In France, they always knew how to appreciate female beauty. No wonder her capital is recognized as the capital of fashion. Therefore, it is not surprising that the technique of dyeing balayazh was invented precisely in France. In the literal translation from French, a hut means “sweeping”.
There is an opinion that this name is associated with the technique of applying a pigment composition. The master paints with a brush, waving it like a whisk. It seems that all actions are chaotic and unsystematic. However, this only seems at first glance.
What it is?
The essence of the method is the tinting of individual strands with smooth transitions from one shade to another. As a result, a visual volume is created, the hair looks more well-groomed, and the overall look is more interesting. With such staining, two or more closely related shades can be used.
The most popular is ash lodge. At first glance, it seems that this is only one color, but with a more detailed study of this topic, it turns out that shades of ash can be a huge amount and they must be selected depending on the color of the eyes and skin tone.
When painting a hut, it is necessary to follow a certain sequence of actions. Start tinting strands from the sides, gradually moving to the ends of the hair. After staining, it turns out effect, as if after a vacation at sea, the hair slightly burned out in the hot sun. At the same time, there is no clear separation of colors, the borders are blurred, so the hair looks more natural than after similar highlighting.
Ash balayazh is unique in that it has no age-related contraindications and is equally good for mature ladies as an alternative to gray hair masking, as well as for young fashionistas who want to add charm with the help of cold glare.
Advantages and disadvantages
Gray color, like all derivatives of it, gives the exterior a special chic and aristocracy. Therefore, he has long won the palm on the leading fashion catwalks. Ash hut has the following virtues:
- suitable for any style;
- has no age restrictions;
- a variety of shades allows women with any skin tone and hair color to perform it;
- due to the partial coating, it has a more gentle effect than a full stain;
- gives hair a healthy shine and natural volume;
- does not need frequent salon corrections;
- allows you to hide gray hair.
but limitations this stain also has, although there are not as many of them as advantages.
- Long time procedure. Depending on the number of desired shades and volume of hair, this can take from 2 to 6 hours.
- Complexity of execution. Ash balayazh is a very specific color and, despite the variety of shades, it is very difficult to choose the right tone for a particular woman. Gray colors do not harmonize with a warm color type, so it is better to entrust the execution of this procedure to a specialist.
Who is it for?
Ash balayazh can be performed on both dark and blond hair. However, like any coloring, the color of ashes has a number of features. Ash balayazh requires a perfectly even complexion and constant makeup. is he mercilessly flashes all skin imperfections - whether it is an uneven complexion, circles under the eyes or acne, and can add to its owner for several years. A face without a make-up does not harmonize with gray shades and looks tired.
Extremely difficult achieve an ashy tone on red and honey-brown shades hair. Owners of dark skin should also be wary of all variations on the theme of gray. But for women with the “winter” color type, this one is perfect. Light porcelain skin, gray, blue, green eyes, blond or blond hair - these are the ideal candidates for ashy balayazha.
It can also be recommended for brown-haired women and brunettes, but only with a cold type.
Shade Tips
It is no secret that the same color tone on different hair colors falls in different ways. The result depends on many factors: exposure time, hair condition, their color and many more factors. Let's look at a few general examples.
- For light and medium blond curls All shades of gray can be recommended. Overflows look very interesting from noble silver near the roots to creative ash-purple at the tips. Ash works well with dark chocolate and maroon.
- Ash balayazh can be done and on dark strands, and girls with dark skin. However, in this case, it is recommended to choose warmer shades. For example, you can consider the tandem of ash pink and rosewood. Light-skinned brown-haired women are still recommended light silver and silver-lilac colors.
- Brunettes more radical transitions from ash white to bright blue or bright red will do. On black hair, such combinations look very impressive and always attract attention.
It is customary to distinguish several basic shades of ashen.
- Cold blond. This color is unique in that it can be recommended for both gentle blondes and burning brunettes. However, it should be borne in mind that dark strands must be lightened before tinting and, possibly, more than once. Cold blotches for blondes will add aristocracy and sophistication, and brunettes in the game of contrasts will look trendy and modern.
