Highlighting on dark blond hair. Photo, staining instructions, who suits

Highlighting is a method of dyeing hair, the variety of effects of which are clearly shown in the photo later in the article. The classical technique helps to visually add density and volume to dark blond hair.

The dyeing mechanism consists in highlighting individual strands. One of the main reasons for the demand for this technique, as well as its main advantage, is the many variations of highlighting that will help refresh the image, make any hairstyle stylish.

What shades of paint are used for highlighting dark blond hair

Comparing the technique of highlighting strands with traditional dyeing, a number of advantages of highlighting can be noted:

• The ability to visually refresh the image without drastic changes.
• A convenient way to mask gray hair.
• A gentle version of a gradual transition to a lighter tone from a dark color.
• Giving extra shine and shine to curls.
• Easy maintenance, no need for regular renewal of the effect.

By choosing the optimal shades for highlighting, taking into account the original hair tone, you can beautifully emphasize the color depth. This technique visually rejuvenates, shading the skin of the face, therefore it is popular with women of any age. The dark blond shade is good for versatility. There are two ways to refresh the look - to lighten the strands or make them contrastingly dark.

Therefore, stylists recommend using for such an initial tone:

• wheat and honey palette;
• cold ash tones;
• shades of champagne or noble beige;
• soft cappuccino tones, hazelnut shade;
• classic tones of blond or light blond;
• dark chocolate, light coffee or chestnut tones.

Contrasting shades of red, raspberry, bright orange or terracotta, blue or turquoise can be used to create a trendy, slightly daring look. When choosing a tone, it is important to choose the right color by defining a warm or cold palette. If the color is incorrectly selected, the strands can get an expressionless piebald shade.

Rules for choosing paint color

Highlighting on dark blond hair (the photo can be seen later in the article) is considered a classic way to update an image without the use of cardinal beauty measures. To obtain a rich, long-lasting and beautiful tone of the strands, as well as to preserve the structure of the hair shaft, the main criteria are the most gentle composition and quality level of the coloring agent.

Manufacturers have created a separate line of home highlighting products. To carry out the coloring process yourself, it is not necessary to buy a ready-made composition marked on the packaging "for highlighting". There are several types of brighteners that can be used to brighten strands. You can use powder, paste, coloring creams or mousses.

To achieve the most expressive and aesthetic highlighting effect, you must adhere to simple rules:

• Learn to decipher the paint shade code, which is indicated by two numbers, where the first is the designation of the main paint color, and the second speaks of the shade. For example, code 9.1 stands for 9 - blond color, and 1 - mother-of-pearl shade. Professional palette encoding may differ from the digital designation of household paints.
• If the hair is damaged, thin, and the chosen shade raises doubts or dyeing is not planned for a long time, you can use an ammonia-free dye composition, which is completely washed out after 3-4 weeks.
• The simplest and most gentle way to lighten strands, in contrast to a powder or an oxidizing agent, is to use special pastes. Their composition is enriched with vitamins and minerals, therefore, when stained, the structure is moisturized and protected from the aggressive effects of the dye. After lightening, the strands are tinted in a suitable shade in color.
• When choosing a highlight color, it is important to take into account the original tone, appearance features, color type. Winter girls, as well as owners of the summer color type, face colder gamut - platinum, pearls, silver or beige. The honey-golden, wheat-amber range is more suitable for the spring, autumn color type. Brunettes can be dyed curls in an ashy, silvery tone, provided that they are owners of light skin, gray, greenish, blue eyes.
• If the hair has been previously colored with natural dyes - henna, basma, the effect may be unexpected. It is necessary to continue staining with natural paints or wait until the color has completely disappeared, and only after that use professional compositions.

It is equally important to determine the type of highlighting by the lightening area, as well as the width and frequency of dyeing curls. The thinner the bleached strands - less than 3 mm, the more natural the coloring looks.

