Until now, many people have associated gray hair with gray hair, but this perception has long been a relic. Today, this color is considered one of the most popular. Gorgeous silver-haired women can be seen on television and in fashion magazines.
This color has some features, and therefore, when choosing a shade, it is important to consult with an experienced stylist in advance.
Color features
Gray hair color allows its owners to experiment with a hairstyle, and often change their style. These are spectacular people who attract attention on the street with their courage to experiment. Therefore, gray hair color can hardly be called murky and boring, especially if an experienced makeup artist helps create a unique image. Relatively speaking, the gray color of hair is not everyday life, shades of gray in this case can be safely equated to self-expression.
Achieving the right tone will not work with folk remedies, this is only possible with professional paint. This is especially true for light brown and dark hair. If a blonde wants to brighten up in gray, then she just needs to have a toning procedure - this is a more gentle way to change her hair color.
Toning can be done using tinted shampoo, however, it will have to be applied at least twice a week. This method is suitable only for very fair-haired women. Another method to silver hair is to use a tinting balm.
It can be used a couple of times a month, but it is worth remembering that, despite the indicative result of coloring, the hair gradually begins to fade.
The third opportunity for blondes to change their image is to dye their hair with gray ammonia-free paint. This effect lasts up to two months. These funds allow you to achieve a saturated color without injuring the structure of the hair. For women with dark curls, professional gray paint is indispensable.
Who is going to?
Gray color refers to the cold gamut. Accordingly, the appearance of the lady who chose one of the gray shades should also be kept in cool colors. This usually means light or even pale skin, green, black, gray or blue eyes. Natural blush should be in a pink shade, it is good if lipstick is made in the same tone.
It can be concluded that owners of natural red or brown hair should not change the color of curls to gray. Their color type refers to warm shades, that is, the skin has yellowish or sandy tones, and this does not go well with gray strands, although there are several more or less suitable shades.
Gray tones and ladies with circles or bags in the eye area will not work. In this case, the gray color of the hair will only create an unnecessary emphasis on this deficiency and visually increase the woman's age.
Beautifully silvery locks look on young girls; they add an extravagant style to the image. Do not refuse these bold shades for women over 45, as this unusual tone will reliably hide gray hairs and create the image of a noble lady. Particular attention to carriers of gray hair should be paid to makeup. It is better to turn to the advice of professionals. Of great importance is the wardrobe, but in this case it is important not to overdo it so that the image does not go vulgar. If a girl feels that she has not yet developed a good taste and sense of style, she is better off with gray hair.
How to choose a shade?
Gray color has many shades, and the palette of professional colors is represented by a fairly wide range. Among them are colors: light, dark, gray-white, gray-black, gray-blue, silver and others. It is very important to choose the right shade, determine your color type in advance, take into account the style of dressing, and only then choose one or another tone.
Cold juicy colors are more suitable for young girls, and older women are advised to choose more neutral shades. To create a saturated color, a multi-level coloring technique is often used. In this case, light and dark gray tones are combined. This technology allows you to achieve not only a bold effective shade, but also visual volume.
Recently, platinum shades have been very common. Thanks to this extraordinary color, you can not only create an individual image, but also mask the unsuccessful result of the previous coloring.
Platinum tones are also suitable for girls with a fine hair structure, visually this color will add density to the hair, create shine and attractive overflows on the hair.
Light and dark shades are recommended for ladies with brown or green eyes. If a girl has a warm color type, but she really wants to keep up with the times, dyeing her hair gray, then she is recommended to choose a dark blond tone like ash. For a cold color type, this shade will look discolored. Gray-beige tones will suit light skin and green eyes. Excellent color in harmony with a light discreet make-up. A dark gray shade is suitable for girls with any eye color.
By the way, in this case, to update the image, you can periodically create silver locks, the inclusion of silver will emphasize the mysterious nature of the fair sex.
Another option for girls with a warm color type is gray-brown, in this case, the uniqueness of the image just lies in the contrast of warm and cold tones. Moreover, women with dark hair will not have to bleach their hair in advance, and their curls will be exposed to minimal chemical paint. The image of the brown-haired woman will not change radically in this situation, but it will give some zest.
