Today, the most fashionable method of changing your appearance is hair coloring. With the help of this cosmetic procedure, curls gain shine and elegance. Multi-colored toning gives the hairstyle an attractive and updated look.

What is coloring

The procedure does not involve completely painting the hair, but only its individual strands or sections, and this technique can be performed horizontally or vertically.

First you need to choose the main tone, after which combinations of light, dark or contrasting shades are considered.

If horizontal painting is carried out, then you should use no more than three basic shades:

• roots are saturated;
• the middle is lighter;
• the tips are very light.

This option is suitable for women who want to look visually younger.

With professional vertical coloring, it is permissible to use up to 20 shades, but this does not mean that such a solution should be considered “literally”. It’s better to think things through and settle on several balanced colors. Compared to the previous method, the noticeable result of this coloring lasts longer.

Types of coloring

Multi-color tinting of curls differs by type. Each option is optimal for a specific hairstyle.

Types of staining:

1. Rounded. Target audience: girls with long hair. Up to five shades are used for coating. First, divide the entire hair into equal squares measuring 2 by 2 cm. Each such strand, starting from the back of the head, is covered alternately with different colors. After this, the treated curls are twisted into a braid and a bun. Special clamps are used for fixation.
2. Radical. The first step is to separate the parietal area and secure it. The second is to paint the back of the head. You need to choose strands located at a distance of three centimeters from each other. Third, the treated curls are hidden in foil. The fourth step is to unravel the previously pinned hair, select several bundles from them and cover them with a second color. Then they are wrapped in the same foil.
3. Twisted. This type of coloring is similar to the first, only it should be painted horizontally rather than along the entire length. The strand is placed on the palm of the hand, and the first pigment is applied to the strip at the roots. The strip of the second tone is made a little lower. The zebra principle should be followed to the ends. The distance between colors can be adjusted independently. Each processed strand is also twisted into a rope and fixed into a donut.
4. Watercolor. For coloring, colors that are similar to each other are used. They should be close to the natural hair tone. With this approach, it becomes possible to emphasize the depth of your shade. It is worth choosing up to five suitable colors in advance and deciding on the order of their application, from light to dark or vice versa. The strands begin to be processed from the occipital region.
5. Complete. This method is great for those who have short hair. With this coloring, the original pigment is completely changed to a different shade. After this, individual curls are worked on with other paints. It is difficult to carry out such a procedure at home on your own, so it is advisable to contact an experienced hairdresser.

For dark hair

For dark-colored hair, the California coloring method with lightening in three stages is well suited. When preparing for the process, it is recommended not to wash your hair for several days. This way the paint will damage the structure of the rods less.

The entire hairy area must be divided into four parts, each of which must be secured with a clip:

• occipital;
• crown;
• front, without bangs;
• bang.

At the first stage of lightening, the foil is first lubricated with brightener, after which the composition is applied to the ends. The processed part of each curl is wrapped in foil. The same manipulation is carried out with the remaining three fixed curls. Contact of the dye with the hair should be approximately 15 minutes.

Before carrying out the second stage, you should make sure that the ends are lightly lightened. If the effect is still weak, then you need to wait a little longer. Lightener is applied in the middle of the unfolded strand, and the mixture is distributed with a brush to create a smooth transition between tones. Unroll all treated hair and ends and wait 15 minutes.

The third stage is to properly release the strands from the foil and apply bleach 2 cm above the previously treated part. A small amount of dye should be left on the lightened curls to achieve a beautiful transition to the dark roots. After this, they are wrapped again in foil and kept for another 10 minutes.

Expert opinion

Catherine the Great

Dermatovenerologist, trichologist and cosmetologist

After three coloring steps, the hair is washed without using conditioner. It is not recommended to use a hair dryer to dry them.

For blonde hair

Using the balayage technique, a blonde can dye her hair in contrasting shades. In this case, only the lower layer of hair is dyed. Procedure process:

1. Read the instructions for the paint from the manufacturer and conduct a skin reaction test.
2. Exactly separate part of the curls for processing. This is usually done on an “ear to ear” basis.
3. Fix the top bun and divide the bottom bun into 3 equal strands.
4. First, paint from the sides, starting from the roots (they are wrapped in foil and waited for half an hour).
5. Do the same with the rest of the strands.
6. Starting from the first curl, remove the foil and wash off the coloring composition.
7. To nourish and preserve the shade, use a special balm.
8. Use a hair dryer to dry your hair.

Venetian coloring can also be applied to this type of strands, which can disguise noticeable gray hair. The effect of the procedure is also to increase volume and add natural shine to the hair.

Preparation for the procedure

There are several painting techniques, each of which differs in complexity, features and rules for applying the coloring composition. But only after determining which method will be used, you can proceed to the process of hair coloring at home.

If you want to color your curls at home, you need to prepare in advance. So, you will need:

• several selected dyes;
• not a metal container for diluting or mixing the composition;
• application brush;
• comb;
• gloves for single use;
• fabric or oilcloth that needs to be used to cover the floor to protect it from paint;
• fatty cream or Vaseline. After application along the hair growth contour, the skin will be protected from the appearance of colorful spots.
• foil.

