Ombre coloring is still at the height of fashion. This dyeing technique allows you to create the most natural look, because the ends of the hair and individual strands can burn out in the sun just as naturally. In the last year, the fashion for ombre in bright colors has spread, when the lower part of the hair is tinted in raspberry, strawberry or even blue or green shades. Is it possible to perform ombre at home? The paint for this staining technique is available, and with certain knowledge, you can carry out the procedure at home, saving on going to the salon.
Varieties of staining using the ombre technique
Ombre is a coloring that implies a smooth transition from one color to another, which can be randomly located on the hair sheet. Some change color only at the tips, others prefer the maximum change in color, starting the transition at a distance of 7-10 centimeters from the roots.
Many masters make ombre in such a way that the color transition originates from individual strands (see the picture below).
Doing an ombre with ordinary paint at home is a rather difficult task. If an amateur starts the procedure, then there is a high risk that the transition will turn out not to be smooth, but spotty. By the way, when the masters in the salon make an ombre for a client from the middle of the head with strands, this is also unprofessional. The canonical ombre involves a smooth transition from one color to another. The contrast of the shade on the strands should not be evident. The perfect ombre is shown below.
A couple of years ago, ombre in bright colors was at the peak of fashion. It seemed as if the ends of the hair had burned out in the sun. Today, coloring in ashy and light brown tones is at the height of fashion, and the use of extremely bright shades is also gaining popularity. For example, at the roots, the hair is dark or brown, then at the ears or below, a smooth transition begins to acid violet, raspberry, etc. Some professional hairdressers use two or three colors. For example, the color goes from dark to red, then to the tips - to pink, etc. You can experiment with both shades and paint. Ombre reviews at home report that usually the first staining fails. However, if you carefully delve into all the nuances of color and follow the procedure step by step, the result can turn out to be no worse than that of experienced craftsmen.
Who suits ombre coloring
Boldlygirls with long hair that have not previously been dyed can experiment. Such hair does not require pre-lightening, and you can successfully carry out the procedure at home. For the smoothest transition of colors, simply comb the hairline in the place where you plan to change the shade.
Ombre in light colors will perfectly complement the image of fair-skinned girls with gray, green, blue eyes. If your eye color is naturally brown, well, don't worry. You can make an ombre in golden or copper tones. This staining technique is good because it does not imply strict compliance with a particular palette. The choice of color depends entirely on the desire of the client.
Who better to give up the idea of ombre hair color
It is better to abandon the idea of ombre staining in the following cases:
- Hair has been previously dyed with aggressive formulations and is in a brittle, dry state. In this case, you should first start with hair treatment, and then think about the subsequent most gentle coloring.
- It's also not a good idea to try an ombre on dark hair. What kind of paint should be used to lighten and tone hair in order to maintain its he alth? The fact is that in any case, dark hair is extremely difficult to lighten - it is very difficult to carry out such a procedure on your own at home. Even some experienced colorists refuse to perform ombre on very dark hair, as there is a high risk thatthe hair structure will change for the worse.
- If the hair length is up to the ears or shorter, then the ombre will not look spectacular. The minimum length for this type of coloring is a square to the shoulders. But the ombre looks most impressive on long (to the shoulder blades) and thick hair.
- If the hair was previously dyed black with permanent dye, neither acid wash nor bleaching will help to achieve maximum lightening. The fact is that the black pigment mixed with ammonia eats deep into the hair cuticle, and most often you can get rid of it only by one, the most radical method - to cut off previously dyed strands.
Why do you need to lighten your hair when doing an ombre?
This question worries many girls. For an experienced master, the answer is obvious: if you do not lighten your hair to the desired base, then the desired shade simply will not be taken. Yes, hair lightening is a very traumatic process. After bleaching the lower part of the hair when performing an ombre at home (we will talk about paints later), the hair becomes dry. If you do not take care of your hair properly, then over time the ends will begin to break off and split. Competent care after staining will be discussed below.
Many girls, not having the necessary skills in coloring, do not lighten their hair. They immediately apply a light brown or ashy shade to the ends of the hair. At best, the dye is not taken at all, at worst, it lays down in untidy spots. And if the girl had lightened the lower part of the hair in advance, and then tinted it, then the result would have beenperfect.
Ombre with ordinary paint at home is quite difficult to do. Needless to say, even tone-on-tone coloring at home, in artisanal conditions, often turns out to be spotty and untidy. If you are going to make ombre paint for regular coloring at home, then do not forget to lighten your hair first and only then tint it. Only such an algorithm will allow you to get a good result.
When and why do you need an acid wash?
Acid wash is needed if the hair was previously dyed black with permanent ammonia dye. It is very difficult to make coloring using the ombre technique on such hair. Sometimes even experienced craftsmen refuse a client if the hair has been repeatedly dyed with black paint. Ombre implies a transition to a light shade, so you must first wash the black pigment from the tips, then slightly lighten and tint to the desired shade.
It is impossible to carry out the acid wash procedure at home. You need the experience of a colorist: to control the washing out of the pigment, to achieve the most uniform process. Without experience and a trained eye, it is unrealistic to carry out a wash, however, some girls still decide to carry out the procedure on their own. Needless to say, such experiments usually end very badly? The hair becomes dry and brittle, the color is patchy.
