In the warm season, every woman wants internal and external changes. But not every girl will dare, for example, to dye her dark hair light blond. In this case, latent staining comes to the rescue. It will pleasantly refresh the look and add tenderness.
What is latent staining?
You can dye your hair in several ways. One of these methods is block staining. And its most interesting variety is latent coloring. The strands for painting are usually large.
They are taken from the back of the head or temporal part of the head, which allows the hair from the top of the head to cover bright strands that differ from the main hair color. Any color can be chosen, but saturated flashy shades will look more advantageous.
Is latent coloring suitable for dark hair?
Latent dyeing on dark hair is much more difficult than on light hair. The pigment will fit well on brown or black hair if it is pre-lightened a few tones. Without this procedure, the color change can simply not be seen. The advantage of light hair is that it can be easily dyed even in a lighter shade than it was before.
Dark-haired girls should not deny themselves interesting coloring only because of the complexity of the process. The result will be no less striking than women with light brown hair.
Pros and cons of technique
Any coloration has its own characteristics. Latent coloration is no exception. In order for the final result to please, you should learn about all the advantages and disadvantages that this technique has. This information will be especially useful for girls and women with dark hair color.
| pros | Minuses |
| Any, even the simplest hairstyle will look unusual if you diversify it with bright strands of hair. | The procedure is long and very difficult, especially for dark hair, as it needs to be lightened beforehand. |
| The strands hidden under the bulk of the hair will fly beautifully in the wind. | Bright colors require frequent toning because they wash out quickly with hard water. |
| The bright part of the hair is not difficult to hide behind the main hair color, if required by the dress code. | Due to the constant action of the dye, the lower layer of the hair weakens. |
| There is a huge variety of colors and shades. | In a beauty salon, the cost of latent dyeing is quite high. |
| Latent coloring will add originality to the image. | Bright strands require extra care. |
| The color of the strands allows you to experiment with wardrobe and makeup. | Every month you will have to tint the regrown strands to make your hair look well-groomed. |
| You can save a lot of time on installation, since the latent coloring is incredibly original in itself. | If the middle part of the hair is dyed in different colors, then after washing out the brightness of the colors may differ from each other. |
Popular hidden dark hair types
Latent dyeing on dark hair has several techniques that involve creating a new bright image.
They differ (techniques) in the density of the color chosen for dyeing the hair and in the method of applying dye to the strands.
There are not so many types of latent dyeing, but each technique is aimed at ensuring that the pigment lies on the strands in the most advantageous way and does not spoil the image of the girl as a whole. Listed below are the basic concealment techniques.
With lightening
Going from a dark shade of hair to a light one is not easy. Hairdressers resort to such a method as lightening. It is the process of artificially blurring the hair's natural pigment.
This method will help girls with dark hair to lighten the desired area to the desired shade, so that further it will be possible to dye the strands in a bright contrasting color.
No clarification
It is almost impossible to dye dark hair in a bright color without lightening. The color will either not be able to fix on the hair, or will not be visible, or it will be washed off the first time.
Girls who are afraid to spoil the quality of their hair with lightening can use special materials that give a short-term (usually before the first rinsing), but bright effect
These include:
Tint - hair pastel, which helps to lighten the strands by 1-2 tones. Unlike lightening, tint does not destroy the hair pigment, but only lifts the scales of the hair cuticle, painting over its shaft.- Toner - sold as a shampoo or spray. The advantage of this material is that it can restore the color of strands that have already been dyed. Toners have a wide palette of shades, from pastel to acidic.
- Mascara - decorative cosmetics for hair. Despite the fact that mascara is harmless and has a wide palette of shades, it has a significant disadvantage - some of the shades may be invisible on dark hair.
- Crayons - an improved analogue of colored ink. The chalk of the desired color should be passed over the damp section and allowed to dry. Crayons are absolutely harmless, do not contain toxins and do not damage the hair structure.
