Hair coloring: all the new products and fashionable coloring techniques, photos. The most fashionable types of hair highlights

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Some of the hottest hair color trends for 2019 include ombre, platinum highlights, wispy blonde highlights, dyed ends, and vibrant shades.

In this article, we'll go into detail about each trend, its origins, who it's best suited for, and why you should give it a try.

Drumroll! 8 most current trends of 2019.

Balayage

Balayage looks more natural than highlights

To get perfect, sun-bleached blonde strands, you essentially have two options: the usual light highlighting and the newer and more current balayage technique.

Balayage is the process of applying color to the hair with a light touch of a brush. Balayage gives the colorist more freedom to apply the color as they see fit, as opposed to highlights, which can be more precise.

Balayage is taking beauty salons by storm and is quickly becoming the preferred way to lighten strands over highlights. It suits hair of any color, but looks especially good on blondes with a good base color. We recommend trying a combination of light and dark strands. This technique is used in many of the trends below, such as wispy blonde highlights and French auburn.

Pastel shades

Pastel shades of colors NOT found in nature

Many celebrities have dyed their hair pastel shades at one time or another. Kate Bosworth, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Pink and Rihanna hit the red carpet in looks with wide locks, all brightly colored or tinted hair, or just pastel-colored ends. Pale pink, light blue, apricot, light purple shades are visible everywhere in big cities. This trend has been dubbed “unicorn hair color,” and refers to a hair color that is completely unheard of in humans.

If you don't want to go all dye, consider dyeing a few strands of pastel color or pastel colored feathers.

Babylights

The finest blonde strands

In essence, these are extremely thin, barely perceptible blond strands that are drawn using the balayage technique. As planned, they add volume to the hair color - much like the hair of a blond child at the end of summer - and look as natural as possible.

The hair colorist divides the hair into many small sections and applies different shades of color to parts of those sections. Remember those tiny stripes you get with highlighting? The finest blonde strands are tiny particles of blonde strands, but what makes them different is that they are drawn in, so some strands are wider than others. It's a tedious process that can take over an hour, but the end result is amazing and looks much more natural than having blonde highlights all over your hair.

Brunette with a twist

Who said brown hair is boring? There are a few things you can do to any dark-haired woman's hair: make it darker, a rich brown shade “espresso” with subtle caramel blonde strands, lighten them to a golden brown combination known as "brond", or create uniform layering of color using the technique ombre with a dark color at the roots, gradually lighter towards the ends.

Another trend is french chestnut: Essentially 3 dark shades applied using a balayage technique to create a multi-dimensional, natural effect. Very much in the spirit of French women, who, as we all know, are so charming without embellishment.

Sombre

Soft ombre, or subtle ombre

“Ombre” is a French word that literally means “evenly shaded.” The roots remain dark while the rest of the hair becomes lighter from mid-length using the balayage technique.

This trend is also called "surfer locks": surfers have the best natural blonde locks - they have no beginning and no end. The sun lightens their hair in a way that creates the perfect transition from dark to light.

But the days of obvious ombre, that faded color that looks like sun-bleached hair that's been grown out for 3 months, are coming to an end. Today there is a new, more sophisticated trend in fashion, which is dubbed “sombre”. Its essence is that the hair should be lightened only in places, and the ends completely.

Platinum blonde

The coolest and lightest shades of blonde

This color has been preferred for many years, ever since Gwen Stefani first appeared with her signature hairstyle.

Nowadays, the hair shade “platinum blonde” is more popular than ever, as blondes are choosing lighter shades, abandoning golden-honey tones in favor of cooler and lighter ones. However, maintaining this hair color requires a lot of maintenance and it won't suit all skin tones.

Booking

Shade "bronde" or "brown blond"

The shade “brond” or “brown blond” is the ideal shade, the golden mean between blonde and brown-haired, which was first brought to popularity by supermodel Gisele Bündchen, and which remains popular to this day (another long-lasting trend!).

The main condition for creating the ideal shade is to lighten your hair, selectively painting the upper layers of your hair with two different colors of lightening cream dye.

This coloring gives dark hair depth and dimension without making it look like you're trying to be blonde, which you're not.

Just make sure the roots and bleached ends don't contrast too much so you don't end up looking like you burned your hair and are now trying to grow it out.

Correct red hair color

The most current shade is rose gold

Oh, how beautiful red hair is that looks natural. Red hair color is all the rage this year, but shades range from stunning rose gold to deep red. The good news is that red hair suits almost everyone, you just need to choose the right shade. And you should not try it on yourself. Consult a professional. Always have two photos with you: one you love and one you don't like. You can perceive colors and shades very differently, and sometimes words just don't help. You can discuss the right color together and understand each other.

Using hair dye, you can change your image and add some features to it. By dyeing strands you can achieve shades that shimmer in the light. You can adjust your hairstyle without completely coloring all your hair, and also add a bright accent to your hairstyle. Every woman can do this coloring on her own at home.

Today, there are techniques for coloring hair strands such as tinting, highlighting and coloring. Specialists with a creative approach can perform other colorings that cannot be classified into any class. This coloring depends on the wishes of the client, as well as the paints used for this.

