Choosing the right hair glaze depends primarily on your hair color and the specific color concerns you want to address. Here's a breakdown to help you decide:
1. Identify Your Hair Color Concerns:
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Brassiness in Lightened Hair or Highlights: This is a common concern, where blonde or highlighted hair develops unwanted warm orange or yellow tones.
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Dullness: Hair lacks shine and vibrancy.
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Fading: Hair color loses its intensity over time.
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Unwanted Warm Tones in Brunette Hair: Even brunettes can experience unwanted red or orange undertones.
2. Selecting the Right Glaze Based on Your Concerns:
| Concern | Recommended Glaze | Example |
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| Brassiness in blonde/highlighted hair | Cool-toned glazes with violet, blue, or ash pigments to neutralize warm tones. | Ash Blonde Glaze, Violet Toning Glaze |
| Dullness | Clear or subtly tinted glazes to add shine and enhance your existing color. | Clear Shine Glaze, Honey Glaze |
| Fading | Glazes with similar pigments to your current hair color to refresh and boost vibrancy. | If you have red hair, a red-tinted glaze |
| Warm tones in brunette hair | Cool-toned glazes with blue or green pigments to counteract red/orange undertones. | Ash Brown Glaze, Cool Brunette Glaze |
3. Key Considerations:
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Level of Commitment: Glazes are semi-permanent and wash out over time (typically a few weeks).
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Hair Condition: Glazes can add moisture and shine, but they won't repair damaged hair.
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Read Reviews: Check online reviews to see how a particular glaze has worked for others with similar hair types and colors.
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Start Subtle: If you're unsure about a tinted glaze, start with a clear one or a shade that's only slightly different from your current color.
In short, assess your hair's color needs and choose a glaze with pigments that will correct unwanted tones or enhance your existing color while adding shine.