Rainbow
The brightest variation of latent coloring. The bottom layer of hair is separated from ear to ear, and each strand is dyed in a specific rainbow color. The number of colors can be different - from 5 to 7, but clarification is required beforehand so that the coloring matter remains bright and does not wash out from the first 2-3 times.
This type of painting is especially popular with schoolchildren and young girls in the warm season.
Straight line in 1 color, in several
In this type of coloring, strands of hair are highlighted in the occipital and temporal zones. The parietal and crown remain intact. You can dye your hair in 1 color, or in several at once.
Colors of similar shades, such as blue and turquoise or orange and yellow, will be ideal. If you select only 1 zone for coloring, you get an unusual minimalistic accent.
Colored ombre
A variation of the classic ombre, but more interesting. The coloring principle is the same, but with a slight difference. With the classic ombre, the natural hair color is replaced by a lighter shade; in hidden color ombre, one bright color changes into another.
Shades can be similar or radically different from each other. The main principle of this kind of ombre is that the transition should go horizontally and be smooth, changing one color to another.
Strands can be taken from any part of the head, but painting should be done with an indent of 0.5-1 cm from the hair roots.
Zigzag
This is the most difficult staining, which is difficult to do on your own without assistance. The curls are taken from the back of the head and painted through 1. The peculiarity of this technique is that 1 curl is painted from the root, and 2 is slightly lower.
For this coloring to look the most effective, you should use more than two colors.
What materials will you need?
Latent dyeing for dark hair does not require any specialized, complex tools.
You will need:
- mirror;
- body cape;
- gloves;
- foil;
- comb;
- brushes;
- glassware;
- coloring materials;
Crayons
If you want to experiment with hair color to understand if a particular color is suitable for your hair, you can use special crayons. They are washed off the hair the first time and, thanks to the gentle components, do not dry out the curls, leaving them a fresh, well-groomed look.
In order for dark hair to be dyed with the highest quality, crayons should be applied to wet strands, which should be pre-treated with an indelible hair mask.
Special paints
Colored paints last 1-3 weeks depending on the company that produces it. Most of these materials do not harm hair, since they do not contain aggressive elements.
There are a lot of companies producing colored paints. The best of them in terms of value for money are Manic Panic, Punky Color and La Riche. These brands are one of the best, as their palettes range from 30 different colors for every taste.
The dyes of these companies have a good composition and, with proper hair care, last up to a month.
You can buy these colored paints in hairdressing salons, professional stores, and less often in regular perfume and cosmetics stores. Available in cans or tubes for up to 1000 rubles.
Gentle coloring compositions
An allergic reaction can occur to any coloring composition. In order to avoid this unpleasant situation, you should put some paint on your wrist and wait 5-10 minutes. If there is an allergy to the components of this paint, then the skin of the wrist will turn red and itchy. In such a situation, it is better not to use this tool and pick up paint with a different composition.
For people with sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions, Pravana has released special eco-friendly color paints. They contain no toxic substances that can irritate the skin.
Due to the natural ingredients in the Pravana paint, the price for them is quite high and in salons can reach up to 2000 rubles.
Dye application schemes for lower hair
Latent dyeing on dark hair can be done with 3 techniques. The choice of the application scheme depends on the result that you would like to get, but not all of these techniques can be repeated at home. Some of them require experience and professional skills.
Solid
All the lower hair is dyed in 1 color. This is the simplest staining scheme that is not difficult to do at home on your own. The strands should be separated from each other with the sharp end of a single-row comb available from professional stores. This will help carry out the staining evenly and achieve a high-quality result.
Classic
This dye application scheme is a type of highlighting. The difference lies in the layer of hair the color is applied to.
For more professional work, it is worth using a single-row comb, as in the solid coloring scheme.
Ombre
As in the classic ombre, when dyeing, you should make a small indent from the hair roots. The color is stretched along the strand with a brush and a comb, and changes shades, creating a smooth transition from color to color. This scheme is quite complicated, but feasible at home. Additional funds will require 2 small mirrors located opposite each other.
