Brunettes: what is the color of hair and how to choose a shade for coloring?

Brunettes are always in trend, and no matter how fashion changes, the dark color of the strands is at the peak of popularity. A brunette is a kind of general concept that combines many shades underneath - both cold and warm. If a blonde person can describe immediately, then with brunettes the situation is more complicated. Differences between brown-haired women and brunettes, for example, are difficult for many to formulate. Some people think this is the same thing. Others say that the brunette is a girl with raven-colored locks, burning black, and the rest are brown-haired. Let's consider this question in more detail.

What does the brunette look like, what color is it in fact - explains the translation from French and Latin of this word. "Brunette" translates as brown. What brunettes are good for:

• the dark color of the strands is easier to care for, especially in those situations where dyeing does not lightly lighten the hair;
• the coloring process in a dark palette does not affect the structure of the hair very aggressively, since they practically do not discolor;
• dark strands have a unique property - to narrow the face visually, so it is great for chubby and chubby ladies;
• dark locks look noble and aristocratic, brunettes on a subconscious level are perceived less frivolous than blondes and redheads.

Most often, brunettes mean burning black-haired girls. The group of brown-haired women include red-haired and light-haired beauties. In fact, "brown-haired" translates as chestnut. Despite the apparent similarities between chestnut and brown - they differ. If we compare these two concepts, it is obvious that, first of all, brunettes have a darker range of tones. Brown - lighter, softer, more tender. The range of shades for brown-haired women includes:

• reddish caramel;
• cognac is light and dark;
• walnut in all variations;
• diverse blond, except dark.

As for brunettes, the palette for them looks more saturated. At the same time, the concept of “brunette” is much broader than corny black. This, for example, and chocolate, and dark blond.

Choosing the perfect shade for women is often a daunting task. The dark palette includes not only luxurious burning, but also lighter, as well as cold tones. You need to choose a shade from the palette taking into account your color type. If you yourself belong to the cold type, then the dye should be from a similar gamut. The ebb of a tone may include:

• silver;
• grey;
• violet.

If you are choosing a tone for the first time, consult with a master, later it will be possible to select a paint based on its recommendations. To give the strands a spectacular tone, sometimes it’s enough just to pick up a shade of shampoo or mask.

If your color type is autumn or spring, then the additional pigment should be red or yellow. A light redhead on dark strands looks just amazing, goes well with brown eyes. You are better off picking up paint with markings: 3, 7, 4, R, K, W.

To select the temperature of the palette, attach two pieces of fabric in turn to the face: blue, pink on one, yellow, salmon on the other. You will immediately see what range makes the skin younger and fresher.

The palette of dark shades for brunettes includes:

• blue-black;
• brown black;
• chocolate;
• brown and dark brown;
• coffee;
• bitter chocolate.

Despite the variety of staining techniques, monochrome is still very popular among brunettes. Solid color is perfect for a conservative, elegant lady. Advantages of this technique: ease of implementation, giving a glossy shine to hair, emphasizing the expressiveness of facial features. If you have gray hair, then monochrome dyeing will look very original.

Another popular technique is highlighting. She will make the image softer, more feminine, more original. There are a lot of varieties of this technique.

• Venetian. He is also called a blond for brunettes. Gives freshness, youth to the face. At least two tones of warm colors are used: cognac, gold, champagne. As a result, the brunette gets a smooth transition of shades from dark to light.
• American Great for brunettes. It consists in applying several shades at the same time. You can use catchy shades or restrained - at will. Most effective such a color looks on the curls.
• Creative A very relevant technique, which seems to mix pepper and salt: dark and white-gray tones. A very expressive way to emphasize your personality.

Stylists also recommend the following coloring techniques for owners of dark strands:

• bronding - inclusion in the head of glare, as if naturally clarified by the sun, which allows you to combine all the tones of dark and light brown, chocolate, coffee;

• Tiger's Eye - makes the strands iridescent, the strands play beautifully on the strands, more suitable for a cold dark palette;

• shatush - combines several shades with smooth flowing from one to another, looks natural and luxurious;

• babylights - consists in straightening lightening of dark curls at the ends and in the area of ​​the face;

• ombre - this is a two-tone coloring, creating a stretch of color on the strands, a darker shade can be both on the face and on the ends;

• sombre - A great option for brunettes, it is also called soft ombre, is to create invisible transitions from one shade to another;