After washing off the color, your hair should be washed with a nourishing conditioner that fixes the color.

Execution technique

For warning negative consequences Before painting, you must strictly adhere to the instructions included in the paint composition kit.

1. If you plan to use several tones for coloring, then they should be diluted in containers of distinctive color. It is recommended to pre-lubricate the skin area along the hairline with cream. There is no need to wash your hair three days before the procedure. Also, you should not use styling products during this period.
2. The width of the separated strands for processing should be no more than half a centimeter. The remnants of hair should not interfere, so they are fixed. After applying the composition, each curl is wrapped in foil.
3. The dyeing process is carried out according to the principle from the back of the head to the forehead. Each bunch is laid out on foil and coated with dye using a brush.
4. After painting the first row, proceed to the next, taking into account the alternation of tones.
5. It is important not to overexpose the dye to your hair, as there is a high risk of drying it out. Recommended time 30-40 minutes.
6. Next, remove the foil separately, while washing off the paint is also carried out from each strand separately. After this, you should wash your hair well and apply a caring balm.

If you have doubts about the chosen colors, you can try coloring yourself at home using a coloring tonic, which will wash off in about a month.

See also: hair coloring without foil (video)

The difference between highlighting and coloring

Highlighting is a procedure in which only individual strands are lightened. This method involves the use of no more than two shades - natural and white. Choose hair bundles of different thicknesses. Using this method you can achieve the effect of “burnt curls”. In addition, the problem of gray hair is solved; it becomes invisible against the background of bleached curls.

Highlighting can be carried out in several steps, which depends on the pigmentation of the hair. For example, to lighten the original dark color, you will need to undergo several sessions to eliminate yellowness.

Main differences:

• the purpose of highlighting is to obtain a natural shade and “highlight of tones”;
• When coloring, all hair or individual bundles are dyed with different colors. If necessary, the strands are first lightened, and then treated with the composition of the tone you like.

Through the second procedure, it becomes possible to make your hairstyle or haircut bright and unique.

Distinctive features:

• highlighting – lightening of strands, in which a smooth transition of light tones is observed;
• coloring - saturation of hair different shades. This hair coloring technique is suitable for all women, regardless of their age. But not everyone agrees to use this method, since it is considered a radical change of image.

Precautions

Basic precautions should be familiarized immediately before dyeing at home. simple conditions. All information is presented in the instructions for any paint. The main point that many people neglect is to test for an allergic reaction.

Common mistakes that can affect the result of self-coloring:

1. Ignoring the rules described in the instructions. The manufacturer describes the process of preparing the mixture step by step, the proportions of each ingredient, and also indicates the recommended time for keeping the dye on the hair.
2. A big mistake is to leave the dye on for more or less than the time indicated in the instructions. In the worst case, the desired tone may not be achieved or the curls will be overdried.
3. Purchasing a small amount of product. If your hair is thick and long, then at least two packs are needed. Even if during the painting process someone goes to the store for an additional purchase, the result can be disastrous, since the countdown of the exposure time has already begun.
4. Incorrect coloration of roots. According to the rules, you need to process them first, and only then tint the remaining length of the strands. The exposure interval for the composition on the roots is determined by the manufacturer in the instructions for the product.
5. Wrong choice of shade. The first time, dark hair will not become light as desired. The effect can vary, but the most common color is yellow. It is worth understanding that the final result depends on the original tone. When coloring at home, dark strands often have to be lightened before using the desired dye.
6. Choosing the wrong concentration of oxidizing agent. This feature certainly affects the result. If the oxygen is too strong, it can cause yellowing in dark hair. Otherwise, stains and the effect of “undyed hair” may result.
7. Ignoring mixing rules and application time. The prepared composition should be used immediately for its intended purpose, since after some time the oxidizing agent reaction can be significantly reduced. Do not use a metal container for mixing. When paint comes into contact with metal, the oxidation process in the container is accelerated. As a result, the cosmetic process will be disrupted.
8. Failure to follow hair care recommendations. After washing off the paint with water, you need to wash your hair with a special-purpose shampoo, and then apply conditioner. Such measures will help fix the shade and protect it from rapid washing out.

Regardless of the method of coloring your curls, they require daily care. To do this, you should use restorative, nourishing and moisturizing masks, factory-made or homemade.

Coloring is best done in the morning in natural light. It is also advisable to pay attention to the little things, work out each hair carefully so that there are no gaps.

If you have doubts about a particular dye, then you should try to carry out the procedure using tonics of the selected palette. Alternatively, you can use curl chalks.

Before dyeing, do not use styling products. Also, you should not wash your hair for several days. This way the effect will be better and the hair will be healthier.

To dilute paint in a container, you must first study the instructions. This is important if you intend to use several tones from different manufacturers.

When coloring, you cannot remove all the foil at once. It is worth freeing and washing the curls separately. This way you can prevent the process of mixing tones.

This professional method hair coloring in individual strands. The procedure is suitable for women of absolutely any age. For mature ladies, a color transition in the same range is recommended. In addition, you should avoid too bright shades.

To create coloring professional master can use up to 15-20 shades. In this case, the border between the colors will be subtle, and the beautiful effect is easy to see even in the photo. Sometimes only one shade can be used.

