Color highlighting: choice of shade and technique

The technique of lining by staining and clarification has been on the list of the most popular for many years. Stylists annually offer more and more variations of highlighting, experimenting with shades, the location of highlights.

Color highlighting can be multicolor. Unlike the standard, in this case, individual strands stand out, lighten and stain. The number of shades used in multicolor highlighting is unlimited. The choice of gamma and shade is also varied, you can create an extravagant multi-colored image, neutral or elegant. The following types of highlighting are distinguished:

• classic - the selection of strands occurs in one tone, only the size of the highlights highlighted and the color scheme vary;

• American - the technique consists in combining several tones that are close to each other, usually bright; the transition between them is gradient;

• creative - This is a choice for extravagant and courageous ladies, which implies the use of catchy, acidic, contrasting colors;

• root - carried out in the area near the roots, in fact, this is a corrective procedure;

• zonal - when a certain part of the strands is selected: ends, temporal part, bangs and brightens in a row;

• diagonal - the strands are lightened at an angle;

• contrast - performed according to canonical technology, but the strands are selected in different widths.

Like any staining procedure, highlighting has its pros and cons. The benefits include the following:

• the transformation occurs without harm to the root of the strands;
• suitable for any hair, not even differing in density;
• copes with gray hair;
• the intervals between correction are longer;
• owners of dark colored strands can lighten without harm to the structure of the entire mass of hair;
• if the color and technique are correctly selected, you can qualitatively correct facial defects and age-related changes;
• if the result is not satisfied, you can repaint;
• A huge selection of techniques and colors.

Do not forget about such shortcomings of the procedure as:

• can spoil thinned weakened locks, dry even more dry;
• time-consuming process;
• high price.

Regardless of the original color and length (short, long, strands of medium length), you can choose the appropriate technique and scale. The structure of the strands is also unimportant, curly hair is successfully highlighted. The main thing is to take into account all the individual characteristics of your color type.

Fair-haired girls by nature suit a rather rich palette of shades - natural and bright colors. The pluses of blonde curls are that they do not require discoloration, respectively, the locks do not deteriorate, and time costs are reduced. Against a light background, the following options look advantageous, spectacular:

• gold;

• emerald;

• all cyan and blue scales;

• violet;

• graphite;

• palettes of roses and red;

• redhead, chestnut.

Light brown shades are especially popular in the new season, so owners of this natural color are not recommended to paint it in monochrome, but row-wise techniques perfectly refresh the image and add an original twist to it. You can safely choose bright, non-trivial tones: fashionable pink or red-chestnut highlighting. Pay attention to the shades of wheat, gold, if you want to create the most natural composition, in this version the strands seem to burn out in the sun. Trend ash highlighting is perfect for this type of hair.

If your natural curls are dark in color: black, brown, dark brown, then any dyeing process with lightening will be quite long and time-consuming. Natural pigment in combination with oxygen and pigment can give unpredictable results, so you need to choose the shade with extreme caution. However, it is on brunettes that the highlighting highlighting techniques with a smooth transition look especially chic, giving them visual volume and density. Stylists recommend paying attention to the following shades:

• tender rose;

• violet;

• blue and blue tones;

• mahogany;

• copper, honey, caramel;

• gold;

• wine and berry.

Compositions combining shades of chocolate and honey look luxurious against a dark background. Such staining is simultaneously bright and noticeable, while at the same time quite restrained, elegant and status. This is a win-win option for brunettes. Moreover, such scales perfectly refresh the face, rejuvenate the whole image. The size of the glare and their location are not very important.

Extreme lovers can safely choose shades of roses and violet - this is a very playful variation. In addition, these colors are a real hit of the season. It is not recommended to conduct such combinations on your own, entrust complex coloring to a professional. Stylists recommend that dark-haired young ladies lighten strands near their faces. This technique will refresh you, make you look younger and brighter.

If your curls are naturally cast with red, feel free to try orange and wheat. The play of color will look expensive and original. You can combine lightening with strands a couple of tones darker than natural. If you want to impress others with your expressive and catchy way, try the glare of a rose. Avoid cold tones that are too bright, such as blue.A win-win option for redheads is the allocation of bangs, a separate lock in the area of ​​the face.

