There is an opinion that red hair color can be exceptionally warm - copper with golden notes. This is a delusion: the cold red hair color has long been actively used by colorists if the client has a suitable appearance color type. It is sometimes quite difficult to distinguish a cold shade from a warm one. A person who is far from coloristics will be surprised at first glance: well, red and red. But everything is not so simple: when creating dyes, the manufacturer can mix purple or blue pigments, and the color will turn out cold. For example, a cold red hair color with an admixture of purple pigments (the presence of which gives the color a special haze, coolness) is quite popular.
Variety of red shades
Coloristics distinguishes several types of reddish tint. It seems to a person inexperienced in hairdressing that he has an example of the usual red color. And the colorist highlightsundertones. Red can be ashen, golden, chestnut, etc. Perception also depends on the level of depth of tone. In simple terms, this is the degree of darkening of the color. In the palettes of professional dyes, the darkest, black color is marked with a unit - this is the maximum darkening. Lighter tones are marked with numbers from "2" to "8", followed by the 9th and 10th levels of tone depth - these are already blonds.
As a rule, in the palettes of professional dyes, the first digit indicates the depth of the tone level, and the numbers after the dot are the shades. They indicate which pigments the manufacturer mixed into a particular paint. The final result of staining will depend on this.
Shades of red hair in the palette are usually marked with the number "4". This figure indicates the presence of a copper pigment in the dye. However, often the manufacturer adds other pigments to the dye, and the result of staining will depend on their quality and quantity.
Red shades in a professional palette
Consider the most common markings for shades of red hair in the palette. Among them:
- Classic red color without any additional color nuances is labeled as 7.4. Slightly lighter - blond with a red tint - labeled as 8.4.
- Very bright, acid red hair color is marked in the palette as 7.44. Two fours after the dot indicate that the manufacturer has added a double amount of copper pigment to the dye composition. Therefore, the colorcomes out very bright. Suitable for those who like to attract attention.
- Shade 7.41 - cool red hair color. The unit at the end of the marking indicates that a violet pigment was added to the dye. It mutes the brightness of the copper tone, making the shade cold. People who are far from coloring are surprised: how can a copper, initially warm shade, become cold? There is nothing surprising here: purple dampens the excessive warmth of the shade, resulting in a cold red hair color.
- Paint, which is marked with the numbers 6.4, 5.4, will give the hair dark shades of red. This is a cognac, rich shade. Suitable for those who do not strive for excessive brightness of the image and have an autumn color type.
- Chestnut shades of red in the palette of professional dyes are marked as 6.34, 6.43, 6.7, 7.7. The presence of the number "three" indicates the presence of a golden pigment. Combined with a fairly high level of tone depth, it provides a fairly dark tone. As a result of dyeing, the hair becomes a rich chestnut shade, which shimmers in the sun with a copper and golden sheen.
- Shades numbered 9.43, 9.4 refer to light blonds, which contain copper (4) and golden (3) pigments. Such shades appear on the hair only after preliminary bleaching.
- Shades 9.41, 8.41 have purple pigment, resulting in a very light cold copper color.
Who suits the coldredhead
So, let's figure it out: who suits red hair? Let's start from the famous color typing of appearance according to the seasons. There are four in total. There are girls of summer, autumn, winter and spring color types. And someone suits an ash-red hair color, and someone will have an exclusively primordial red copper tone:
- Girls of the winter color type have a contrasting appearance: white eyes, porcelain skin. The color of the eyes is dark, without a hint of warmth. Girls of the winter color type do not have freckles. This is perhaps the only color type whose owners should not experiment with a copper hair tone. Warm shades make their appearance painful: the skin visually acquires an unhe althy greenish tint, all defects immediately catch the eye (pimples, small scars, imperfect facial features).
- Girls of the spring color type also have a contrasting appearance, but it is slightly warmer than that of people of the winter type. Spring people have green, blue eyes, very fair skin, freckles may appear. The native hair color is most often light. The appearance of people of the spring color type is organically complemented by light shades of red. But with dark copper, chestnut, ash red, they better not experiment: such tones will not suit and spoil the image. You can also experiment with caramel red.