Coloring involves dividing hair into zones, each of which is tinted with a specific color. In this case, the entire head or only a certain part is processed. A professional hairdresser divides hair into zones by eye, while those with little experience use clips during the coloring process.

Not everyone knows how fashionable coloring differs from regular highlighting. Highlighting means bleaching strands or painting them in dark color. In this case, only one shade is used: other options are excluded. And when coloring, a lot of shades are used. Therefore, this method of coloring is considered much more complex. But if you really want, coloring can be done at home.

Choosing a shade for coloring

When choosing a shade for coloring, the shade of the skin and eyes is of great importance. The colors should be related and harmonious. If full coloring is performed, the natural hair color changes. Partial coloring involves strands that look advantageous against the main background natural hair. Unlike highlighting, strands can have any length and width and be asymmetrical. Often this effect is created through a play of color.

Brown tones are often used to color dark hair and are an absolute classic. Brown remains in fashion: only its shades change. No wonder the brown color palette is very rich:

• hazelnut;
• champagne;
• beige;
• chestnut;
• red-brown;
• copper brown;
• scarlet;
• caramel and many others.

There is a rule:

• Tones that are similar in color add volume and depth to the strands (recommended for thin hair);
• Contrasting shades make the look playful and daring.

In order to choose the right color, take your photo and look at it carefully. If you have a warm skin tone, golden tones are suitable for coloring. And if it’s cold, you should choose muted and cold tones.

Two-tone coloring is one of the most relevant at the moment. If you have long dark hair, the hairdresser will recommend ombre dyeing or transverse toning. The second option affects only individual strands or hair as a whole. If you want to maintain a natural effect, do not dye the dark strands near your face: let them be their natural color.

Lovers of extravagance can choose colored strands: blue, pink, red. These colors are called “Crazy colors”. Using them you can even create cross-coloring in the form of a rainbow.

This hairstyle looks very exotic. Unusual view staining is also called complex multicolor coloring hair. Sometimes colored hair strands can match the color of your dress or even your nail polish. It looks incredibly stylish and fashionable. Typically, this coloring is performed with an unstable gel, which disappears from the hair after several bath procedures.

Neon The coloring is also quite extravagant. It is impossible to perform it at a decent level at home: only in the salon. This coloring allows you to endlessly experiment with color. It is ideal for those who want to look different from everyone else.
And if previously only punks could afford neon coloring, now this hairstyle is also found among ordinary youth.

How to do coloring at home?

Learning how to do coloring at home is not difficult. First, prepare everything you need:

1. Paint for coloring (several shades).
2. Foil, cut it into pieces in advance.
3. Rubber or polyethylene gloves.
4. Brush.
5. A comb with a thin handle that helps separate hair into strands.
6. Photo of the result you plan to achieve.

You should not wash your hair before coloring for at least three days. During this time, oil will accumulate on the hair, which will protect it from the negative effects of lightening.

The use of styling products is also not advisable, as they can affect the coloring result. While painting, change into something you don't mind ruining. To avoid mixing up paints in a hurry, dilute them in containers of different colors.

Look, how to properly do two-tone bronde coloring on dark hair:

Sequence of the staining procedure:

• Treat the skin near the hairline with cream, otherwise it may become stained.
• Comb your dark hair: there should be no tangled knots or strands.
• Select the strands that you will color and separate them (in longitudinal coloring, the recommended width of the strands is 0.5 cm). It is recommended to conditionally divide the head into 4 parts. Lower - from the base of the neck to the earlobe. Medium - at ear level. The upper part is the crown. The fourth part is the bangs. Use hair clips to secure each section.
• Stir bleach/hair dye. If your hair has been colored before, it is recommended to use a bleach first.
• There can be several stages of lightening: 2 or 3. Place a little lightener on the foil. After this, apply lightener to the ends. When doing this, use a brush or do it with your hands. Remember that there should be no catchy or sharp transition lines.
• Now wrap the ends with foil. To prevent it from falling off your hair, fold it in half. Once you're done with the bottom part, move on to the next one.
• Secure hair that is not involved in dyeing with clips.
• Color your bangs last. If your bangs are short, you don’t have to dye them. It will go perfectly with dark roots.
• Leave the brightener on for 15 minutes. During this time, you can check several times how the ends are lightened.
• If the ends are lightened enough, you can proceed to the second stage of lightening/coloring.
• Now you can apply the paint a little higher and also wait 15 minutes.
• Last stage: final staining. Paint even higher and wrap them in foil.
• Strictly follow the instructions for the coloring product;
• Remove the foil from each strand separately. After this, wash the strands with water (also each separately);
• Rinse your hair well with warm water and generously apply conditioner;
• Blow dry your hair;
• Take a photo of the result.

In order for coloring to dark hair at home it turned out bright, first you need to bleach individual strands. Red, ash and platinum shades look interesting on very dark hair.

If you are painting at home, apply the lightener by hand. Just rub it with your palms first. And if it is more convenient for you to use a brush, the dyeing technology is as follows: pick up the paint, press the brush to the strand and thoroughly rub in the product.

When cross-coloring, apply dye to hair no higher than the chin. Otherwise, you may get the effect of regrown roots.

