Airtouch coloring: a gentle method suitable for all hair types and all ages
What is the Airtach coloring technique, how it differs from other methods of highlighting. This was reported by SSPDaily.
What is Airtouch hair coloring
Today, one of the most popular hair coloring techniques is the Airtouch or Airtouch technique. The name of this technique comes from two English words: touch and air and translates as "touch or air".
We can say that airtouch coloring is a type of highlighting, this technique gives the hair shades of one color. It is no exaggeration to say that airtouch coloring is a super gentle way of coloring, does not injure the hair, and helps to achieve the desired natural hair shades. Let's talk about the advantages of this coloring technique, and there are many of them.
Features and benefits of the Airtouch highlighting technique. What is the difference between Airtouch and other methods of highlighting:
- Technique of execution - strands for coloring are selected using the created air flows.
- This is a technique in which there are no sharp and noticeable transitions from one shade to another, which makes the hair look natural.
- The pigments used in the coloring process do not contain impurities that are dangerous for the hair and the human body, such as ammonia.
- The coloring effect lasts for a long period of time.
Advantages of the Airtouch highlighting technique
- Airtouch is a universal technique and is suitable for any hair length, hairstyle shape, and hair type.
- Airtouch can be applied to women of any age, there are no restrictions for the use of this method of highlighting.
- This technique is ideal for thin hair - the effect of coloring creates a voluminous hairstyle.
- The hair is colored selectively, in individual curls without harming the hair.
- Airtach coloring makes a woman look much younger.
How Airtach coloring is performed
- Highlighting tones are selected according to the existing hair color and curl features.
- The hair is carefully combed and divided into separate strands. The thickness of each strand is no more than one centimeter.
- The hair strands are worked with a hair dryer. The master holds each strand of hair, directing a stream of air at it. As a result, the thickest hair is obtained, which is separated from thin and short hair. With the obtained strands, the master continues to work.
- A foil is placed under the resulting strands. The strands are colored with a brush. The master paints the strand departing from the roots by 3 to 5 centimeters.
- The master controls the time of exposure of the pigment to the strands to be colored. Afterwards, the foil is removed and the paint is washed off. A conditioner is applied to the hair.
How long does Airtach coloring last and how to care for colored hair
The Airtach technique is characterized by a long-lasting result that looks spectacular from six months to one year. If necessary and desired, you can repeat the procedure every month.
To maximize the effect, it is recommended to follow simple rules:
- Do not choose products that can discolor the existing shade. For example, it is not recommended to use coconut oil after dyeing.
- It is not advisable to use hard water to wash your hair.
- To eliminate the effect of fluffy hair, masters recommend using nourishing masks and creams.
- It is necessary to pay attention to nourishing the ends of the hair.
- In winter, you need to protect your hair from wind and frost. In summer, you should use special hair products that protect your curls from ultraviolet radiation.