Kene (Keune) hair dye. Palette, reviews, price

First funds professional hair cosmetics Keune brands were created in 1922. The small family business eventually grew into a large-scale production. The manufacturer continues to pay special attention to the quality of products, releasing dyes with which you can change color without harming your hair.

Advantages and disadvantages of Keune brand paint

Kene is a Dutch brand of hair dye that is one of the recognized leaders in the production of products for professional use. The company cares about its reputation. All products are made exclusively at a factory in Holland, which is located in an ecologically clean area.

The main advantages of paint include:

• high quality, safety of manufactured products: paint components do not harm the structure, appearance of the hair, are not dangerous to human health;
• stabilizers specially developed by the company's laboratory contain exclusively natural ingredients, have a high impact strength, and help to achieve the desired shade from the 1st time;
• dyes are suitable for use, including on weakened, weakened, permed hair;
• an innovative molecule fills in the gaps in the structure of damaged hair;
• a special formula, natural ingredients in the composition produce a conditioning effect, heal; curls become smooth, shiny, soft;
• on sale are paints with ammonia and without this component in the composition;
• ammonia paint does not have an unpleasant odor, is as harmless as possible in composition and is enriched with proteins;
• dyes are highly resistant due to the presence in the composition of the patented LP300 stabilizer, recognized as one of the most effective in the world;
• completely cover gray hair;
• capacious palette includes a wide variety of current shades;
• has a pleasant smell;
• does not stain the skin;
• there is a line for men.

Among the disadvantages are mainly noted:

• funds can not always be found on sale; mainly products are presented in beauty salons and online stores;
• high price;
• thick texture of ready-to-apply paint;
• the possibility of an allergic reaction.

Contraindications for use

It is forbidden to use the dye in case of an allergic reaction to the components of the composition. To eliminate the risk of an allergic reaction, it is recommended to test the paint before staining, applying a small amount of the composition to the bend of the elbow, and keep it for 45 minutes. Then the paint is washed off with warm water. It is advisable to carry out the procedure 1-2 days before staining. If redness, itching, swelling appear at the test site, you should stop using paint.

The manufacturer also recommends observing the following rules:

• it is forbidden to use a product with an expired date;
• hair previously damaged by dyeing, the manufacturer recommends to first cure;
• for hair that has not been dyed before, use ammonia-free dye or the Spa Color line;
• when choosing a color 4 more tones lighter than the original, you must first lighten the hair or use the Tinta Ultimate Blonde paint;
• in the presence of dermatological diseases, a dermatologist's consultation is required before using the paint.

What hair dye is suitable for?

Kene is a hair dye that suits everyone, regardless of hair type. In total, there are 4 lines of paints, each of which has its own characteristics. A specialist will help you choose the right product based on the condition of your hair.

Color palette of tools, shade numbers

One of the richest color palettes, 99 shades, is presented in the Tinta Color series. The series is suitable for long-lasting color and lightening curls. Super-lightening shades in 1 application can lighten 3-4 tones at once. The presence of special 4 pigments in the composition helps to avoid yellow undertones.

This paint line contains ammonia. Thanks to the fragrance with a delicate aroma of jasmine and sandalwood, after applying the composition there are no unpleasant odors, only a subtle aroma. The shades of the Tinta Ulta Coverage series are able to paint over up to 100% of gray hair, while making aged hair splendid and silky.

The table provides a description of the shades and numbering:

The ammonia-free Semi Color series includes 45 shades. The plum purple pigment in these colorants helps to achieve a clean cool shade from the 1st application.When choosing a color, it is important to take into account that the shades of this series are obtained 1 tone darker than indicated on the package. This paint can be used to refresh the color, to give naturalness.

The So Pure Color line is used in most cases in spa salons after hair diagnostics. The palette contains more than 40 shades, including a product for colorless tinting. The product does not change hair color, while significantly improving its quality and condition.

Complete set of paints

Kene hair dye is intended for professional use. The product is produced in a 60 ml aluminum tube. The tube is additionally packed in a cardboard box. On the back of the box is information about the composition. Inside the box is enclosed detailed instructions in foreign languages ​​on the use of the composition. The oxidizing agent for the preparation of the composition must be purchased separately.

Composition, consistency of funds

The main advantage of this brand's hair dyes is a unique composition that provides not only perfect coverage, but also care, transforms curls. The ingredients are safe. Natural ingredients protect against possible harmful effects of staining.

