Hair stylist Venera Khakimova answers the question:
— If the paint expired recently, then nothing bad will happen. However, it cannot be guaranteed that the hair color will be exactly what is indicated on the box. Hair can acquire a completely unpredictable color and shade. Plus, when using expired paint, the risk of scalp irritation and an allergic reaction increases. So it is better to use paint that has not yet expired.
Hair dye
Hair coloring is a very popular procedure. Many women do it themselves. It often seems that this is a very simple process: just apply the dye, leave it on for the prescribed amount of time, rinse it off - and your new hairstyle is ready.
Of course, coloring in itself is not particularly difficult; it only requires care, accuracy and attentiveness. Why then does the result not always meet expectations?
Consequences of unsuccessful staining
The consequences that an incorrectly performed procedure can lead to are sometimes completely unexpected:
- the color does not correspond to what was expected and is far from what is shown on the package;
- the shade turned out unpleasant;
- the color does not suit the owner;
- the strands became dull and unruly;
- hair splits, breaks, falls out.
And this is just a small list of possible problems. In many ways, they appear because, when planning to dye their hair, few people realize what a complex chemical reaction it is, the successful result of which depends on many factors.
The length of time the procedure is performed (called dwell time) is one such factor.
All possible unpleasant consequences, except for the incorrectly chosen color, directly depend on both the type and quality of the paint, and on exposure.
Frequently asked questions and answers
I made an order. When will you contact me?
The order processing time usually does not exceed 1 business day. In case of heavy load, the period may increase to 2 working days. Please also note that we will contact you on business days. Much depends on how quickly our manager can contact you. We ship orders only after telephone confirmation.
How to make changes to an order?
Contact us. Managers will help you make all the necessary changes.
How quickly after ordering will I receive the parcel?
Delivery times depend on the delivery method you choose and your place of residence. When placing an order, after filling out the data, you can find out the approximate delivery times. You can also check the timing with our manager when he contacts you. Our company has entered into an additional agreement with Russian Post for expedited shipping, thereby your orders will be sent 5 days a week, on weekdays, from Monday to Friday inclusive. Approximate delivery times are from 3 to 14 days.
How much will delivery to my city cost?
Delivery costs depend on the region, weight, order value and delivery method. You will be able to find out the exact cost of the order after placing it - your personal manager will contact you and inform you of it.
Do you have a warranty for the equipment?
Equipment warranty - 1 year. An additional one allows you to extend it up to two years. To implement our warranty obligations, you must adhere to the conditions established by the Law “On Protection of Consumer Rights”:
- in the event of a product breakdown, notify us immediately;
- do not try to fix the malfunction yourself, and do not contact third parties for this purpose - independent repairs, or repairs by third parties and organizations, are possible only with agreement with the Seller;
- fulfilling all the requirements of the law is, of course, important, but you shouldn’t forget about other factors - for example, beginning tattoo artists often contact us about non-working tattoo machines, which in fact turned out to be not quite correctly assembled and configured.
What is the best tattoo ink?
Each tattoo artist makes the choice of paint entirely at his own discretion. One paint fits better under the skin, another heals better, and the third has a larger selection of colors. Therefore, we recommend trying different manufacturers and choosing the one you like.
Can Intenze Pigment be used for permanent makeup?
Professional artists use Intenze pigments in permanent makeup. With experience this is possible.
How to work with ultraviolet paint?
Exactly the same as usual. It is advisable to work with an ultraviolet lamp - this way all the effects will be visible. The paint must be shaken vigorously before use. This paint is difficult to drive in, take this into account when working.
Can tattoo ink deteriorate due to its expiration date?
Shelf life is an important, but not an absolute indicator of the shelf life of paint. You yourself will understand if the paint deteriorates - as a rule, it just dries. The possible delamination of long-term stored paint should not be confused with its deterioration - often just shaking the bottle is enough. To preserve the paint for as long as possible, it is recommended to store it in a dry place, at room temperature, and protect it from direct sunlight. The main condition for long-term storage of paint is the sterility of the contents of your bubbles.
Should eyeshadow paint be liquid? Is it possible to make the paint thicker?
Yes, exactly liquid. Moreover, it can also be diluted with distilled, sterile water to obtain lighter tones. You can make graywashes yourself from black pigment - naturally, if you have enough experience.
What is the difference between regular tattoo needles and textured ones?
Ordinary needles are polished completely, that is, they are brought to a smooth state. On textured needles, only the tips are polished, which makes the paint stick better.