It is worth noting that when dyeing strands, the hair experiences less stress, since chemicals do not affect all the hair, but only a small part of it. In addition, the client may not constantly tint the hair roots, since the regrown hair looks very neat after a while.

If strands are bleached, this coloring is called highlighting. It may vary depending on the thickness of the strands being dyed and in what quantity. If you want the effect of burnt-out shimmering hair, then you need to bleach many thin strands consisting of several hairs. In this case, it is better to use a special cap and a hook for dyeing, with which you can pull the hair into the holes. Using this technique, you can dye your strands a darker color or make multi-colored strands.

Tone-on-tone coloring to give hair a different shade is called “tinting.” If several colors are used for coloring, it is called coloring. If it is necessary to highlight clear strands, hair strands of significant thickness should be dyed. In this case, it is convenient to use foil.

If your hair is long, you can dye the strands from the middle of the length or dye the ends. To do this coloring, you should prepare the paint of the required color, cut the foil and wear protective gloves. Then select a strand of hair of the required thickness, apply dye and wrap the strand in foil. It is worth remembering that the brightness of the effect directly depends on the size of the painted area.

If you need to dye the strands from the roots, then the foil should be secured to the tail of the comb and placed under the hair at the roots, then apply the dye and wrap the strand in foil.

If you approach the coloring process creatively, you can perform non-standard coloring. For example, strands on the bangs, a wide section of hair can be dyed, or stripes can be made at the ends. It should be borne in mind that if the color of the paint is close to natural, then the accents must be made as strong as possible, otherwise they will be invisible. The number of bright colors depends on your own wishes.

Today, neon shades of dyes are produced, with which you can create a rainbow effect on one strand. You should know that before you dye your hair, you need to put it in order, otherwise the dye may be distributed unevenly. For colored hair, you need to use special shampoos that will help maintain the richness of your hair color longer. If you are dyeing previously dyed hair, but with dye from a different manufacturer, you should consult with a hairdresser, because incompatibility of dyes may not lead to the expected result.

The times when overgrown hair roots were considered a sign of bad taste are a thing of the past. Nowadays, we perceive different colors of hair roots and ends as something modern and creative.

There are many techniques for coloring the ends of strands, knowing the basic rules of which you can easily create an expressive image even in your own home. Moreover, you can easily paint the ends with either regular paint or crayons or.
The most surprising thing is that to create such an image you may need completely inexpensive and very accessible materials.

How to dye the ends of your hair

For coloring of hair ends to be successful, it must be done in accordance with the whole a number of rules:

• Before performing the procedure, you must put on old clothes, remembering to protect your hands with special gloves (remember that skin can retain traces of paint for two days, and nails for at least a week).
• Hair coloring should be done in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling harmful fumes.
• It is necessary to prepare in advance as many pieces of foil as there will be colored strands. The paint is applied in the following sequence: first, foil is placed under the strand to be painted, then the paint is applied using a brush.
• Since coloring the ends in several tones at once requires accuracy and speed, it is necessary to prepare a sufficient number of elastic bands, hairpins or clips in advance.
• The exposure time of the coloring or bleaching composition must be observed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, otherwise you can get a completely unpredictable result.
• After washing off the composition, it is necessary to apply a special balm to bleached curls: its effect will prevent tangling of the strands and make it easier to apply dye to their ends.
• When using products containing aggressive components, it is necessary to expose your hair to a restorative mask.
• Freshly colored hair should not be dried with a hairdryer for at least the first week. It is equally undesirable to style them with an iron or curling iron.

Step-by-step instruction

• When dyeing the ends of the hair, the optimal coloring boundary is the level of the chin.
• Putting on an old T-shirt and gloves, they begin to prepare the bleaching composition, acting in accordance with the instructions (owners of light curls can ignore the entire stage of bleaching the ends).
• Dividing the hair with a straight parting, separate out eight strands on each side. Curls that have not yet been dyed should be placed under clips or hairpins.
• Having placed a strip of foil under the strand and armed with a brush, they begin to carefully apply to the intended level. If necessary, the brightening composition can be applied in two layers. The treated strand is “sealed” in foil.
• The time the composition is kept on the strands depends on the expected result. To obtain a light brightening effect, twenty minutes is enough; bright blonde can be achieved only forty-five minutes later.
• Without removing gloves, the curls are thoroughly washed with shampoo. A restorative balm is applied to the discolored ends.
• Separating the curls again (as described above) and putting on clean gloves, begin to prepare the coloring composition.
• To apply color to the ends of your hair, you can use a comb with fine teeth: this will allow you to achieve a smooth and natural color transition.
• After applying the composition, wait the time specified in the instructions.
• After washing the curls, use the balm again.

Selecting a shade

The choice of color palette largely determines how successful the created image will be. When choosing color solutions, you should take into account the color type of appearance, the original hair color, the style and color of your toilet. Experts give preference.

For blondes and blondes

Owners of light curls are in the most advantageous position, since any color will look quite bright and fresh on them. It will help you choose the right shade.

Contrary to the established opinion, according to which light curls can be dyed exclusively in delicate, pastel colors, modern fashion allows fair-haired beauties demonstrate hairstyles with very bright strands of contrasting colors.

For dark-haired and brunettes

Girls with dark and jet-black locks who want to look creative and attractive are forced to consciously take some risks, since in order to get a visible result they need to first bleach the ends of their hair.

