In the new season, just like last year, the beauty salon industry is focusing on trendy natural highlights. The effect of sun-bleached hair, smooth transitions of shades or bright coloring is becoming more and more important among those who like to experiment with hair color.
Various highlighting techniques
Fashionable highlighting successfully keeps up with the trend and does not give up its positions, but vice versa. Every year this technique is improved, ideas are added, new methods are tried. With the help of various techniques of such coloring, you can achieve soft color transitions or with the help of bright strands to achieve interesting contrasts.
Each type of highlight can help create a unique look.... This technology has been in demand for over a decade, and has not gone out of style thanks to new ideas. Previously, strands were highlighted in blond, but now there is a variety of other options, which will be discussed later.
Which highlight to choose?
Here the question is in the individuality of each woman. Also important is the color type of appearance. Before going to the salon, you can determine in advance which shades are suitable for a particular appearance: warm or cold.
If you want to accurately select highlighting, then you can contact a professional colorist who will tell a person what type of coloring will emphasize his beauty and hide flaws.
There is another option - to look at photos of stars that wear highlights and are similar to your external type. Additionally, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the techniques of this staining in order to have an idea of what highlighting is.
Classic
There are two types of traditional highlights: rare and frequent. The chosen thickness of the strand is chosen depending on the condition of the hair. When working with this technology hair is colored partially in a light shade, which is clearly different from the rest of the mass.
The process of highlighting itself is laborious - the thinner and more often the strands are selected, the more difficult the work. But, having come to an experienced master, you can get a natural and beautiful result that will add elegance to the image.
Advanced technology strands are highlighted not only in one color, but in several... This coloring looks much more natural than just dyed blond strands.
Balayazh
Fashionable Hollywood highlights have earned love among women in a short time. The principle of applying coloring pigment when dyeing hair - with strokes. The colorist colors each strand in a specific sequence to create a harmonious color composition.
This type of highlighting allows you to achieve the maximum natural effect of burned-out strands.... Undoubtedly, plus this coloring - the hair practically does not deteriorate.Balayazh coloring is done according to a certain technology, which, with minimal harm, affects the hair structure and gently colors the strands.
Ombre
The smoothed transition from dark roots to light ends is called ombre. Such staining can be carried out for almost any color type of appearance. Ombre is a technique for lightening strands at the ends using a lightening powder. Dyeing is considered successful when the master stretches the color over the entire hair strip, smoothing the color transitions.
Ombre is a technique for lightening strands at the ends using a lightening powder.
The advantages of this coloring are that:
- you can keep the natural hair color at the roots;
- by coloring the ends of the strands in a light color, you can add volume to the hairstyle;
- it is possible to correct the shape of the face by highlighting the strands around it;
- stylish and fashionable image that will not let you go unnoticed.
Shatush
French type of highlighting, which is performed by stretching the color along the hairline... This coloring will suit almost every woman, regardless of age. Stretching the color will add gloss to long to medium length strands.
The main rule of this painting is not to create abrupt transitions from one shade to another. Only an experienced colorist can achieve the perfect natural look. Such staining can be recommended for those who want to achieve visual volume in their hairstyleswho have gray hair and who do not want to radically change their hair color and spoil it.
Mazhimesh
This method of highlighting is made due to the high-quality composition of the coloring pigment, which does not contain ammonia, includes useful components, oils and wax that have a beneficial effect on the hair structure. When performing mazhimesh, dye practically does not spoil the hair, unlike other types of dyeing.
When performing mazhimesh, dye practically does not spoil the hair, unlike other types of dyeing.
Due to the mild effect of the composition, the hair is lightened to a natural effect, without setting abrupt transitions.
Two disadvantages of this highlight:
- dark hair is almost impossible to lighten with an ammonia-free paint composition. Therefore, mazhimesh is suitable only for naturally light and light-blond women;
- the price for dyeing with a high-quality and beneficial composition on the hair will be much higher than other dyes.
