Ash brown hair color. Photos before and after staining, who suits

Ash-brown curls take a leading position in the palette of fashionable hair shades. They are able to give the face a special charm and sophistication, or make it faded, expressionless, which is especially visible in photographs. The result depends on the ability to choose the right paint option.

A palette of shades of ash brown

Brown (brown-haired) hair color is a common phenomenon for residents of the middle lane. Unlike pure brown, which is considered a warm color, ash brown belongs to the category of cold ones, due to the absence of yellowness and reddish-bronze shades. It is close to ash-blond or mouse-brown, but differs from it in deeper and brighter brown tones.

Ash brown hair color has the following shades:

Who is suitable for the color, the rules for selecting a shade

The advantage of ash brown color is that it is universal, suitable for all ages, for hair of any length, almost without imposing restrictions on their natural color.

This rule applies only if:

• the correct selection of shades (light, medium, dark), taking into account the color type, hair and eye color, age, length of curls;
• correctly selected staining technique (monochromatic, highlighting, shatush technique).

The main thing is not to damage the hair in pursuit of a fashionable color, otherwise weak strands of even the most fashionable shade will not be able to become a stylish decoration. Experts advise choosing those shades of ash brown that are closest to the natural hair color.

Choice by hair color

Brown-haired women are in the most advantageous position, since their curls do not need preliminary preparation, therefore, the hair follicles are not injured, the color lays down evenly, and the hairstyle looks natural and stylish at the same time.

For instance:

• Owners of brown hair may not care about choosing the right length and type of haircut, they have access to the whole range of ash brown shades.
• It is a little more difficult for blondes to acquire ash-brown curls: experts advise them to dwell on light shades that are closest to their natural color, or use the highlighting (coloring) technique, combining it with a cascading haircut or asymmetric hairstyle.
• It is better for brunettes to opt for the darker part of the palette of ash-brown colors, choosing a monochromatic coloring, or California highlighting. Ash shades highlight the beauty of long curls and add sophistication to a short haircut.

For owners of red hair, this color is not suitable in any form or shade.

Selection by color type

Ash brown is a cold color, so when choosing a specific shade of hair, you must rely not only on the photo you like, but also take into account the color of the skin and eyes.

For instance:

• Summer color type - suitable option. Light ash brown curls are in harmony with olive or delicate porcelain skin and with brown eyes, and the owners of gray and blue eyes are better off opting for dark saturated tones.
• Women of the "winter" type do not choose too light colors. The best option is a deeper and richer color than a dark ash-blonde.
• "Spring" you need to be very careful when choosing a shade, because the warm tones inherent in this color type can conflict with the "cold" curls, creating an unpleasant contrast. To avoid such surprises, designers recommend dwelling on the zone highlighting technique when painting. If a solid color is chosen, then to create a natural look, you will have to pay a lot of attention to makeup.
• For type "autumn"Considered the warmest, ash brown will be the most unfortunate option. In this case, the silver shades of the hair will give the whole look a sickly, tired look, adding a few years to the woman's current age.

Selection by age

With a good choice according to the previous criteria, light and medium shades of ash brown are well suited for representatives of all ages, emphasizing the youth and fragility of young girls and giving the opportunity to look younger for middle-aged and older women.

As for the dark shade, it is mainly for young girls.

It is better for a mature woman to dwell on other options, since gray overflows resembling gray hair will emphasize age, and the rich palette characteristic of this color will focus on wrinkles and other age-related changes in the face, making its features sharper and coarser.

When preliminary hair lightening is required

Lightening (bleaching) of the hair, in which the coloring pigments are washed out of them, will be required in the case when the natural shade is fundamentally different, for example, it is darker from the desired one.

Since this procedure is considered unsafe for hair, it is advisable to perform it in the salon, only a professional can:

• evaluate hair structure;
• choose the right drug;
• accurately calculate the holding time.

The services of a hairdresser will be required if the hair has already been dyed: in this case, removers are used, otherwise the new dyeing may lead to unpredictable results.

It is important to take into account that preparations for lightening or washing off should not be used for weak, diseased hair, as well as for any skin diseases or damage to the skin of the scalp.

How to choose paint

So that later you do not have to correct mistakes for those who first dared to dye their hair, it is advisable to contact professionals who will be able to assess the above factors and advise the best option. You can also get advice from an experienced seller when buying paint.

If you have to rely solely on personal knowledge, then the following recommendations will help reduce the risks:

• You should not choose paint using the advertising picture on the package as a guide: it is not informative enough and does not guarantee exactly the same end result as the girl in the photo. A good manufacturer usually puts a shade table on the back of the box: it gives an accurate representation of the actual color result.
• You need to pay attention to the description given by the manufacturer and concerning the final color for hair of a particular shade for a particular color type.To make fuller use of this information, you should first study the parameters of your appearance.
• It is important to learn how to read paint markings, which usually consist of three positions:

1. depth (level) of the main color (only 10 numbers, in particular, numbers 2, 3, 4 refer to brown colors (dark, medium and light, respectively);
2. the main tone of coloring (the presence of a pigment of a certain color, for the ash row it is number 2);
3. additional shade (ashy - 1). Indicated after a period or slash.