Dyeing technology

The method of radical dyeing of hair ends largely depends on the length of the strands themselves. To do this in the comfort of your own home, you need to acquire:

• hair dye;
• lightening composition (necessary for owners of dark strands);
• pieces of foil;
• a special brush;
• rubber or plastic gloves.

Short hair

• Before dyeing, short strands are combed so that their ends point upward (this effect can be achieved using bobby pins or small hairpins).
• A thick layer of paint is applied to a piece of foil.
• The colored foil is passed through the hair. It is allowed to “pinch” the protruding ends with fingers that have previously been dipped into the paint.
• After slightly drying your hair with a hairdryer, leave the dye on it for 20-30 minutes.
• Continue washing off the coloring composition until the water becomes clear. After this, you can rinse the strands using a specialized balm.

Middle length

• Having combed the curls well, they are divided into squares and pulled into ponytails using small rubber bands.
• Place each curl on a piece of foil and apply the prepared paint with a brush.
• Carefully wrap all the colored strands in foil and leave them for half an hour. Wrapping your hair in a terry towel will help get a more pronounced result.
• When washing off paint, it is advisable to use a balm.

In the video, a rainbow mood on medium-length hair

Long strands

To make the ends of the strands look like random colored “feathers”, use the following method:

• Carefully combed curls are divided into small strands.
• Holding each strand in your fist, paint its tip with a brush, and then wrap it in foil.

For getting neatly painted straight line The coloring tactics should be completely different:

• Having separated the strands of the lower tier, the rest of the hair is cut off with a clip on the top of the head.
• After applying the dye with a brush to the ends of the strands, they are removed under foil.
• Separating another layer of hair, repeat the same manipulations.
• The actions are continued until all ends of the hair are dyed.

With both dyeing methods, the holding time of the coloring composition is about forty minutes. After washing off the dye, apply a moisturizing balm to the hair.

Without paint

Hair coloring with specialized dyes containing a number of aggressive chemicals, of course, gives a fairly pronounced and lasting result, but has one significant drawback: it can ruin the curls. Girls who want to make the process of dyeing their strands as safe as possible can use a number of alternative dyes.

The following can be used in this capacity:

• gouache;
• watercolor;
• art crayons;
• mascara;
• food colorings.

Video testing

Not being intended for hair coloring, the above dyes are nevertheless quite suitable for creating bright and original images, the main advantage of which is that they are temporary. If desired, you can return your hair to its original color at any time: just wash your hair thoroughly with regular shampoo.

Exception This applies only to food dyes used to color light strands: they, of course, do not have the durability of professional dyes, but they may not wash off the first time.

Gouache and watercolor

Suitable for coloring curls gouache intended for children's creativity, which contains only a coloring pigment and a binding component that gives the paint viscosity (whitewash or PVA glue).

Dyeing your hair with expensive artistic gouache containing harmful chemical additives is not recommended.

When thinking about the color scheme of the future image, it is necessary to take into account the basic tone of the hair. When coloring highlighted curls, it is better to apply gouache to lighter areas, leaving the natural strands untouched.

In the best position There are owners of monochromatic light curls: they are allowed any experiments: both with bright and pastel colors. The best choice for blondes are calm shades of peach, lilac, pink, light green and blue: with their help you can create very delicate and mysterious images.

For those with dark hair and burning brunettes The brightest colors always suit your face: red, blue, yellow, green, orange.

The technology for using gouache to color hair ends is as follows:

• Thoroughly washed hair is dried with a towel;
• Having separated the necessary strands, they are thoroughly combed;
• so that the gouache is applied well to the curls, add a small amount of water to the jar;
• Having dipped a brush or toothbrush in gouache, sequentially paint the intended curls;
• having combed each dyed strand again, let them dry naturally;
• Having achieved complete drying, the hair is carefully combed again, allowing excess paint particles to fall off.

Video about coloring ends with gouache

Stylists believe that it is better to wear hair dyed with gouache not loose, but in an updo. Considering the ability of gouache to dry out the ends of the hair, it is necessary to prevent this undesirable effect by moisturizing it with vegetable oils. Having rubbed a couple of drops of any oil in your palms, just run them over the newly dyed strands.

Can be used to color hair ends ordinary honey watercolor. It is applied to the strands using a brush well moistened with water. You need to comb your curls immediately after applying the paint.

Pastel crayons

Before the procedure For coloring, you need to prepare colored pastel crayons (preferably soft ones, since they fit well on the hair) and a comb, and also throw on a hairdresser's peignoir or put on some non-staining old dress that you won't mind getting dirty.

Dyeing hair with pastels is one of the procedures that can stain the entire surrounding area, so the floor and objects located near the sink it is necessary to cover with newspapers or unnecessary rags: This will speed up cleaning the room and eliminate unnecessary hassle.

Blonde hair(including light red ones) are not moistened with pastels before painting: otherwise, it will not be possible to get rid of the shade given to them for at least three days. Dark hair (brown, brown and auburn) can be slightly dampened before dyeing.

Girls who have never used pastels to color their hair before can pre-test her on one of her strands. After making sure that the chalk fits well, giving the desired shade, and is no less effectively washed off with water, you can begin the coloring procedure.

