Ginger hair color is very beautiful in its versatility. It's like red, and golden, and blond. Such versatility makes this shade of hair universal - it suits almost any girl, except for those whose appearance belongs to the winter color type. The article gives tips on what dye can be used to achieve this color.
Ginger shade of hair in the world of coloring
A few years ago, red shades were at the peak of popularity. Today, however, copper tones are not in vogue. They were replaced by ginger hair color, which is a mixture of red and golden pigments at about the 7-8th level of tone depth. This means that ginger color does not apply to blonds, but it cannot be called dark either. A couple of years ago, the ginger shade was at the height of fashion, actresses and models often preferred this particular hair color using the ombre or balayage technique. It is still very popular today.
Owners of rich copper-colored hair are forced to complement the image with bright makeup and matching clothing colors. The bright copper color is quite aggressive and catchy, therefore the behavior of those who choose this shade of hair should be appropriate. Otherwise, there will be dissonance. With softer tones, such a need does not arise: they organically complement the image, making it feminine and not requiring "dancing with a tambourine" in terms of selecting the rest of the image details. Ginger hair color gives the image a soft charm, femininity. But at the same time, there is no boredom or fatigue in the image, it is a flirtatious and charming, playful charm.
Ginger hair color can be relatively light, at the eighth level of tone depth. It makes the image very soft, feminine, youthful, innocent. You can also choose a darker color - at the seventh or even sixth level of tone depth. This hair color makes the image a little older, it will suit a business woman or women in a leadership position. A lot also depends on what haircut and what coloring technique was used. Each girl will be able to choose the best option for herself from the whole variety. By the way, the ginger hair color of the guys is also at the height of fashion. As a rule, this color goes well with ultra-modern men's haircuts with shaved temples.
Ginger markings in a professional palette
So, if you decide to stop in your choice on this shade, then think about the next step - choosing a dye. Of course, it is optimal to choose a professional paint. In the palette of most dyes from the mass market, there is simply no such shade as"Ginger". It doesn't matter - the palettes of almost any professional dye can boast of having a ginger shade. Hair after dyeing with high-quality dye not only does not deteriorate. They also become more shiny, dense, thick.
Coloristics is the science of what color is obtained by mixing certain pigments. Ginger is obtained by mixing golden and copper, and the first should be a little more in the composition. In the palettes of professional dyes, as in coloring, all colors are marked with numbers. If a simple layman learns to understand the markings, then he can easily get almost any desired color at home. Of course, you still need to delve into the nuances of preparing the base for staining. Hair almost always requires either pre-lightening or washing, but this is not always necessary.
How to understand what the numbers mean when choosing a shade?
The first number in the color marking is the depth of the tone level. For example, one is black. The second digit is the main shade, which is achieved by adding one or another pigment to the dye composition. The third digit is an additional color nuance, that is, very little of this pigment has been added. For example, 7.41 is light brown (the first seven) copper (the second four indicates the presence of a red tint) with a cold (one - "ash") tint.
And how to calculate the ginger color in the palette? Some palettes have shades such as Ginger Red, Golden Copper, etc. Please noteto the fact that if the word "red" is spelled out in the name of the shade, then a fairly large amount of copper is almost certainly present in the composition. This means that the color can be quite bright.
Pay attention to tone 7.34. As a rule, this is the classic "Ginger". In some palettes, it is prescribed by the manufacturer as golden-copper). It is under this number and name that the most fashionable ginger shade of red hair is hiding today.
Also pay attention to shade 8.34 - in some palettes its name is "Gingerbread", in others - "Golden-copper blond". This is a light and delicate shade, which most often requires prior lightening of the hair to achieve.
The darkest of the ginger tones - 6.34. It does not belong to the ginger shade in its classical sense, however, it is quite in demand and is in demand among clients of hairdressers.
How to choose a hair color depending on the color type?
The easiest way to understand who suits ginger hair color is to determine your color type. There are 4 of them in color, each is named after a particular season. As mentioned above, "Ginger" is a fairly universal tone and, to a greater or lesser extent, suits girls of any color type, with the exception of winter beauties.
