Let's start by making a necessary clarification immediately: not all blondes tend to yellow. It's all about the pigments.
To explain better we have to take a step back starting from the structure of the hair, which is made up of the medulla, cortex and cuticle.
The nuances of the hair are determined by melanin which is a set of pigments present in the cortex and in the medulla. Melanin resides within melanosomes, which are produced by follicular melanocytes found in the hair follicle near the bulb.
In each bulb there are from 75 to 100 melanocytes and they have the task of coloring the cells that will become the cortex of the hair.
The natural colors that our hair takes on therefore originate from two types of melanin pigment: the Eumelanins and the Pheomelanins.
Eumelanins are a group of pigments that determine black/brown and brown color while pheomelanins determine red and blonde color.
Although very rare, there is a third melanin, Trichosiderin, which is mostly found in the Celtic-Irish populations, those that are characterized by intense red hair and very light skin.
It is important to know that there is never just one type of melanin in our hair but that the final color is given by the individual concentrations of eumelanin and pheomelanin. That's why there are blonde hair that turns yellow or brown hair that has red pigments coming out and others that don't, it's a matter of combinations.
Curabiondo was born with the intention of neutralizing the yellowish color that certain blondes can tend to or the red that tends to emerge from certain chestnuts and does so using the theory of chromatic contrasts.
In this article we have collected all the advice for use, doubts and questions that many of you have asked us in recent months in order to create a real Curabiondo manual. Let's see together how to take care of blonde hair and make the best use of Balique products.
What is Curabiondo?
Let's start with the basics: what is Curabiondo? Curabiondo is a treatment consisting of shampoo and mask, dedicated to the care and maintenance of blonde or bleached hair, but also with meches, shatush, and even for brown hair, both natural and treated. The use of Curabiondo gives shine and softness to the hair, eliminating yellow and copper-colored reflections. The pigments contained in the product neutralize the yellow tone and increase the cool tone of your blonde, restoring very natural nuances. Curabiondo consists of 2 products: N°00 Zerogiallo Shampoo and N°02 Curabiondo Mask .
How to use the Curabiondo kit
How to use the treatment for blonde hair? The first step is shampoo N°00. Put it on already wet hair and massage it well on the scalp (without diluting it) and on the lengths, then rinse thoroughly. Then move on to mask N°02: apply it on the lengths and leave it in place, combing the hair with a wide-toothed comb. Processing times vary according to the amount of yellow reflection to be eliminated: if there is little yellow, rinse immediately, if you have plenty, leave on for 3 to 5 minutes and proceed with styling. Be careful not to leave the mask on for more than 5 minutes, please.
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Ross's advice:
- The shampoo should be massaged in without adding water. Leave it on for the time necessary to massage the skin, then rinse thoroughly
- Squeeze your hair with your hands and apply the mask anywhere you see yellow or auburn
- Leave the mask on for a few minutes and rinse well
How often can Curabiondo be used?
Curabiondo is a special treatment that acts on the hair color making it cooler and shinier. You can use it whenever you feel the need to remove excess copper yellow from your color. Once a week, twice a month, whenever you need a touch up on your blonde. You can alternate it with the Solemar line during the summer months, and with the Hydrating and Daily line during the rest of the year, depending on your needs.
What products can I combine for styling?
Once the treatment is complete, add N°01 Elixir Oil to the lengths and ends before drying them. You will see that they will be very soft. If you prefer a curly or wavy style, distribute N°31 Curls Amplifier after Elixir Oil.
Can I use Curabiondo for brown hair too?
Certain! If you have brown hair and want to reduce the auburn reflection by restoring a cooler tone, use Curabiondo, shampoo and mask.
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