Wella Illumina Color. A palette of shades, before and after photos, reviews

Wella Illumina Color is a new professional paint in the beauty industry from the well-known German manufacturer Wella. After the dyeing procedure, the hair remains healthy and shiny thanks to a new caring formula called Microlight. Wella Illumina's palette contains more than 30 shades, both natural and cold tones.

What is Wella Illumina Color hair dye?

Wella products is popular in 150 countries around the world, and the new product is no exception. Vella Illumina is a persistent ammonia cream paint that belongs to professional coloring products. It is produced in Germany.

The new product is available in a 60 ml volume in an easy-to-open lavender package. The paint has a white creamy texture. There are no unpleasant odors during staining.

Since Wella Illumina Color is a product belonging to the line of professional products, the oxidant for the preparation of the coloring mixture will have to be purchased separately. During the dyeing procedure, the hair structure is not injured, since the dye contains plant extracts and natural oils.

Composition

The chemical composition of Wella Illumina Color is safe for hair, as it contains active caring elements such as: liquid keratin, which fills damaged curls with nutrients and at the same time protects them from the chemical attack of the paint, and beeswax, which retains the durability of the pigment for up to 6 weeks.

Low-concentrated ammonia, which is in the composition of the product, adds saturation to the hue and also slows down the rate of washing out of the coloring pigment.

Other components in the composition of Vella Illumina Color:

• ammonium salts;
• hydrogen nitrite;
• ammonium hydroxide, chloride and oversulfate.
• lauryl oversulfate;
• ammonia.

The combination of all these elements prevents the coloring pigment from reacting with copper particles on the hair surface. Thus, the cuticle is damaged by less than 20%.

Features and advantages of paint

Wella Illumina Color, the palette of shades of which is presented on the packaging of the product, has its own distinctive features and advantages, thereby distinguishing it from competitors. This is the world's first long-lasting cream - paint with a patented caring formula - Microlight.

Hair on its surface has invisible copper particles, which react with any dyes, traumatize the hair structure, making it hard and porous. And the new Microlight formula gently envelops copper particles, creating a protective barrier for them, thereby preventing their interaction with the coloring pigment.

The protection of the scaly layer of the hair is increased and the hair cuticle remains intact. Regardless of the light, the hair will look healthy and have a mirror-like shine.

Other advantages of Vella Illumina's German products:

• a wide range of natural shades and the ability to combine them with each other;
• the hair structure is damaged by less than 20%;
• persistent coloring pigment;
• the ability to lighten hair color more than 3 tones;
• uniformity of color;
• the coloring composition is easy to apply;
• lack of odor during staining;
• 100% coverage of gray and gray hair;
• hair does not lose volume;
• the coloring pigment is universal, with its help you can: darken, lighten or highlight curls;
• persistent staining up to 4-6 weeks;
• the possibility of independent use;
• constantly growing assortment;
• availability of products on store shelves.

disadvantages

Among the disadvantages of persistent cream - paint of the German manufacturer Wella Illumina Color, the following can be noted:

• high paint consumption;
• high cost of production;
• instability of the pigment (washed off after 4-6 weeks);
• in small towns the brand's products are not presented.

Vella Illumina paint palette

Wella Illumina Color is available in over 30 shades.

Basic colors are designated by one number - there are 3 of them:

• warm beige (4);
• light chestnut (5);
• blond (7, 8, 9).

Additional colors in the shade palette are indicated by two or three numbers.

More recently, Vella Illumina's palette has 5 new metallic shades:

• lilac silver;
• platinum lily;
• titanium pink;
• olive chrome
• copper-peach.

Choice of oxidizer

The manufacturer for Wella Illumina Color permanent paint recommends using an oxidizing agent from the same company - Welloxon Perfect.

It is sold in a volume of 500/1000 ml and comes in 3 types:

• 6 percent;
• 9 percent;
• 12 percent.

The percentage of oxidant depends on how many tones you want to lighten the hair. If there is gray hair, then you need to use an oxidizing agent - 6% (the color will change by 1 tone). If the curls need to be lightened by 2 tones - 9%. And in order to change the hair color by 3 tones or more, you need to apply a 12% oxidant.

It is forbidden to mix Wella Illumina Color with other oxidizing agents. If this condition is not met, all the advantages of the product declared by the German manufacturer are lost.

Testing before staining

Wella Illumina Color, the color palette of which is presented in many magazines, although it is a professional paint, it is recommended to do a skin reaction test before applying it. 2 days before painting, the dye is mixed with an oxidant and applied in a thin layer to a small area of ​​the skin, usually behind the ear.

After the fragment has dried, you must repeat the procedure also 3 more times. Then observe this place for 2 days. If during this period there was no reaction of the skin, then the paint can be safely used, but if on the contrary, then the product must be washed off more quickly and not be used in the future.

Contraindications and side effects when staining with Vella Illumina Color:

• allergic reaction;
• it is forbidden to dye hair during pregnancy and lactation;
• the paint is not suitable for owners of thick and coarse hair;
• it is forbidden to use the product in case of hair loss and scalp diseases, consultation with a doctor is required.

Instructions for use of Wella Illumina Color

Wella Illumina Color, the palette of shades of which is presented in the article, is a professional paint and with its correct use, the damage to the hair is minimal. Also, the products of the German brand can be used at home. Just do not forget that self-coloring at home does not guarantee the effect of salon procedures.

