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Gray hair color: shades and subtleties of dyeing

Gray hair color: shades and subtleties of dyeing
Content
  1. Features
  2. Who is going to?
  3. Who doesn’t fit?
  4. Color palette
  5. Paint selection
  6. Painting techniques
  7. Procedure Tips
  8. Care for curls
  9. General recommendations

The trend of recent seasons is a spectacular and original artificial gray hair. Many girls resort to dyeing hair in interesting ashen shades. The gray color is good in that it suits almost all the young ladies, the nuances lie only in the selection of a certain shade solution.

Features

There were times when ladies feared gray hair on their hair. The owners of the shaggy ash-brown shade by all available means tried to paint over the natural color. Many fashionistas considered gray tones "mouse". Moreover, for a long time there was an opinion that ash tones on the hair noticeably age their owner. That is why most fashionistas did not want to have a similar color of curls.

Fashion does not stand still, and today the gray color of hair has ceased to be frightening and aging. Today it is fashionable, sought after and relevant. Gray shades can be mysterious, mysterious and attractive, if you select them competently to a certain type of appearance of a lady. Often, hair, painted in such tones, emphasizes the eyes of the girl, giving them expressiveness and brightness.

The main distinguishing features of gray shades on the hair are their unusualness and depth. Do not be afraid that a young girl with a similar shade of hair will look much older. If you approach the choice of tone thoughtfully and responsibly, then there will definitely not be such problems - the hairstyle, on the contrary, will refresh the lady's image.

To date dyeing hair in gray tones has become a kind of way of self-expression. Owners of hair in such shades rarely go unnoticed by others. Gray colors can fundamentally change the feminine look, make it more interesting, mysterious and alluring.

Who is going to?

Despite the fact that gray shades on hair are extremely popular and in demand these days, it is worth resorting to such decisions only after familiarizing yourself with who they are most suitable for.

When choosing a suitable gray shade, it is necessary to start from the color of the iris of a woman's eyes. The combination of artificial gray hair and light eyes is considered optimal:

  • blue;
  • grays;
  • green.

This does not mean that ladies who have brown eyes by nature will have to abandon trend staining. Of course, you can dye your hair gray in this case, but the result will be a less expressive and bright image than in the case with a light iris.

The next item that is important to consider when choosing a “gray” shade is skin tone. Girls with very fair, “porcelain” skin can choose almost any shade of gray on their hair. There are no exceptions.

If the girl is the owner of a dark, dark skin, then you need to be careful, since such tones often turn out to be insidious. Against this background, gray curls may seem foreign, unnatural. As for the natural tan (but not dark) - here the gray color of the hair will be quite appropriate and beautiful.

The structure of ladies' hair is also important. On light and healthy curls, gray looks much better than on dry and lifeless strands. Ash shades will only attract extra attention to sick and thin hair.

Who doesn’t fit?

Although gray colors are suitable for many girls, there are still cases in which it is not recommended to use such scales on the hair. Consider who doesn’t have such color solutions at all.

  • Gray paint highlights all skin imperfections, be it acne, black spots, vascular network, age spots or any other defects. If a girl suffers from the above problems, but really wants to dye her hair in a gray shade, then she will have to constantly use special cosmetics to hide flaws on her skin. Otherwise, the “gray” tones will attract extra attention to them and thereby spoil the image as a whole.
  • If there are dark circles under the eyes, then the gray color on the hair will look disharmonious. He will highlight the ugly pigment even more, because of which the lady will look specific.
  • It is not recommended to resort to such experiments with hair for ladies whose age is more than 35 years. Whatever one may say, the gray color is very similar to gray hair and a visually mature lady can add extra years.

Many ladies who decide to turn to hair dyeing in gray prefer to visit a stylist or hairdresser first. Experts will tell you whether it is worth resorting to such color schemes or is it better to give a choice to other paints.

If you doubt your choice or are afraid to spoil the image, it is worth visiting a professional - he will answer all your questions.

Color palette

The palette of gray shades is rich and diverse. Each fashionista can choose the best option. Let's get to know better the most popular and attractive gamuts.

    Ash Blonde

    Most often, preference for this interesting color is given by natural blondes having a light skin tone. Especially spectacularly described shade looks coupled with beautiful, blue eyes. In another way, it is also called blond with a silver-ash tint. If you need to get rid of excess, unwanted yellowness, then this cold shade will go perfectly.

      Light gray

      The color mentioned is able to partially change, based on the lighting.Spectacular, multi-level transitions, as well as the presence of an expressive, attractive shine, make such color schemes one of the most popular among modern fashionistas. Feminine light gray shades on the hair will be fashionable to the face, with delicate sky-blue or gray eyes.

