with coloring .

Many pregnant women do colorings plant-based Many pregnant women use their hair to care for their hair and their baby.

The pigments in coloring are varied and it covers white hair very well.

It sets even faster on a very light base and the coloring holds on all skin tones

 

What are the limits?

coloring has certain limitations: it is not possible to lighten the hair.

To have strands or highlight it is necessary to go through oxidation.

coloring ammonia-free biocoiff

It is not possible for a brunette to become blond with the coloring vegetal ! :)

The application of the coloring takes longer than a chemical coloring (30min and 2h).

It is also necessary to find a colourist specialised in coloring because it is a special technique and not all salons offer this type of coloring.

It is important to take your head to a professional because it is difficult to turn back.