1. If you are painting dry hair with pastels, you should moisten the chalk itself a little with water (otherwise it will not be able to adhere to your hair).
2. Taking a small strand, twist it into a tight strand and, periodically wetting the chalk, dye the hair to the desired height. If wet strands are dyed, there is no need to wet the chalk.
3. The dyed strand must be combed thoroughly immediately. If you do not do this right away, by the end of the procedure you can end up with a mop of hair that is practically impossible to comb and style.
4. The ends of all remaining strands are dyed in a similar manner.

Girls who have dyed their hair with pastels should take into account that they should not wear light-colored clothes after this, since the colored ends of the strands in contact with it can transfer part of their color to it. Frequent use of pastels to tint the ends can dry out the hair, so you can resort to this method of coloring it no more than once a month.

The optimal time during which you can display curls colored with pastels - no more than 5-8 hours. With each hour that passes after this period, the ability to wash off the pastel becomes more difficult. If you cannot wash off the pastel with regular shampoo, you can use Fairy (dishwashing detergent).
The best pastel crayons of the Kohinoor, Faber-Castell, and Sonnet brands are considered. To color brittle and dry strands, it is advisable to use crayons whose packaging is labeled “vitaminized,” since the beneficial substances they contain help minimize the negative impact of dry texture on the hair cuticle.

Eyeshadow

Eye shadow is an unexpected, but very good material for quickly creating a bright holiday look. Before using them, it is necessary to take the same precautions as in the case described above, that is, put on old clothes and cover all surrounding surfaces with paper, since particles of the coloring pigment, of course, will crumble.
For coloring strands, a palette containing matte shadows of only one color is suitable. Their texture should be soft and slightly greasy: this will help the dye adhere better to the hair.
Staining technique, does not require the use of brushes and brushes, it is extremely simple:

1. Having separated and combed a thin strand well, apply it to the palette and run it through the hair. If the shade is not too bright, you can do this several times. To achieve a smooth transition of colors, the border should be slightly shaded using your fingers.
2. To obtain a more expressive image, you can use shadows of another contrasting color. It is quite acceptable to use both types of shadows to color one strand, using their lighter shade to color the very ends, and the darker one in relation to the area located slightly higher.
3. To fix the shadows, spray the colored ends with hairspray.

The video shows the process of painting with shadows

Food coloring

Blonde girls who want to create an original look with bright ends of their strands can resort to the popular technique of Dip Dye (from the English “dip” - “dip” and “dai” - “color”), using food coloring for this.

Before using such dyes, dark hair will first have to be lightened several tones.

• Having combed the curls well, proceed to dilute the food coloring in water. Add hair balm to the prepared solution (100 ml per two diluted sachets).
• Having secured the ends of the strands with small rubber bands, dip them one by one in the dye solution.
• After waiting for a certain time (ten minutes are enough to dye blond hair), the dyed ends are washed with cool water and dried.

Food coloring that gets on the skin can leave marks on it that are difficult to wash off, therefore, when preparing to dye your hair, you need to take care of protective measures for your clothes (you can cover your shoulders with a piece of plastic film) and the skin on your hands (rubber gloves will protect them) .

Mascara

Another way to get a temporary result is to color the ends with a specialized hair mascara.
When creating an image, you must act in accordance with following rules:

• Curls to be dyed must be clean, well-dried and combed.
• Since strands dyed with mascara are no longer combed, they should be styled before dyeing.
• Apply mascara to the curls in the direction of their growth, using the brush built into the cap of the package. Applying the product in several layers results in a more saturated tone for the ends.
• When dyeing short-cropped hair, it is better to apply mascara in short strokes: this will not only add volume to the hair, but will also save a significant amount of expensive product.

Henna

The ends of your hair can be dyed with henna, a natural dye obtained from dried lavsonia leaves. Thanks to the presence of resins in its composition, they will acquire extraordinary silkiness and shine.

In addition, the excellent compatibility of henna with all kinds of herbal additives helps to give your hair a whole range of unique shades.

There are simply no exact proportions for diluting henna with infusions or water. The main criterion for properly prepared dye is its consistency. It should resemble a thick paste.

Henna with basma

The most common combination is the combination of henna and basma. By changing the proportions of these dyes, you can get many different colors.
When using henna you should take into account original hair color and structure: the lighter and thinner they are, the brighter the color they will acquire after dyeing.
On dark hair you can only achieve different versions of the reddish color scheme.

Golden tone

To give the ends of your hair a golden hue, there are several options for preparing the dye:

• To increase the acidity, which enhances the golden color, sour cream, rhubarb decoction or kefir are used to dilute henna. In addition to a beautiful shade, the curls will acquire a mirror shine, since the slightly acidic dye solution will remove from them the thinnest mineral film that envelops hair that is constantly in contact with water.
• To dilute henna, you can use chamomile infusion prepared from a tablespoon of dried flowers and 50 ml of boiling water (infusion time - 30 minutes). This infusion does not require straining.
• The coloring composition can be prepared from an equal amount of henna and saffron or turmeric powders. The high content of antioxidants in its composition will prevent splitting of hair ends.

Reddish color

To color the ends of your strands in reddish shades, henna powder can be diluted with a small amount of red wine, infused hibiscus tea or beetroot juice. In some cases, a mixture is prepared from equal parts of henna and cocoa powder, which is then diluted with hot water.

