Ombre hair coloring: photo-selection and step-by-step instructions on how to use this technique

Fashionable ombre coloring can be done in several ways and do it better in salons and hairdressing centers, completely trusting the stylists. Of course, home hair coloring attempts by this method are not prohibited, but it is difficult to guarantee a positive result. Photo staining of hair in the style of ombre to hair of different lengths are given below.

The story of the appearance of the

technique According to legend, this method of painting appeared with the light hand of a Hollywood diva who, forgetting( or not having?) To visit her hairdresser, appeared at a banquet with hair with sun-burnt ends and roots. The popularity of the star was so high that the next day, women began to ask their hairdressers to create something similar on their heads. So there was a new interesting technique of coloring called ombre( from the French ombre - shadow).

Recommendations for hair color

Hairdressers are strongly recommended to follow special recommendations for light and dark hair. So, the dark hair is better to paint, and in general all the effects will look more vividly. Recommended shades: chestnut, brown, sandalwood, wet asphalt, dark cherry, coffee, eggplant, raspberry( the latter two - as additional).

On blonde hair, the color of the burnt caramel, golden, ashy blonde will be wonderful.

To myself the hairdresser

Now many beauty salons sell paint for dyeing in the style of ombre at home. Of course, it's not recommended to constantly do this to yourself, but if you really want to try, then why not. You can carefully read the instructions on the packaging with paint and see the video at the end of this article, where the master will tell you how to properly dye your hair in this technique. Also, there you can find examples of models before and after staining and options with bangs.

In general, the general recommendations of hairdressers are:

1. Carefully study the instructions for the paint.
2. Before staining it is necessary to make a test strand. To do this, paint one strand of hair, following the instructions. Evaluate the result and compare it with the color chart.
3. As with normal painting, use gloves to protect the skin from unwanted effects of chemicals. Remember that the paint is badly washed from the hands.
4. Do not overdo the paint, always consult the instructions. Otherwise, there is a great risk of getting a completely different shade or even burning your hair.
5. Apply the paint only to dry and clean hair, that is, before painting, you need to wash and dry your hair.
6. The staining method is such that a reagent is applied to the hair first, and then the hair is washed and dried. At the second stage, the paint is applied above the staining zone and rinsed again. When washing, a mild shampoo is used.

For dark hair

And here is a step-by-step instruction for ombre on dark hair. Need a hairdresser's accessories - a basin for paints, brushes, gloves, foil, clarifying paste, cream blonde.

1) Prepare a clarifying paste. Divide all hair with a vertical parting into two parts, and then with a horizontal parting for two more. Non-working strands of stabbing.

2) Apply the paste to the ends of the hair and wrap each strand in foil. So work the whole head. Leave the paint for 30 minutes.

3) After half an hour, remove the foil and apply a clarifier on each strand from the ear to the ends of the hair. Additionally, it is possible to distribute the clarifying composition throughout the entire strand of the comb with small denticles. Leave for 10-15 minutes and rinse.

4) As a result, the dark color of the hair smoothly turns into light ends, as if burned in the sun.

One big minus: this hairstyle can be done only on very long hair. Ombre for short hair and for medium hair, no doubt, a hair stylist should do.

The technology of performance in the cabin

And here is how you can briefly describe the technique of ombre in photos.

Dyes are mixed.

The first paint is applied to the hair.

Secondary paint application( additional shade).The fixing paste is applied to the ends of the hair.

Wash hair after fixing the paint.

Result.

Where can I get the paint?

Paint for staining in the style of ombre can be bought in the shops of the company Loreal. Available colors:

Ombre №1 - from light to dark chestnut;

Ombre №2 - from dark-brown to chestnut;

Ombre №4 - from light-haired to light-haired.

The price for it is not much different from the standard paints for dyeing hair.

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