If only 2 digits are used for marking, this means that there is no shade. Sometimes the manufacturer uses a letter designation: in this case, the ashy shades correspond to the letter "C".

It:

• Additional information will be given by the gradation of paints according to the level of resistance (from 0 (unstable) to 3 (superfast)).
• Carefully read the composition of the paint: it is advisable not to use a preparation that contains ammonia, if you only need to add a little ash tones, slightly update the image, make it a little brighter, since this component can behave unpredictably on natural hair.
• The use of ammonia-based paint is justified if you want to paint over gray hair, and the more gray hair, the lighter the shade will turn out - this must be taken into account when choosing the right product.
• For the first time, it is best to use paint in light shades: if the experiment fails, it will be easier to correct the result later.

• For the first beauty experiment, you need to purchase a semi-permanent paint: it contains no ammonia, it is less persistent and will be washed off in about a month. This time is quite enough to evaluate the resulting shade and in the future to use a more persistent permanent paint that can hold out on the hair for several months.

Popular paint brands

Ash brown hair color (photos of options and shades of this color are presented in many salons) is best done in a beauty salon. If you decide to perform the procedure yourself, you should pay special attention to the choice of paint. Well-known brands are preferred, which reduce the likelihood of errors and damage to the hair.

Garnier

The coloring agents of this Polish brand have:

• the ability to give the hair a bright rich tone;
• reasonable price combined with quality;
• ease of application;
• pleasant smell.

Garnier paints are considered safe by experts due to their low or no ammonia content.

Among the disadvantages are the small volume of the bottle and low durability (about 5 weeks). The most popular are permanent dyes that give the hair a steel shine, for example, the Platinum Blondes collection.

In addition, the "Precious Pearls" line is dedicated to ash shades, which includes means 7/12, 9/23, 10/21.

In their composition, in addition to coloring pigments, nacre microparticles and caring flower oils that give hair elasticity and shine.

The package contains everything you need for dyeing your hair and a cream for subsequent care, thanks to which the hair structure is quickly restored.

Estel

For those wishing to acquire ash-brown curls, the Russian company Estel has developed a line of cream paints based on ammonia dye, in which there are caring pigments, including the entire palette of shades.

For instance:

• 117 Ultra light blonde - very light ash brown;
• 10/17 Light blonde - light ash brown;
• 6Ma Dark Blonde - dark ash brown;
• 5/71 Light brown-haired - medium dark ash.

There are about 20 shades in total: from the lightest to almost black. In the Estel collection, there are ammonia-based paints that do not contain this component, designed mainly for painting gray hair.

Among the advantages of this brand of paints:

• economical packaging, which is enough even for very long hair;
• affordable price;
• lack of strong odor;
• long lasting effect.

The only drawback is the rapid loss of gloss.

Loreal

The well-known French brand offers fans of noble ash shades a number of attractive options designed to color curls of any original color, which perfectly paint over gray hair.

The color scheme “light blond ash” (number 8.1) became the leader in sales; paints of more saturated tones are also quite popular.

A feature of Loreal paints is a unique type of pigment, the molecules of which, due to their large size, are firmly held in the hair structure, without being washed out for a long time. This explains their durability, depth of tone and ability to maintain brightness for 2-3 months.

In addition to coloring pigments, the paint contains:

• caring components;
• keratins that strengthen hair;
• UV filters;
• vitamin "E", which makes the curls soft and silky.

In the kit, customers will find:

• gel paint;
• color enhancer;
• cream balm;
• gloves;
• brush for applying the product.

The disadvantage is the difficulty of washing off Loreal paint from the skin.

Palette

According to customer reviews, the paint of this company has many advantages:

• acceptable price;
• firmness;
• good tube volume;
• the ability to permanently get rid of gray hair.

There is only one drawback, but a significant one - the final shade does not always correspond to the expected.

In addition to pigments, the paint contains:

• panthenol;
• keratin;
• natural oils that provide hair protection and intensive care during and after coloring;
• substances that prevent the washout of paint particles.

When marking, alphanumeric designations are used: in particular, the letter W corresponds to brown, and 1 to its ashy shades.

Syoss

Syoss dyes are the choice for those who have decided to emphasize their individuality by changing their hair color and keep their curls healthy.

Benefits include:

• natural, environmentally friendly ingredients in dyes;
• lack of allergic reactions;
• absolute safety;
• ease of use;
• long-term effect;
• affordable price.

The composition of Syoss dyes includes persistent coloring pigments and a vitamin complex that nourishes, restores and strengthens hair. Especially popular with customers is the ProNature series without ammonia, containing natural oils.

Matrix

Ash-brown hair color (photo of the American brand Matrix presents 6 popular shades of ash) with the help of these products attracts with a combination of efficiency and color durability, with respect for the hair and the ability to preserve its structure as much as possible.