Shades of chocolate

There are several options to create these delicious shades. Can:

• Create a mixture of henna and cinnamon powders, taken in equal proportions.
• Dilute one bag of henna with a strong coffee infusion made from ½ cup of boiling water and a tablespoon of ground coffee.
• Dilute the mixture prepared from a tablespoon of henna and two tablespoons of coffee with hot water.
• Dilute one portion of henna with nut shell infusion. To prepare the infusion, pour four dessert spoons of crushed shells with water (200 ml) and, bringing to a boil, infuse for forty minutes.
• To dilute henna, use strong brewed black tea.

In bright colors: red, pink, blue

In an effort to create a current fashionable look, you can either dye the very ends of your hair, or make the ends of already radically colored strands bright. If it is not possible to do this in a professional salon, you can try to do it yourself.
The method of home dyeing of hair ends (with their preliminary lightening) consists of several stages:

• Taking an elastic band, tighten the curls approximately in the middle of their length.
• Using a brush, apply a lightening composition to the ends, making several careless, chaotic strokes. The holding time of the composition must correspond to the instructions attached to it.
• The next day, they begin to color the bleached ends, using permanent dye, tonic or coloring mousse. Having tied the hair again with an elastic band, apply the coloring composition only to the ends of the strands. The duration of the procedure is determined by the manufacturer's instructions.

If you want to dye the ends of your hair in two or more colors, you need to purchase several dyes of the desired color in advance. For dark curls you will have to apply it first, light ones can be dyed right away.
Before the painting procedure It is better to remove the split ends of the strands by trimming them or making a stylish haircut. When dyeing, dip your fingers (protected with rubber gloves, of course) into the diluted composition and carefully “feel” the strands with them. This technique allows you not to miss a single hair.

When coloring some types of short haircuts, not all ends can be dyed, but, for example, only the curls of the inner layer. With this type of hairstyle, all the strands located in the parietal area of ​​the head are combed upward and cut off with clips, and then paint is applied to the ends of the curls edging the haircut. This original technique of bright edging of short haircuts is extremely in demand among young people.

Options for the most popular colors:

• White curls with bright blue tips.
• Dark strands with ends painted in fiery red tones.
• Hot pink tips are popular in hairstyles of both light and dark hair.
• Hairstyles of long curls, the ends of which are colored in the maximum number of shades of blue, pink and lilac.

Bright dyes, giving the hairstyle an unusually original and stylish look, have one significant drawback: they wash out quite quickly, giving the hair unattractive, dirty shades (for the most part this applies to green and blue dyes).

To prevent this from happening, the hairstyle needs regular updating. It is also necessary not to forget about constantly moisturizing the bleached and tinted hair ends using masks and vegetable oils: this will help protect them from increased porosity and fragility.

Even in ancient times, women changed their hair color using plants, ashes, animal blood and many other sources of natural dyes. Modern beauties rarely use natural ingredients, preferring persistent chemical compounds. Moreover, many girls regularly apply makeup on their own, finding many advantages of a home procedure over a salon service. If you also decide to change the color of your curls at home, rather than at the hairdresser, find out how to dye your hair correctly. A competent approach and adherence to technology will allow you to get the desired result without disappointment or error.

How to dye your hair at home

The main advantage of the salon procedure is that the master will perform it professionally. He will advise you on the optimal shade, ensure even color distribution, and talk about the basics of caring for colored hair. However, you will have to pay a lot for this, and sometimes you will also have to wait in a long line to see a good stylist.

Of course, the cost of painting in Elektrostal or another regional city cannot be compared with Moscow or St. Petersburg prices, but to some girls even such an amount seems impressive. With this in mind, they are making bold attempts to paint themselves at home.

Preparation for self-staining can be divided into the following episodes:

1. Purchase of paint and additional materials and tools.
2. Skin and curl testing.
3. Carrying out the procedure.

When planning to change the natural color of their hair, women often act radically: blondes buy brown or black dye, and brown-haired and brunette women desperately lighten their curls. This is where the first surprises appear. Hair bleaching is already a strong stress for the hair, and if you apply an additional tone after that, long-term treatment and restoration of the structure of the strands cannot be avoided.

In addition, a new shade may simply not suit you and highlight flaws in your appearance. To avoid having to urgently correct the results of unsuccessful coloring, you should listen to the recommendations of specialists.

The principle of color selection is based on determining the color type of appearance. There are 4 of them in total, and they are named after the seasons.

There are several signs and tests, thanks to which every girl can understand who she is: autumn, winter, spring or summer. After this, it will not be difficult to choose the appropriate shade before dyeing your hair at home:

• pale-skinned women with gray or blue eyes Cool shades are suitable: light brown, ash, platinum. If the skin has a yellowish color, you should not paint yourself in golden tones;
• spring women, which belong to the warm color type, it is worth choosing red, copper, golden brown. It is not recommended to change your appearance radically;
• cold winter type requires a contrasting black, ash or dark brown color. You need to focus on the color of your eyes and skin (can be light or dark);
• golden skin and dark curls- a sign of the autumn type of appearance. Chestnut, chocolate, brown, copper, light brown would be appropriate here.