I have a regular power supply without electronic display, will all tattoo machines fit it?
Everything, without exception. The digital indicator is not an indicator that affects the operation of the machine. The advantage of a digital indicator for a tattoo block is that you always know what voltage your machine is operating at.
Root coloring
It is no coincidence that manufacturers indicate in the instructions the exact time and sequence of actions for two processes: when it is necessary to dye the entire mass of hair and when dyeing only the roots. The latter method is recommended to be used if the roots have grown out, but the color on the rest of the hair has faded and washed off.
In this case, the paint is applied only to the roots and left for 15–20 minutes, then distributed over the entire length of the strands and left for another 10–15 minutes. This rule should not be neglected, since this time is quite enough to refresh the color, and additional chemical exposure will not bring any benefit to the hair.
After painting, it is not recommended to wash off the coloring compositions with hot water. It will cause additional harm by intensifying the chemical reaction.
Rinsing with warm and then cool water will close the scales, making your hair smoother and shinier.
HORROR. It took 3 years to remove the staining effects.
If it were possible, I would not give even one star to this abomination ((
Based on my reviews, you can understand that I started having problems with my hair after just one coloring. Painting with this particular paint. I was tired of being a blonde, and besides, my color began to darken a little, so I decided to become a brunette. I bought a paint that was recommended by everyone, absolutely all my relatives, friends and acquaintances. “Well, it’s cheap and hasn’t let anyone down. “, I thought. But in the end I became orange, and not only that, but also spotted. The paint was not expired, the shelf life and rules of use were not violated, but the result was so disastrous. When I saw myself in the mirror, I cried for a long time and tried to think of something. The first day I was reddish-brown with red patches. After the first wash I turned orange. I won’t tell you the further “adventures” of my hair, since I have already described them on this site several times, but the consequences of that coloring haunted me for another three years ((
Possibility of paint damage
The composition can be stored for a long time. If a number of requirements are met, the substance will not have a negative effect on human health. When saving, certain conditions must be met.
When planning to use paint, you need to assess its current condition. To do this, mix the composition. If the substance separates, it is better to throw it away, as you may encounter various problems in the future.
In order not to encounter such a problematic situation, it is necessary to purchase building materials immediately before repairs. The measure helps prevent a number of problematic situations.
Expired alkyd paint
I found some old alkyd paint at home:
[*] Miranol. Alkyd enamel. White. Tikkurilan Vyaritekhtaat. Made in Finland. (she’s probably 30 years old)[*]PF-115 domestic. Blue. Paintwork Nizhny Novgorod. (15 years ago, 1994) The cans were stored unopened. I want to use it for its intended purpose, paint the ceiling and walls in a metal garage, why waste it? The paint doesn't look suspicious at all.
Today I painted test samples of both.
What properties/characteristics of the paint could have deteriorated over a long period of storage?
Probably ok for a garage. You can experiment
[*]During long-term storage, alkyd paints can thicken (during storage, the solvent partially evaporates, complex transformations can occur in the paint and varnish material, as a result of which the viscosity of the paint increases). It must be diluted with a solvent (white spirit, etc.). [*]It may separate - you need to mix it well. [*]The ability to dry may decrease - this can be treated by adding 2-3% drier to the paint. [*]Maybe something else.
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Yes, they didn’t seem to thicken, they had a normal consistency. They separated, yes, I mixed them first, I’ll mix them more thoroughly before painting. As for drying, I'll find out tomorrow. Do they sell this desiccant in the store?
I also wanted to ask about this Miranol. It is white, but slightly yellowish, maybe it has become this way from old age, otherwise I have heard that zinc white is slightly yellowish, and titanium white is slightly bluer. Or maybe I'm confusing something. The pigment is not specified here. But a year or two ago I slightly anointed a pipe at home with this Miranol in one place, and the stirring stick remained from that time, I found it at home, it was lying in the closet. So over this year or two, the color on the pipe and the stirrer has noticeably yellowed, not very much. What does this depend on?
c930 wrote: Do they sell this desiccant in the store?
sold in construction stores. Domestic in bottles, usually
c930 wrote: I heard that zinc white is slightly yellowish, and titanium white is slightly bluer.
Zinc white is inferior in whiteness to titanium white and is more prone to yellowing, but has good anti-corrosion properties. Light Miranol colors turn yellow to some extent at elevated temperatures - this is indicated by the manufacturer itself.
Admin wrote: more prone to yellowing, but have good anti-corrosion properties
Since I am prone to yellowing, I hope for their increased anti-corrosion properties, I need this.
