Natural hair shades have always been popular among young girls and adult women. The warm color of milk chocolate is no exception. And now, despite the abundance of bright alternatives, he is still in trend.
Advantages and disadvantages
This hair color is often chosen by stars. This is not surprising - it has many positive aspects.
- Hair dyed in a shade of milk chocolate will look more radiant and will also be filled with vitality.
- Chocolate shades always look more natural and natural.
- In general, it is universal and suitable for girls of different ages and with different features of appearance.
- If you choose this shade, then the change in image will be perceived quite positively. After all, this tone is not too flashy and even conservatives will like it.
- Modern technology allows you to dye your hair in all kinds of shades of chocolate, so you can choose something of your own, perfect for eye color and even skin tone.
If we talk about the disadvantages of this color, then it is worth noting that Negative reviews are left mainly by those who used cheap low-quality paints or dyed hair from a poor master. It is also worth noting that dyeing at home can lead to the manifestation of yellowness or a red tint on the hair.
Nothing bad can be said about the shade itself.
Who is it for?
Almost any girl can afford such a luxury as dyeing her hair in a popular shade called milk chocolate.But still, before making a decision, you need to evaluate all the features of your appearance and make sure that the new color really suits them.
Most of all, this shade is suitable for tanned girls with dark skin by nature. This combination allows you to emphasize the seductiveness and beauty. But for the owners of peach skin, the chocolate color makes it possible to focus on such features as femininity and natural charm.
If we talk about eye color, then many shades are suitable for milk chocolate. So, for example, he will make blue or gray eyes more bright and expressive. But for those who have brown eyes, he will give playfulness. He will make the green-eyed beauties more mysterious.
This shade is most suitable for girls with natural blond hair color.
Curly blondes can also safely choose it, without worrying about the fact that spots or ebbs will then appear on the hair.
If the hair color is initially very dark, then painting will make the hairstyle more golden. This option has been quite popular for several years running. After all, after dyeing, the hair seems even more lively than before it.
But the red-haired girls or the owners of freckles should not choose such shades for themselves. This, on the contrary, will make their image less vivid and attractive.
Color palette
Since modern technology does not stand still, the palette of colors is quite diverse and multifaceted. The most popular among them are such colors.
Caramel
Chocolate shade with notes of caramel will look beautiful on short hair. He will give them lightness and volume. However, it appears to the maximum on lighter hair. In addition, if the girl also has blue eyes, the image will be as romantic as possible. In order for the color to lie on the hair more evenly, they must be light.
But girls with dark curls need to first lighten, and only after that apply the main tone.
Ashen
This shade looks quite luxurious, in addition, its popularity is growing every day. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that he can play in the light, changing the shade, and therefore it is very difficult to describe in words. At one point it seems ashen, at another - already chocolate. To dye hair in such a color can afford girls with a cold color type.
Walnut
For girls with dark hair, he is most suitable. After all, he looks at them more naturally and naturally. In the same time this is a great choice for older ladies, because this tone looks pretty strict and restrained.
It is most suitable for women with green or blue eyes, as well as dark skin.
Painting technology
In order for the hair color after dyeing to turn out not only beautiful, but also even, you need to contact specialists. But many girls prefer to dye their hair at home. Some do this because they want to save time on a visit to the master, others - so as not to spend money on something that you can handle on your own.
However, not everyone knows how to achieve the right result at home. In general, everything is not so difficult, but it is worth remembering that everything is done at your own peril and risk, and without the help of a professional, the result may not be as perfect as we would like.
First you need to buy paint, as well as prepare dishes for it. It can be either ceramic or plastic. You will also need gloves, a brush and a comb with thick teeth. Next, you need to comb the hair, and then divide it into several bunches. After that, they will need to be fixed with clamps. It’s best not to wash your head before painting for several days. So the hair will receive protection from the harmful effects of ammonia.
Paint must be mixed with an oxidizing agent as described in the instructions.
After this, the finished mixture should be distributed evenly on one part of the hair, and then combed. The same thing must be done with the remaining strands.
To get the selected hue, it is necessary to withstand hair dye for no more than 35-40 minutes. Then it must be washed off using a professional shampoo. So that the forehead does not turn red after such a procedure, a cream should be applied to it. In addition, a few days before staining, an allergy test should be performed. Also, you should not carry out dyeing, if before that, perm was carried out or henna was used to color the hair. And in fact, and in another case, the color will lie unevenly.