The best brands of highlighting paints. Benefits, prices

In order to obtain the desired shade on the hair and at the same time not damage the structure of the hair shaft, as well as to exclude delamination of the ends, thinning of the strands in the future, it is necessary to choose the optimal dye composition. In the salon, professional craftsmen will do this almost flawlessly. At home, for self-staining, you must use the tips.

A list of the best brands with the advantages and features of the products, as well as an approximate pricing policy, is presented in the table:

When dyeing yourself at home, it is necessary to approach the selection of a brightening agent with caution, as much as possible assessing the original color and structure of the hair.

Highlighting techniques

Highlighting on dark blond hair (before and after photos show the result of different dyeing methods) provides for lightening the natural or dyed original color by a maximum of 2-3 levels.

There are several basic techniques:

• Traditional or complete. The technique provides for highlighting strands all over the head.
• Zonal. With this method, one zone is distinguished - the lower part of the curls, bangs.
• Partial. Coloring is done in several "feathers" or individual curls that frame the face.

There is also a classification that includes reverse and traditional highlighting.

With the classic method, the hair is lightened, and with the opposite, on the contrary: individual strands are tinted in a darker contrasting tone. The second method is practiced by owners of light curls who want to give a bright accent to their hairstyle, or lightened brunettes and brown-haired women who restore their natural color without a sharp transition.

Selection of highlighting technique depending on the shape of the haircut and length

In addition to the standard classification of highlighting techniques, there is a gradation in hair density:

• frequent or minor highlighting;
• rare to create contrast;
• thin, to create the most natural effect;
• wide, for coloring more than 50% of curls.

By the type of staining, there are several modern variations of highlighting, the most popular are:

• ombre;
• veil;
• booking;
• blonding;
• Californian technology;
• balayazh;
• diagonal coloring;
• Venetian technique;
• shatush.

Each technique is selected individually, based on hair length, type and shape of the haircut.

For short strands

For short strands, the classic way of dyeing the strands is suitable. On a dark blond color, strands of different shades look great in one light range - cold or warm. You can safely experiment with the width, frequency and location of the strands.

Square

For a classic square, stylists recommend using the diagonal technique, separating the vertical partings and painting in the desired shade. The classic coloring with small strands will help to make the square more effective, this will add volume to the hairstyle.

To create natural contrast, you can apply the California highlighting technique by lightening a few individual strands of the face.

Elongated bob

One of the most trendy and versatile haircuts looks more impressive if you apply the highlighting technique. This can be traditional coloring, original ombre with a contrasting transition from the roots to the bottom of the haircut, as well as a balayage technique with zonal coloring in bright or natural shades.

Bean

The bob haircut is laconic, stylish, to add bright accents, you can highlight several "feathers", paint only the top layer with the veil technique, and also apply a diagonal technique or give preference to frequent, zonal or low-contrast highlighting.

Pixie

For such a hairstyle, creative coloring in bright unusual shades - red, neon pink, purple - is relevant. This hairstyle will emphasize the image of young ladies. For older ladies, a haircut can be made more impressive due to several contrasting strands of the face.

For medium and long hair

For such a length, any technique is suitable, it is only important to choose the right shade, to determine the staining method. The ombre technique, balayazh, shatush, Californian and Venetian highlighting looks most impressive on medium and long hair.

Haircuts with bangs

For hairstyles with bangs, a two-tone style is suitable with coloring in two similar shades, contrasting with the main color. You can also apply the ombre technique, balayage or the classic technique with highlighting the strands. Consider the length, shape, thickness of the bangs, the general style of the haircut.

Highlighting looks more effective on thick straight bangs, reaching or slightly lower than dropping below the eyebrows. If this part is elongated, smoothly falling onto the face, the highlighted strands will make the image more expressive. With the help of highlighted bangs, you can visually divert attention from the double chin or too massive lower jaw.

Preparation for staining

Highlighting on dark blond hair can be done in the salon or on your own at home. Focusing on the photo, you can see the approximate final result.

