Balayazh on light brown hair of medium length with bangs. Before and after photos

Modern balayage stands out among the common techniques of partial hair coloring (highlighting, ombre, colored strands). This technique looks more natural, thanks to which it is not striking, the coloring gives the hair a natural shine and volume.

Benefits of the balayage technique for medium length hair

Hair coloring technique balayage is a variant of horizontal highlighting, in which most of the hair is colored along with the ends... Hair looks natural, as if partially sunburned.

Hairdressers point out that with this coloring, the average hair length is optimal.

The advantages of balayage technique include:

1. Attractiveness. Balayage allows you to update your image without the risk of unsuccessful staining. The lightened ends of the hair look impressive and visually make the hair thicker and more "lively". Balayage adds interesting play and highlights to the hairstyle, depth of color, which refreshes the whole look.
2. Safety. Dyeing is carried out only on part of the hair, the dye is not applied to the roots, and therefore the risk of getting a chemical burn or an allergic reaction is reduced to zero. In addition, the strands are lightened by only 2-3 tones, which means minimal damage to the hair.
3. Durability. Due to the fact that the hair roots are not dyed, the hairstyle retains its attractiveness much longer than when all hair is dyed. Balayage does not require adjustment up to 4 months.
4. Versatility. Balayazh looks attractive on both short, medium and long hair, and adds thickness to both light brown and dark curls.

Note! Professionals recommend using this coloring for girls whose face shape is angular.

All the advantages of the technique work well for diamond, triangular or rectangular faces. The lightened strands in the lower part of the face perfectly soften all the angularities.

Who suits balayazh in face shape and type of appearance

With the help of color accents, the shape of the face is also corrected. The oval face is considered the standard of beauty, and it is to this form that hairdressers, cosmetologists and makeup artists strive to bring all other forms.

To do rectangular face more oval, lighten the hair in the temple area and on the sides, as well as the ends of the bangs. This makes a rectangular face look softer and more harmonious.

For triangular face it is advisable to start balayazh in the cheek area and continue it to the end of the hair, emphasizing the diagonal lines.

When trapezoidal face (when the lower part is more massive and heavy relative to the upper one) hair lightening is done on the upper part, and the lower, on the contrary, is darkened.

Recommendations for choosing a color depending on the shade of blond hair: black, chocolate and brown, light blond

An important aspect is the choice of paint shade. A well-chosen color will correct facial imperfections and visually rejuvenate. The shade of the balayage should match the color of the eyes and skin.Therefore, blondes should choose warm honey or cold creamy tones. Owners of red hair choose copper shades, and brown-haired women choose the colors of nuts and caramel.

For owners of blond hair, fair skin and eyes, stylists recommend sticking to ash and nut shades when balayage. Representatives of a bright, contrasting appearance (light skin, dark hair and eyes) should choose no less bright colors of balayage. Scarlet strands look especially impressive with dark hair.

Girls with a "sunny" appearance are suitable for both delicate shades (wheat, honey) and rich (amber, copper).

Balayazh is used on medium-length light brown hair, as this is the best basis for this technique. It is on such hair that the balayazh looks as natural and not defiant as possible. This is due to the fact that light brown and blonde hair is more prone to fading in the sun than others, and balayage mimics this very effect.

Dark shades also benefit from balayage dyeing, as they create contrast and visually increase the volume of the hairstyle. This balayazh looks more daring and modern. A similar painting is performed in different shades, both cold and warm, depending on the color type of the appearance - skin and eyes.

Balayazh on straight and curly brown hair: performance features

The balayage technique is suitable for owners of straight hair and curly girls. However, when dyeing, you should take into account the structure of the hair so that the result is as close to the desired one.

Ash balayage on light brown hair

Ash-colored balayazh is the latest trend, it is performed on light brown and dark blonde hair. It suits medium length hair. This coloring looks stylish, allows you to stand out from the crowd, and is suitable for lovers of experiments.

Ash color suits most girls under 30-35 years old. After this age, shades of gray resemble gray hair and visually add age. An additional benefit of the ash color is that it blends perfectly with many colors.: purple, blue, scarlet, pink, black.

When painting using the balayage technique on light brown hair of medium length in an ash color, it should be borne in mind that the strands must be lightened before toning. Otherwise, the ash-colored dye will not adhere to the hair.