This paint does not contain ammonia and is enriched with a complex of ceramides and components, which:

• restore hair;
• protect hair;
• make the appearance of curls attractive.

For marking the Matrix paint, a code is used, consisting of a number from 1 to 11, which determines the saturation of the shade and a letter indicating the color scheme (ashy shades are indicated by the letter "A"), for example, 4A - ashy brown-haired (ashy light brown).

Among the advantages:

• noble brilliant shine;
• hypoallergenic;
• safety;
• the possibility of using dyes on dark hair without prior lightening.

The disadvantages include the high cost of funds.

Igora

The Igora series from Schwarzkopf is a unique opportunity to give your hair an ultra-trendy shade in one color.

The firm guarantees:

• predictability of the result and full compliance of the obtained color with the sample;
• perfect shading of gray hair;
• the most uniform distribution of pigment along the entire length of the strand, even in the case of porous, damaged hair;
• sparing effect on the hair structure, ensuring its nutrition, hydration and protection;
• fastness and color saturation without changing the hue.
• ease of use of paint.

Igora cream-colors contain pigment particles with a unique HD-structure, interacting with natural lipids that are part of the hair. Thanks to them, the dye components penetrate into the very core of each hair, where they are reliably sealed due to the subsequent restoration of the structure of the outer layer of the hair.

The classic representative of the ash shades of cream-colors Igora is the paint B-2 "Ash brown". It allows you to do without preliminary lightening, thanks to the ability to lighten darker hair (up to 4 tones) and give it a light pearlescent shine.

How to achieve the desired shade

The manufacturer's warranties are valid only if the staining procedure is correctly performed. So that the result does not disappoint, the best solution would be to entrust your hair to the care of a professional, but if this option is not possible, and the decision to perform the procedure on your own is made, you must firmly know some basic dyeing rules.

Namely:

• the color and shade of the selected dye should be in harmony with the color of the eyes and skin, and also fully correspond to the color type;
• when choosing a drug, one should be guided by the color table and paint markings, and not an advertising picture;
• the closer the selected shade is to the natural hair color, the higher the likelihood of a good result and the easier it is to correct mistakes;
• with abundant gray hair, dyed hair will have a lighter tone than stated by the manufacturer;
• when applying the drug to previously colored hair, the result is unpredictable, since particles of new and old pigment can enter into a chemical reaction. For this reason, it is recommended to use a wash.

There are rules that will reduce the likelihood of error, in particular, experts advise:

• do not use hair conditioner for the next 2 days prior to coloring;
• do not apply paint to dirty hair (it is better to wash it the day before the procedure), covered with varnish or fixing agent. In these cases, the paint may not take or change its color;
• Before dyeing, cut your hair (or cut off the ends) and make several moisturizing masks: these simple measures will save you from split ends in the future and help your hair to transfer the color more easily.

If all preparatory steps have been completed, you should carefully read the instructions.

Then prepare everything you need for staining:

• PET gloves;
• a brush for applying the product;
• comb;
• paint;
• brightening agent if necessary.

Ash brown hair color (it is better to choose a photo of options and finding a shade in advance) can be achieved by performing a dyeing procedure, which consists of the following steps.

It:

1. If necessary, apply the bleaching agent and let it sit for the required amount of time.
2. Prepare the paint according to the manufacturer's requirements.
3. So that you do not have to wipe off the paint from the forehead, ears and the back of the head, treat the skin in these areas with a nourishing cream or styling agent.
4. Quickly (within 10-15 minutes) apply the dye to the hair, starting from the back of the head and then moving along the parting to the front of the head. The faster the paint is applied, the better, so it is advisable to involve an assistant.
5. If instructed, wear a plastic cap on top. In the absence of such an instruction, leave the hair open: perhaps the chemical reaction that provides the coloring requires oxygen. The wrapping not provided by the coloring process makes the components of the dye more aggressive, capable of damaging the hair.
6. Keep the product on your head exactly as long as the instructions on the pack require.
7. Carry out emulsification: that is, slightly moisten the hair and massage the head, paying the greatest attention to the areas located on the border of the scalp. Emulsification will make it easier to rinse the dye and give the curls a shine.
8. Thoroughly rinse the dye, then wash your hair with shampoo, treat clean hair with a balm: all these measures are aimed at neutralizing the dye and allow you to completely stop the process of further oxidation.

To maintain the result of coloring and to preserve the desired shade of hair as long as possible will help tinting the roots, which must be performed every 3-4 weeks and the choice of care products intended for colored hair. If the result does not quite meet expectations, shampoos with a tinting effect will help to slightly change the tone.

Dyed hair should be protected from the sun and chlorinated water; you will need to avoid wraps based on natural oils, as they can lead to discoloration and change the make-up.

The procedure for dyeing hair in an ash brown color is much more complicated than it is seen in the photo, therefore, before changing the image with a tube of hair dye, you have to choose its best option, taking into account the characteristics of appearance, hair color and age.

You will need to learn how to read the paint markings and use the tone map, prepare for coloring and learn how to subsequently care for your hair.

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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