Most owners of brown hair dream of giving the head a bright and rich shade. A cold chestnut tone in this case will be an ideal option. It will emphasize sophisticated facial features and snow-white skin. Shades of chestnut with a cold undertone are ideal for women of the "autumn", "winter" and "summer" color types.
Features
Dark brown tone makes any hairstyle attractive and effective. It easily lays on a hair of any length and structure. Cold chestnut is a muted, dull brown color. The hue looks elegant and mysterious. Getting a dark saturated color with a cool undertone is no problem. Today, thanks to modern painting techniques, it is possible to create a stylish shade with a pearly shimmer.
It’s also not necessary to completely color the hair, as complex staining (highlighting, ombre, batat and balayazh) looks great with a similar color. The silver chestnut shimmers amazingly in the sun, and under artificial lighting creates a mirror shine.
Who is it for?
Brown shade looks perfect on white-skinned ladies with expressive brown or gray eyes. Ash chestnut in harmony with olive skin and dark eyes. Saturated black-brown with a silver undertones is chosen by ladies with a “winter” color type of appearance.
Palette
Chestnut is divided into warm and cold shades. Among them, light and dark colors with a “frosty” tone are also distinguished. The first include the following.
- Light brown. A light color that is ideal for delicate pretty women with snow-white skin and sophisticated facial features. Light chestnut is chosen by young people with the appearance of models.In addition, it is relevant for mature ladies with short hair. He perfectly “disguises” the gray hair.
- Ashen. A similar tone is very popular among modern fashionistas. It is typical for him to give an image of presentability and charm. It is perfect for girls with white skin and blue eyes. Ash-chestnut color is relevant for women with a lot of gray hair. Note that bright makeup with this tone is undesirable.
As for the dark chestnut colors with a silver tint, the following shades are distinguished.
- Dark. The owners of long and medium hair choose a rich cold tone. It perfectly sets off bright facial features and gives any female look a piquant “zest”. It is actual for brown-eyed dark-skinned girls. White-skinned “mermaids” will succeed in partially staining with a similar tone.
- Black and chestnut. Hue can be described as a cross between brown and black. Actual girls sultry, "southern" appearance. Saturated black chestnut does not fit red "beast". Such ladies have white, almost "transparent" skin, so the dark color will only give their appearance a painful appearance.
- Frosty. One of the most popular shades to date. It combines black, brown and silver. Suitable for bright, bold green-eyed natures with luxurious thick hair. In the sun, such a shade “blazes” with fire and looks very impressive.
Note that light chestnut tones are chosen by young and romantic ladies. Such shades make the image light and weightless. Dark cold tones give the female appearance of severity and seriousness. Great for business ladies who occupy senior positions.
Staining methods
Getting a cold chestnut color at home is easy. The main thing is to choose the right tools. It is about professional paints or tinting tonics. However, the final result will depend directly on the natural color of the hair. For example, to get a cold chestnut tone the first time is easiest for young ladies with light brown hair.
Brunettes or brown-haired tint shampoos are suitable. They will give your hair a beautiful silver tint. The most difficult thing is with fiery red curls. It is quite difficult to remove such a pigment. In this case, the red "beast" is suitable dark chestnut color with a cold undertone.
Natural dyes (a combination of basma and henna, strong tea, coffee) will also be an excellent option. However, such staining methods must be repeated 4-6 times. Otherwise, the desired hue will not be saturated and bright. Cold tones are great for complex dyeing techniques. For example, the following ombre methods look spectacular.
- Classic. At the roots, the hair is dark, and the ends are cast with cold chestnut silver.
- Tortoise. The main color is light brown, and the ends of the strands are painted in a frosty tone.
Highlighting with cold brown color also looks original. This technique is relevant for ash blondes. No less relevant for this shade is bronding. Cold chestnut goes well with warm colors (copper, chocolate and caramel).
Care
The following tips will help maintain rich color for a long time.
- Wash your hair with gentle shampoos for colored hair. After water procedures, do not forget to apply a nourishing balm to your hair.
- Use tint toners 1-2 times a month to maintain color saturation.
- Protect your hair with a hat. Under the influence of sunlight, cold tones “turn” into warm.
- Limit the use of styling tools (hair dryers, irons and straighteners). From high temperatures, the hair color dims.
- Apply reconstructive cream masks on the hair 1-2 times a week.
To learn how to get a deep chestnut color, see the video below.