The best base for ash balayage is hair that has not been dyed before. Experts do not recommend lightening hair previously dyed with other dyes, henna and basma. This often produces unpredictable, negative results.

Also, ash balayage is not always compatible with hair with natural red pigment.This is due to the fact that when lightening, reddish hair turns yellow, and when an ash tonic is applied, it turns greenish. Therefore, in order to avoid unexpected shades, ash staining should be entrusted to professionals.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make balayage for light brown hair yourself at home

Required materials and tools

Balayage coloring is also feasible at home. To do this, just stock up on the following:

1. Paint (and, if necessary, a brightening composition);
2. Non-metallic paint containers;
3. Comb;
4. Foil for separating strands from each other;
5. Hair clips;
6. Brush for applying coloring compositions;
7. Gloves to protect hands from paint;
8. Towel or tape to protect shoulders from paint.

Step by step staining guide

The basic rule when applying paint using the balayage technique is smooth transitions between colors. Neat and even coloring provides a natural, not defiant look.

For a smooth gradient, the hair is combed at the place of the color transition. The method of “combing off” the paint is also used: 10-20 minutes after application, part of the paint in the transition points is removed with a comb. During this time, the dye on the ends of the hair continues to lighten the hair, resulting in the desired gradient from dark hair roots to lightened ends.

Dyeing is done differently depending on the length of the hair:

• To apply balayage to fair-haired medium length hair, they need to be carefully combed and divided the entire head into four sectors: 2 parietal, occipital and crown. The separated curls are collected in ponytails, after which a coloring or lightening composition is applied to the end of each (depending on the hair color).

If necessary, paint the entire length of the strand, without painting over only the root part. Moreover, each colored strand should be wrapped with foil or cling film so as not to stain other strands.

• For painting long curls hair is also divided into strands, a piece of foil is placed under each and the composition is applied layer by layer with a brush.

When painting, it is convenient to lay the strands on a flat surface so that they do not touch each other. After applying the dye or lightening mixture, it is kept on the hair for as long as the manufacturer specifies and rinsed thoroughly.

• If it is necessary to paint the bangs using the balayage technique, you need to refer to the painting recommendations short hair.

It is recommended to comb short hair before dyeing, lifting the ends of the hair up, and, if necessary, fix it at the roots with varnish. The fleece should be sufficient to support the weight of the colored strands. Then the hair is divided into equal bundles, at the ends of which the composition is applied and shaded.

The minimum distance from the hair roots should be 2.5-3 cm. Stylists recommend starting staining in rows from the crown to the back of the head, and dyeing the bangs with vertical stripes up to 1 cm wide, with a distance between the strands up to 3 cm (depending on the desired effect).

Balayage is often applied zonal to emphasize the structure of the haircut. For example, when cutting a bob, the ends of the hair on the back of the head are lightened by collecting the hair in a bun and distributing the paint with the help of hands or a comb. There is also a reverse technique, when the curls that frame the face are lightened. Zonal balayage allows many haircuts to look more advantageous, voluminous and unusual.

The application of coloring and lightening compositions must be carefully controlled and washed off at the specified time.

The compositions should not be kept on the hair longer than specified, this leads to damaged hair, burns and allergic reactions.

Stylists' recommendations

Balayazh is not the easiest technique to perform at home. Brown and black hair is more difficult to lighten, moreover, any mistakes are more noticeable on them.In order to avoid mistakes and noticeable transitions, it is recommended to do balayage on blond and light blond hair.

Before dyeing the balayage, you need to refresh the haircut or give the hair the desired shape, even for owners of medium length hair, and even more so short hair.

It should not be forgotten that balayage does not imply going beyond one hair color... The shades and saturation change, but not dramatically, the hair color - this is what contributes to the natural look of the hairstyle after dyeing.

Balayage dyeing is an excellent choice for women with any hair color, length and structure. This style allows you to visually revive curls, add volume and smooth out imperfections of the face.

The technique for performing hair dyeing is so simple that it is not necessary to perform it in a beauty salon, you can easily perform hair dyeing at home.

Balayazh for light brown hair of medium length - video instruction:

Fashionable balayage and ombre staining techniques:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De8SaE9sviQ