Once you have decided on the image, you can proceed to the choice of dye. Experts agree - the quality of the paint largely determines the success of the result. Therefore, you should not experiment and carry out complex staining with paint of dubious production. If you are coloring your own strands for the first time, be sure to use the material of reputable companies. Known paint suitable for color highlighting is Estel Essex Lumen and Solo Contrast, Matrix SoRED, Igora Royal Fashion Lights.

In order to carry out an independent transformation using color highlighting, it is necessary to prepare dyes and tools. Highlighting at home is carried out in different ways: with foil, a hat or without them. It is worth considering the two most popular methods of stain-wise staining.

This method allows highlighting even in the absence of any serious skills. However, there are restrictions on the length - the strands should not be longer than 15 cm, otherwise it will be very difficult to work with them. You will need the following tools and devices:

• cream paint of the desired shade;
• oxygen;
• hook and hat;
• brush, gloves;
• plastic or glassware for connecting dyes;
• cling film or cellophane;
• balm.

The staining algorithm is as follows:

• comb your hair properly, the locks should not be tangled;
• put on a hat, pull the strands crochet, the size should be determined in advance;
• mix bleach and cream paint according to instructions;
• it is necessary to start applying from the occipital zone, then go to the temples and face;
• cover the painted strands with a film;
• paint should be kept as long as required by the instructions; overexposure and rinse off prematurely, otherwise the result will be unpredictable;
• remove the film a few minutes before the deadline, rinse off the paint;
• rinse hair with shampoo, remove the cap, distribute the balm on the strands, rinse.

If the strands are long, then the hat will not work, it is better to use special or food foil. In addition to strips of foil about 5 cm in size, prepare such devices and tools as:

• cream paint and oxygen;
• brush and gloves;
• hairpins, clips, comb;
• utensils for mixing the composition.

The procedure itself is more complicated than using a hat, because it looks like this:

• prepare the composition in accordance with the instructions;
• divide the strands into several zones, depending on the staining technology, from 3 to 8; the simplest option is the occipital and two lateral;
• start the application of dye from the back of the head, separating the strands, laying sheets of foil under them;
• roll the foil from the sides, bend;
• repeat the same with other strands;
• then proceed to the areas on the sides;
• after the time specified in the instructions is over, remove the foil, rinse the paint composition;
• wash your hair with detergent and apply a balm or mask.

Those who want to get a smooth gradient transition with color highlighting on their own, The following features should be considered:

• the pigment is not applied along the entire length, only to the bottom;
• after 10 minutes have passed, you can begin to distribute the paint higher;
• after the next 10 minutes, the strands are combed with a comb with large teeth;
• wait the same period and rinse with running water, then with detergent and balm.

Among the mistakes in self-highlighting, the following are often leading.

• wrong shade selection - often the color in the layout does not coincide with the real one at all, therefore experts recommend testing and preliminary lightening of the strands; if this is your first procedure, start with one shade;
• visited strands they absorb pigment more strongly, therefore they can become darker, therefore it is better to refresh the haircut before painting or immediately after, removing a few centimeters of length;
• very often when lightening the strands acquire an ugly yellow tone, you should tint the strands with blue pigment;
• if the result of highlighting you are not happy, but you used unstable cream paint, just wash your hair;
• when the size of glare does not suit, for example, they are too thin, curling will help - curls will perfectly hide such blemishes of coloring;
• bright tone can be muffled using a mixture of corrector without color and oxygen.

Even if you leave the roots intact, lightening and dyeing violate the integrity of the hair, therefore, care must be taken of them carefully, namely:

• purchase special products for colored hair - shampoo, mask, balm;
• do not wash your hair after highlighting the first two days;
• reduce the impact of thermal tools: hair dryer, ironing, styler;
• if the strands are lightened, regularly use shampoo with pigment shades of violet and silver.

In the current season, pink-violet gamma is very relevant, it is perfect for highlighting.

Black hair is a great backdrop for contrast highlighting.

A very effective way to revive the image is to mark the ends of the strands with a different color.

Color highlighting is not always bright and challenging, it can be performed in a restrained range.

Brown hair is a great backdrop for a graceful, elegant composition.

The process and tips of a specialist in color highlighting, see the next video.