Black hair often limits its owners in experiments with appearance. However, many women want to freshen up their hair and at the same time subject the length to minimal trauma. This can be done by highlighting with white strands.
Features of black and white staining
Before deciding to change your image, the following points must be considered:
- This staining should not be done on your own. In addition, you need to be more careful about the choice of the master himself. The recommendation is especially relevant if the girl has previously dyed her hair black.
- Strand bleaching is a very complex process. In this case, it should be cardinal. Brunettes have a denser hair structure than other girls. Therefore, the first time you should not expect a great result.
- Individual strands will not only be subject to discoloration. During the procedure, they will be additionally dyed blond. Therefore, it is necessary to tune in in advance to the deterioration of the quality of hair in these areas.
It should be noted that the masters perform fashionable coloring for blondes. At the same time, the question of trauma to the hair structure will be less acute. In this case, the main canvas is painted black, leaving the desired strands intact.
Who is black and white highlighting for?
Black hair with white strands is perfect for any brunette, regardless of length and haircut.
Together with the hairstyle, the master will select the ideal image depending on the localization of the strands, which can be located in the front, on top, or only at the ends. In addition, transverse and reverse coloring is suitable for girls striving for a vivid, memorable appearance.
If the haircut is short, then it is better to use the diagonal highlighting method. The peculiarity of this staining is that the master does not horizontal, but vertical parting before the procedure. A specialist with good taste will help you find the perfect combination, highlighting the advantages of the structure of the face and the color type of a woman.
Pros and cons
| Benefits | disadvantages |
| Change of image. Highlights will help refresh a woman's look. | The high cost of the procedure. The services of a good specialist, combined with quality materials, will require serious costs. In addition, this procedure requires regular repetitions. |
| Diversity. With a variety of styling methods, you can change your look every day and accentuate your facial sculpting in different ways. | Inability to do it yourself. If a woman still decides to dye her hair at home, then eventually she will have to go to the salon to correct the situation. However, the strands will be more injured after that. |
| The ability to disguise gray hair. This effect can only be achieved with an experienced craftsman. | Hair that undergoes discoloration is difficult to tint with tint shampoos. |
Strand frequency
Before visiting the master, the girl needs to decide what frequency of strands she wants to get as a result.It should be noted that any variant of staining with the skillful work of a specialist will look worthy. However, there are general recommendations, given which you can make a smart choice.
Cross-colored looks best on women with short hair. In this case, frequent highlighting will help get rid of the effect of sharp boundaries between the two shades. If a girl wants to look more daring, then she should choose rare strands. In this case, color contrast will help you achieve the desired result.
Longitudinal highlighting is another staining technique. Its difference lies in the fact that hair is collected along the face for subsequent bleaching. The use of rare strands in this case will help to emphasize the hairstyle. More frequent highlighting will create a beautiful sheet of hair, the contrasting shades of which will shine harmoniously.
Technique and execution scheme
Black hair with white strands can be done with foil.
During the procedure, the specialist adheres to the following sequence of actions:
- comb your hair thoroughly and distribute it into zones;
- separate the necessary strands from the back of the head;
- place the foil under the selected part of the hair so that the material is as close as possible to the root zone;
- apply a special bleaching agent, and then comb the strands well;
- fold the foil in half first and then into an envelope;
- repeat this algorithm with the rest of the hair;
- wait the necessary time for the agent to have time to act and wash it off;
- apply a caring balm.
It should be noted that if you need to additionally dye your hair after bleaching, then the procedure should be performed in the same order. In this case, a standard algorithm is presented. However, depending on the type of staining, its methods will also change.
Can I do the procedure myself at home?
It is quite difficult to repeat the algorithm described above at home. Here you should take into account the initial data. If the girl's hair is black, then when they are lightened, the structure changes at the same time. It becomes more porous and scarred. In addition, specialists use highly concentrated products in salons.
This is due to the need to obtain the desired shade from the first procedure. The result after such staining is persistent. Therefore, it is better to carry out the procedure in the salon. Otherwise, the girl runs the risk of ruining her hair color, which will be difficult to correct even for an experienced master.
How to avoid yellowing curls
Black hair with white strands is a complex type of coloring. It is difficult for natural brunettes to achieve hair discoloration that will not turn yellow over time. You can prevent this situation by choosing special means.
Among them, the following should be noted:
- Tinting coloring compound with oxide. This cosmetic product has a high degree of effectiveness and durability. It is worth applying the product as soon as the highlighting process is over. In some cases, in order to maintain the desired shade, the composition can be used after.
- Balms with toning effect, free of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. The compositions of such drugs are classified as gentle. They support the result and do not damage the hair structure.
- Shampoos with toning effect. The most convenient shade maintenance products. However, using them in the case of highlighting, unlike other types of products that can be applied locally, is quite difficult. Washing your hair with this shampoo takes longer. The average procedure time is 5-10 minutes.
Before purchasing any of the above products, it is recommended to consult with the specialist who directly performed the staining procedure.He will help you choose the most suitable composition, taking into account the structure of the hair, its degree of damage, as well as the method of highlighting itself.
How long will the color last
The color fastness is directly dependent on regular maintenance. In addition, the use of effective remedies is also important. If a woman observes all these conditions, then the result will hold until the overgrown roots are visible on the head.
How often should the procedure be repeated
Black hair, which has been highlighted with white strands, must be dyed monthly. This period is approximate and depends on how quickly the girl's hair grows. However, if the master used a technique in which the roots do not undergo discoloration, then the need to repeat the procedure may be needed only after six months.
With this method of highlighting, the regrown length will look organically for some time with dyed strands. In this case, the hairstyle will be modified. However, it should be noted that such staining will require the master to perform complex techniques. Therefore, the procedure will cost several times more.
Hair care after highlighting
This type of coloring does not injure the main part of the hair. However, the structure of the strands that have been discolored will be damaged. In addition, it is necessary to maintain the result so that the shade remains unchanged.
Therefore, the following types of care should be carried out regularly:
- Cleansing... This procedure should be gentle. It is better to use sulfate-free shampoos that do not contain silicones. Such products will delicately remove dirt from the hair without damaging its structure and without washing off the paint.
- Treatment and recovery. For these purposes, special masks should be used. It is important to note that it is necessary to avoid applying oils. Despite the fact that they nourish and moisturize hair well, all oils wash off even the most persistent dye.
- Maintaining hue. In this case, it is better to use the means that the master will select.
Who Shouldn't Do
Black hair with white strands looks very beautiful and impressive, but not suitable for all women.
Dyeing in such a bold style should be discarded in the following cases:
- the presence of an allergic reaction to a component contained in the product, the use of which is necessary during the procedure;
- hair has been permed or previously dyed with henna;
- too damaged structure of the strands.
In other cases, a woman can safely resort to the procedure. Black hair, which has been highlighted with white strands, looks very impressive. However, it should be understood that the procedure and subsequent care are more costly than conventional staining. Indeed, in this case, savings can lead to hair damage.
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Author: Gun'kina Ekaterina