- Girls of the summer color type have light gray eyes, very fair skin that does not lend itself to tanning. Eyebrows are usually very light - you have to regularly correct this with makeup. Somebright copper tones are suitable for girls of the summer color type, but in this case, makeup should also be appropriate. You can also safely try a copper or golden blond, perform an ashen ombre in red tones.
- Girls of the autumn color type can safely try any shades of red. "Autumn people" have brown or warm green eyes, olive skin, often have freckles on the skin of the face and body. If possible, you should consult with a stylist about which red shade is best for your face - dark or light. Whatever option the girl of the autumn color type stops on, choosing a red hair color, she will not lose.
Ash-red hair color - how is this possible?
It would seem that the red color a priori always belongs to the category of warm. This is true if only copper or gold is present in it. However, modern industry has gone further, creating a cool shade of red hair. As mentioned above, this color is achieved by adding a purple pigment to the dye composition. It is better not to experiment at home with the addition of mixtons to ordinary red paint - the result is almost guaranteed to be unsatisfactory. it is better to immediately purchase a professional dye, in the manufacture of which all proportions were taken into account. In palettes, cold red is marked 6.41 or 7.41. Some even have shades like 7.42 or 7.31.
Who suits this color? Since people of the summer color type have light eyes and skin, thencold copper tone will organically complement their appearance. A light tan looks very advantageous if the hair is dyed cold copper. Girls whose appearance fits into the framework of the autumn color type can also safely experiment with a copper cold shade.
Should I bleach my hair first?
Bleaching is a rather traumatic process for the hair structure. If the hair has already been dyed before, then when bleaching using a high concentration of oxide, there is a high risk that the hair will simply break off along the length and then you will have to cut it short. But often without bleaching it will not be possible to achieve an ashy light copper shade.
Who needs to pre-bleach their hair? If the natural color is black or dark brown, if the hair has been dyed with permanent dyes in dark colors, in all these cases it is necessary to bleach the hair first, i.e. wash out the dark pigment from them. Hairdressers often use an acidic composition for decapitation, in the people this procedure is called a wash. Washing allows you to remove black pigment from the hair cuticle, while the structure is not damaged. After that, you can tint your hair in light red, caramel and any other tones.
Washing can be done at home. True, it is quite difficult to wash out the pigment or bleach the hair on your own - you need to apply the composition evenly. So you will need an assistant who will apply the composition to the hair and will monitor how quickly it acts on the hair. Of the washes, "Color" is goodOff" from Estelle. Any powder or lightening cream can be used as a bleaching agent, it is important to choose an oxidizing agent for it that will least damage the hair cuticle (3% or 6%).
Which dye to choose: with or without ammonia
So, now you are aware of the fashionable shades of red and how the color is combined with the appearance. And what paint to choose? a person inexperienced in coloring, having come to the store, does not know what to choose. The abundance of dyes for every taste and budget is amazing. But in fact, there is nothing complicated - all dyes can be divided into two large groups:
- Persistent ammonia dyes, they are also called permanent. Their main advantage is durability. After staining, the color shines for about a month, then gradually fades, and re-staining is necessary. In addition, the roots grow, and they need to be painted over. Red shades tend to fade quickly, so many women choose permanent dyes. But this category of products also has a minus - ammonia in the composition rather aggressively affects the structure of the hair, as a result of which they become brittle, dull, the tips begin to exfoliate. So if you still choose to use permanent dyes, then think about leaving.
- Ammonia-free dyes contain various caring components (oils, keratin, amino acids, etc.). At a cost, such dyes are more expensive. But they also have a downside. It lies in the fact that suchthe paint is quickly washed out of the hair, the color fades. If a girl is used to dyeing her hair in a carrot shade, then she will want to keep the brightness of the color and shine of her hair as long as possible. And ammonia-free dye is unlikely to achieve such a goal. Therefore, if the goal is just to experiment with a shade, then you can opt for an ammonia-free product.
