There are a lot of types of highlighting, so every girl will be able to choose the desired option for herself. You can experiment with application methods, shades, area of coloring and the width of the strands. Among all existing techniques, a special place is occupied by fine highlighting on brown hair, as there is the opportunity to create a simply unique effect, making hair well-groomed and luxurious.
As in the case of the application of other techniques, this technique has its own specific features regarding the choice of shade and its distribution by curls.
What is highlighting
Highlighting is the process of coloring individual strands, which can be thin or thick. You can choose any shades for hair coloring. Unpainted hair remains natural.
The most popular is small highlighting on brown hair, the photo of which allows you to evaluate all the attractiveness of this type of dyeing. By this method is meant gradual clarification by several tones. This method has a lot of advantages, since you can lighten only the required locks, and the rest remain untouched.
Fine highlighting on brown hair is ideal for women suffering from dermatitis or allergies. Means used for dyeing do not touch the skin, but affect only the hair. This procedure is completely safe.
What type of highlighting is better
Any type of highlighting allows you to quickly and sparingly change your appearance, despite the fact that you need to highlight the lock. Staining is carried out only on individual strands, in some cases not even along the entire length.
The basic shade of the hair does not change, however, successfully colored strands help to emphasize it and make it more expressive. In this case, fine highlighting on brown hair looks interesting enough, the photo of which allows you to evaluate the whole attractiveness of such dyeing. At the same time, very thin curls are clarified. The hairstyle looks very attractive, the curls shimmer beautifully and become visually thicker. The result depends on several factors, in particular, such as:
- original color of natural hair;
- palette of selected shades;
- experience and skill of the hairdresser.
Initially, frequent highlighting was used only for blondes, but now dark hair can be dyed in this way. There is no unequivocal answer to the question of which highlighting is better - small and frequent or rare. Coloring small strands is more suitable for thin and lifeless hair, which is devoid of volume.
A rare highlight is suitable for girls with thick hair who want to make their color deeper and more expressive. This technology is considered simpler and more gentle.
What shades are better to choose
For fine highlighting on brown hair, various lighter or darker semitones of the same gamut are well suited. In particular, a good option would be such as:
- wheat;
- golden;
- caramel;
- ashen;
- honey.
For girls with bright eyes, a light blond tone is good. Even on a natural dark blond color, more delicate and sophisticated light brown overflows will look good. Ash color looks good in combination with peach skin and bright eyes. It should be borne in mind that ash tones require a more frequent visit to the stylist for constant updating.
When performing fine highlighting on dark brown hair, a golden shade would be a very good option. It is perfect for girls with brown eyes. If the skin is light, then such a shade is not suitable, as it will simply merge with the face.
If you want something unusual, you can make bright orange, red, blue and pink strands.
The main trends of highlighting
Natural blond hair color has always been relevant in women. It looks especially interesting with one of the popular types of highlighting. Among the most relevant types of fine highlighting on brown hair, there are such as:
- classic
- Californian
- Venetian
- French
- the opposite;
- open
- tinting.
Classical highlighting with small locks of brown hair (photo in the article) is considered the simplest and most common. This technique has been used for several years and involves staining thin strands from root to tip. The thickness of the strands can be very different, from the thinnest to the widest, depending on the desired result.
California highlighting is just perfect for blond hair. As a result, you can get the effect of a few strands burnt out in the sun. From the outside, it looks very attractive, feminine, tender. In addition, this coloring is considered the most gentle and ideal for all types of hair.
Highlighting on short hair looks very interesting, and then toning. This implies that several shades are applied to the base shade of the hair, which can be lighter or darker.
Venetian highlighting resembles the technique of California staining, but other shades are selected for this. The strands are painted simply with a brush and no auxiliary agents are required. At the same time, 4-6 shades can be used, in particular, such as chocolate, cognac, coffee, caramel. The dye is applied with a special brush, and then dried with a hairdryer. As a result, the transition of halftones is gradual and softer. In the sun, the appearance of overflows is created.
Highlighting only the roots is still relevant. This trend mainly applies to light and dark hair colors. Such coloring helps to give a special style and sophistication.
French frequent shallow highlighting on brown hair is a gentle type and is carried out using special wax without ammonia. Curls are highlighted for several semitones. Looks very interesting on fair hair. Mostly obtained are milky, wheat, golden colors. Curls remain soft and do not dry out. However, it is worth noting that French highlighting on dark brown hair will not be noticeable.
Reverse highlighting on brown hair with small strands is used when you need to return your natural shade. When applying this technique, several strands are painted in a natural color. Girls with light hair color very successfully use this technique to give greater brightness and additional expressiveness to the image.
Reverse fine highlighting on dark brown hair implies that when carrying out such dyeing, the use of additional materials (foil, hat, film) is not required. The dye is applied to strands that are not separated from the bulk. The dye does not come into contact with the scalp, so this highlighting method does not cause allergies. Regrowth roots are not visible at the same time, since painting is not carried out along the entire length of the hair.
