Ombre on medium hair: features and technique

Plain dyeing has sunk into oblivion and now, at the peak of its popularity, complex, but rich in color, hair coloring. One of these relatively simple, but at the same time popular techniques is ombre. It is worth noting also the fact that few today decide on long or too short haircuts - only medium-length hair remains relevant. It is about the use of the ombre technique on them and about other subtleties of this topic that we will discuss in this article.

Ombre is a special technique of hair coloring, which uses several colors (from dark to light), forming a gradient. The main task of the ombre master is create a 3D effect on the hair.

When choosing an ombre color, it is necessary to take into account the structure of the hair. For instance, for very curly You can make a sharp transition. So the curls will look brighter and will be emphasized. Professionals noticed that it is with curly curls that any paint comes off the fastest. But on straight hair the color transition must be done only gradually and use a whole palette of shades of the same color.

Ombre has many advantages.

1. It may seem incredible, but such dyeing technique does not harm hair. When performing ombre, the hair roots are not damaged, which allows the hair to look healthy.
2. Almost every ombre tends to age its owner.
3. Goes to everyone to the fair sex.
4. Improves complexion: lightens the skin. And as a whole gives the features and image of “airiness”.
5. Can be worn for a long time. Since only the ends of the hair are processed, even an overgrown head of hair can do without correction.
6. Ombre can be done on both natural hair and dyed. The exception is hair dyed with henna or basma.
7. Visually can improve condition of rare, thin hair with split ends.
8. Ombre able to visually make the face a little narrower, especially for girls with a round oval face.
9. Suitable for all hair types: straight, curly, curly, liquid, thick.
10. Able to "ennoble" bright colors. In this regard, an ashen ombre stood out, which can be given any shade: from blue to pink.

No matter how sophisticated the ombre technique is, it still has a number of drawbacks.

1. Difficulties looking for a good master. Making yourself a beautiful ombre yourself is quite difficult, and after the work of a good master you will be really surprised. Despite the large number of colorists and regularly conducted trainings and other courses, there are really good masters, as they say, “count on the fingers”.
2. High probability that hair may turn yellow. This becomes a particularly urgent problem for natural brunettes and brown-haired women.
3. Difficult care after the procedure.
4. Not fit strongly scorched after applying other compounds to curls. Such hair after the next clarification may lose the tips - they simply fall off.
5. Can not do ombre on hair dyed before that with henna or basma. After the clarification procedure, the pigment from such hair may not completely lighten. The result may be pinkish or greenish strands. It is impossible to continue clarification in such cases, since the hair can be completely burned. The only option for such curls is an ombre with dark shades. Later, the paint will be washed off, and it will be necessary to be regularly tinted so that the same pink or green color does not appear.
6. Undesirable make ombre using bright colors for girls with increased oily scalp. Such painting can emphasize sebaceous roots.

During its existence, the ombre has "grown" with many species. Immediately worth noting classical kind of ombre. It is a gradual transition from dark roots to light tips.

Another view - extravagant. Its feature is a sharp transition to light color. Another distinctive feature is the use of shades and colors contrasting with natural hair. All bright colors, such as blue, pink, red, green. Sometimes it may look unnatural, unlike the first option.

Another kind of complex but beautiful coloring is multidimensional ombre. Its main feature is the "overflow" effect. Hair in this technique can shimmer in several colors. A light curl can darken, and at the tips again gain a light shade. The rule for choosing shades remains the same, as with any complex staining: you need to choose either a few warm shades or a few cold ones.

The next look, which came into fashion only this year, is Tortoise ombre. The masters themselves characterize it as a “multidimensional gradient” and draw an analogy with the tortoise shell, which combines many different iridescent shades and a peculiar variety of colors. With this staining, up to 10 different colors can be used.

Another interesting option is armored ombre. Creates the effect of overgrown roots. Most often, the owners of dark hair resort to it: brown-haired women and brunettes. This is exactly the same way to become girls with dark hair blondes, while not looking cheap.

By the number of shades used, ombre can also be divided into several types.

• Degradewhich is also called in a different way "Stretch color". Only three shades are used here. There is a gradual transition from dark roots to light tips. The effect of sunburned hair is created.

• Shatush. Such coloring has a clear border of transition to a different color. In this technique, only two shades are used.

• Shadow technique. It is a difficult stain. Although only two primary tones are used, other colors are also added to them. The result is an overflow of a variety of different shades.