Attention! If you want to figure out how to properly dye your hair at home, remember: cold shades suit winter and summer color types, and warm shades suit spring and autumn color types.

Dye selection

All modern chemical compositions for hair coloring are conventionally divided into 3 groups: blond, chestnut, black. There is even a special scale for this from 1 to 10 points, where 1 is rich black, 10 is the lightest blonde. Of course, each of these colors has shades.

On paint packages, they are usually indicated by three numbers: the first - belonging to one of three groups, and the remaining two (after the dot) - color nuances. As a rule, manufacturers of professional painting compositions have their own palettes where you can see what a particular color scheme looks like.

Attention! Markings “1000”, “12” and “SS” indicate that the product is intended for strong hair lightening.

According to the duration of the effect, chemical preparations for coloring are:

• temporary - mascara, gels that are washed off upon contact with water;
• unstable - these are tinted shampoos and balms;
• semi-permanent - ammonia-free paints;
• persistent - permanent dyes with ammonia.

The last two categories allow you to get the most lasting results. The differences between them will help you decide how to properly dye your hair at home and what exactly you need.

Semi-permanent paints:

• they wash out gradually, so they are optimal if you do not change the color radically;
• help lighten the color by 1-2 tones, no more. On blondes, such shades do not last long;
• require regular color updates;
• may not cover heavy gray hair or previously tinted hair (if a permanent composition was used);
• examples of semi-permanent coloring preparations are Casting Crème Gloss from L’oreal, Estel Professional De Luxe Sense and others.

Sometimes, instead of ammonia, semi-permanent paints contain amines - also very toxic substances.

Features of permanent dyes:

• make it possible to radically change the original color;
• can lighten curls even without prior bleaching;
• the color does not fade;
• even completely gray hair is covered;
• forced to periodically tint the roots;
• can damage the scalp and cause allergic reactions;
• cause difficulties if you need to change a dark tone to a light one;
• examples of such drugs are Syoss, Londa Professional, Palette, L'Oreal Excellence and others.

Advice. If you are not ready to spoil your curls with permanent or semi-permanent dye, take a closer look at temporary or unstable, as well as natural preparations (henna, basma) and folk remedies. You can make hair dye at home from lemon juice, honey, chamomile and other products.

• check the expiration date;
• do not buy dyes that are too cheap. They may contain harmful impurities;
• remember that smooth strands lose color faster than curly ones;
• Thick, dense curls require more time to dye.

To dye your hair roots at home or lighten the ends you will need 1 package of the composition. The same amount is enough to fully color short and medium hair. Long-haired beauties need to buy 2-3 packs.

Mistakes when dyeing hair

No. 1. Expect that after the procedure you will look the same as the girl from the paint package.

Natural light and dark hair have different textures, which affects the final result. Natural blonde curls are very porous, so they retain pigment well. For this reason, the new color on your hair most often matches what you see in the photo from the box.

Natural chestnut and black strands are highly dense. This means that the shade will be deeper and more saturated. Of course, dark hair can be pre-bleached to get a brighter color, but this will greatly affect its health.

Advice. Pre-dye a small strand at the back of your head and see what color comes out.

No. 2. Try to lighten black locks at one time.

Apply lighter shades gradually: first dark chestnut, then dark blond, blond. Take breaks between coloring your hair at home, use restorative and moisturizing products. This way you will protect yourself from unpleasant lightening results. You will find details on lightening dark hair using folk and chemical means on our website.

No. 3. Don't do an allergy test.

1-2 days before the intended staining, apply a small amount of the product to the area behind the ear or the bend of the elbow. Make sure that there is no itching or redness in this area. Ignoring this rule is fraught with dermatological problems and even hair loss.

No. 4. Do not wear gloves or a cape to protect your clothing.

The dye can leave stains on your favorite T-shirt or the skin of your hands, so it is better to carefully prepare your hair at home.

No. 5. Immediately before coloring, wash your hair with conditioner or use styling products.

To prevent the chemical components of the dye from causing too much damage to your hair, you should wash your hair 2-3 days before the procedure. In this case, it is advisable not to use additional products: balm, conditioner. It is also better to exclude styling products. Hair should be clean, but in moderation.

No. 6. Keep the paint on longer than the manufacturer recommends.

This is one of the most common mistakes and the fastest way to ruin the structure of the hair shafts. It is better to repeat the coloring at home after 2-3 weeks to make the color more saturated, but do not violate the exposure time.

No. 7. Dye your hair with a shade that is more than 2-3 shades lighter or darker than the natural color of your curls.

Any color should be in harmony with the color type of appearance, so it is better to avoid drastic experiments.

No. 8. Ignore precautions when painting:

• do not mix different formulations in one container;
• rinse your hair well with water;
• make sure that the composition does not get into your eyes;
• do not paint eyebrows and eyelashes with hair preparation;
• Carefully follow the instructions included in the package.

Advice. If you dye your hair regularly, try to use products from the same manufacturer. Even a slight difference in composition can cause unexpected results.

Necessary tools and preparations

Properly selected tools and materials will be a good help in your work and will help you get the desired result. It is important that all painting tools are not metal, as they can react chemically with the dye and change its shade.

To prepare the solution, take a plastic, glass or porcelain container. The same recommendation applies to other hair coloring devices at home.

