To update or radically change the look, you can change your hair tone. Stylists recommend emphasizing natural shades. Complex coloring - reveals the beauty of natural color. Dyeing methods are varied, the photo shows the best ways to transform hairstyles with short, medium and long hair.
Features of complex coloring techniques
Complex hair coloring (the photo represents many different techniques) implies several shades, usually from 3 to 6. These can be colors, both natural tones and bold shades. An innovative strand dyeing method for depth.
Coloring is a complex version of hair coloring, it allows you to make your hair voluminous, and the haircut is more expressive. The main difference from highlighting is a smooth color transition.
Such coloring differs in the technique of execution. Allocate longitudinal and transverse colors. Longitudinal dyeing uses one color, creating a continuous gradient along the entire length. Coloring in the transverse design creates a color stretch from dark to light or vice versa.
Dyed hair in this style looks natural and the result lasts longer. Coloring also differs in the number of tones involved when applying color to the hair. In color, they use a wide range that emphasizes the curls.
The main feature of this staining technique is the ability to create various effects:
- pearl coloring - pearl shine;
- Californian coloring - the effect of burned-out strands in the sun;
- neon coloring - bright colors;
- patterned coloring - performed using stencils.
For brown-haired women, multicolor coloring with any color is suitable. It is better to choose complex dyeing in one color for owners of light brown hair, preferably in dark colors. The photo shows a striking example. For blondes, any type of coloring is relevant, from pearl shine to a patterned version.
The staining procedure, like the paint for it, must be performed at a professional level, so it is better to do the coloring by the masters.
The advantages of complex staining
Complex hair coloring (photo showcases new fashion items), also known as coloring, is a popular procedure among many women. With it, you can achieve a variety of results in performance. Almost all professional stylists have this technology on the 1st place in the list of services.
This method is suitable for any hair length and structure.
The main advantages of complex staining include:
- correction or alignment of the shade;
- dyeing gray hair;
- attractive, bright and unique image;
- volume and ease of hairstyle;
- makes even the dullest hair bright;
- suitable for all ages;
- gives volume;
- easy shade change that does not affect the health of the hair follicles;
- the most gentle way to change hair color.
During the procedure, a small amount of oxidant is used, which minimally traumatizes the hair generally. As the hair begins to grow back, a smooth transition will remain, which does not require quick adjustments, and dark roots will not be conspicuous.
The duration of dyeing depends on several factors: the length and thickness of the hair, the amount of dyes used in the work. It is better to release 1.5-2 hours in the schedule. As a result, a subtle slight contrast of shades will be obtained.
disadvantages
As with any chemical action on hair, coloring has its negative aspects.
The disadvantages of this procedure can be considered:
- possible allergic reactions to paint reagents;
- difficulties with subsequent full-fledged stains - the shade may remain uneven;
- the inability to paint over overgrown roots when using foil during coloring;
- difficult to control process - when deciding to paint on your own, there is a great risk of overexposing the paint, then the shades will turn out too harsh.
Rules for the selection of shades
The main point when coloring is a careful and planned approach to the choice of color combinations and paints, especially if you want to get a dazzling colorful version. It is easy to make a mistake and take 3-4 tones discordant with each other.
Applying them to different strands, the effect will not be the same as expected. therefore it is important to remember about the color wheel when choosing shades. Experienced professionals - make-up artists and hairdressers study it in special lectures on color. Trusting the professionals, the effect will be like the picture.
The color wheel is most often shown in hair dye charts. On it you can find the necessary ideas and tips for a decent result.
The selection of shades is carried out according to the color type:
- Tissue test - you need to take 2 pieces of fabric of different shades. Preferably cold pink and warm. When combined with the skin in the décolleté, one will smooth out the flaws, emphasizing the advantages, and the other will reveal them. As a result, you can determine the color type.
- Vein test - carried out in daylight. By the color of the veins on the wrist, you need to determine their color. The predominance of blue tones indicates a cold color type, while green tones indicate warmth.
To obtain a strict range, you should rely on the base level of natural hair color. One tone lighter or darker is allowed. By emphasizing the natural shade, the color becomes intense and exciting. The correct selection of the palette is important for transverse and longitudinal coloring.
Choosing the type of paint
The choice of paint must also be approached with all responsibility.
All paints are divided into 3 main groups:
- natural - using dyes obtained in nature, these include: henna, chamomile, sage, tea leaves;
- chemical - created chemically, you can get any shade, react from the combination of paint and oxidizer, differ in terms of durability;
- physical - temporary pigment, the color is quickly washed out.