So, coloring is very popular due to tonal saturation and use large quantity flowers. It is suitable for young and creative individuals, as well as mature ladies. This coloring gives the appearance playfulness and enthusiasm, allows you to look original and fresh. Creative coloring is performed using extravagant colors.

Coloring your hair will help you make your hair more interesting and update your style.

Many people have a desire to change something in their appearance. But not everyone is ready for radical changes.

Coloring is a way that will help bring a piece of something new to your image. You don't need to completely change your hair color.

Coloring is considered a complex procedure if you characterize the technique of its implementation. This procedure belongs to the category of creative coloring.

While many hairdressers can perform haircuts, the quality of coloring depends on many factors. The professionalism of the specialist plays a big role.

The master must have not only great experience in carrying out such coloring, but also have imagination.

When carrying out coloring, the master must pay attention to the condition of the strands and choose the appropriate composition for coloring.

By coloring you can achieve different results depending on your goal. You can make your hair more voluminous if you prefer colors that are close in tone for coloring.

At the same time, the shades should match the color of the skin, eyes and be combined with each other.

Photos and videos will help you choose the appropriate tone for coloring. A work plan will also be provided to you.

This hair coloring technique can create a glowing effect in your curls. To do this, select three colors that will create an accent.

It is necessary to make the strands at the roots dark, make the middle part lighter, and completely lighten the ends. This creates a natural look.

Coloring the strands can be done using asymmetrical dyeing. The coloring composition is applied unevenly, due to which the haircut visually gains volume.

Properly executed color transitions from one to another will make the image stylish and unique.

You can create a natural look. By applying coloring in tones close to the color of your own hair, the beauty of your own strands is emphasized. The hairstyle looks well-groomed and attractive.

Hair coloring can make a girl look sexy. To do this, use colors that contrast with the main tone.

So, for dark curls you should choose a burgundy or red shade and highlight several strands with them.

Coloring methods

Hair coloring can be done in several ways. In the video you can see how this coloring is performed.

All types are interesting in their own way and will create the desired image:

1. Longitudinal - to create it, individual curls are taken and painted with the selected color along the entire length;
2. Transverse - to create such coloring, one strand is visually divided into parts, each of which is painted in a separate tone.
3. By choosing this method, you can smooth out the boundaries between colors, or you can make sharp transitions;
4. Zonal - you need to select one or several areas on the hairstyle and paint them in a contrasting color;
5. Patterned - this method of coloring is quite unusual. To perform it, you need to select a stencil through which to apply the coloring composition. When choosing this coloring, you will have to carefully monitor your hairstyle every day, otherwise the design will look blurry.

We do coloring at home

Hair coloring can be done at home. To do this, it is recommended not to wash your hair for several days.

Companies that produce hair dye unanimously claim its safety. Still, they are somewhat disingenuous.

Coloring compounds consist of chemical components, so they will have an effect on the strands.

The fat that will be on the hair will protect the hair from the negative effects of the coloring composition.

Before the procedure, it is important to choose a hairstyle. This can be done through photos in magazines or videos.

In addition, you will need some devices, such as a cap with special holes, foil, which must be cut into strips.

The cap is used if it is necessary to color the medium length.

When coloring your hair at home using a cap, it is recommended to follow the instructions:

• The curls must be thoroughly combed and then put on a cap;
• Using any hook, pull the strands through the holes;
• Prepare the coloring composition by mixing all the paint components according to the instructions in the package;
• Using gentle movements, paint is applied to the strands. It is important not to apply too much composition to the roots,
• Since the paint will spread, clear coloring will not work;
• After dyeing all the strands, you need to insulate the curls. To do this, use plastic film and a towel on top of it;
• After the color of the curls changes, the dye must be removed with water and shampoo.

If you paint long curls at home, you should use foil. First, you should correctly calculate how much paint will be needed to color the entire length of the strands.

To do this, take into account the thickness of the hair. The color scheme is provided in numerous photos and videos.

Thin strands are separated from the overall head of hair. A strip of foil is placed under each curl, a layer of coloring composition is applied, after which the foil is wrapped.

It is important to take the strands very thin and apply the paint carefully and evenly. Otherwise, the hairstyle will resemble the color of a raccoon.

You need to work with the paint very quickly so that the composition has the same effect on all colored curls. If the paint goes on unevenly, it will be quite difficult to correct anything.

The dye must also be removed carefully. The foil is carefully removed from each individual strand and washed well with water.

You need to make sure that the dye from the curls does not get on your hair. You need to rinse until the water is clear and clean.

This coloring can be done at home on light brown, brown, and black hair. The hairstyle will be stylish, voluminous, fashionable.

A large number of reports in the form of photos and videos will help you decide on the look and execution of coloring.

Coloring blonde hair

Coloring light strands is much easier than changing the color of dark strands. Such hair does not need to be pre-lightened.

The paint can be applied to natural colors. Thus, the curls will not dry out and be injured from exposure to the coloring composition.

You can change the color on any strands: long, short. In any case, the hairstyle will be stylish and beautiful.

If you don’t want to use permanent paints, you can use special crayons or other quickly washable compounds.

In this way you can form new image every few days. After all, after cleansing your hair, this dye can be easily washed off.