Brush

Determines the quality and speed of application of the solution. All brushes are divided into classic ones and those equipped with a comb. The latter are convenient if you use semi-permanent products or tint long hair. However, they are recommended for use by professionals. For home use it is better to choose classics.

The optimal brush width for uniform coloring is 4–5 centimeters. Narrower specimens are suitable for tinting individual strands, while wider ones are suitable for hair of considerable length. The brush can be replaced with a sponge or curling applicator, especially when it comes to toners and semi-permanent products.

By the way. Hard brushes are convenient for painting long curls, if you do not need to tint the roots. In other cases, it is better to choose soft bristles.

Thermal paper

It is an alternative to foil. It is used for wrapping individual strands during highlights, ombre, balayage and other complex hair coloring techniques at home or in the salon, as well as for dyeing ends. Unlike foil paper, thermal paper washes well without losing its qualities.

Spatula

It looks like a device for picking berries: a wide plane with a curved comb end. Separate parts of hair are placed on the shoulder blade. The device is smoothly moved from roots to ends, as if combing a curl from bottom to top, and at the same time dye is applied to this strand.

The tool is indispensable if you need to do bronzing, California highlighting at home, or create the effect of washed-out paint on your hair, which looks quite natural. If your goal is complete hair coloring at home, changing color, then you won’t need a spatula.

Oxide for hair coloring

The purpose of the oxidizing agent (developer, activator) is to consolidate the painting result. It is used only in combination with permanent or semi-permanent formulations. It is important to choose the correct concentration of oxide, otherwise you can burn your hair.

This indicator is expressed as a percentage, which is deciphered as the amount of hydrogen peroxide per 1 liter of product (3% oxygen - 3% peroxide per liter, and so on).

Information on how to properly dye your hair at home will be incomplete if you don’t know about developer concentration options:

• 1,2–2,5% - suitable for gentle painting and tinting;
• 3% - for darkening by 1 tone or coloring color to color;
• 6% - to disguise gray hair and lighten it by 1–2 tones;
• 9% - if you need to become 3 shades lighter;
• 12% - used with lightening dyes, it makes it possible to immediately whiten hair by 3-4 tones.

Foil

Just like thermal paper, when coloring hair at home or in a salon, it serves to separate strands. Foil is used for closed and hidden dyeing methods, when it is necessary that the tinted curls do not come into contact with the rest of the hair. The advantage over paper is its high plasticity.

Gloves

Protect your hands from exposure to chemicals. Usually they come in a set with paint. You can replace them with more durable rubber gloves.

Comb

You will need a fine-toothed comb to shape the strands. It can be with a ponytail to make it convenient to separate partings when distributing the composition.

There are also special brushes for coloring (stripper or with hooks) that help to effectively highlight or lighten curls at home. A wide-tooth comb will come in handy at the final stage of dyeing your hair at home.

Dyeing individual locks of hair is a great way to change up your hairstyle without completely dyeing your entire hair. This process consists of several stages. First you need to lighten the curls that will be dyed if you have dark hair color, and then dye them in the desired shade.

Preparing for painting

To begin, you need to carry out preparation for dyeing curls. Consider your hair: do you want one strand or many small ones? Select the desired curls and imagine how it will look with the new color. Someone will choose one strand of a bright shade. This gives sophistication to the image.

To create a punk style you will need to create a lot of curls that go from the crown. Choose green, blue and platinum shades. If you don't know what color will suit your hair, then start small, dyeing a small strand. The quantity can be increased at any time.

Remember that this method is durable. You won’t be able to wash off the paint quickly, so resort to it if you are absolutely sure of your choice.

How to do colored strands on brown hair? Believe me, this is much easier to do than on dark ones. Below we will tell you how to lighten the hair of the lucky owners of brown and black shades, so if you are a blonde or a fair-haired girl, just skip the lightening moment.

Once you have decided exactly how your new hairstyle with colored strands will look, buy lightening and coloring products. The choice of products depends on the initial shade of the curls. If your hair is light, but you want to add dark highlights to it, then bleaching is not necessary. If your hair tone is medium or dark, then it is important for you to lighten your curls so that the final result is bright.

Buy these products:

lightening powder. It is sold in cans or bags. If you need several strands, then do not take a lot of powder;
developer cream. It activates the lightening powder. If you have light or light brown hair, then take developer No. 20 or 30. If the shade is dark or black, then you need developer No. 40;
yellowness neutralizer. It is added to the clarifier to increase its effectiveness so that the procedure does not have to be repeated twice. It is definitely required for dark hair;
purple shampoo and toner for bleached strands;
foil, bowl, brush;
dye. Choose an interesting shade: crimson, greenish, blue, red or red.

Multicolored hair

Hair lightening

So, we begin to lighten dark hair. This process can dry out the curls a lot, so it is important to carry it out correctly. Do not use shampoo or styling products on your hair for several days before dyeing.. Let natural oils protect your curls from chemicals. Hair must be completely dry before applying dye.