• hut - one of the most non-aggressive techniques, is to create iridescent glare on the strands, very natural and soft;

• rainbow colors - suitable for those who love bright transformations, consists in placing on a dark background a mixture of shades of greenery, violet, rose, blue;

• two-tone - consists of a combination of opposite or similar colors in the palette, based on contrast;

• Galaxy - coloring for those who love extravagance and cosmic motives, to create this bold composition on their own will not work;

• sea ​​sunset - the basis is an ombre in which the shades are combined so that they are associated with sunset;

• art - An original way of embodiment on dark strands the image of famous paintings or fragments thereof;

• Cherry bombard - the basis of this technique is a shatush in cherry tones, ideal for brunettes;

• ashen - a very fashionable coloring, combining dark cold tones with ashy;

• colombra - ombre rainbow, in which bright colors are used;

• funny tips - dark locks are tinted with shades of contrasting colors, the most popular are pink, violet, green, yellow.

If you are satisfied with your dark strands, but you want to refresh the look, look rested, original and expressive, you can use the secrets of stylists. This effect provides partial lightening of the strands, which looks as natural as possible, as if the strands burned out under the southern sun. Sign up for a master on an ombre, balayazh or shuttle, modern types of highlighting. These are gentle methods of coloring, they do not affect the basal part, which means that they damage the strands less.

Expressive glare, transitions and color must be periodically refreshed so that staining remains as effective and beautiful as possible. Stylists advise to use indelible type air conditioners for this - they will allow you to protect the strands before styling and preserve the color. A great way to refresh your hairstyle is with a salt spray. It is enough to spray the strands with this type of agent and blow dry with a hairdryer, squeezing a curl in your hands slightly. You will immediately get the look of a person who has just returned from the beach.

Tint products such as shampoos and conditioners will help to refresh color without staining. They give the strands a light tint, shine. In addition, there are many other methods that will not only give a new ebb to the dark strands, but also make them more healthy.

For these purposes, you can use sage, lemon juice. With the help of the latter, you can create the impression of highlighting or burned-out locks. It is enough to moisten the chosen curls with lemon juice and go outside on a hot day.

Staining by any means requires a change in care procedures. First of all, hairdressers recommend that brunettes refuse to wash their hair too often, especially if the locks are dry. It is better to use co-washing, washing without shampoo, but with the use of conditioner.

And you can also reduce the damage to the strands using a mixture in which one quarter of the shampoo accounts for three quarters of the water.Dark strands have particles at the roots that prevent the fat from spreading to the ends. They also negatively affect the condition of the strands, making them brittle.

What information on the packaging should attract owners of dark strands:

• the presence of oils of a natural type - coconut, jojoba, almonds;
• the mark "organic", the word natural does not carry anything really useful;
• aloe vera extract, grape seed.

Almost all professional brands have black hair lines. Dark locks - both natural and colored - need high-quality hydration. This will help you avoid the unpleasant problem of split ends. Often process the tips with coconut oil or castor oil, minimize hot styling: hair dryer, iron, tongs, styler. Be sure to use thermal protectors before laying.

Masters recommend periodically organizing a course of care with protein. Rub your head with an egg every month, or use special professional products of this type. Protein perfectly prevents brittleness, accelerates growth, gives strands shine and brightness.

It is very important to choose the right comb. The ideal option is a scallop of a wide type, discard brushes and fine-tooth combs. They damage hair follicles, break hairs. Combs should not get stuck in curls.

Colored locks are not recommended to comb several times a day, just unravel them if necessary. Never comb wet strands, but it is better if they are not completely dry before the procedure.

Owners of dark strands are recommended:

• sleep on a pillow made of satin or tie curls with a ribbon of the same material;
• cut the cut ends periodically;
• discard tight elastic bands;
• try to choose organic care products;
• use oils;
• Do not buy products containing oil;
• periodically change the styling methods;
• the longer the list of components with a long name in the product, the more likely it is to do more harm than good;
• close locks when you are under the sun or in a sunbed, direct UV rays negatively affect a condition of locks and their appearance;
• Be sure to protect your hair when you swim in the pool, visit the baths and saunas.

Get for care:

• high-quality shampoo for your type of strands;
• air conditioners for daily use and with deep hydration;
• products with protein;
• natural essential oils;
• masks, balms, serums;
• means for protection against temperature effects.

See below for how to choose hair color.