To create a stylish hairstyle, it is important to choose the right color of the coloring composition. Blondes will look attractive with locks of red, red, chestnut, and ash color.

A combination of chocolate and red tones will look very beautiful on your hair.

Any girl with light curls can do coloring using other colors, for example, blue, green, yellow.

But for this you need to be decisive enough to make such accents in your hairstyle.

With unusual shades you can dye the strands along the entire length or apply the coloring composition only to the ends of the curls.

Older women will look stylish with strands colored in two or three tones.

Coloring the ends of curls will decorate the fair sex at any age. You can choose the color of the painting according to your taste.

The ends of blond hair dyed in dark tones look stylish. This hairstyle will not be provocative.

When choosing a color for dyeing, you should pay attention to the tone of your hair. Sometimes, to change the color of the ends of the strands, you will need to lighten them additionally.

Otherwise, you will get a dirty shade and the coloring effect will disappear.

Coloring light curls can be done using several techniques. Each of them looks stylish and attractive.

Multicolor

This coloring is the most popular. It will suit women at any age. The essence of coloring is the use of several colors to color strands.

Shades can be either close or contrasting. There is no need to maintain the order of colors when applying paint.

With each new installation, the colored strands will be arranged in a new way. This way your hairstyle will always be stylish and new.

To create this effect, it is important that the curls have an ashy color. To those women who gray hair, this hairstyle is very suitable.

With this coloring, the curls are dyed in a more light colors. Gradually the color flows along the strand into black.

Coloring with this effect will make a woman stylish; gray hair will decorate her hair, as shown in the photo.

Neon

This coloring is very fashionable among young people today. It is simple to do: individual strands must be painted in bright contrasting colors.

Red, purple, pink shades are suitable for this; a transition from one tone to another is allowed.

For neon coloring, you don’t have to buy permanent paints. Individual curls can be dyed with gel, which is washed off with water.

This way you can create a fashionable, bright hairstyle, and when you get tired of the look, just wash off the color with water and apply a gel of a different tone.

The meaning of coloring lies in the name. The bangs can be dyed any color. This may be a shade close to the “native” tone.

You may prefer bright colors. The choice of tone is a matter of taste and imagination.

Coloring dark curls

To color dark strands, you must follow a certain sequence of actions.

If this is not done, then you may not only not get the desired effect, but also damage the strands themselves.

It is important to lighten the strands before coloring, but experts recommend doing this gradually: lightening takes place in several stages. At each stage, the curls are lightened by only 2-3 tones.

On red strands, coloring using red flowers will look attractive.

This way the hairstyle will acquire a shimmering effect. For those who have copper-colored hair, golden shades combined with coffee notes are used for coloring.

You can colorize chestnut strands by choosing several shade options for coloring. First, the curls can be lightened, and then paint can be applied to them. various colors.

The second option is not to lighten the curls. The main hair color will remain the same. Dye some strands with a color darker than the “native” tone.

You can play with color and dye the ends of the strands red. The coloring will look stylish if done in a pyramid.

To do this, all the hair must be taken apart into strands, after which each one must be dyed in the chosen tone.

Before coloring your hair, it is recommended to contact a stylist, look at examples in photos and videos, and only after that start coloring your curls.

The brightest and most effective coloring this season is still coloring. Beautiful, smooth and iridescent strands or short hair, dyed in different colors, emphasizing the geometric and stylish look. Constantly offering new options for tinting and highlighting hair, emphasizing the depth of hair color in the most advantageous way, additionally playing up such a modern trend. feminine image and natural natural beauty.

Tools and products for home coloring

Leading companies in the fashion industry, such as L’Oreal, are also meeting fashionistas halfway and offering ready-made color sets for those who want to “clean their feathers” at home. As options for color palettes, based on your own taste, hair and face color, shades such as honey-ocher, ash-pearl, pepper-salt and golden are offered; the main condition for coloring remains the color contrast of the roots and ends of the strands.

So, to color any of the coloring techniques with your own hands you will need:

• hair lightener of any preferred brand Syoss, Scchwarzkopf or L’Oreal, contains instructions, protective gloves and a flask for mixing the solution.
• container for diluting and mixing paint compositions;
• a brush for coloring and a toothbrush for applying paint strokes and accents;
• a comb with thin teeth to distribute the composition;
• foil cut into squares;
• hair clips.

Coloring: video

Main types of coloring

Modern hairdressing art offers a wide variety of types of coloring; in fact, this coloring option is absolutely individual, which a priori refers to rarity and exclusivity female image. Having chosen one of the types, either horizontal coloring using the “ombre” technique, or vertical “balayage”, or additionally use spectacular micro-coloring accents, or maybe you want to choose a sunny “sombre”, or try color palette, including more than 4 colors, using the multi-colored “chambray” technique. All in women's hands from skill and craftsmanship to vision, since coloring is a difficult technique to perform, but the resulting result looks amazing.

Ombre technique

Before you start dyeing your hair, it is necessary to carry out preparatory procedures. The lightening itself is carried out without fail on hair that has not been washed for 2 days - this is important and necessary condition, since the natural fat coating will protect against the traumatic procedure of the aggressive environment of the clarifier.