Kene is a hair dye that contains caring ingredients. Key components include:

• micromolecule nitron: transforming into a macromolecule after application, it fills damaged areas, pores; hair becomes denser, smoother, shinier;
• the patented stabilizing component ensures high durability;
• Tinta Color: silk proteins make curls soft, smooth, and brighten; coconut oil provides scalp protection; Solamer UV - protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation;
• Semi Color: no ammonia in the composition, the content of hydrogen peroxide is reduced; the Silsoft component gives the curls a pearly shine and smoothness, fixes the pigment, removes excess oiliness; contains coconut oil;
• So Pure Color: does not contain ammonia, sulfates, parabens; essential oils (including argan), vitamins (A, E) help to maintain the desired level of moisture, restore from the inside, nourish; plant pigment phytokeratin, used instead of aggressive ingredients, has a gentle effect on the skin;
• Men's 1922 by J. M. Keune Color Ammonia-Free Cream Gels contain hemp and keratin to keep hair looking young and healthy.

Tinta Color is formulated with wax, making the paint easy to apply and does not run. The texture of the products is creamy-gel.

Instructions for use

To achieve the desired color, follow these guidelines:

• 1-2 days before staining, it is not recommended to wash your hair;
• for better pigment penetration, do not use a conditioner, balm or mask before coloring after shampoo;
• you should refrain from using hair styling products, straightening and curling curls.

To select a tone, it is recommended to consult a professional colorist who will help you determine the most appropriate color based on skin color, eye color, natural shade and hair quality.

To dye the strands yourself, you need to prepare:

• developer: select the developer and the required concentration according to the batch to which the paint belongs and the manufacturer's instructions;
• paint;
• brushes for applying the composition;
• collars, peignoir to protect the neck, clothing from accidental paint;
• mixing container;
• gloves;
• clips for strands, comb.

Preparation for staining

Before staining, you must prepare the composition. The number of components is calculated based on the length of the hair:

• only roots - ½ tube;
• shoulder length - 1 tube;
• length to the shoulder blades - 1.5 tubes;
• long hair 2 to 3 tubes.

If in doubt about the amount required, it is recommended that you purchase a spare pack of paint.

The paint is diluted with a developer in a 1: 1 ratio, with the exception of lightening shades, for which the proportions are 1: 2. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed in a special container until smooth and immediately start applying the composition. Wear gloves, a protective peignoir, and comb your hair thoroughly. For convenience, it is recommended to divide the hair into zones in accordance with the dyeing technique.

Staining algorithm

The holding time depends on the desired result:

• At the first staining, the paint is kept for 40 minutes: on the roots - 30 minutes, on the remaining part - 10 minutes.
• When lightening, the composition is kept for 50 minutes: on the roots - 35 minutes, on the remaining length - 15 minutes.
• When staining overgrown roots, the composition is kept for 30 minutes: on the roots - 20-25 minutes, 5-10 minutes long.
• When lightening the regrown roots, the total staining time will be 40 minutes: roots - 30-35 minutes, length - 5-10 minutes.

Completion of the procedure

After dyeing, the paint must be thoroughly washed off with warm water, washed with shampoo for colored hair and applied with balm. Then you can style your hair in the usual way. Remains of paint cannot be stored.

How to maintain hair color after dyeing?

To preserve the brightness and depth of the color longer, it is recommended to use the special series of care products for colored hair. Delicate formulas of funds help to restore, strengthen curls, provide protection from ultraviolet radiation. In a soft composition, sulfates and parabens are excluded. When using devices for thermal laying, additional thermal protective agents should be used.

How often can the paint be used, how long does the color last?

The color retains its intensity up to 18 washes. The staining should be repeated no earlier than after 1.5-2 months. In order to refresh the shade, the manufacturer recommends using the Semi Color series paint.

The cost of coloring products from the brand

Kene is a hair dye that has a fairly high cost. The price for 1 package is on average from 962 to 1540 rubles.

How to distinguish an original product from a fake?

The paint from this manufacturer is quite difficult to find. You can purchase funds on specialized sites or in some stores that collaborate with the brand. You can verify the originality of the product by asking the seller to provide a certificate confirming the authenticity and quality of the product.

The main signs indicating product counterfeiting can be:

• poorly executed packaging or design that does not correspond to the one specified by the manufacturer;
• country of origin other than Holland; this information can be checked by the barcode;
• unpleasant, pungent smell of the composition.

Despite the high cost, Kene hair dye has significant advantages. The dye pigments penetrate as deeply as possible into the structure, creating a perfectly even coating, without harm to the hair.

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