Crazy color
Such coloring is suitable for those who want to look bright and stand out for their originality using a catchy color strand... This type of highlighting first gained popularity in Britain, and is now gaining momentum in Russia.
Crazy shades are suitable only for bright and courageous personalities, as well as for those who have long dreamed of creating an original image. But for such a highlight, you should first discolor the strands of hair, on which the bright pigment will be applied.
California highlights
Such a fashionable and charming highlight is one of the recent innovations. It gained popularity straight from sunny California. It is there, at the beach beauties, locks beautifully and playfully fade under the rays. This highlighting will suit any hair length.
According to modern technologies to achieve a natural effect when painting, several shades of dye are used... The master produces California lighting without the use of foil or special thermal paper, the main condition is a well-ventilated room.
French highlights
Hair coloring occurs due to lightening dye, natural hair tone for 3-4 tones... This contributes to the effect of highlights and volume. When performing this technique, the master uses a gentle dye composition that does not spoil the hair cortex.
It is not recommended to make French highlights on hair dyed in dark colors or henna.
It is not recommended to perform this technique on hair dyed in dark colors or henna - the effect may be minimally noticeable. Also, French highlighting is suitable for a woman with curly hair. On straight strands, such a painting may look slightly pockmarked.
Brazilian highlights
The technique implies a natural Californian highlighting, but instead of burnt-out strands a smooth transition from dark roots to light tips is used. Coloring is suitable for owners of light brown, dark blonde hair.
On too dark or light strands, it will be difficult to create overflows. It is better to carry out Brazilian highlighting on a natural color base and never on henna or basma. The more shades will be used for coloring, the more luxurious the effect of glare and naturalness will be.
Ash and white
Highlighting that will look win-win on girls belonging to winter or cold summer color types, as well as on naturally blondes. Ash color is dangerous in itself and not suitable for everyone. Also, such a shade of paint can ruin the whole image - make the face gray and inconspicuous.
Ash highlighting is not recommended for women over 30 years old, for those who have skin redness, blush and red-haired young ladies. White strands are ideal for girls with fair skin and light eyes. Ash strands will be luxuriously combined with dark, brown hair and cold skin color.
Fashionable redhead
An uncomplicated technique due to the fact that the strands do not have to be lightened up to 9-10 levels, therefore perfect for dark-haired women... Highlighting with fiery shades can refresh the image, add playfulness and sun rays to the hairstyle. Different results may be obtained depending on the shade of paint.
Brazilian highlighting is suitable for owners of light brown, dark blonde hair.
If you make highlights on natural red hair with lighter copper strands, then you can emphasize the natural shade and create the effect of burned-out strands. Also, red strands can be created on brown hair for those who want to add unusualness to their hairstyle.
Coloring
Difficult professional staining when when performing, several shades (sometimes up to 15 colors) are used that are close to each other in tonality. Performing this work, the master divides the strands of hair into zones and paints each of them with a certain dye.
With this dye, it is not always necessary to dye all the hair. Partial coloring means coloring, for example, gray hair in a natural shade, without affecting the natural pigment of the rest of the hair. With full coloring, you can change the color of the hairstyle dramatically.
Zone highlighting
If the client has dry and slightly damaged hair, then she can be offered a fashionable gentle zonal highlighting. The technique is performed as a classic version or Californian highlighting only on the upper hair zone. The lower hair part remains uncolored or is colored with a gentle dye.
Reverse highlighting
Carried out on hair that has often undergone conventional highlights and in this regard, the primary effect of coloring is distorted. Using the reverse technique, you can recreate the image that was originally. The procedure is also recommended for those who want to switch from light strands to dark hair.
The technique is similar to the classical one, only the strands are painted in a dark shade. Reverse highlighting is distinguished by a safe transition from one shade to another without obvious damage to the hair structure.
Bronding
Very fashionable and gaining popularity highlighting. The word "brond" means between blond and dark-haired. A beautiful combination of light and dark strands will suit those girls who cannot decide which side of the color to go to. With this coloring, light strands should not differ much from the bulk of the hair., they can be lighter only by a couple of tones.