As additional care and protection of the hair structure, it is recommended to use a mask made of castor or burdock oil, nourishing and smoothing keratin hair scales: 1-2 tbsp. l. Heat the oil, use a brush to distribute the warm oil from roots to ends and wrap using the “bath” method. Blondes are advised to pay attention to the fact that from regular use of castor oil, blonde hair may darken, so burdock oil is preferable for them.

Coloring using the ombre technique includes several stages:

1. The first stage includes calculating and mixing paint based on the length of the strands. Calculating the height of coloring of the curls, as well as their thickness, will help determine the amount of lightening composition, and, importantly, the number of other shades if more than two colors are used for coloring. Mix the required amount of bleach in a container according to the attached instructions, and the more accurately you follow the instructions, the better the result will be, without unnecessary damage to the hair or color “dirt” and “rust.”
2. The second stage consists of distributing the hair into the required strands, carried out in two steps. First, divide the hair into four parts: separate the bangs, then the lower occipital part and, finally, divide the crown into equal two parts along the central parting. Starting from the bangs on each side, divide the sectors into equal curls and secure them with clips. If your hair is long enough, braid your hair about halfway up. Carefully ensure that the height of the braids is equal.
3. Now you can start dyeing, following a certain scheme: first, the front curls are dyed and then around the head. This scheme allows you to even out the dyeing time so that the strands are the same shade. Starting at the ends, color each strand sequentially, applying the dye solution to the desired calculated height, and wrap each strand in foil. Twist each strand carefully so that the hair has the opportunity to “breathe” in the foil, otherwise chemical reaction, you can damage them. The bangs deserve special attention; if they are long, then they need to be dyed; if they are short, then, based on the height of the dyeing, it is recommended not to lighten them. Leave the strands to dye for 15-20 minutes, following the manufacturer's instructions.
4. The fourth stage is to create the effect of “stretched color” - having released the already colored ends, move the foil with the coloring solution up the length of the hair by 2-4 cm and leave it to color for about 10 minutes. Carefully ensure that the transition between the parts of the curl to be dyed is not too sharp. The lightener still remains on the ends and further coloring of the ends of the curls is already done in open form with access to oxygen. Depending on the length of your hair, repeat the lightening procedure to the desired height.
5. The next step is necessary to maintain the health of bleached hair. After complete coloring, you need to wash off the bleach, and then apply a caring conditioner or balm to your hair and dry it naturally, without using a hair dryer.
6. The last stage includes an element of creativity and creating your own individual image by coloring and consists of adding the colors and shades you need to the lightened curls. Tint paint can be applied to individual strands, dyeing them in a different range of colors, or you can place color accents using the “babylights” technique, which creates sun highlights, or placing contrasting dark shades. Here everything is in the hands of your own imagination and creative vision, as they will suggest the color scheme of your own image. For brunettes, it is recommended to use dye after bleach and before toning. ash-colored, in case of obtaining a “rusty” shade during lightening.

Balayage technique

Coloring using the “balayage” technique is repeated in the style of the previous “ombre” technique, with the only and very important exception - coloring is not done perpendicular in height, but vertically, akin to highlighting.

Let us highlight the stage devoted to the technology of applying paint when dyeing using the “balayage” technique: the paint is applied to the left and right sides of each strand and to the ends, leaving the center unpainted, that is, in essence, the paint outlines a triangle. The technology includes the air dyeing method, when the strand is not rolled into foil, but is left to dye in the presence of oxygen.

Babylights technique, or microcoloring

In pursuit of creating a light image of femininity, masters have developed another micro-coloring technique called “babylights,” or the color of childhood.

This technique is based on the principle of zonal coloring, when lightening strokes are placed as accents on hair that has been prepared and already colored using the “ombre” or “balayage” method; blondes, on the contrary, use dye in dark shades and are left to color along the entire length. Most often, to create “sunny” highlights, the strands are combed and coloring is done zonally along the strands so that the highlighted areas look akin to the sun’s highlights in children’s curls.

Sombre technique

The difference between the “ombre” and “sombre” techniques also lies in one important point, if when dyeing “ombre” dark roots are sharply different from the light ends of brunettes or in the case of “reverse” dyeing, blondes use a dark palette on the contrary at the ends of the strands, then the “sombre” technique uses the principle of gradual stretching of the dye when dyeing, which creates a gradient effect on the hair - smooth and, if possible, invisible transition from one color to another.

Highlight coloring for blonde hair

The effect of solar burnout of hair is reproduced when dyeing using the glare coloring technique. When, in addition to luminous highlights along the entire length of the strand, the ends of the curls are also highlighted with strokes. When using this technique, you need to carefully monitor the shades obtained during the initial blonde. Try to exclude all variants of reddish or yellow shades, but also do not damage the hair structure or overexpose the traumatic dye.

Chambray technique

The “chambray” technique allows brunettes, blondes, brown-haired women and redheads to run wild with imagination and creative thought. The name “chambray” itself refers to the interlacing of multi-colored threads in a checkered fabric.