- People of the winter color type have white, porcelain skin that is not prone to tanning. Their native hair color is black or dark blond cold. Winter girls never have freckles, red or golden hair, eyebrows,eyelashes. Coloring in warm colors is contraindicated for them, as the image gets painful and unhe althy.
- People of the summer color type also have cold tones of appearance: gray eyes, ash-blond hair, eyebrows, eyelashes. There are no freckles on the skin. However, the girls of the summer color type surprisingly suit the light tones of ginger. An important nuance: you should try to choose a shade in which there will be a minimum of copper, but you should not be afraid of gold in a shade. Dark shades of ginger red hair should be avoided.
- Autumn color type is characterized by a predominance of warm shades in appearance. The hair is naturally reddish or brown, the skin is olive in color, and it almost always has freckles. The appearance of girls of the autumn color type is ideally complemented by golden and copper tones of hair. You can safely experiment with choosing the level of tone depth of the shade, as well as with various staining techniques.
- Spring color type is also warm. People of this color type have light olive skin, prone to freckles and age spots. Eye color - light green, light brown. Girls of the spring color type are ideal for any shades of copper and golden hair. Feel free to experiment with ginger, caramel, copper tones.
Variety of shades of ginger hair color (photo)
Let's take a closer look at the main fashion shades:
- "Dark Ginger" (6.34) adds seriousness to the look. Some masters believe that this shade of hair visually makesolder client. However, this statement is not always true: a lot depends on the manner of holding, cutting, styling, coloring techniques. For example, you can do California highlights with Light Ginger (8.34) strands alternating with Dark Ginger (6.34) strands.
- Ginger-red hair color is different in that more copper pigment (7.43) is added to the dye, resulting in a brighter color. Some masters believe that the image with this hair color turns out to be too defiant. Well, sometimes the client's goal is to get the most defiant look, in this case, this color is what you need!
- Hair color "Gingerbread" (8.34) is quite light, in the palette of some dyes it is registered as "dark golden-copper blond". Girls of summer and spring color types can experiment with this shade. A light golden hue gives the image softness, naivety, and also contributes to giving a youthful look. This shade looks especially impressive on long hair styled in large curls.
Do I need to pre-lighten my hair before coloring?
Pre-lightening is needed if the hair is naturally quite dark. If they have previously been dyed dark with a permanent dye, an acid wash will be required.
Both brightening andflushing is a rather complex procedure that requires constant monitoring of the state of the process. It is very easy to burn your hair by overdosing the composition for a couple of minutes. It will not work to restore the hair after this - you will have to do a short haircut. Therefore, it is better not to perform such procedures at home, but to entrust your hair to an experienced professional.
What is the difference between permanent coloring and toning?
When choosing a dye, pay attention to an important nuance: does it contain ammonia?
- Ammonia resistant dyes (also called permanent) are cheap and easy to apply. However, if used too often, ammonia shows its aggressive effect on the hair structure, as a result of which they become brittle, dry. If you opted for ammonia dye, then keep in mind - you should choose high-quality professional hair care.
- Ammonia-free dyes give hair shine, density, vitality. True, such dyes are more expensive than permanent ones, and when the composition is mixed with an oxidizing agent, a rather liquid consistency is obtained. And the main disadvantage is that the durability of the shade obtained with the help of an ammonia-free dye is extremely low. But you can keep the he alth and beauty of the hair.
Which paint to use?
So, now you know about the nuances of choosing a dye according to its composition. You can also find your way in the store by the paint number. Ginger hair color (photos of the girls who preferred it are given in the article) can be achieved using the following dyes:
- Schwarzkopf Perfect Mousse. Tone 757. "Gingerbread".
- Elgon Get the Color Dolce 7/43. "Ginger Copper Blonde".
- Keen 8.34. "Ginger Ingwer".
- Loreal Professionnel Dia Light 7.13. "Honey natural".
- Essex 9/73. "Blonde Beige Gold".
- Essex 8/34. "Golden Copper Blonde".
