Just a few years ago, the appearance of dark roots and bright ends gave rise to only one question: how could one launch this way? And today, this effect is one of the most coveted among fashionistas around the world. Queues for hairdressers beyond the cherished gradient are only growing, because it is not only very fashionable and practical, but also beautiful. This effect is very young and refreshing, because the bright ends are associated with relaxation by the sea. And there are practically no borders in the variety of coloring, stretching can be done in absolutely any colors and shades.
Is it possible to make a gradient on the hair (the photo will be further) independently at home? It's time to find out!
Gradient Views
The gradient on the hair is a coloring that does not limit you in any way in your imagination and manifestation of your personality. Of course, the most common option is the effect of sunburned ends. Stretching goes from the roots of a deeper chocolate or light brown color to light golden or ashy tips. Such coloring gives strands volume and dynamics, and the hairstyle itself looks sexy and slightly sloppy.
Such hair coloring (gradient) can be done on hair of any shade, and blondes and brunettes can achieve equally effective and beautiful results. In addition to the gradient in natural shades, there is a fantasy gradient. The transition can be from deep copper to fiery red, from blue-black to sky blue or emerald, from dark gray to pale pink. But even the choice of extremely bright colors requires a competent approach. Colors should be in harmony with your natural colors, combined with skin tone and eye color.
How to choose a shade?
The first thing you need to know with any staining is your color type: cold or warm, contrast or non-contrast.
Owners of a contrasting cold appearance (winter) have fair skin contrasting with dark hair, black or icy-blue eyes. The gradient on the hair of this type can also be contrasting, moving from deep dark roots to cold light ash tips. Bright colors should also be in cold colors - fuchsia, purple, blue.
The majority of girls living in our country belong to the cold non-contrast type, this is a typical Slavic color type (summer). Light brown hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes. This type is also shown cold shades, but less bright. The gradient on the hair from dark to light looks very impressive, for example, the transition from light brown roots to ash ends, a combination of dark chocolate and cold gold. An ashen rose, light blue or gray, is suitable for a fantasy gradient.
Girls with a warm type of appearance are also divided into contrasting and non-contrasting types. The first have hair with a gold or copper tint, bright freckles, green or brown eyes. Their gradient should be made in warm shades - the very effect of hair burnt out in the sun. For bright coloring, a transition from deep copper to bright red and fiery is suitable, and turquoise tips will also look spectacular.
Owners of a non-contrasting warm color type can safely experiment with all shades of chocolate and gold. White-lighted ends give the appearance a catchiness and sexuality. Copper and gold shades, as well as pastel strawberry blond and turquoise will help to add brightness.
What paint to choose?
If you decide to make a gradient on the hair at home, then you will have to choose the paint yourself. The first step is to lighten the strands, starting from the middle to the ends. To do this, you can use bleaching powder or brightening paint. The choice depends on the source color. The darker your natural hair, the more difficult it is to lighten the paint. If you are a dark brown-haired or brunette, then it is better to immediately use the powder. Here is a list of products that will help lighten hair at home :
- L´Oreal Preferance Wild Ombres. The first household paint to create an ombre effect. The kit contains a special comb, which is very convenient to apply the composition. The paint comes in three shades: for brunettes, brown-haired women and blondes.
- Clarifier Garnier Color Naturals. Household dye, which comes with a clarifying powder, cream and oxygen.
- Schwarzkopf Vario Blond. Professional bleach powder. Works with 3%, 6% and 9% oxygenants.
It is worth noting that brightening paints work only on natural hair, if your curls are colored, then they can only be discolored by means of powder.
If necessary, then after clarification, the ends can be tinted with paint. This is necessary if the color turned yellow. You can tint the strands in light golden, ashen or any other shade that suits you.
Dyeing on fair hair
The gradient on fair hair is easier to do than on dark. To do this, you only need clarifying paint. Apply dye to dry hair. There are several ways to apply the drug.
- If you have long hair, then divide the entire mass into a straight part and make two low tails. Comb them with rare teeth with bottom-up movements. Now apply the paint starting from the middle, apply more funds to the ends to make them lighter.
- If the hair length is not lower than the shoulders, then leave the hair loose, comb the roots and with a wide brush apply paint over the entire mass of hair. Pay attention to the ends, there should be more dye on them.
Staining of fair hair can be carried out in air, that is, without sealing the strands in foil.
Dyeing on dark hair
The gradient on dark hair is performed using the same technique as on light hair, the only difference is in a bleaching preparation. The dye holding time can be increased, and the ends are best sealed in foil. Another nuance is that the strands can get an undesirable yellow or red tint. In this case, you can repeat the clarification or tint the ends in a darker shade, for example, in light chocolate or purple.
Color dyeing
A color gradient on the hair can be done using these dyes:
- Manic Panic. It is a seven permanent dye that works without oxygen. Absolutely harmless to curls. The palette contains bright saturated colors for extreme coloring.
- La Riche. Jars with a rainbow inside will help to create a touching and fatal image.
- Ollin Matisse Color. Pigment of direct action from a domestic manufacturer will add brightness and originality to your image.
In order to obtain a pure bright color using any of these dyes, the strands must be whitened.
Stacking
The gradient on the hair is an excellent base for a variety of hairstyles and hairstyles. Coloring in natural colors looks great in light beach curls and waves. Do not complicate the styling, light negligence is in fashion today. To get the effect of “girlfriend of a surfer,” braid clean hair in two tight braids, dissolve it in the morning, spray it with a salt spray and beat the waves with your hands.
A gradient with a clear border looks spectacular on smooth hair. Apply a heat-protective cream or spray and pull the strands with irons or large-diameter brushing, finish styling with a spray to give shine.
Incredibly interesting gradient looks in a variety of weaves. Even the simplest braid will look very beautiful and effective. Apply a light texturing cream to the dried strands, comb the whole mass on one side and braid a light spikelet. Pull out a few strands with your hands to make the look light and laid-back.
Hair care after dyeing
Care for colored curls should be special. Even if you walked your whole life with dark natural hair, after the gradient you become one part blonde. Lightened ends require oils, serums, and moisturizing masks. Be sure to use thermal protection before installation.
If after lightening you did tinting, it is important to keep the color bright. Use shampoo, balm and mask designed for colored hair.