Now select the strands to dye. Before starting, separate the hair to be dyed and the rest. There are a couple of ways:

take highlighting cap. It is sold in cosmetics stores. You need to put it on your head and pull out the strands with a crochet hook. It will be needed if you dye a lot of strands;
apply foil and hairpins. This technique is suitable for those who want to dye several curls. Pin up hair that is not dyed at the back. Now take a long strip of foil and place a strand of them for coloring, pinning them near the roots;
put it on protective clothing, and throw a towel over your shoulders.

Now you need to mix the lightening powder, yellowness neutralizer and activator. To select proportions, read the instructions. If you need to dye a couple of strands, then reduce the recipe by 2 times. The prepared mixture will have a bluish-white tint..

It is important to follow the rules for using brightener and paint. Otherwise, the result may disappoint you.

Apply the lightener to the strands using a brush. Start from the ends and end with the roots. Process all required strands. If you are using a cap, cover your head with plastic while the paint is working. When using foil, it needs to be wrapped around the strands.

Check the condition of your hair after 15 minutes. Using a towel, lightly remove the bleach from one of the curls. If it is lightened, then the painting is finished. If it is still dark, then apply lightener to the area, wrap it in foil and wait some more. Check the result every 10-15 minutes.

Many hairstyles with multi-colored strands

remember, that The bleach should not be left on for longer than 45 minutes, even if the strands have not received the desired color.. If the conditions are not met, you will harm your hair. Wash off the paint. Rinse until the water runs clear. Now apply a purple tonic shampoo to neutralize yellow tones. Now let’s move on to the “delicious” part and find out how to dye your hair strands a bright color at home.

Strand dyeing

Let's move on to the process of dyeing the strands. To apply paint, use a brush. The curl must be completely coated with paint from start to finish. If the instructions provide other instructions, follow them. If you use foil to separate strands, replace it with a new one. Do not use foil after bleaching.
Let the color do its work. It is important to follow the advice from the paint instructions. It often takes about half an hour for the pigment to take effect. Now wash your hair with shampoo. Keep them separate from the remaining curls, rinsing them until clear water begins to flow.
Don't forget about hair care. To maintain a bright shade, you will need to use shampoo for colored hair. If you want to go longer with multi-colored strands of hair, then from time to time, dye your roots as they grow, using similar steps.
To get the expected result, follow the advice of their instructions for paint and brightener. They are specially designed to help you dye your hair yourself. In addition, the instructions take into account the features for each product.

Colored strands in pastel shades

Fashion trend

Colored curls have become a fashion trend in past years. For example, many girls now want to see bright colored strands on dark hair– white, pink and purple. Or many blondes are interested in dyeing pink strands on light hair. Or how do you like this: colored blue and red curls on blond hair? These are all real fashion trends in hair coloring, and they are not in danger of losing their relevance. In new fashion shows you can notice bright accents on hair. But how can you spice up your hair without using radical methods? Invented for this purpose special pastel chalks for hair, mascara and curls on bobby pins.

Christina Aguilera with red locks

Hollywood stars were among the first to try on fashion trends. Strands of hair of a different color could be seen on Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Julia Roberts and many others. But Christina Aguilera surpassed everyone. She is not afraid to experiment with her image. Her hair was especially provocative when she dyed it red.

If you want to add red highlights to black hair, follow our instructions for lightening individual sections and then coloring them. It is important to create colored curls carefully, not to overdo it, then they will not look tasteless. Chasing extravagance and the desire to stand out, you can give your hair an absurd look.

For safe experiments, there are pastel crayons and ink. This way the color will remain on the hair until the first wash. Their advantage is the ability to change your hairstyle to suit your mood.

Although in this case there is no risk at all if you use pastel crayons, ink or varnishes with pigments for painting. They will last on the curls until washed. The safest way is to use invisible strands. If you want to change for a week, then using coloring tonics is suitable. Do not create bright curls with permanent colors, because this way you will not be able to change your mood.

And experts give advice on how to choose colored curls for new hairstyles, dresses and looks. Such an element becomes a bright accent of the image and enhances it. Hairdressers say that strands of different colors can easily be created with your own hands:

it is important that the shade does not stand out too sharply against the general background;
strands should be dyed inside the hair. This will give you a sophisticated salon paint look;
You can highlight a small strand on your bangs. This will revive it and give it volume;
For blondes, shades from any range are suitable. And for brunettes, shades of green, blue, violet and fire are suitable.

How to make hair chalks with your own hands at home?

The simplest and, most importantly, easily corrected (if something happens) option for dyeing strands in different colors is hair chalk. Pastel crayons provide muted shades and applying them is very simple:

select the desired curl;
twist it into a tight flagellum;
apply chalk of the selected color to it;
Shake off excess using a comb with natural bristles.

The hairstyle is ready! This beauty will last until the first wash. And then you can create a new look with new shades.

But it’s not always easy to buy such crayons in a store or online store, but you can make them yourself. To make 2 crayons we will need:

gypsum (3 tablespoons)
gouache (2 colors to choose from, half a teaspoon each)
water (5-6 tablespoons)
2 deep bowls
spoon for stirring
form for hardening crayons

Preparation:

pour gypsum into a bowl, add water and mix the mixture thoroughly
put half of the mixture in a second plate
add each color to a bowl and stir well
place the crayons in a mold to harden and leave to dry for 2-3 days at room temperature

Our crayons are ready! remember, that ingredients may vary slightly, as may proportions, so change the recipe if necessary.