Hair preparation

Before dyeing with paint from the German brand Wella Illumina Color, you need to prepare your hair in order to cause less harm to it - below you can read the basic rules that are recommended to be followed before dyeing.

• For 3-4 days, you should stop using masks and balms.They promote the formation of a film on the hair, which will not allow the coloring pigment to penetrate into the structure of the curls. Uneven coloration and color instability can result.
• It is not recommended to wash your hair 2 days before dyeing, as a film forms on the scalp, which acts as a protective barrier, and discomfort will be minimized.
• It is advisable not to wet your hair before dyeing. When the dye mixture is diluted with water, the result is a dull color.
• Before applying paint, it is recommended to apply a greasy cream to the skin to avoid the ingress of coloring pigment. At the end of the procedure, wash off the cosmetic product with warm water.
• Before painting, you should comb your hair well so that the paint evenly lies along the entire length.
• It is not recommended to use hair styling products for 2-3 days.

Preparation of the composition

To dye your hair with Wella Illumina Color, you need to prepare:

• dye;
• oxidizer;
• special lotion (purchased separately);
• color stabilizer (if necessary);
• cleansing shampoo;
• a comb with sparse teeth;
• towel;
• metal container;
• brush for applying the coloring composition;
• disposable gloves.

The ingredients for the coloring composition are mixed in proportions 1: 1.

A 60 ml package of paint will require an oxidizer of the same amount. Wella Illumina Color must not be mixed with other paints from the same manufacturer. If the condition is not met, all the benefits that the unique Microlight formula provides will be lost.

Dyeing process

The process of staining with Wella Illumina Color consists of 5 stages. The manufacturer recommends that you strictly follow the instructions in the package.

1. First you need to wash your hair with shampoo and dry it with a towel.
2. Comb well.
3. Apply a special lotion evenly over the entire hair length, which is purchased separately. It will smooth the curls and prepare them for further interaction with the coloring pigment. (Especially recommended after a perm).
4. Mix the ingredients (paint and oxidant) in a special container and mix well.
5. Apply the coloring compound along the entire length of the hair and leave for a certain time, depending on the coloring.

Below is a table with staining methods and holding times.

In salons, coloration with a thermal effect is often used. In this case, the exposure of the paint on the head will decrease by 10-15 minutes. depending on the painting. The color obtained after dyeing stays on the hair for 30-45 days. It is recommended to repeat the procedure not earlier than 60 days after the first painting.

Final procedure

Upon completion of staining, the coloring composition must be washed off with warm water, it can be combined with shampoo. Further, if necessary, apply a color stabilizer. It contributes to the shine of the hair over time. Then rinse off the cosmetic product with warm water, pat dry your hair with a towel and apply a leave-in caring balm.

Care after painting

To restore colored hair, you must follow the rules, which can be found below.

• Hairdressers recommend cutting the regrown cross-section ends once a month. This will make your hair more manageable and less tangled.
• Always use a professional colored hair shampoo. If you have to wash your hair every day, then it is worth applying the detergent only once, so as not to dry out the curls.
• Use a professional conditioner for colored hair.Apply it to the full length, paying special attention to the ends (after painting, they are most damaged). Be sure to wash off the balm with warm water. Remnants of it on your hair will leave your hair unruly and matted.
• After shampooing, gently pat dry your hair with a towel and let it dry naturally. It is recommended to use a hairdryer as little as possible.
• When using a hair dryer, do not dry your hair completely, leaving it a little damp. Thus, the ends of the hair will be less split.
• When combing colored hair, use a comb with sparse teeth, as it will less damage the hair structure. Hairdressers recommend buying a comb with natural bristles.
• Eliminate their use of thermal shoes. The high temperature of the electrical appliance will only harm the hair structure.
• When styling your hair, you should carefully choose modeling products, since many of them have a detrimental effect on curls. Hairdressers do not recommend using the gel in combination with a hairdryer. It is better to give preference to foams, waxes or modeling pastes.
• It is not advisable to expose hair to high temperatures. Also limit your sun exposure with your head open. Sunlight, falling on the curls, contributes to their fading, making them brittle and dry. If you can't hide all your hair under the hat, then apply nourishing avocado oil or sunscreen to the ends.
• Dye your hair not earlier than 2 months after the first procedure. It is advisable to contact professionals.
• Try to wash your hair as little as possible so that the color is preserved as much as possible.
• Before using electrical appliances (hair curlers, rectifiers, corrugations), apply thermal protection cosmetics to the hair.
• Treat curls with natural oils 1-2 p. per month.
• 1-2 times to resort to salon procedures (botox, keratin and others) to restore hair.
• Apply masks to your hair, both purchased and made by yourself.

The price of hair dyes Wella Illumina

Wella Illumina Color, whose palette of shades is presented in both natural and cold colors, is a professional paint, and it can be bought only in cosmetic specialized stores. The average price of a product from a German manufacturer will be 700 rubles.

The paint can also be ordered from online stores, which often offer discounts and promotions. And you can save 100-200 rubles. And when you go to a beauty salon, you will have to pay for the paint and separately for the work of the master, but with a careful choice of a hairdresser, a positive staining result is guaranteed 100%.

Wella Illumina Color is a new product from the German manufacturer of professional cosmetics, which is used all over the world.

In search of the perfect color, you should pay attention to the perfect palette of shades that will please the most capricious fashionista. Long-lasting cream - Wella Illumina Color will help every girl find her own unique style, become bright and is always in the spotlight.

Wella Illumina Color Video

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