Coloring on black hair.

Stylish heterogeneous stains with each season do not give up their positions, on the contrary, they are becoming more and more popular. Coloring on black hair looks especially impressive and gives the image of expressiveness. This staining looks great regardless of the length of the strands, they can be long, short, medium length. Colors and shades are also incredibly diverse: colored strands are decorated with white, red and other options.

First of all, you should understand what is included in the concept of coloring. From the name it is clear that in such staining are used 2 or more shades. The maximum number of tones can reach several tens, while they may be similar in color or contrasting. Coloring technique differs from highlighting in that the strands are not lightened, namely painted, while partially selected strands are processed. All fashionable type techniques shutato, ombre, balayazh also apply to coloring.

There are several types of coloring using the coloring technique.

• Horizontally. It is also called transverse coloring, it can use no more than 3 tones. In this technique, the strands are separated from each other into 3 parts horizontally: roots, middle and bottom. Tones are selected as follows: as dark as possible at the roots, middle and bottom lighter.

Brunettes can safely leave a natural shade at the basal part.This option is economical because it does not require quick re-staining and does not harm the roots.

• Vertical or longitudinal coloring. Here the possibility of applying shades is the widest, their number is practically unlimited. The strands are separated along and dyed alternately. Transitions are uneven, can be contrasting, asymmetric.
• By zones. Here a certain zone is selected, which is painted: bangs, ends, nape, whiskey.
• Patterned stencil. They are carried out using special devices made in the form of a stencil, it is applied to strands and painted. Among the fashionable prints: animalistic, geometric. Short black strands are the perfect backdrop for this type of coloring.

Coloring on dark strands has both a number of advantages, and some disadvantages. Among the advantages can be identified:

• the ability to refresh the image;
• expressiveness of the composition;
• the right choice of color and technique will help rejuvenate and adjust the face;
• curls seem more voluminous and denser healthier;
• a variety of choices gives you all the options for changing your image and experiment;
• spares hair roots;
• there is no need to frequently adjust staining.

There are also cons, they must be taken into account:

• black strands require aggressive lightening, which does not affect the condition of the tips in the best way;
• the procedure is expensive and requires a serious level of professionalism;
• most often daily styling is required, otherwise the effect disappears;
• the need to use special equipment for colored curls;
• contrasting coloring can not be painted in monochrome, if wanted;
• black hair has restrictions on the choice of shades, not all are suitable for them;
• not suitable for curled curls, during the treatment of strands and changes in hormonal levels.

Canonical is a technique in which dark strands lighten in the face. Moreover, the use of different shades gives completely different results and effects: you can add or lose a dozen years, emphasize both the advantages of the face and the disadvantages. Therefore, it is so important to choose the right palette of shades. The easiest way to rely on face color type.

It is defined as follows: take two pieces of fabric of warm peach and cool pink tones and attach to your chest. Compare which one makes you younger, more expressive, and which muffles you. Proceed from this winter or autumn gamma closer to you. The second way is the color of the veins on the elbow, if it has a green tint, you are closer to autumn, blue and lilac speak of a winter color type.

Most often, black hair characterizes a winter type, which perfectly coexists with cool scales: platinum, silver, pearls, steel. Black and chestnut strands are more characteristic of the autumn type, therefore it is better to choose warm shades: beige, gold, copper and honey, wheat, sand.

Raven wing strands are extremely difficult to lighten. To avoid the use of aggressive agents, it is better to color the strands in close to natural tones: chestnut, chocolate, coffee, cinnamon with honey. Also interesting options with berry-wine palettes, eggplant. For a spectacular hairstyle, it is enough if the color differs by a couple of shades from the native one.

If you like bold, extravagant details in the image, you can try contrast coloring. However, this method has age restrictions; it does not suit mature, status ladies.

Among contrasting shades, it is best to dwell on blue, red, and purple. Red suitable for dark-skinned and visually add strands of volume. Blue often picked to highlight bangs. Purple not suitable for warm type, goes well with lilacs.If your image allows for bold experiments, pay attention to the fashionable pink range, which is very rich in cold and warm shades.

Black locks look incredibly good in horizontal staining, wide longitudinal stripes visually make the hair more voluminous. In this case, the transitions can be both gradient and clear. Among fashion trends The following combinations can be distinguished:

• merlot, marsala and eggplant - both separately and in alternation with plums, chocolate, chestnuts;
• short strands look great in contrast staining with bright colors;
• glare, a cross between ombre and highlighting, in which the ends remain the brightest.

Long strands give more room for dyeing. Middle length The following options look spectacular:

• impression of burned-out ends;
• highlighting the thinnest strands that differ from the native color by tone;
• bright gradient;
• natural coloring with leaving a natural zone at the roots;
• the allocation of strands is lighter or darker than natural;
• wide gradient;
• blonding.

Short haircuts most effective will be in such interpretations:

• colorization by zones;
• highlighted bangs;
• multitonality;
• by stencil;
• contrasting.

If the strands are short, it is better to avoid a large number of bright shades, otherwise the effect may be the opposite.

The frequency of correction and the methods of care depend on which colorization method is selected. Since any staining negatively affects the condition of the strands, you need to follow them Proper care:

• shampooing should include the use of air conditioners;
• regularly make masks for colored strands;
• use coconut or argan oil;
• close tresses in the tanning bed and on the beach;
• Try to avoid drying with a hairdryer as much as possible and use styling devices less often;
• choose only products for colored strands.

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