• Converse ombre. With this coloring, the hair roots become light, and the ends of the hair go into a darker color. It is a rather eccentric painting, which is not for everyone.

It should be noted right away that in most cases it is worth giving preference cold shades. They look a little more beautiful than warm. The most popular and versatile option for dark brown hair is a smooth transition to brown or caramel.

For owners light brown curls it is best to opt for a blond ombre. The same thing is best done for girls with highlighted hair. Tinted streaked strands will make the transition even smoother.

For brunettes with dark skin, it is best to choose gold or even red shades for the ombre. Brown hair You can choose light, but cold shades of blonde in the technique of armored ombre. This technique is able to radically change the image from dark to light hair without much damage to the image and the image as a whole.

Ombre on thin hair can be “shifted down”. Simply put, make the tips light only. This option will protect your hair from additional damage.

The best ombre haircut is cascade. It is he who will fully reveal all the variety of shades. Wavy curls will complement the image. Strongly curly hair of a dark color will suit bright shades with a sharp transition.

If you still could not decide on the color and don’t know what suits you best: warm shades or cold, then the following is recommended by stylists and hairdressers The way to determine the appropriate shades for your color type:

• take silver foil and gold, attach each individually to your face;
• if against the background of silver foil the skin has become a little lighter and the eyes brighter, then cold shades will suit you, but if on the contrary, then they are warm.

The work of each master is based on the usual ombre technique with clarification, aging in foil and subsequent application of paint. But you can highlight a few more painting techniques. A procedure that can be easily done with your own hands at home and which is at the same time the easiest classic ombre. It is characterized by a sharp transition. In addition, it is possible to do with the use of only one color.

1. Before starting the process, it is desirable do not wash your hair for three days. So the hair will be protected before dyeing with a natural barrier. Another important point: the procedure is best carried out on straight hair. So you can control the process of applying the composition.
2. Split hair parting in two identical parts, and they, in turn, also divide in half.
3. Fasten color transition line with rubber bands.
4. Apply from the intended paint line to the ends of the hair. This is best done with a paint brush.
5. Remove the gum.
6. Walk through your hair several times combed. This is done in order to evenly distribute the dye through the hair and make a smooth transition.
7. Hold paint on the hair for 10 minutes. Depending on how bright the shade you want, it is worth leaving paint on your hair as much. It is important not to overdo it - the maximum exposure time is 30 minutes. Otherwise, it may damage the hair.
8. Wash your hair and apply a special balm.

If you are the owner of dark hair, then before applying the paint (toning) you will need to do an important preparatory procedure - lightening.

1. Prepare clarifier. To do this, mix the powder and the oxidizing agent in equal proportions.
2. Keep clarifier on the hair a certain time. At home, it is not necessary to use foil. It can be used only when lightening curls near the face. The exposure time should be read in the instructions.
3. Wash off the composition. The rest of the process is to dye your hair.

• A good result as a care product after the ombre procedure was shown. hair oils in capsules. They are applied to the ends of the hair immediately after washing the hair or during the drying process. Thanks to these oils, you will not only give them hydration and nourish the tips, but also notice that soon after regular use, your hair becomes less confused and becomes silky.
• Help improve the condition of the hair and make it less dry various sprays.
• Of course, mandatory use shampoo with purple pigment. He struggles with yellowness, which later appears on the hair.
• For those who want to maintain their hair color, you must regularly visit the master for the tinting procedure.
• To maintain the health of the hair after lightening, it is recommended to minimize the thermal effect, that is, as little as possible or even Do not use the iron, hair dryer, curling iron, heat curlers.
• Of course, you need to use restoring masks and balms.
• To prevent strands from burning out in the sun, you need to use UV protected products.

Almost a classic for the ombre technique has become a haircut facial extension bean. Especially beneficial, unlike the honey or nut shade at the tips, the ash ends will look.

For those who always wanted an unusual and bright image, but did not dare, there is a way out - color ombre. Pink, blue and purple stains have gained popularity. A similar playful option is the raspberry ombre.

The incredible peak of its popularity is now experiencing ash ombre in different versions. It is best done on medium or long hair.

Ombre on dark curls remains a classic using light colors of cold shades.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that if you want to make an ombre, then be sure to do it, because this universal coloring will be popular for a very long time and will suit any hair of different lengths and structures.

See how to make ombre stains in the next video.