Fashionable colors and color combinations
In 2024, girls with dark hair should pay attention to dark blue, emerald colors, as well as all shades of red and red.
The burgundy pigment and indigo color will best fit on black curls. And brown and dark blond hair will successfully accentuate purple and yellow-orange shades.
For a brighter effect, you should use contrasting colors: orange, yellow and light green, and it is better to refuse pastel tones, because they look good only on light hair. For many years in a row, rainbow latent coloring has not gone out of fashion. It looks especially contrasting on dark hair.
Step-by-step hidden staining technique
Latent staining is considered a difficult procedure, but despite this, it can be done at home on your own or with the help of a friend. It is especially difficult to apply color pigment to dark hair, as it will have to be lightened first. Consequently, more time and money will have to be spent on staining.
Latent staining should be carried out according to the following scheme:
- Prepare the clarifying solution in a glass container.
- Raise the upper part of the hair, which will remain unchanged, up and secure so that it does not come into contact with dyes. If only the middle part of the hair is stained, then the lower layer should also be separated using foil.
- According to the chosen dyeing scheme, it is necessary to collect a lock of hair on a comb and apply the clarifier with a brush, pulling the curl to the bottom, as in the ombre technique.
- Leave the brightening composition on the hair for 20-40 minutes. depending on how much you want to lighten the tone. Then the hair should be well washed with shampoo and blotted with a terry towel to remove excess moisture.
- Mix the selected colorants in a glass dish.
- Separate the strands according to the number of colors that will be used in dyeing and apply paint to each curl separately. If the color is only 1, then completely cover the staining area with it.
- Keep the dye on the hair for 30-60 minutes. Then rinse your hair well with a special shampoo that is suitable for colored hair and be sure to apply a balm.
- The last step is to dry your hair. It is best to let your hair dry naturally, but you can dry your head with a cold jet of a hair dryer (hot air will injure colored strands).
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Dyeing is done using the same technique for hair of any length. The differences will only be in the chosen color of the strands and the areas involved.
Short hair
So that short hair does not look ridiculous after dyeing, the paint should be applied only along the bottom row from ear to ear. This technique will create a light but striking look for girls with short hair, as short hair adds austerity to the look. The most successful color will be bright red.
Square
To freshen up a bob hairstyle will help a row hidden dyeing in 1 color. For black hair, it is better to choose emerald or pistachio color.
In an informal setting, the upper part of the hair can be fixed at the back of the head, beautifully loosening colored strands, and for an official event, hide bright curls behind the natural hair color.
Medium length hair
Rainbow color is the most common choice for long hair that falls below the shoulders. It can be done exactly like a rainbow, or only with some selected colors. In both cases, such latent coloring will look extraordinary and will attract a lot of attention from others.
Long curls
On the hair that falls below the middle of the back, you can also apply rainbow coloring, but solid colors will look much more interesting: mint, raspberry, indigo and yellow.
Also, an ombre in purple and blue-green shades will look very elegant on long hair. Coloring can be done both from top to bottom and horizontally.
Price for staining in the salon and at home
The price for hidden staining in salons differs significantly from the price of home self-staining.In Moscow, St. Petersburg and their regions, coloring in the salon will cost 4000 rubles. and more expensive depending on the chosen coloring technique and hair length. In other regions, the price is much lower - about 2500 rubles.
Painting a house will cost about 1000 rubles, since money will need to be spent only on lightening materials and the paint itself. In a hairdressing salon, the hidden dyeing procedure is significantly more expensive for the reason that the price includes not only the material, but also the work of the master.
Even the price of the coloring materials themselves in a specialized institution will be higher, because a percentage is added to their price, which helps the salon owners to recoup the rental of the premises.
The fashion for latent dyeing appeared more than 5 years ago, but it does not lose its relevance today.
And if it is possible to carry out any procedure on light hair, then dark hair is more whimsical in dyeing. However, girls with dark hair are finding new ways to keep up with the latest fashion trends.
Video with performing hidden hair coloring
How to make latent coloring for dark hair:
Author: Elizabeth Krum