Ash Highlights, which will look win-win on girls belonging to winter or cold summer color types, as well as on naturally blondes.
The technique does not imply any transitions. Hair looks natural when combined with light and dark colors. Experts recommend not to use many shades when painting; no more than three are needed for the bronzing effect.
Fashionable coloring "Salt and pepper"
Such highlighting means a graphite hair color. The color of gray hair is still recommended for young girls who will not get old with this shade. In execution, such painting is considered difficult. Achieving a steel shade is not easy, and in some cases almost impossible. Only an experienced colorist will be able to do this trendy painting.
To achieve a gray tint, you will have to lighten the strands as much as possible and paint them with ash dye. Girls with dark or red hair may not be able to achieve this shade. In addition, the ash is very capricious, and is constantly washed off. You will have to spend a lot of money on care and salons to keep this staining in perfect condition.
What kind of highlighting is suitable depending on the hair color
It so happens that a woman cannot decide what color to dye the strands in so that they are combined with the color type of appearance, style and character. To begin with, you should see photos of various techniques and types of staining. It is also worth paying attention to the structure of the hair, its damage.
For dark hair, highlighting is difficult to choose than for blonde hair. But do not despair, new dyeing techniques exist for the owners of chestnut strands.
On blonde hair
Fashionable Californian coloring is perfect for fair-haired young ladies.... The main thing is that the contrast of the color transition is as natural as possible. Light hair can be highlighted with dark strands. Reverse highlighting - magikontrast will also be relevant.
On light brown hair
The beauty of light brown hair can be emphasized by French highlights. Strands should be created in milky, beige or light brown tones, they perfectly emphasize the natural shade of the hair. You should also pay attention to ombre or balayage. Soft transitions from dark to light will help the strands to play in a new way.
On dark hair
For brown, brown or black hair, highlighting muted shades is in fashion... When coloring, shades of coffee, milk chocolate, honey, caramel are often used. Brunettes should not be afraid to ruin their chic curls, because often masters use gentle dyes that lighten just a couple of tones.
On red hair
Owners of copper strands can be advised majimesh, to slightly lighten the ends of the hair and strands of the face. Classic highlighting will also look unusual when red hair is combined with light strands. The ombre technique can also add irresistibility to copper hair if done professionally and with smooth transitions.
Features of highlighting long hair
Performing various coloring techniques on long hair is considered a laborious and time-consuming process. When dyeing, it is worth choosing only a special dyeing foil, since food can simply roll off the dye-treated hair.
Zone highlighting is performed only on the upper hair zone.
Stylists recommend highlighting long hair with gentle compounds. Ombre and balayage coloring for long strands does not require a constant visit to the salon.
Subtleties of highlighting short hair
Short hair is not difficult to dye. For women with short hair, techniques are relevant: bright strands, feathers, French dyeing, Californian. It is easier for the master to perform complex coloring techniques on short hair. You can also do classic highlighting yourself using a special hat with holes.
Small or large highlights: what to prefer?
It all depends on the taste and preferences of the woman. Large highlights will look good on large curls, and small highlights will come out in all their glory on straight hair. But a lot depends on the master colorist who will perform the technique. If he correctly dyes his hair without flaws and abrupt transitions, then both types of highlighting will look beautiful.
Frequent or rare highlights: which is better?
Sometimes, with frequent staining, you can overdo it and the image can acquire a note of inaccuracy. And if you do it rare and choose the wrong strand thickness, then the effect will be blurred. Here the main advice is to choose a suitable master who will competently perform the techniquewithout overdoing it with frequent and not spoiling the image with rare types of highlighting.
Fashionable and such a variety of highlighting is not going to yield to monochromatic painting and other types of coloring. Every year new techniques and manners of applying the coloring composition are being developed. At this rate, highlighting is gradually turning into an artistic work that requires diligence and certain skills from a specialist.
Today, every woman who wants to refresh her image can find a suitable type of highlighting for herself. The main thing is to correctly approach this issue, to consult a master so that the reflection in the mirror brings joy from the new painting.
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