Most modern women constantly dye their hair, achieving the treasured shade. Many are in pursuit of natural colors, which will most harmoniously look with their color types. But the most striking and extraordinary personalities are not afraid and choose bolder colors. We have blue hair dye on the agenda. Who will suit the color, what shades does it have, how will it fit into this or that image?
Extreme dyeing
It was previously believed that bright and unnatural hair color is a sign of a teenage stage of development. Only representatives of informal associations could afford such a defiant image that literally shouted: "I am not like all of you." But today the line that divided the world into “civilians” and “informals” has been erased. Many trends that were created in a punk rock environment conquered the catwalks, and blue hair dye turned out to be one of them. Nowadays, a whole host of its shades stands out, they are considered from a purely stylistic point of view, are “adjusted” to the color type, and are adjusted according to the type of haircut. The girl who wears the blue hair, of course, will stand out, but no one will consider her a freak.
Blue palette
The blue color in all its manifestations and varieties is, in fact, light blue. Blue, in turn, is the personification of peace, harmony, magic and sacrament. It is often used by psychologists in order to relieve stress, tune in to relaxation, and allow one to escape from problems. He performs approximately the same functions as hair dye. The blue color has some differences - it is slightly brighter, lighter, more expressive, but the essence remains the same. The hue is very calm, soft, pleasant. It will look unique on the hair, especially and very bewitching. It is worth comparing this tone with the rest of the extreme palette. Perhaps only "lilac and violet shades" possess such "calm" qualities.
Pros and cons
Like any other hair color, blue has its own strengths and weaknesses. After studying them, you can rationally weigh whether you should be painted in this shade. Let's start with the good points:
- The style becomes individual and unique.
- Chic selection of shades.
- Makeup will look brighter and more attractive.
- You can choose for different color types.
Well, now let's highlight what problems blue hair dye will create for you:
- Permanent further care - nourishing the hair, maintaining the shade using paints and tonics, protecting them from hot air.
- The result is difficult to predict, especially if painting at home.
- Not suitable for brunettes, as the blue tint is light.
Features of tinting
If earlier you often dyed your hair with ordinary dyes, choosing natural shades, then you probably mixed the main pigment with the developer, that is, peroxide. This mix should be applied to curls and held for half an hour, maybe more, then rinse off. In the case of extreme cosmetics, which makes it possible to get a blue tint of strands, things are different. Oxygen is not attached to it, it is self-sufficient and is applied to curls in the form in which it is in the jar. Speaking of jars - blue hair dye will be very similar to a tube with blue gouache. You will have to apply this thick, bright substance to clean, towel-dried hair with a brush, hands (gloves) or a comb - it’s convenient for anyone. Such a pigment is washed off from hair without shampoo after 15-30 minutes.
What kind of hair do you have now?
Like any other shade, blue can ideally "lie" solely on light or bleached hair. You can’t just buy a can of paint and apply it on brown or light brown strands, expecting that after 20 minutes they will become the color of a sea wave. A similar technique will work if you are now blonde, and the hair has a platinum hue, without golden and copper impurities. In all other cases, it is recommended to pre-lighten the hair, then neutralize the yellowness with the help of a violet tonic and only after that proceed with the application of blue paint.
Another important point is the treatment of hair. If you have severely damaged them during bleaching, then restore the pigment before applying them. Otherwise, the staining result may not be what you expect it to be.
Now we propose moving on to the brands that produce blue hair dye. Feedback on each of them will also be presented.
Manic panic
Perhaps this is the most famous brand in the world of extreme hair cosmetics, which we have known since the 90s. Until now, the quality of this product has not been subjected to any criticism or doubt. This is a favorite of all lovers to look bright, stylish and unique. What shades of blue can be found in the palette of this brand? In fact, there are a lot of them, and they are incredibly diverse:
- Blue Moon is a cold, translucent, but very expressive paint. It has a light smoky hue, but it does not look "dirty".
- VooDoo Blue is a magical, vibrant color that consists of turquoise and dark blue with a gray tint.
- Bad Boy Blue is an almost neon color that balances on the verge of blue and bright blue.
- Atomic Turquoise - soft, warm, turquoise, associated with ocean waves, the same turquoise and cool.
Lunar tides
A young company producing hair dyes that focuses on a pastel palette. A feature is considered to be that there are no harmful components in the composition of dyes - all of them are based on natural herbs and extracts that do not have a negative effect. The shades of blue hair dye, which are presented within the framework of this brand, amaze with their subtlety and uniqueness.
- Sea Witch is a very light and soft tone that balances on the verge of turquoise and green. It exactly imitates the color of the sea bay, but at the same time it has a pronounced light subtona.
- Cyan Sky is a rich, deep, but at the same time slightly muted shade of bright blue.
- Moon Stone, or "Moon Stone" - a light blue hair dye. Color is an exact imitation of this semiprecious mineral.
- Pearl Winkle - a shade on the verge of light blue and pearl color. Very light, light, but at the same time cold and expressive.
The opinions of users indicate that the paint is incredibly resistant. Moreover, it has a secret - if you keep it on your hair for more than 2 hours (and this is allowed), the shade will be incredibly bright and persistent.
Anthocyanin Second Edition Acid Color
Dye, which in its composition is the opposite of the previous one. It is not permanent, it contains ammonia, but at the same time it has laminating properties. The palette of blue shades is very rich and allows you to choose the right option for every taste and color type:
- Peprmint Blue is a bright, saturated, almost neon shade, but has no depth.
- Sky Blue is a very sophisticated, unusual color with a slight smoky coating.
- Steel Blue is a gray-blue hair dye, very light, but at the same time saturated, and has a considerable depth.
- Mint Blue is a bright, warm and cheerful turquoise color.
A fairly easy to use paint that has long been loved by modern girls. Reasonable price and good durability.
Direction
British brand that manufactures products for extreme dyeing and for creating unique tattoos. It has only two blue shades in its palette, but their feature is that they are ideally suited to representatives of warm tones:
- Turquoise is an unrivaled turquoise. The paint literally glows, it is very bright, warm, perky. Will look great on the "autumn" girls.
- Lagoon Blue is a deeper and calmer color. It has a cold undertone, unlike the previous version.
The paint is easy to use, has a standard composition and an affordable price. The only thing that does not suit customers is a small palette.
Garnier
Recently on sale appeared blue hair dye from Garnier. It is presented in a single shade - "blue aquamarine", and is the second name - Vivids. The product is unique in nature, while it has excellent coloring abilities. Allows you to instantly remove the previous shade, even if it is warm, and turns the hair into a kind of pearlescent iridescent jewelry. Very thin, cold and at the same time saturated color.
Your color
As we already understood, the blue shades on the hair can be divided into two categories - cold and warm. It is predominantly cold, since the blue color initially differs in just this nature. This palette is ideal for the representatives of summer color, as well as all the other young ladies who have very fair and smooth skin with a cold undertones and light eyes. But the warm shades of blue are rich turquoise. They will look great in combination with dark skin, and against the background of freckles, and against the background of green or brown eyes.