Ombre-style stains are still at their peak. This dyeing technique allows you to create the most natural look, because the ends of the hair and individual strands can burn out in the sun just as naturally. In the last year, ombre fashion in bright colors has spread, when the lower part of the hair is tinted in raspberry, strawberry, or even blue or green. Is it possible to perform ombre at home? Paint for this painting technique is available, and if you have some knowledge, you can carry out the procedure at home, saving on a trip to the salon.
Varieties of staining using the ombre technique
Ombre is a dyeing that implies a smooth transition from one color to another, which can be randomly located on the hair sheet. Some change the color of only the tips, while others prefer the maximum color change, starting the transition at a distance of 7-10 centimeters from the roots.
Many craftsmen make ombre in such a way that the color transition originates from individual strands (see the figure below).
Performing an ombre with ordinary paint at home is a rather difficult task. If an amateur starts the procedure, then there is a great risk that the transition will turn out to be spotty rather than smooth. By the way, when the masters in the salon make ombre to the client from the middle of the head in locks - this is also unprofessional. The canonical ombre implies a smooth transition from one color to another. The contrast of the shade on the locks should not be evident. The perfect ombre is shown below.
A couple of years ago, at the peak of fashion, there was an ombre in bright colors. It seemed as if the ends of the hair were burned out in the sun. Today, staining in ash and light brown tones at the peak of fashion, the use of extremely bright shades is also gaining popularity. For example, at the roots, the hair is dark or brown, then near the ears or lower a smooth transition begins to acid-violet, raspberry, etc. Some professional masters use two or three colors. For example, the color goes from dark to red, then to the tips - to pink, etc. You can experiment with shades and with paint. Reviews of ombre at home report that usually the first staining fails. However, if you carefully look into all the nuances of colorization and perform the procedure step by step, the result can be no worse than that of experienced masters.
To whom ombre painting is suitable
Feel free to experiment with girls with long hair, not previously dyed. Such hair does not require prior clarification, and you can successfully carry out the procedure at home. For the smoothest transition of colors, it is enough just to comb the hair line in the place where the shade change is planned.
Ombre in bright colors perfectly complements the image of fair-skinned girls with gray, green, blue eyes. If the color of the eyes is brown by nature, well, do not be discouraged. You can make ombre in golden or copper tones. This staining technique is good because it does not imply strict compliance with a particular palette. The choice of color depends entirely on the desire of the client.
Who better to abandon the idea of dyeing hair using the ombre technique
It is better to abandon the idea of staining using the ombre technique in the following cases:
- The hair was previously dyed with aggressive compounds and is in a brittle, dry state. In this case, you should first start treating the hair, and then think about the subsequent maximum gentle staining.
- Not a good idea is also an attempt to perform ombre on dark hair. What paint should lighten and tone the hair in order to maintain their health? The fact is that dark hair in any case is extremely difficult to lighten - it is very difficult to carry out such a procedure on your own at home. Even some experienced colorists refuse to perform ombre on very dark hair, as there is a high risk that the hair structure will undergo changes for the worse.
- If the length of the hair to the ears or is shorter, then the ombre will not look spectacular. The minimum length for this type of staining is a square to the shoulders. But the most spectacular ombre looks on long (to the shoulder blades) and thick hair.
- If previously the hair was prone to dyeing with a permanent dye in black, then neither an acid wash nor discoloration will help to achieve maximum lightening. The fact is that black pigment, mixed with ammonia, is eaten deep into the hair cuticle, and most often you can get rid of it only with one, the most radical method - to cut previously colored strands.
Why is it necessary to lighten hair when performing ombre?
This question excites many girls. For an experienced master, the answer is obvious: if you do not lighten the hair to the desired base, then the desired shade simply will not be taken. Yes, lightening for hair is a very traumatic process. After bleaching the lower part of the hair when performing ombre at home (we will talk about the colors later), the hair becomes dry. If you do not care for your hair properly, then over time, the tips will begin to break off and split off. Competent care after staining will be discussed below.
Many girls, not having the necessary skills in colorization, do not lighten hair. They immediately apply light brown or ashy shade to the ends of the hair. In the best case, the dye is not taken at all, in the worst - lies untidy spots. And if the girl had preliminarily lightened the lower part of her hair, and then tinted it, the result would be perfect.
Ombre ordinary paint at home is quite difficult to perform. Needless to say, even coloring the tone to the tone of the house, in artisanal conditions, often turns out spotty and untidy. If you are going to make ombre paint at home for regular dyeing, then do not forget to lighten your hair first and only then tint. Only such an algorithm will allow you to get a good result.
In what cases and for what is an acid wash necessary?
An acid wash is needed if the hair was previously dyed black with a persistent ammonia dye. It is very difficult to make dyeing using the ombre technique on such hair. Sometimes even experienced craftsmen refuse the client if the hair has been repeatedly dyed with black dye. Ombre implies a transition to a light shade, so you need to first wash the black pigment from the tips, then lightly lighten and tint in the desired shade.
It is impossible to carry out the procedure of acid washing at home. The experience of a colorist is needed: to control the pigment leaching, to achieve the most uniform process. Without experience and a trained eye, it is unrealistic to flush, but some girls still decide to conduct the procedure on their own. Needless to say, such experiments usually end very poorly? The hair becomes dry and brittle, the color is spotty.