- Ash blond. This name can denote several shades at once: from very light, almost white to dark chestnut. With a well-chosen shade, you can achieve the depth and versatility of color.
- Pearls. There is also space for imagination. You can add a little pink, blue, lilac or even purple to the basic white color - and now a new look is ready that will not leave anyone indifferent.
- Gray ash. This shade is suitable for the daring and those who are not afraid of radical changes. The range of gray tones can be very extensive: from light pearlescent shades to more serious gray tones.
How to perform on hair of different lengths?
Long
In such an area there is where to take a walk and you can make very interesting and unexpected transitions in several colors at once. The most advantageous tinting in balayazh technique will be seen on haircuts of different lengths - cascade, bean, asymmetric square. There are many ways to tint long hair.
- Gentle curls. On curly curls, you can make bright highlights at different heights. Then the hairstyle will look as if sunbeams have settled in it.
- Color dyeing - for very brave and confident women. Ash mixed with cherry or plum looks very festive and unusual. For greater effect, you can protonate bangs or strands near the face.
- Contrast If the usual transition from dark to light seems boring to you, you can try dark ash spots in the middle of the strands or at the tips.
- Hidden Balayazh is suitable for those who prefer naturalness in everything. Ash tone can be stretched to the entire length of the strand, the color will look natural.
- Layering It is recommended primarily for those with long but thin hair. Several upper and lower strands are tinted. Visually, it will seem that there is a lot of hair. This technique is also suitable for medium hair.
- Parting. Recommended for asymmetric haircuts or when hair is worn on one shoulder.
- Weaving. If you often braid a braid, you can highlight specifically those strands that are involved in weaving.
- Gold and silver. The hair, dark at the roots, gradually acquires a golden hue towards the middle, and delicate silver sparkles at the ends.
Medium
Hair a little to shoulder length or slightly lower is considered average. Here you can also apply several staining techniques.
- Basal stainingin which the color transition begins almost immediately at the roots of the hair. This option is often chosen by those who plan to grow length.
- Ash Veil. On individual locks the effect of light haze and barely noticeable overflows is created.
- Near the face. If you do not stain all the strands, but only those near the face, you can look younger for several years.
Short
On the length of the strands that open the neck, staining a hookah is more difficult to make, but you can add an ashy shade just at the tips, and the hairstyle will look much more interesting and modern.
As with the medium-length version, a multi-level haircut is recommended here.
Aftercare
In order for many hours and often a lot of the costly result of going to the stylist to please you for a long time, you need special hair care. However, some rules must be observed before going to the stylist. For example, it is recommended to make a hookah no earlier than a month after the last staining, which will help to avoid unpleasant surprises when staining. So that the color doesn’t wash out longer it is recommended that you follow these simple tips, as:
- when washing your hair, use sulfate-free shampoos and balms;
- regularly treat hair with masks and balms; balayazh is considered a gentle procedure, but it is still dyeing, and any paint is not very useful for hair;
- after staining, it is advisable to use various tinted shampoos and tonics that will help maintain the expressiveness of color;
- to avoid yellowness of the hair after the pigment begins to wash off, it is recommended to rinse them only with filtered water, and also use hair cosmetics with the Silver Shampoo logo, since it contains a special pigment that paints the yellowness.
As a complement to all the above measures, you can use masks of your own preparation.
- Mask lemon on vodka. Mix lemon juice with 50 g of vodka and apply to hair for 40 minutes, then rinse.
- Kefir mask with vodka. Take 50-60 ml of kefir at room temperature, add 20 ml of shampoo, juice of 1 lemon, 30 ml of vodka and 1 raw egg. Mix all ingredients and apply on hair for half an hour.
- Hydrogen peroxide rinse. Dissolve 25 ml of hydrogen peroxide in a glass of water.
You will learn more about how to make an ash lodge in the next video.