Why do you need hair toning when doing an ombre?
Thanks to toning, you can achieve the desired shade. How do you want to see the ends of the hair after dyeing using the ombre technique? Ash, blond, or maybe in one of the extreme bright shades? Toning bleached hair allows you to achieve any shade, you just need to choose the paint.
For ombre at home, you can use both ammonia-free and persistent permanent dyes. Just keep in mind that when using dye with ammonia, the condition of the hair may worsen. It is better to choose an ammonia-free tinting dye with caring components in the composition. Yes, such a dye will cost more. But its use will keep the shine and softness of the hair. The issue of choosing a paint is especially acute for owners of long curls, because it would be a pity to spoil them with a poor-quality composition and then cut them off.
What kind of paint to make ombre: a variety of dyes
If your goal is to achieve an ombre in a platinum noble shade, then pay attention to the following dyes:
- Palette A12 Platinum Blonde;
- "Estelle De Luxe" 9/1, blonde ash;
- Schwarzkopf Igora Highlifts 12.1 Super Lightening Ash Blonde;
- LondaColor 8/1, light blonde ash;
- HighBlondDe Luxe 101, ash blonde.
If you opt for a professional dye, then do not forget to buy an oxidizing agent separately for it. Before use, carefully read the instructions: if you do not follow the proportions when mixing cream paint with an oxidizing agent, then the resultstaining may be unpredictable. Of course, it is easier to choose a mass-market dye - the box already contains an oxidizing agent, a cream paint, and even protective gloves for the skin of the hands.
If you want to make an ombre in light brown tones, then pay attention to the following dyes:
- Palette, N7, classic blonde;
- Olia 8.31 Light Blond Cream;
- Schwarzkopf IGORA ROYAL 8-0, light blond;
- Syoss Color 8-1 Smoky Blonde
Of course, before applying these dyes, you need to lighten that part of the hair that implies a light shade. Some dyes, such as Igora Highlifts 12.1 (super lightening ash blonde), immediately lighten and give the desired shade. Keep in mind that if your hair has been previously dyed dark, you will most likely need an acid wash to achieve the desired tone.
Paint "Loreal" for ombre at home
The leader in the production of hair care products has released a special tool for performing ombre. These are "Loreal Colorist" and "Preference". Both dyes are good and popular, as evidenced by the reviews.
Paint "Loreal Colorista Ombre" allows you to achieve a smooth transition of colors, as there is a special brush in the kit. Available in one shade. Thanks to its use, even the most inexperienced girls in hairdressing will succeed in a smooth transition.
L'Oreal Preference Wild Ombres paint hasfour shades:
- Red - Allows you to create tones ranging from chestnut to dark chestnut.
- Copper - Creates shades ranging from blonde to deep chestnut.
- 1 - allows you to get shades from light to dark chestnut.
- 4 - allows you to achieve shades from light blond to blond.
Reviews from the photo about the paint "Ombre" from "Loreal" are not always positive. Many girls complain that their hair became very dry after use, began to break off along the length and simply fell out. After such reviews, you can make the only correct conclusion: it is optimal to visit the salon and entrust your hair to a professional. This is the only way to guarantee their he alth and beauty and get high-quality coloring using the ombre technique. Before and after photos (the paint was used from L'Oreal) demonstrate that no matter how good the composition is, in the absence of experience, a poor result can result.
Follow-up hair care
More and more girls prefer to try their own ombre at home. In this case, any paint can be chosen, the main thing is to know how to handle it. To do this, just carefully read the instructions (mixing proportions, exposure time, application technique).
Follow-up hair care is very important. It depends on him how dense and shiny the dyed hair will be.
- After every hair wash, apply a nourishing mask. Especiallygood ones that include wheat protein, collagen, keratin, argan oil, plant extracts. Forget about homemade masks made from oils and kefir, sour cream and other food ingredients - they instantly wash out the pigment from tinted hair.
- If possible, then after dyeing the ombre, you need to pamper your hair with a keratin restoration or lamination procedure. This will add shine to the curls, visually increase the density and protect against breakage along the length.
- Styling your hair with hot tongs, flat irons or blow dryers will cause premature breakage and dryness. To prevent this process, be sure to apply a heat protectant to the surface of the hair.
Special care for tips after ombre dyeing
Since it is the lower part of the hair that is exposed to lightening and toning when performing ombre, the tips are under attack. They need quality food. Here is a list of professional and inexpensive products that are designed to maintain the beauty and he alth of the ends of the hair:
- Kapous Professional. Fluid for split ends of hair Crystal Shine allows you to "solder" damaged hairs and prevent the splitting of new ones. It is necessary to apply a couple of drops of the product to the ends of the hair that are slightly damp after washing.
- Kaaral. AAA Triaction Heat Protection Restructuring Fluid has the ability to not only nourish damaged ends, but also protect them from damage when ironingor hair dryer.
- Vitamin regenerating cocktail - Nexxt Professional liquid crystals can be applied not only to the ends, but to the entire surface of the hair, which was subject to lightening and toning when performing ombre. Hair after use looks shiny and absolutely he althy.