Advantages and disadvantages of highlighting
Fine highlighting has certain pros and cons of carrying out a similar procedure. The main advantages of this procedure are the following:
- It looks natural and beautiful;
- does not require frequent corrections;
- hides gray hair;
- makes the hairstyle more voluminous;
- less damage to hair;
- Looks good on long hair.
However, it is worth noting that shallow highlighting has certain disadvantages, among which it is necessary to highlight such as:
- time consuming;
- differs in complexity of execution;
- not suitable for girls with brittle and dry hair;
- expensive compared to classic technology;
- if technology is not followed, it does not look too beautiful.
If a chemical wave or dye was recently used, then highlighting should be postponed for about 1-1.5 months, as the result will not please.
What are the techniques
There are several different techniques for dyeing locks, in particular, such as:
- on foil;
- on a comb;
- on a hat.
When staining on foil, the hair is divided into several strands, part of them is covered with a special coloring agent and covered with foil. This method is ideal for tinting and highlighting long hair.
Dyeing on a hat implies the fact that a special hat intended for dyeing is previously put on the head. The required strands are pulled through the hole, which are then stained with special means. This technique is just perfect for short haircuts. When painting on a comb, frequent highlighting can be performed when creating a contrast effect is not required.
Self highlighting
Highlighting for short hair at home can be done quickly and simply by itself, the most important thing is to strictly observe the basic rules. It is not recommended to wash your hair before painting. It is necessary to carry out the procedure no earlier than 2-3 days after shampooing, as the resulting fat layer will prevent damage to the strands.
The paint can not be overexposed, as this will not only prevent the desired color depth from being achieved, but can also ruin the hair. There should be no wounds, abrasions or scratches on the scalp. Before performing the staining procedure, you need to perform a skin test to make sure there is no allergy. Be sure to first need to cut off the split ends. It is recommended to select a hue based on the color type of the face so that it is possible to emphasize the oval favorably.
Highlighting for short hair at home with a hat implies that a special hat with small holes is preliminarily put on the head with small holes over its entire surface. Then with a thin end comb or hook through the holes pull out the strands on which the dye is applied.
If surface staining is required, then curls should be used in every third hole. If you want to perform mid-frequency tinting, you need to pull out the curls through one hole.
If intensive coloring is required, then all openings must be used. After applying the paint to the hair, you need to wait for the time specified in the instructions, since for each paint it can be different, and then rinse it off. As a result of this, expressive contrasting curls are obtained, which stand out against the general background.
Dyeing with foil is the most convenient method for medium-length hair and long strands. On the head, you first need to make a parting, then select 4 zones. Cut the foil into small strips. The length of the foil should be taken taking into account the length of the curl and leave a slight margin for the hem. It is best to start staining with the back of the head.
The paint is initially applied to the foil, then a lock of hair is placed on it, onto which the coloring composition is applied, retreating about 5 mm from the scalp. Then you need to bend the strip of foil and seal. After the exposure time, remove the foil. Then you need to rinse your head well. The effect is similar to the use of hats.
Highlighting short hair
Fine highlighting on brown short hair, the photo of which allows you to evaluate all the beauty, can be done on a bob haircut, bob or other short haircuts. It is able to favorably emphasize the oval of the face, as well as mask the flaws. This procedure is quite simple, it can be performed independently. In addition, highlighting allows you to give the hairstyle originality and liveliness.
In this case, absolutely any method of coloring can be used, since it can be natural shades or more daring, using bright accents. The more color options you apply during the dyeing process, the larger the haircut will look. On short hairstyles, the coloring of the tips looks very nice.
Highlighting long hair
Fine highlighting on brown long hair can be performed in absolutely any version. Long hair can be dyed using a variety of techniques. Highlighting along the entire length looks very beautiful, and staining in several colors will also be interesting. In addition, you can select only a few locks near the face, which will favorably emphasize its oval. You can highlight only the tips.
It should be borne in mind that during the staining procedure, highlighting with the use of foil is considered the best quality method.
Hair care
Any coloring is the effect of chemicals, and it is often carried out with clarification, which adversely affects the health of the hair and scalp. After carrying out a similar procedure, care for the hairstyle is required. In addition, it is advisable to cut the tips a little, since the dye acts on them especially strongly, as a result of which they split.
For drying, it is undesirable to use a hair dryer or turn on drying with cold air. Shampoos and balms must be purchased specifically for colored hair. Approximately 1-2 times a week, apply a restoring mask so that the curls are much softer, and the result is preserved for a long time.
If you need a long exposure to the sun, then you need to wear a hat or apply hair care products with UV protection. It is important to eat right, food should be balanced, it is worth eating a lot of fruits, vegetables and take special vitamin complexes.