When preparing for staining, it is important to follow the recommendations:

1. Staining should be carried out 2-3 days after washing. During this time, a film forms on the hair, which reduces chemical exposure.
2. The strands should be dry, as wet ones will dilute the dye, which will not transfer the desired color in the end.
3. For dry and split hair, pre-moisturizing and nourishing masks with coconut or argan oil are recommended.
4. Before the procedure, comb, divide the strands into segments, securing with hairpins.
5. It is not recommended to carry out the procedure on freshly colored hair, it is better to wait at least 7-10 days.

Highlighting techniques. Instructions for dyeing hair at home

Highlighting on dark blond hair (a photo with a step-by-step guide will help you complete all the stages of dyeing correctly) can be done in several ways. It is important to know the nuances and algorithm of staining, only with the help of step-by-step instructions can you avoid mistakes and achieve a beautiful result.

Aesthetics can be affected not only by a poor-quality product, but also by poor health, the presence of hormonal imbalance, medication and the initial condition of the hair. You should also prepare all the necessary arsenal of tools, dilute the coloring composition according to the instructions and observe safety measures during the process, using gloves and avoiding contact with the mucous membrane and skin.

Classic

Traditional highlighting is performed using foil cut into strips of the same width and length with a 1 cm bend at the base.

The process follows the following algorithm:

1. Comb, divide the curls into 4-8 parts. Secure each part with a clip.
2. Put on a robe or cape, gloves on your hands. Prepare a coloring agent.
3. Remove the first clip from the back of the head, separate several small strands with a comb in a checkerboard manner.
4. Apply a little of the mixture to the matte side of the foil, stepping back from the root. Having laid the strand, paint over from the tip to the top. Wrap the foil tightly.
5. Similarly process the rest of the strands, paint over the top of the head last.

After the expiration of the exposure time, wash off the paint, apply a fixing balm.

Zonal

The peculiarity of this technique is to create a beautiful contrast by dyeing only the upper strands or separately bangs. The process is similar to the classic method, but with zonal dyeing, the bottom layer of the hair can remain natural or be dyed with gentle tonics.

Common

The usual home highlighting can be done using a special hat with holes.

The staining process is simple:

1. A special hat made of fabric or thin silicone is put on the hair.
2. Crochet thin strands through the holes.
3. The lightening composition is distributed on the extended hair with a flat brush.
4. After holding the paint, the composition is washed off without removing the cap.
5. At the final stage, the cap is removed and the hair is thoroughly washed with shampoo.

Sparing

The basic principles of gentle dyeing of strands:

• This method involves the use of less aggressive chemical paints. It can be cream paints, mousses with ammonia-free composition and caring components.
• The highlighting technique is similar to the classic method or, for convenience, using a hat.
• The most gentle method of exposure for such highlighting is without using an additional hair dryer or wrapping the hair with a towel for a more pronounced thermal effect.

Toning

Toning is used for pre-lightened curls or with a natural light shade, as well as to update the color of highlighted strands. The difference between this staining method lies in the gentle effect and short-term cosmetic result. The color is washed out gradually after several washing procedures.

Toning algorithm:

1. Wash, dry the curls a little, dividing the curls into several parts.
2. Apply the tonic evenly, treating the strands first from the occipital zone, moving to the crown.
3. Withstand the composition according to the instructions, 20-30 minutes.

The tonic is washed off with clean warm, but not hot water, the shade can be fixed with special masks.

Ombre

Trendy equipment is used in the salon and independently at home:

1. Moisten the hair with water, divide it into a straight longitudinal and transverse part, tie four tails. The indentation should be at the level of the chin.
2. The lightener is applied to the part of each ponytail below the elastic.
3. The painted part is wrapped in foil for 20-30 minutes.
4. After clarification, the foil is removed, the paint is washed off, the clarifying mixture is again applied for 10 minutes, but already 2-3 cm higher than the rubber bands.
5. At the last stage, it is necessary to lighten the ends a little, again applying a clarifier for 10 minutes.

The method is less gentle than toning; more than 50% of the hair is lightened. Therefore, after the procedure, rinse the hair thoroughly with shampoo, apply a nourishing balm.