Each manufacturer uses different names for the same tone, so don't let the name fool you. When choosing a dye, be sure to visually inspect the test strand in the palette, make sure that this is exactly the shade that you needed. Also, the color and condition of the client's hair plays a big role in achieving a beautiful shade.
Staining algorithm at home
So, you have chosen the paint. Ginger red hair color is quite easy to achieve, so you can safely carry out the dyeing procedure at home. An exception is the case if the hair requires pre-lightening or washing. In this case, it is better to contact an experienced master in the salon.
- Get everything you need for coloring in advance: cream paint, an oxidizing agent for it, a plastic bowl for mixing, a brush for applying the composition to the hair, protective gloves for hands, products for the subsequent care of dyed hair (masks, concentrates for tips, thermal protection, etc.).
- It is undesirable to apply oil concentrates to the hair before dyeing, as this can lead to uneven coloring. If they are strongdirty, this can also lead to a disastrous result: the paint will be absorbed more into the tips, and they will turn out brighter than the roots.
- So, mix cream paint and oxidizing agent in the proportion recommended by the manufacturer in the instructions. Then, using a brush, apply the composition evenly, dividing the hair into strands. Start at the back of the head, move to the crown, then to the temples and to the forehead. After the entire mass of hair has been carefully processed from roots to ends, leave the dye to work for the time recommended by the dye manufacturer.
- Wash off the composition after time. Apply a hair mask or balm with restructuring ingredients, then style as usual.
Fashion ginger dyeing techniques
Classic coloring can seem boring. Moreover, California highlights and ombre, as well as the balayage staining technique, are at the peak of fashion today. What is it?
- California highlighting involves a chaotic selection of strands of different thicknesses. If necessary, they are first clarified and then tinted. An important point: you must choose at least two shades to achieve visual volume. For example, shades of "Gingerbread Cookie" and "Golden Blonde" are harmoniously combined on light brown hair.
- Ombre means lightening and subsequent toning of the lower part of the hair. The transition from one shade to another should be as smooth as possible. As a rule, when performing an ombre, the ends of the hair are tinted in the lightest shades.ginger. In general, today ombre is at the height of fashion, and sometimes girls choose truly bright color combinations. For example, the tips can be bright crimson, and the transition from the roots to the tips is tinted in light golden. The scope for imagination is very wide.
- Balayage is a rather complex coloring technique in which the master applies the dye in a chaotic manner: to a lesser extent - at the roots and to a greater extent - at the tips. This dyeing technique allows you to simulate the look of sun-bleached hair. Naturalness is now in fashion, and therefore ginger tones are often used during the balayage technique.
Correct styling for ginger hair
Ginger-red hair color, photos of the owners of which will help you make a choice, looks as impressive as possible with the following styling:
- Large curls, curled on curlers or curling iron with a wide diameter. Such styling can be easily done at home, just do not forget to comb and spray hair at the roots - this little trick will help give them the coveted volume. Curls can be done on hair just below the shoulders and longer.
- Soft waves give the impression of carelessness. But this is only an impression, since it takes quite a lot of time to create such a hairstyle. Soft waves can be created with a medium diameter curling iron. An important nuance: the curls should not be clearly formed, they should leave the outside viewer with the impression that the hair is curly by itself.
- Straight hair straightened with an iron looks stylish only if the girl has a graphic bob haircut. Straight, very long strands are not in fashion now. But the bob with straightened hair in most cases blends perfectly with ginger hair color and creates a stylish and expensive look.
- Styling, imitating a creative mess on the head. Runs pretty fast. To perform, you need mousse. So, after you have washed your hair, dry your hair with a hair dryer, lifting it at the roots. This will help to give splendor and volume. After that, apply a small amount of mousse to slightly damp ends and fluff the hair with your hands. If there is no time, then you can randomly dry your hair with a hairdryer. That's it - the creative mess on your head is ready!
- Ginger color looks appropriate and stylish if you put your hair in a ponytail or braid. An important nuance: do not use elastic bands or hairpins with large decorations, now it is bad manners. It is best to use a thin elastic band to match the shade of the hair, which is invisible at a cursory glance.