Likewise, in dyeing using the “chambray” method, you can choose a variety of shades from pink-peach, blue, green, or approach your image creatively, using all the shades of the rainbow. A riot of colors looks good on both long and short hair, when not thick strands, which are already a thing of yesterday, but the thinnest, no more than 2-3 mm, strands are painted in a wide variety of tones, while emphasizing their main natural or bright color. extraordinary, preferably pastel shades of hair color.

Conclusion

So, when dyeing using any of the described methods at home, try to carefully consider the choice of paint, initially deciding on the shades that are desirable, carefully calculate the time, especially with multi-layer dyeing, and in no case overexpose the lightening composition to reduce hair damage, and also try to calculate the amount of dye your hair needs; it’s bad if the dye runs out on half of your dyed hair.

When using color coloring, first try tinted shampoos on your own hair color and see how this or that color will look on your hair and whether it suits your complexion.

Most girls and women like to change their look from time to time, switching to a different style of makeup and clothing. In order to diversify their look, they also adjust the hair color, which allows them to highlight the shape of the hairstyle. Today there are many types of coloring, but coloring is especially popular among fashionistas.

Peculiarities

Coloring is a modern hair coloring technology using several shades of dye. You can dye your hair in this original way both in beauty salons and at home. To perform the procedure, you must have some experience, since it is important to be able to correctly divide your hair into small strands and select the appropriate tone. The main feature of coloring is that it allows you to visually create the volume of a haircut, reviving the natural hair color with a range of shades. In addition, this type of coloring is more gentle on curls - this is its advantage over highlighting and other technologies.

Thanks to hair coloring, you can also correct your complexion, removing excessive paleness or darkness.

To make the coloring of the strands contrasting, coloring must be combined with biolamination, thanks to which the color lasts longer. If the procedure is carried out independently at home, you should correctly combine shades, avoiding mixing warm and cold tones of the palette.

Specialists use various dyes for coloring, ranging from permanent lightening dyes to semi-permanent and tinting dyes. Before purchasing dyeing material, you should take into account the condition of your hair, since many girls may have it completely dyed or highlighted. For brave ladies who are used to standing out from the crowd with creative coloring, it is best to give preference to washable dyes and trust the coloring process to professionals.

If the procedure is carried out independently, it is important to consider the following points:

• dyeing should begin with bangs, after which it is carried out over the rest of the hair;
• the paint must be kept strictly according to the time specified in the instructions for the dye;
• to consolidate the result, you should use a special balm, conditioner and shampoo;
• dark curls require lightening before coloring, after which the lower and top part Hair dye is applied in different ways.

Basic methods

Coloring can be done in two main ways: longitudinal and transverse. In the first case, you need to dye the strands along the entire length, and in the second, the hair is divided into separate sections, which are dyed at the ends in light shades, and on the roots darker.

The transverse type of staining is considered the most difficult, so to perform it you must have certain skills.

Thanks to transverse coloring, it is possible to achieve a smooth and softer transition in paint colors; as a result, the root zone does not have a sharp difference with the painted area.

Longitudinal

Transverse

Depending on the desired effect, coloring is performed using several technologies.

• Neon. It is characterized by the use of too bright colors, among which green, purple and blue predominate. As a rule, this type of painting is chosen by teenagers who want to surprise others with their informality. For neon coloring, washable and unstable gels are most often used.
• Zonal. In this case, dyeing is carried out only on a separately selected part of the hair, which in most cases is the bangs. To tint light bangs, use pink, purple or red color.
• Multicolor. It is the most popular technique that is suitable for all representatives of the fair sex, regardless of age. The meaning of this coloring is to apply dyes of different colors to the hair, but similar in tone. Nowadays, multicolor asymmetrical coloring is in fashion, in which the strands are colored unevenly and chaotically. They look impressive in this design long hair, which may contain more than 20 different shades.
• American. It differs from previous techniques in that a rich red color is used for its design. This is one of the most complicated ways coloring, since during the procedure you need to be able to carefully wrap each strand in foil without mixing shades with each other. American coloring is ideal for brown-haired and brunette women.

Neon

Zonal

Multicolor

American

Since coloring is considered an expensive procedure, many girls prefer to do it themselves. In order for the painting process to be successful and the result to be spectacular, novice craftsmen should use the following schemes.

• "Zigzag". This option is recommended for straight hair of medium length. The uniqueness of this coloring lies in the fact that the color of the curls can change depending on the placement of the parting.
• "To the parting." This scheme is considered perfect choice both for direct and for curly hair medium and long length. Coloring in this case is done in a direct way, having previously determined the location of the parting. Typically, this scheme is preferred by those fashionistas who are trying to change something in their appearance, but treat this with caution.
• "Bang". Perfect for straight or curly hair, as well as for short haircuts with bangs. Zoning of paint is determined by the shape of the bangs. In the classic version, the parting is made in the frontal zone from the left frontal cavity to the right. If the bangs are oblique or triangular, then part them in the crown area so that a horseshoe-shaped section is formed.
• "Central pattern." It has an excellent toning effect, but it is difficult to implement such a scheme at home. As a rule, this option is used for long and straight hair, but it is not suitable for short hair.

"Zigzag"

"For parting"

"Bang"

"Central pattern"

Each of the above schemes has its own characteristics and advantages, so before making a choice in its favor, it is important to consider the type of haircut.