Dyes that will give a beautiful red hue
If you are looking for a paint that will allow you to achieve an unusual red hue, pay attention to the following products from Estelle:
- Estel De Luxe includes 4 color groups, each with several shades. Group names: Copper, Gold Copper, Red, Gold.
- In the Estel Essex series you can find 10 different shades of red-red range, pay attention to the tone ash red - 7.41.
- Estel De Luxe Sence - a collection of paints without ammonia compounds. Represents 20 colors of the red palette from golden copper to copper dark blond, including a cool redhead.
- Estel Celebrity - ammonia-free products designed specifically for home coloring. A cool reddish tone can be obtained by choosing paint number 6.41.
Popular mass market dyes:
- Mixing Colors Series - Metallic Copper Red, which provides not only color but also shine, Plum Cocktail with a distinct purple hue, and Cherry Cocktail.
- ProNature offers a dark Red Chestnut, Hazelnut Chestnut.
- OleoIntense - funds withoutammonia. Here you can find "Shimmery Copper" and "Intense Red" - a very bright deep tone.
Colouring with professional paint at home
At home, you can easily dye your hair the color you want. Moreover, it is permissible to use both professional tools and a product from the mass market. Of course, complex coloring like an ash ombre with reddish notes cannot be obtained at home. Staining algorithm with professional dye:
- Mix dye and oxidant in a plastic bowl. Protect the skin of your hands with gloves, cover your shoulders and neck with an old towel.
- With a special brush, apply dye to each strand from roots to ends. After application, the strand should be combed - this will ensure uniform application.
- After the time specified in the instructions for exposure to paint, wash off the composition from the strands. Apply mask to fix color.
Follow-up care for colored hair
After you have achieved the color of your dreams, do not forget about hair care. Professional products will help maintain the shine that red curls need so much. If you have chosen a cool redhead, then get ready for the fact that caring for this shade is even more painstaking: you will have to use shampoos and masks with purple pigments in the composition.
A girl with dyed hair should have a whole range of products in order to maintain the shine and beauty of the strands:
- Shampoo shouldchoose for colored hair. If the hair is dyed cool red, then pick up a shampoo with purple pigments.
- After every hair wash, apply a nourishing mask to your hair. Well, if the composition will include keratin, collagen, oils, silicone compounds. Using this mask on a regular basis will help keep hair shiny and vibrant.
- If you use a hair dryer and straightening iron, be sure to apply a heat protectant to the hair surface before the procedure. You can choose thermal protection in the form of a spray, cream, wax. Regular use of such a tool will help minimize the negative impact of extremely high temperatures on the hair cuticle.
- If you can afford it, buy hair care concentrates. Concentrates from "Matrix" are good, there are three of them - with protein, with ceramides and with lipids. After shampooing and before applying the mask, apply a concentrate to the hair. This will make the hair dense, it will feel thick and completely he althy to the touch.
Is it possible to maintain a cool shade longer?
For owners of a cold red shade of hair, the following care products are suitable:
- Estel Prima Blonde is a mask for cool blonde tones, but don't let the word "blonde" in the title fool you. The mask contains violet pigments, which will allow you to maintain a noble cold shade for as long as possible, no matter whattone depth level. The mask has many properties: in addition to maintaining a cool shade, it also makes hair shiny and smooth.
- Estel Prima Blonde - silver shampoo for cool hair tones. The composition also includes pigments that allow you to maintain a noble cold tone of hair. If your hair is bright red, then using this shampoo will somewhat muffle the shine, neutralize the copper. But if your hair is dyed a cool red color, then this shampoo is just what you need.
- Matrix Total Results Color Obsessed So Silver is a professional yellow toning shampoo that can be used at home. If you regularly wash your hair with such a shampoo, then the cold red shade will retain its noble appearance. "Matrix" is a little more expensive than "Estelle", but the result from the use of these funds is more noticeable.
- Indola - mask "Keratin Recovery" with regular use restores broken bonds in the hollow hair cuticle. This mask should be used by those girls who bleached their hair before achieving the desired cold red tone. Do not worry that you will have to do a short haircut: a mask with keratin in the composition will make your hair look completely he althy and strong in just six weeks. In addition, after using such a mask, the color will last longer.
