Any girl now and then changes her image in order to catch that very middle ground. It is she who, in the end, will emphasize all the advantages of the face or even hide the flaws, and will also give the image tenderness and special attractiveness. And while she finds this golden mean, she constantly changes the color and length of her hair.
Remarkable result can be achieved by the recently appeared ombre technique, which cannot harm the hair structure. This method was invented in France.
This technique appeared in 2010. But it is safe to say that the ombre existed much earlier thanks to the girls who did not stain their regrown roots. The very first Hollywood celebrity who showed the whole world such a hairstyle was Sarah Jessica Parker - the star of the movie Sex and the City. After that, many stars began to dye their hair according to the technique.ombre.
But there is another legend about the appearance of this staining technique. They say that the ombre appeared thanks to surfers. Since they spend their summers on the beach, their hair gets burned. By winter, the natural color grows back, but the tips remain light. This game of contrast was liked by French stylists, who only improved the coloring. Thus began the popularity of the ombre technique.
Features
The ombre technique creates such a harmonious image that attracts the attention of everyone around. You should pay attention to the fact that the roots of the hair are dyed first, and only after that comes the turn of the tips. The highlight is that the tips are lighter.
Due to the fact that the paint is distributed carelessly, after staining, the roots and curls do not have a clear edge. This is what makes the image light and natural.
Must know
Any coloring method has its pros and cons. Ombre is no exception.
Dignity:
- large selection of shades;
-suitable for all hair types;
- no need to repeat this procedure often;
- will help smooth out the sharp features of a woman's face.
Flaws:
- making an ombre on medium hair is quite difficult, and some owners of this hair length go to salons;
- in order to care for hair after such dyeing, it is necessary to use non-sulfate-containing cosmetics; in our market it is rare, and its cost is quite high;
- hair wash necessaryreduce to 2 times a week;
- when washing off the paint, the image looks untidy.
Views
There are such types of ombre:
- classic;
- burnt out (for dark shades);
- vintage;
- color;
- sharp.
A little creativity
This ombre for medium hair is perfect for girls who want to be bright and always be in the spotlight. Here the technique of two-tone staining is used. The palette of shades has the most daring options: from purple to red.
Scandinavian ombre is for platinum blondes. A light base smoothly transitions to dark brown or black tips. Light lilac ends will also look fantastically beautiful. And for the brightness of the image, they can be painted in a raspberry or coral shade.
Today, ombre for medium hair is considered a classic option. Owners of this length should not be afraid of experiments. For those who like flashiness, you can make a sharp transition of colors. Well, in general, the ombre technique for medium-length hair can have not only a sharp change in shades, but also a smooth one. The latter option is more suitable for those who want to get a natural look.
Getting ready for coloring
Ombre hair coloring list:
- hair lightener (taken a couple of tones lighter than the natural color);
- container for paint (glass or plastic);
- brush for coloring;
- comb (not metal);
- foil;
- gloves;
- plastic hair clips.
Ombre technique for medium length hair
First you need to carefully comb your hair. The selected tone of paint must be distributed along the length. No need to try to dye all your hair at once. Distribute them into strands. When dyeing the ends, keep in mind that it is best to take a length of 4 to 7 centimeters. If you take more, then your hairstyle will lose all its effectiveness. The dyed tips are wrapped in foil for 15 minutes. Next, paint over the same strands, only a little higher. Hold the paint for about 10 minutes and repeat 2 times.
Then dry your hair a little with a hairdryer (cold air) and dry it well. We take the paint again and lighten the tips for a better effect. Well, ombre for blond hair is ready!
Ombre on blond hair
After this coloring technique became so popular, all fashionistas ran to beauty salons. Today, ombre on light brown hair of medium length is much more common.
Owners of blond hair mostly color the tips in the following tones: amber, walnut, honey, wheat, coffee. You can also use chocolate tone. This diversity is due to the fact that the light brown color is in harmony with the entire palette of shades.
The most successful color combinations for the ombre technique on light brown hair:
- the roots are dark redshade - black ends;
- ashy roots - copper tips;
- honey color roots - tangerine tips.
Ombre on dark hair
Ombre on dark medium hair is best done using light shades. If you want naturalness, then you should paint the tips a couple of tones lighter than the natural shade. To apply the ombre technique on medium hair, start by lightening the ends of the hair. Owners of this length are best to start lightening curls below the level of the chin. When the oxidizer lasts on the hair for the required amount of time, it must be thoroughly washed off.
No strict horizontal lines! The border should be uneven. The roots are painted in a dark shade. It is desirable to shade the border between the light ends and dark roots.
How to care after staining
Since the tips are lightened, after dyeing they will become dry and will look more like straw than hair. Therefore, it is better to use shampoos that are intended for colored hair. Also, the use of masks, balms and conditioners will not be superfluous. They will help the tips become alive.
Most effective remedy:
- various serums to repair split ends;
- oils with added vitamins;
- natural masks where egg yolks are used;
- masks based on oats.