        Light brown

        Otherwise, the specified shade is also called "mouse". The color looks natural, natural. Just a few years ago, such solutions were considered completely out of fashion. They always tried to paint mouse tones, but time does not stand still and today these scales are in trend. Similar shades on the hair can effectively emphasize the femininity and beauty of ladies with bright eyes.

          You can make hair color even more interesting and expressive if you turn to the appropriate highlighting option using the colors “chestnut” or “dark blond”.

          Ash gray

          This unique shade is popular today among many Hollywood stars. To achieve it on locks, the hairdresser has to resort to combining 3 tones at once:

          • ashen;
          • light brown;
          • blond

          This is the best option for beauties with a gray-blue iris and light, delicate skin. Ash-gray scales against a similar background look especially rich and sexy.

            Deep gray

            This fashionable and original shade differs from the natural gray hair only in the presence of a beautiful shine and greater uniformity. According to experienced stylists, deep gray is an ideal solution for fashionistas who naturally have a porcelain skin tone and rich eye color.

              Chocolate gray

              Warm brown undertones make “gray” shades softer and more pleasant. This is the perfect solution for fashionistas with brown or green eyes, as well as with a light skin tone. The combination of warm and cool colors immediately transforms the feminine look, refreshes and revitalizes it. Bright eyes can highlight the non-triviality of the chocolate-gray shade.

                As for makeup, in a tandem with similar color schemes, it is advisable to resort only to warm options. It is better to refuse faded makeup.

                Purple gray

                The shade of purple, which takes place in a traditional ash color, is able to make the female image more interesting, expressive and youthful. In this way, many young ladies emphasize a bright personality and attract the attention of others.

                Non-standard natures often turn to violet-gray color. Such shades look harmonious in tandem with both dark and light eyes. The initial color of the curls in this case can be any.

                Pink gray

                A popular youth shade that many girls choose today. Pink inclusions in ashen hair can make the look softer, more delicate and even give a touch of childish lightness. Such decisions are more suitable for young girls who want to radically change their style.

                  Dark grey

                  This shade is considered one of the most difficult to implement. To achieve it at home, without the involvement of a specialist, is almost impossible. But such a color is recognized as universal and goes to many fashionistas.

                  In order to avoid mistakes with the choice, it is advisable to conduct a small rapid test - to bring to the face a shred of gray color, identical to the selected paint. If you notice that the face after that began to look brighter and more attractive, the color balance has not been violated, then you can safely proceed to painting of this kind.

                  It is important to consider the color type - “your” hair color should be light brown. If you follow this rule, a clean and beautiful tone will turn out on the first try.

                  Blue gray

                  Natural blondes can easily get this interesting shade after using a special tint balm with a blue pigment.If by nature you have a natural, wheat blond, you will have to resort to coloring in a lighter shade, and after that apply a tint tool.

                  Gray-blue tint looks spectacular and unusual. It is applied to the hair with various dyeing techniques.

                  Ash chestnut

                  A trendy shade that can be achieved if the original hair color is dark blond. If your own shade from nature is lighter, then the coloring component will have to be selected more carefully. In this case, the problem of overgrown roots will be more difficult to solve than in the situation with dark hair.

                  Ash chestnut can highlight the beauty of girls with a dark skin tone or constant tan. Owners of fair skin can also turn to a similar decision. Eye color does not play any role here.

                  Gray-haired

                  There is also a separate, grayish shade. Premature “gray hair” is ideal for young girls who are not afraid of serious experiments and a complete change of image. An interesting shade of ash or a trendy white-gray tone can be added to silver in hair. The result is a very stylish and original color.

                    A gray hair shade is able to bring into the image of mystery, mystery.

                    Silver blond

                    At home, staining of this type is not recommended, so as not to be disappointed in the result. Only entrusting the specialist to carry out all the work can one achieve spectacular and noble hair with beautiful silver tints.

                    Initially, the initial pigment of curls is reduced to a neutral tone to the maximum. Next, the strands are tinted with the addition of light pigment. The master must definitely feel the fine line separating silver and darker shades.

                    Paint selection

                    If you want to achieve a good result and successfully change the image, it is recommended to contact proven salons with a good reputation. Specialists will know for sure in what proportions and proportions to combine the selected dyes to get the desired tone. If you decide to choose the most suitable gray shade on your own, then you should listen to a number of useful tips and tricks.

