Today there are many beautiful colors: ombre, balayage, shatush, highlighting, bronding, coloring. However, if the owner of a stylish cascade haircut wants to update her hair with a new color, then it is better to choose a color using the ombre technique. Such coloring will visibly refresh the hair and will not cause serious damage to the hair, and will also look completely natural.
Ombre staining technique - gradation of color on the hair, its transition from dark to light. The effect of burnt strands is created.
In salons, they are increasingly asking to perform such coloring, with an ombre on a cascade, the girl looks as if she had just returned from hot countries. The indisputable advantage of this technique is the visual volume created on the hair due to the "play" of several colors. Another advantage of the ombre staining technique is the anti-aging effect that can be achieved with light strands.
Color palette for blonde hair
For owners of lighthair dye should be selected in the following tones:
- walnut;
- beige;
- sunny;
- golden.
On an ash-blond color, you can make an ombre in pearl tones.
To achieve a platinum blonde, it is better to choose a paint without a yellow undertone. This type of coloring is suitable for girls with fair skin. This effect can be achieved by lightening and toning the strands.
Ombre pink suits girls with swarthy skin. Strawberry shadow is usually done on a dark blond color or pure blond.
For classic ombre options, you can choose the following shades:
- caramel;
- dark chocolate;
- deep yellow;
- dark beige.
Color palette for dark hair
For dark-haired beauties, the following tones will be win-win options for the ombre technique:
- dark chocolate, light and dark honey - for brunettes;
- coffee, caramel, golden, chestnut - for owners of dark original hair color.
Ombre on a dark cascade will make hair lively, multifaceted. Often, brunettes choose coloring in the style of "flames". This technique involves the chaotic application of paint by masters.
Ombre on dark hair with a cascade in the photo below.
Paint selection
Shades for classic coloring are chosen close to the natural color of the hair. Tip paint should also besimilar to natural colors, otherwise, they will appear completely scorched and lifeless.
With a colored ombre, masters choose bright, unusual colors. And the choice often depends only on the determination of the client. And the most daring choose for themselves a colored ombre for the entire length of their hair.
In most cases, only a clarifier is enough for a classic ombre. Those who are afraid to spoil their hair with paint can resort to using a tonic. However, it should be borne in mind that all tonics are washed out after 8-10 times. Therefore, if you don’t get into the tone of your hair the first time, you won’t have to worry for a long time. The most popular and gentle tonics are the brands "Estelle", "Rocolor" ("Tonic"), "Belita".
Professionals in salons use powder to neutralize yellowness. Such powders are produced by L'Oréal Paris, Matrix, Londa, Schwarzkopf.
For those who want to lighten their hair by 5 tones, it is worth stopping the choice on persistent paints. Comparing all the reviews, the most popular and in demand were:
- L'Oréal Paris. This manufacturer has a whole line of products for home use called Wild Ombres. The kit includes a special comb that will facilitate the process of coloring for beginners and non-professionals.
- "Estelle". The manufacturer has a wide palette of shades that can please any fashionista. The composition of the paints contains ingredients that will preserve the natural shine and elasticity of the hair.
- Londa. The manufacturer promises to paint over even gray hair. The color will be rich anddurable.
Since even professional paint can harm your hair, you should not stop at choosing a low-quality product. Good paint is often expensive, but it's better not to skimp on your beauty.
Coloring with professional paints, ombre on the cascade, in the photo below.
Coloring technique
For coloring, of course, it is better to contact a specialist who can choose the most advantageous color for the ombre cascade, and make a smooth transition from dark to light. Only at first glance, this technique seems the simplest or even elementary, but it is easy to spoil the hairstyle with a too bright transition, choosing the wrong color tone.
After a properly performed ombre, the hair will be shiny, some hair flaws will disappear, for example, split ends. With the right approach, they will look fat and well-groomed.
The hairdresser must achieve a smooth, soft transition of hair shades. The main task of the master is to choose the right amount of paint, oxidizing agent and correctly calculate the time of application and exposure of funds on the hair.
The bottom-up dyeing technique involves horizontally dividing the hair into several equal parts. Each part is attached to the crown with clips. Coloring starts from the bottom up: the ends of the hair - in the lightest tone, and each subsequent layer - in a darker one. Coloring ends at the roots. So the specialist achieves a smooth transition between all layershair.
When dyeing from top to bottom, the master does not separate the hair into layers, but immediately proceeds to color the ends at each level.