If coloring is done at home for the first time, it is advisable to use unstable gels, which will help in the future to quickly correct a bad result.

How to choose colors?

Despite the fact that coloring involves the use of at least three colors, in many cases you can limit yourself to only two shades. As a rule, this option is preferred by girls who are satisfied with their natural hair color. To do this, purchase paint in two tones (one of which is one and a half shades lighter, and the second is the same amount darker than the base color).

The shades should have a smooth transition, providing the hair with a natural shimmer. For ladies who want to emphasize the graduation of their haircut, it is recommended to color it with several colors that are radically different in tone.

Before choosing the appropriate hair colors, it is also important to consider the shape of the hairstyle and head.

Eye color and skin tone also play a huge role. For example, owners of green eyes and dark skin need to use dark shades, as for purple and blue, then they are undesirable, as they give the face a yellowish tint.

Fashionistas with fair skin and blue eyes Dyeing strands in golden and golden-chestnut shades is ideal. As for ash and beige, it will make the face “blurry”. For representatives of the fair sex who have freckles on their faces, red color in medium and warm tones is recommended. For brunettes, chocolate is the best color.

Required tools and materials

Before coloring your hair at home, you should not only decide on color scheme, but also purchase the appropriate tools and painting material. The basic set for the procedure should consist of the following elements:

• paints of several tones from one manufacturer;
• clarifier (long strands require 2-3 packs);
• brushes and gloves;
• containers for mixing the composition (metal is not allowed);
• foil;
• hairpins and combs of various shapes;
• clean towel.

Preparation for the procedure

Once the tools and paint are available, you can begin the actual coloring. In the case where the procedure is planned to be performed at home, then You can’t wash your hair for 3-4 days before painting. This is necessary so that the sebaceous glands of the skin have time to secrete a layer of fat, which will serve as a protective shell for the hair from the negative effects of the dye. During the last hair wash, you should not use balms, as they can worsen the coloring result.

Before applying the dye to your hair, you should make sure that all shades of dye are from the same brand. To avoid an allergic reaction to the paint, you should also conduct a test. Each dye must be mixed in separate containers, having first studied the instructions from the manufacturer. The areas of the skin that will be most in the painting area must be lubricated with a nourishing cream, which will protect them from staining.

Coloring hair of different lengths

Coloring is considered the most spectacular and complex type of hair coloring, but if you follow the technology correctly, it is quite possible to do it at home. This procedure is especially suitable for owners of thin strands that require additional volume and brightness when styling. You can dye hair of any length and type in this way, having previously selected a suitable scheme.

It is worth considering that coloring is not recommended if the woman is pregnant, and also if the hair was previously dyed with henna or was curled with chemicals.

Short

For owners of short haircuts, coloring is considered a real godsend, as it allows you to emphasize your hair style and makes your curls more voluminous and soft. In this case, experts recommend using painting techniques such as “avant-garde”, “multi-color” and “zonal”. Step by step it will look like this.

1. First, each shade is prepared separately in a container, the foil is cut into small pieces 10 cm long and a towel (preferably an old one) is thrown over the shoulders.
2. Then the unwashed hair should be thoroughly combed and divided into several strands, securing each with a clip or hairpin.
3. Changing colors one by one, the strands are dyed and wrapped in foil. First of all, the occipital area is painted, then the crown, sides and bangs.
4. After the paint has expired (the duration is indicated in the packaging instructions), the foil is removed and the paint is washed off with warm water.
5. Then the hair is washed again using shampoo.
6. The process ends with drying and styling.

In the case when coloring is used on short blond hair, it can be either lightened or darkened. At the same time, the ombre technique, which involves darkening by 3-4 tones, is best suited for light strands. They look no less interesting short haircuts with the presence of light highlights on the hair, for which “babylights” coloring is used, lightening the strands by 3 tones.

To get an interesting color shift, it is recommended to use a transverse type of coloring for short haircuts, in which the hair is divided into equal strands and simultaneous coloring is performed in 2-3 shades.

For dark-haired beauties, coloring using dark red, purple, cherry and blue will help complement the image with brightness and chic. In this case, dark curls must be dyed in different tones in stages, having previously lightened them by 3 shades. As a rule, such girls are suitable for the “ombre” and “balayage” coloring techniques, in which the paint is evenly distributed along the entire length of the strands with a thin brush.

Average

Nowadays, haircuts with haircuts are very popular among fashionistas. medium length hair. It is interesting to emphasize the shape of the hairstyle; in this case, coloring will help. You can do this type of painting yourself at home by choosing the following schemes.

• For the square. The zonal method of coloring works well. To do this, the hair is combed, divided into strands, each of which is dyed at the ends and wrapped in foil. You should start from the lower area of ​​the head, smoothly moving to the crown. Lastly, the dye is applied to the sides and bangs.
• Curls. Painting is carried out similarly to the first scheme, only in this case the paint is applied transversely.
• Asymmetry. Using coloring, individual strands are isolated or patterned dyeing is performed. Since bright colors are used for dyeing, the hair should first be lightened by 3-4 tones, then proceed to tinting the selected areas. To prevent the composition from transferring to neighboring areas, the dyed strands should be wrapped in foil, folded in half.