                    • Beauties, by nature having dark hair, will have to be patient: first you need to discolor the locks in 1-3 calls. If you neglect this step, a uniform tone will not work. The process usually takes up to 6 months - no experienced master will take up such drastic changes in 1 session.
                    • A gray shade is formed on the basis of ashy, ammonia-free coloring agents. Since there is no ammonia in the composition, the color will not last too long, but the hair structure will not suffer in any way.
                    • If you already have gray hair, you should definitely study the manufacturer’s notes on the original paint packaging. In some lines there are products that are suitable for use only partially gray hair (no more than 30%).
                    • It does not matter what kind of shade on the hair you want to achieve. It can be either unobtrusive grayish or dense dark gray - in all cases, preference should be given to high-quality branded paints. Before you go shopping, it is best to consult with an experienced hairdresser or stylist. Specialists will tell you which color formulations are most suitable in your case.
                    • You can achieve a suitable shade with a simple, household hair dye. In this case, you should find funds with the appropriate names, for example, “ash blond” or “cold ash blond”. But as a result, you can only get discreet, classic colors, devoid of interesting notes and nuances. There will be few differences from the standard blond.

                    Painting techniques

                    Exist several painting techniques in gray.

                    • Amazing hairstyles are obtained if you add pale lilac shades or monochromatic silver.Such solutions are optimal when it comes to caret or other short haircuts.
                    • The sombre technique looks impressive on the hair. She goes on medium and long strands, as well as on a fashionable square.
                    • The technique looks interesting in which there are dark roots and light, for example, pink-gray tips. Such solutions look attractive both on medium and long curls.
                    • Allowed the use of other popular techniques, such as balayazh, ombre, highlighting. All of the listed variations of "gray" color look interesting and sexy.

                    Procedure Tips

                    Hair coloring in a gray shade is recommended to be trusted by specialists. If you do not want to go to the salon, then you can resort to painting at home. It is important to follow the instructions in order to get the desired shade and not be disappointed with the result.

                    Let's consider in stages how you can dye your hair gray at home, with your own hands.

                    • In one session, repainted hair in gray will not work. First, the strands will need to be lightened to light blond, platinum or blond. The lighter the tone you want to get, the stronger you need to lighten the curls.
                    • Next should be tinted hair. For this, special semi-permanent coloring compounds will be needed. When choosing a particular paint, you should pay attention to its number indicated on the package.
                    • After clarification, the selected dye is applied to the hair in the same way as in other cases. It is kept on the hair for a certain time, after which it is washed off with warm water with shampoo and balm.
                    • If the cardinal staining scares you, you can try toning the curls with a special tinted shampoo, balm or foam. If you don’t like the color or make mistakes, the paint will soon be washed off and you won’t lose anything.

                    Care for curls

                    Most manufacturers of paints on their products indicate that they are persistent and last long on the hair. However, for various reasons, over time, the pigment will still be washed away, and later completely disappear altogether. To prevent this from happening, dyed gray hair should be provided with competent care, which will allow you to maintain a beautiful shade.

                    • Only use special shampoos and rinses. They should have a postscript - “for dyed hair”. Such funds are sold in many stores - you won’t have to look for them for a long time.
                    • It is important to use special masks on a regular basis immediately after washing the hair. The more elastic the strands are, the longer the applied pigment will be retained on them.
                    • If possible, it is worth resorting to the lamination of curls. This popular salon procedure will keep the result of coloring, while the strands themselves will look well-groomed and neat.

                    General recommendations

                            Gray hair color is very popular today. If you decide to change the image and color the curls in a "gray" shade, then you should listen to some useful tips and tricks.

                            • To make the color more stable, it is recommended to use additional tinting agents (identical to the new color). They should be used at least once a week, having stood on the head for 5 to 10 minutes.
                            • All coloring agents must be selected carefully. Products should be high quality, preferably branded. This requirement is very important, since the result of cosmetic procedures depends on the quality of the paints used.
                            • It is not recommended to subject dyed hair to frequent heat treatments (using plaques, irons and a hair dryer). If you can’t do without such procedures, then first you need to treat the curls with a special, thermal protective agent.
                            • It should be borne in mind that hair with a porous structure does not accept pigment in the best way. So that the hair does not turn out spotty with obscure inclusions, it is better to consult a specialist before dyeing.
                            • A couple of weeks before dyeing, it is recommended to make special nourishing masks for hair, so that the strands are not damaged by chemicals that dye your hair.
                            • A stylish steel shade is recognized as very fashionable. However, experts do not recommend contacting him with girls who have green eyes and a peach skin tone.
                            • It is worth considering that gray color can not destroy the yellow pigment. Girls with naturally red or chestnut curls should not be painted gray on their own at home. In such a situation, all procedures should be entrusted only to professionals, otherwise the result can cause great disappointment.
                            • Paints are recommended to be bought only in specialized stores. This is especially true for professional coloring compounds.

                            If you can’t decide on the optimal shade or if you have any questions, it’s better to talk to professionals in order to prevent serious mistakes in the future.

                            A master class on dyeing hair in gray see below.

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