It is better to choose dyes that contain nourishing oils and plant extracts, they protect the hair structure from the aggressive effects of chemical elements.
Video on how you can hide gray hair using complex staining:
Coloring does not hurt hair as much as coloring. Despite this, you only need to work with high-quality paints from well-known brands. The price of a good product is equivalent to quality. Using a proven paint, the result will last a long time while maintaining brightness.
Popular staining techniques
Complex hair coloring (photos represent a variety of methods) is the most popular these days and is included in a wide range of coloring technologies.
The greatest demand is for such techniques as:
- coloring - painting with a predominance of several shades;
- ombre - a gradual transition from a shade to another color, usually from light to dark;
- marble coloring - a classic coloring followed by lightening the strands in several tones, the final version resembles marble, and makes the hair shiny;
- ice tint - bleached curls with a predominance of ice blond, imitation of burnt strands in the sun;
- aqua-dyeing - an innovative application of color with preservation of hair, requires mandatory care after the procedure to balance moisture in the hair structure;
- highlighting - individual lightened strands, mask gray hair, an imperceptible transition from regrown roots;
- bronding - the maximum approximation to the natural color by means of a detailed selection and arrangement of shades according to the scheme;
- shatush - creating a smooth transition on hair of any type, gives volume and density;
- Californian or American highlights - includes 5 shades of the same color, doubles the volume;
- Venetian highlighting - the effect of burnt-out strands for dark hair;
- blonetting - a combination of a golden-blond shade while maintaining harmony with the main color, a glare effect;
- stencil coloring - suitable for thick and smooth hair, applied with a stencil.
3D coloring - 3 shades with one dominant, revives dull hair.
Features of changing the shade of dark hair
To perform complex hair coloring, you will need to discolor the strands.which will hurt your hair a little. After the procedure, it is imperative to restore with a nourishing mask. It is necessary to protect the new hairstyle from direct sunlight for some time.
Coloring will surprise with its result on dark hair.
Suitable range:
- scarlet and ash strands;
- gold, silvery with a bluish sheen;
- lilac and purple shades.
A professional hairdresser will select the optimal colors for your face.
Features of blonde hair
Coloring on blonde hair will emphasize natural beauty by shading individual strands. Hair tinting is ideal. Dyeing is done with a mild product that does not injure the hair. With gradual washing off, the edge of the color transition will remain invisible.
The tonic contains vitamins and herbal extracts that protect the strands from drying out. The operation needs to be updated every month.
Best colors for blonde:
- bronze;
- redheads;
- reddish brown;
- beige.
Brown hair
Staining will help get rid of grayness. The most suitable method is coloring the strands.
You should choose rich shades, no more than 3 suitable for eye color:
- gold;
- reddish;
- orange.
The versatile palette will make your hair look elegant and thick.
Procedure technique depending on hair length
Today, staining is no longer a necessity. Now, this is a way to carefully place accents and complement the look. Complex coloring - coloring will suit hair of any length. However, there are nuances everywhere.
Complex coloring for short hair
The result of coloring on a short haircut depends on several factors:
- hair color;
- professionalism of the hairdresser;
- quality of paint.
For short hair there is a limitation: only 3-5 shades can be applied. Coloring is possible only longitudinally. The types applicable for this length are stencil, multitone, neon, and zonal.
For medium length hair
If a haircut is planned, the stylist will perform it before painting. All types of graduated haircuts will look especially good for coloring. For pigmentation, you need to retreat from the roots by 5-10 cm, this will create an even transition. In order not to touch extra strands, use foil.
At the middle length, bronding and shatush look winning.
Long hair
The greatest effect of coloring is obtained on straight or wavy long hair. About 10 shades can be used for an expressive color transition.
Complex coloring is the perfect way to change your image, be fashionable and elegant. Hair coloring is presented in the photo with the most beautiful and outstanding options. The main trend for 2024-2025 is naturalness and naturalness. However, the play of colors will also be appropriate, in the end everyone will be able to choose their own special style.
Author: Lepekhina Tatiana
Article design:E. Chaikina
Useful video clip on complex hair coloring
Video about what complex coloring is and how the hair coloring options are called:
In our village, barbers do not know the difference between ombre and balayazh, they have one highlight and bleaching for all occasions 😀 So, I do my own coloring and haircut - it's probably time to open a salon 😀