In order for the coloring result to be positive, it is necessary to choose the right paint. It will not be difficult to do this, because many manufacturers have milk chocolate shades. Here are the most popular ones.
Garnier
Paints from this company are easily applied to the hair, and also dye them effectively and evenly. The set also includes a balm, after using which the strands are made shiny and smooth. All components are natural, which allows you to care for your hair.
This company produces both classic paints and coloring agents without ammonia.
Estel
The composition of the paint includes natural substances. With their help, you can even paint over gray hair. In addition, at the end of the process, the curls become soft, and the color keeps on them for a long time. The result pleases with its naturalness and simplicity.
L'oreal
Such a shade as milk chocolate, in a series of colors from this brand is called "Frosty beige." The hair after the dyeing process becomes soft, but they won’t paint gray hair.
Therefore, older women should pay attention to something else.
The kit also has a hair balm that gives it shine.
Some also use natural ingredients for painting. For example, you can achieve the effect of milk chocolate using natural coffee with cinnamon. Coffee beans must be ground, and then pour hot boiled water. After that, you need to add cinnamon to them and leave for a few minutes to insist. Next, you need to apply the mixture to the hair for 1 hour, distributing it evenly. In the end, you need to rinse everything off with warm and clean water, into which you can add a few drops of lemon.
You can also achieve this color using basma and henna. For one henna packet, add half a basma packet. After this, the mixture must be poured with hot water and applied to the hair. After 30-40 minutes, it must be washed off with running water.
Partial staining
Experts consider milk chocolate to be a sufficiently multifaceted shade, which can be used for both full coloring and partial coloring. If we talk about the latter, then girls are also provided with a huge number of options.
- Shatush. This technique is suitable for most girls. The only thing required is to correctly lighten the strands along their entire length.
- Highlighting. Using this technique, you can highlight individual curls on the main background of the hair. Caramel curls on hair with a natural chocolate tint will look great.
- Ombre. Using this approach, it is very important to correctly make a smooth transition from dark to light. At the very roots, the hair should be rich and dark, and the ends should be light.
Care for curls
To keep the shade after dyeing as long as possible, you need to learn how to properly care for your hair. Even if the paint was of the highest quality, after washing it off, particles of harmful substances still remain on the hair. To neutralize them, immediately after staining, wash your hair with a special shampoo that has a stabilizing effect. In addition, you will need rinse conditioner.
For washing, it is best to use warm water rather than hot.It is necessary to comb the hair with a comb with rare teeth or with a wooden comb.
In addition, so that the hair always looks decent, dyeing should be done at least 1 time in 45-50 days. If the deadlines are not respected, the hair will become faded, in addition, regrown roots will be visible. You also need to remember that wash your hair no more than 2 times a week.
So that the hair after the coloring process does not become brittle, you need to stop visiting the solarium for some time and use various hair styling devices, for example, a hairdryer, as rarely as possible. Drying wet strands is best done naturally. Owners of blond hair need to purchase a special shampoo. With it, you can remove the yellowness from the hair, and also make them more hydrated.
In addition, experts also recommend do not neglect restoring masks. They can come complete with paint, but if they are not, then you can buy them separately. The use of such masks will make the curls more silky and soft. In addition, the hair after this will be brighter. You can also use colored hair care products. home masks.
For example, you can preserve the brightness of the color using masks made from bee honey, chicken eggs, essential oils, as well as ordinary rye bread.
All components must be mixed, and then applied to the hair along the entire length for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse the curls with clean, warm water.
A herbal mask will also be helpful. For its preparation, you can use herbs such as yarrow, chamomile and celandine, which must be mixed in equal proportions. After that, fill them with boiled water and let it brew a little. When the infusion has cooled, they need to rinse their head for 10 minutes. After several procedures, the hair structure will be completely restored.
Since colored hair requires hydration and nutrition, it is necessary to rub Vitamin E, B12 and others into them 2 times a week. Keep them on your head for at least 40-50 minutes.
It is not recommended to walk on the street without a hat, as in the sun the hair will become more brittle and dry.
In conclusion, we can say that milk chocolate color is perfect for most girls. Unlike darker shades, it allows you to make the image more romantic and soft.
Therefore, you can safely choose just such a way to change your appearance, without forgetting to choose your own tone.
A review of milk chocolate paint see in the next video.