Dyeing for short hair length
For an ombre for a short cascade, a technique with a sharp transition from light tips to dark roots is well suited. You can use bright colors, and also try to blur the borders of the transition.
Ombre for a short cascade is shown below in the photo.
Coloring for medium length hair
For medium length ombre coloring, the technique of applying paint with elongated side strands is suitable. You can add bright colors, such as lingonberry or fiery shades. If dramatic changes in your own hair scare you, then bright honey tips can also emphasize the dignity of the hair and give it volume.
Featured in the photo ombre on the middle cascade.
Dyeing for long hair
Ombre on long hair has its benefits. More than two tones can be used when coloring for a smooth transition. So, a soft transition will more resemble the effect of burnt strands. And the hairstyle will look much more voluminous.
Also, owners of long hair can experiment and make more contrasting transitions from one color to another. Due to this, the ombre on the cascade will look advantageous and spectacular. Of course, not everyone is willing to take that risk.
Ombre bangs
Cascade with ombre bangs is for the very bravegirls. This hairstyle looks very impressive and eye-catching, especially if the bangs are painted in bright colors. Masters achieve this coloring option by lightening and toning.
Also bangs (provided that it is long) can be dyed in an ombre style along with the rest of the hair.
Neon tones are suitable for bangs. In this case, only the tips are colored.
Slanting bangs are well suited for colored ombre: red, blue, turquoise shades.
Ombre at home
If there are those who want to do their own ombre coloring on the cascade at home, then you should contact trusted paint manufacturers. Don't skimp on coloring your hair. To date, the most popular representatives of hair dyes have already developed special kits for self-coloring using the ombre technique. They include a special brush for applying paint, which will facilitate the process of painting. It should also be remembered that it is necessary to apply paint on strands vertically, starting from the middle of the hair. After staining the strand, it must be wrapped in foil. This will avoid mixing tones. To withstand the paint on the hair in time should be as long as indicated on the package. We remove the foil and wash the hair with shampoo, apply a balm and a special product that prolongs the coloring. To achieve lighter tones exactly at the ends, after the whole procedure, apply a small amount of light paint on them and wait 8-12 minutes, then repeat the process of washing off the product from the hair.
For those who don'ttrusts no dyes, even without ammonia, and does not want to expose her hair to any coloring agents, dyeing at home using natural products will do.
For ombre haircut cascade you will need:
- Chamomile tea – 40 ml. It can be found in any pharmacy, and if conditions and the season permit, chamomile flowers can be collected in the field and brewed in boiling water.
- Honey - 5-10 ml.
- Lemon juice - 5 ml.
- Hair dye brush.
All components are designed for ombre on a medium length cascade. Therefore, depending on the length of the hair, add or reduce the amount of ingredients yourself.
Such a natural composition can lighten hair, keeping it well-groomed. It is necessary to mix all the ingredients and randomly apply with a brush on the lower third of the hair in separate strands. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse with shampoo and apply a conditioning balm. The result is a gradual transition from a dark shade of hair to a light one without compromising the quality of the hair.
But before you decide on this procedure at home, you should understand that improper coloring can lead to a sloppy look. It will seem that the hair has been dyed for a long time, and the roots have grown. To save yourself from disappointment and hair coloring at the hairdresser, you need to seriously weigh everything and make an informed decision.
Care after painting
After dyeing, experts do not recommend using shampoos with sulfates, asthe coloring pigment is quickly washed out of the hair. It is also necessary to nourish the hair with vitamins and use products that are included in the line of hair care cosmetics. With their frequent use, the hair will not look overdried, it will stop falling out.
It is recommended to wash your hair two to three times a week, thereby avoiding the rapid washing out of color.
Lightening paints can loosen the hair structure and break the keratin layer, so after dyeing it is better to use moisturizing masks.
From folk remedies for strengthening hair, burdock and olive oil, masks with honey and yolk are suitable. Do not forget that it is necessary to take care of hair not occasionally, but systematically. After all, such coloring as ombre looks best on he althy and shiny hair.
Conclusion
This coloring technique has already gained popularity and looks great on absolutely any hair. Ombre on the cascade is suitable for both blondes and owners of dark hair. This is the most gentle staining, since the paint does not affect the scalp and roots. You can forget about coloring. And the color is recommended to be updated every two to three months. Ombre coloring is a universal coloring for everyone. It will appeal to both curly girls who will revive and fluff their curls, and owners of straight hair. This coloring will help the girl look stylish while maintaining her natural beauty.