What is tinting of hair for when performing ombre?
Thanks to tinting, you can achieve the desired shade. How do you want to see the ends of your hair after staining with the ombre technique? Ash, light brown, or maybe in one of the extreme bright colors? Toning bleached hair allows you to achieve any shade, you just need to pick up the paint.
For ombre at home, you can use both ammonia-free and persistent permanent dyes. It should only be borne in mind that when using paint with ammonia, the condition of the hair can deteriorate. It is better to choose an ammonia-free tinting dye with caring components in the composition. Yes, such a dye will cost more. But its use will preserve the shine and softness of the hair. The question of choosing paint is especially acute for owners of long curls, because it will be a pity to spoil them with a poor-quality composition and subsequently cut it.
What paint to make ombre: a variety of dyes
If your goal is to achieve an ombre in a platinum noble shade, then pay attention to the following dyes:
- Palette A12, Platinum Blonde;
- "Estelle De Luxe" 9/1, ash blond;
- Schwarzkopf Igora Highlifts 12.1, super-luminous ashen blond;
- LondaColor 8/1, light blond ash;
- HighBlondDe Luxe 101, Ashen Blonde.
If you opt for a professional dye, then do not forget to buy an additional oxidizing agent for it. Before use, carefully read the instructions: if you do not observe the proportions when mixing the cream-paint with an oxidizing agent, then the staining result may be unpredictable. Of course, it’s easier to choose a mass-market dye - the box already contains an oxidizing agent, cream paint, and even protective gloves for the skin of the hands.
If you want to make ombre in light brown tones, then pay attention to the following dyes:
- Palette, N7, classic light brown;
- Olia No. 8.31, light blond cream;
- Schwarzkopf IGORA ROYAL 8-0, light blond;
- Syoss Color 8-1, smoky blond.
Of course, before applying these dyes, it is necessary to lighten that part of the hair, which implies a light shade. Some dyes, for example Igora Highlifts 12.1 (super-brightening ash blond), immediately brighten and give the desired shade. Keep in mind - if the hair was previously dyed in dark shades, then most likely, to achieve the desired tone, an acid wash is required.
Loreal paint for ombre at home
The leader in the production of hair care products has released a special tool for performing ombre. These are "Loreal Colorist" and "Preference." Both dyes are good and popular, as evidenced by reviews.
Paint "Loreal Colorist Ombre" allows you to achieve a smooth transition of colors, as the kit has a special brush. Available in one shade. Thanks to its use, even the most inexperienced in hairdressing girls will succeed.
L'Oreal Preference Wild Ombres has four shades:
- Red - allows you to create tones in colors from chestnut to dark chestnut.
- Copper - will create shades, ranging from light brown and ending with rich chestnut.
- No. 1 - allows you to get shades from light to dark chestnut.
- No. 4 - allows you to achieve shades from light blond to light brown.
Reviews with photos about the Ombre paint from Loreal are not always positive. Many girls complain that the hair after use became very dry, began to break off in length and simply fall out. After such reviews, the only correct conclusion can be made: it is optimal to visit the salon and entrust your hair to a professional. This is the only way to guarantee their health and beauty and get high-quality ombre staining. Before and after photos (paint used by Loreal) demonstrate that no matter how good the composition, in the absence of experience, a poor result can be obtained.
Post Hair Care
More and more girls prefer to try on their own to perform ombre at home. In this case, any paint can be selected, the main thing is to know how to handle it. To do this, it is enough to carefully read the instructions (mixing proportions, holding time, technique for applying the composition).
Subsequent hair care is very important. It depends on him how dense and shiny the colored hair will be.
- After each hair wash, a nourishing mask should be applied. Especially good are those that include wheat protein, collagen, keratin, argan oil, plant extracts. Home masks from oils and kefir, sour cream and other food components should be forgotten - they instantly wash pigment from tinted hair.
- If possible, then after staining the ombre, you need to pamper your hair with a keratin restoration or lamination procedure. This will add shine to the curls, visually increase the density and protect against breaking off along the length.
- If you style your hair with hot tongs, an iron or a hairdryer, this will lead to premature brittleness and dryness. To prevent this process, be sure to apply a thermal protective agent to the hair surface.
Special tip care after ombre staining
Since when performing the ombre, the lower part of the hair is exposed to lightening and tinting, then the tips are under the blow. They need good nutrition. Here is a list of professional and inexpensive products that are designed to preserve the beauty and health of the ends of the hair:
- Kapous Professional. Crystal Shine Split End Fluid allows you to “solder” damaged hair and prevent cross-section of new hair. It is necessary to apply a couple of drops of the product to the slightly wet ends of the hair after washing.
- Kaaral. AAA Triaction Heat Protection Restructuring Fluid has the property of not only nourishing damaged tips, but also protecting them from damage when laid with an iron or hairdryer.
- Vitamin restorative cocktail - Nexxt Professional liquid crystals can be applied not only to the tips, but to the entire surface of the hair, which was exposed to lightening and tinting when performing ombre. After use, the hair looks shiny and completely healthy.