Bronding

The difference between the technique is to create a multi-colored palette on the hair in one range of 2-3 shades. You can create a highlight effect, framing the strands of the face with color, a smooth transition from dark roots to lighter tips. To create a bronde yourself, you need to choose a base tone and several lighter shades in the same range.

For convenience, you can use the instructions:

1. Dye your hair in a basic tone.
2. Divide the curls into 6 parts - bangs, occipital, parietal zone, two peri-temporal zones.
3. Apply the first paint to the central area of ​​the strand, placing foil. When painting over a strand, make an indent of 2-3 cm, stop the brush 6-8 cm from the ends. Paint over the roots in a darker tone.
4. It is important to avoid sharp contrast, so it is necessary to “play” with the shades, moving up and down on different strands, achieving a slight blur effect.
5. At the end, treat the ends with a clarifier, leaving the composition for 10 minutes.

Blonding

Blonding is more suitable for natural blondes, it is performed similarly to brondu, but using two tones - a darker one at the root and a clarifier. The technique of applying the mixture is similar to bronzing.

California

The effect of naturally sunburned hair can be created by following the instructions:

1. Divide the hair into several clear horizontal partings.
2. Collect the strands in bunches of 1 cm according to the principle of a checkerboard.
3. Prepare a 1: 1 mixture with paint and oxidizer.
4. Smoothly apply the composition to the beams, leaving to act for 20 minutes.

With this technology, the hair does not need to be covered with foil or exposed to heat.

Balayazh

A smooth color transition is created according to the following algorithm:

1. Pre-comb the hair so that the ends stick up. Can be fixed with varnish.
2. Lubricate the pieces of foil with clarifier, and wrap the ends.The clarification length is selected individually.
3. Withstand time - 10-15 minutes, remove the foil and rinse the curls.
4. Apply tonic or paint to the lightened ends for 20 minutes.
5. Wash off the paint with shampoo, apply balm.

Venetian

A feature of the method is safety, ease of implementation and maximum naturalness of the clarified strands.

A few basic principles:

• It is necessary to create a smooth color transition. It is convenient to carry out the procedure using a hat with holes.
• I cascade the strands in one or more shades.
• Curls are painted with a stretch of color from the middle of the strand to the ends.

Shatush

You can create a shatush yourself in a simple way - with a fleece:

1. The curls are divided into strands, each combed at the root.
2. The paint is applied, stepping back from the root, moving with strokes superficially, without saturating the strands.
3. The roots remain intact or are colored as close to natural as possible.

What if the staining fails?

Highlighting on dark blond hair, a photo of the results of which can be seen later in the article, can give an unexpected result.

To correct the negative effect on hair, you can use:

• with a professional remover, but when re-staining, choose a shade 1 tone lighter;
• tonic with a purple tone to remove yellow pigment from the strands;
• make a natural mask-remover by mixing 2-3 tbsp. kefir with 2-3 tbsp. olive oil.

All these funds will help to cope with the removal of unsuccessful pigment.

Hair care after coloring

Even with gentle brighteners, highlighting is stressful for the hair.

To preserve the effect obtained and provide full-fledged care to the clarified curls, you should use the recommendations:

• Use oil-based nourishing and moisturizing masks at least once a week.
• Add natural vitamins A, E, B to conventional remedies 5.
• After washing, use a moisturizing balm and products to protect hair from UV exposure.
• Thermal exposure should be minimized by using a hair dryer, irons, and flat pans.
• Massage the head daily with a special brush.

When to correct

One of the advantages of the technology is that there is no need for regular correction. The interval between corrections is individual, depending on the intensity of hair growth. As a preventive procedure to renew the color, you can use toners, shampoos and masks with purple pigment to restore a beautiful shade to yellowed strands.

Full correction of highlighting is carried out 1 time in 3-6 months.

Highlighting is an affordable and easy-to-use technique for dyeing dark blond hair. In the photo you can see the results before and after the procedure and choose the most optimal method for yourself.

Useful videos about hair highlighting, its types and rules for performing

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