A beautifully gray-brown hue also looks on blondes, but in their case it is recommended to perform soft coloring or highlighting. Especially gray-brown tones are suitable for ladies with a cascading medium haircut, an asymmetrical hairstyle or a short haircut with a side bang. Just a couple of tones of the above shade are darker gray-black, and this option is perfect for brunettes.
For bright blue eyes, light gray shades of hair are ideal. This is an amazing smoky color, changing the tone depending on the lighting. It can be found under the name "gray blond." Another option for bright blue or gray eyes is gray-blue, but in this case it must be applied to light curls. This color gives the hair an unusual pearl shade.
One of the latest fashion trends is metallic. This shade is achieved by special hair treatment after dyeing in gray. The strands are filled with a cold metallic glow.
To carry out such technology, you must definitely contact the salon, at home, this effect can not be achieved. This is a universal shade that suits haircuts for any length.
Popular brands
Not all hairdressing brands can offer fashionable gray shades. Below is a list of the most preferred brands.
Schwarzkopf
This brand has developed not just a wide range of gray shades, but also responsibly approached the composition of its funds. Substances that are contained in Schwarzkopf paint give shine to curls, relieve brittle hair.
L'Oreal Professional
As presented above, this brand belongs to professional paints, so it is recommended to stain with a specialist. It has a creamy structure and is therefore easily applied to strands. Qualitatively masks gray hairs. Easily washed off the scalp. Ash tones are numbered 9.1, 8.1, 7.1, ashen blond - 11.11.
Garnier
This paint can be used independently. Color lasts for two months. A total of 4 lines are presented. Tone numbers: ash blond - 101, mother-of-pearl blond 102, pearl blond 112, light blond ash 9.13, pearl ash blond 7.12, cream mother of pearl 9.13, ash-platinum blond 910 and pearl glaze 10.21.
Anthocyanin
Enjoys success due to its biolamination effect. The ability to seal the ends of the hair has a beneficial effect on their general condition. The number of gray tone is A02.
Estel
Quite a popular option for lovers of gray hair. After staining, a lasting effect is observed, also a attractive price attracts women. Light brown tones with a gray tint - 7/1 and 8/1; blond with additional pigments - 9/16, 9/17 and 10/116.
Farmavita
Contains a small amount of oxidizing agent. Do not overdry curls. Tone numbers: ash iris - 5.12; with a pink tint - 9.22.
Ollin
It is an oil-based dye. Coloring is best done in the cabin. Gray tones are 9.22, 9.81 and 10.8.
How to dye your hair?
If staining is carried out at home, then you should prepare in advance for possible unpleasant consequences. The fact is that any gray paint contains purple or blue pigments. When blue and yellow are combined, a green tint is obtained, and when yellow is mixed with violet pigment, a dirty gray color is possible. In this regard, it is recommended to pre-bleach light brown and darker strands.
Without this procedure, it is possible to get a nice gray color only if the woman has gray or very fair natural hair. But even in this situation, it is important to get rid of yellowness in advance.
Use a few more rules for high-quality hair coloring.
- If a girl with damaged hair wants to lighten her curls, then her structure should first be restored. If you apply paint to injured strands, then the product will quickly wash off due to the porosity of the structure.And also it is worthwhile to wait for women with overdried hair, since such a hairstyle does not comb and fit well. It is recommended to restore the hair within a month, and only then proceed to dyeing.
- Brunettes have to lighten in several sessions. If you bleach the strands by 3-4 tones in one procedure, then the condition of the hair will noticeably worsen. The lighter gray tone you want to get, the longer it will take to lighten the curls.
- If the hair is red or dyed with henna and basma, then it is recommended to discolor it with professional products, as red pigment is the worst to be removed, and the result can be very frustrating for a woman.
- As already noted, the main thing when dying in gray is to rid the hair of yellowness. In the salons, this is done using professional correctors, which are added when the paint is activated. At home, the wash or Anty-yellow compound will help to cope with this task.
- Remember that the exposure time of the paint should clearly follow the instructions. With minimal retention of the product, the coloring elements may not have time to soak in the hair, and therefore the color will quickly wash off. Overexposure of the paint threatens to get a very dark, blue or purple hue, which is quite difficult to get rid of.
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