In fashion magazines, there are more and more photographs of models with a light ash hair color, which many women admire. This shade belongs to natural, although in the pure version it is quite rare.
Who is recommended to do the staining in ash color?
The concept of "ash color" includes a huge number of different shades, so it suits most women. In this case, it is important to find a suitable range. The color is very versatile: suitable for all ages and styles. Recently, the ashy shade has become popular with guys. Usually these are young people, whose age does not exceed 30 years.
The gamma allows you to create both gentle and daring looks. The downside of this color is that all the irregularities and redness on the face will become more noticeable, so ash shades are recommended for girls with good skin tone. If the hair is prone to brittleness and thinning, it is advisable to refuse bleaching.
Otherwise, the curls will look dull and lifeless. Any coloring, especially which is associated with bleaching, is best done on previously treated hair. Ash range can be excellent helpers when gray hair appears.
When do you need to abandon the ashy tone
Not all girls are suitable for an ashy shade. This color visually enhances all skin imperfections: redness, blemishes, acne. If the skin is prone to rashes or allergies, it is better to abandon the ash scale. Also, the shade enhances all facial features, so it is better for owners of a round type not to use ashy color either.
But for girls with a narrow and elongated face, on the contrary, the shade will help to visually add volume. If the hair is naturally red, copper or bright brown, the ash will acquire a yellow pigment, which will look ridiculous and sloppy.
Ash shades are suitable for women of all ages, but after 30 years you should carefully consider the choice of a suitable color, because this coloring can significantly increase the age.
Girls with dark skin should be especially careful, because with discoloration, the appearance can acquire a puppet effect.
Choosing a shade by skin color type
Light ash hair color, photos of which are often found in fashion magazines, is not suitable for every girl. There are 4 main color types of appearance according to the seasons.
Each of them has its own individual characteristics:
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It should be borne in mind that it is necessary to determine the color type based on natural data - without cosmetics and paint. Also, some girls have a mixed appearance, which is difficult to attribute to only one type.
Each season has its own ashy shade:
- Girls, who can be attributed to type 1, are suitable for a large number of cold ash flowers, which go well with both porcelain and dark skin. To lighten dark hair, it is recommended that you consult a colorist with many years of experience.
- A gray-beige and light-brown palette with an ash tint, as well as platinum, is suitable for spring.
- "Summer" girls can safely choose pearlescent tones.
- For the color type "autumn" it is very difficult to choose an ashy shade. To get rid of the red and yellow tint, it is necessary to carry out several stages of discoloration.
Common ash shades for curls
Light ash hair color, the photo of which does not convey all the colors, has many undertones. It is necessary to choose a scale for coloring taking into account the color type of appearance. But there are several popular shades that are especially popular with both celebrities and ordinary girls.
In order not to be mistaken with the color, you can use a life hack: you need to pick up several pieces of paper of different ashy tones and attach them to your face.
This tip will help you determine which color truly refreshes and transforms your face. Blondes can be dyed with a tonic that rinses off within a few days. If the color really fits, then you can transform the strands with a permanent paint.
It is also worth considering the time of year: in the summer, the skin takes on a warmer shade very quickly - the color may look different. Before dyeing, you need to analyze your wardrobe: will the basic colors of clothes and accessories be combined with a certain ash color.
Ash blonde hair
There is no hint of yellowness in a true ash blonde. This is the most requested shade, but it is very difficult to get it. First you need to properly lighten your hair. There are 10 levels of lightening in total. To get the perfect ash blonde, you need to reach level 9 or 10. Only on a pure color without yellow or red tint can you get the desired result.
If the lightness level is lower, the tone can be unpredictable. It will be difficult for brunettes to achieve well-bleached strands, for this you need to contact a professional with many years of experience. Different color formulas are used depending on the original color.
Usually a purple, pearlescent or pearl tone is added to the formulation to help neutralize warm hues. Sometimes another problem arises - the appearance of green. In this situation, purple color can also save, which contains a red tone, which prevents the appearance of a dirty green scale.
Light ash hair color
Blondes and girls with light brown hair can choose a light ash tone. It is almost impossible for brunettes to get this color without harming the curls. This shade is as close as possible to platinum - it looks very gentle and elegant. The light ash tone goes well with fair skin and blue eyes. The color can be selected regardless of the length and structure of the hair.
Dark ash hair color
There are black notes in a dark ash tone. Compared to platinum or light ash, brunettes can choose this color. In this case, the hair does not need to be lightened to level 9 or 10. A dark ash shade looks good with fair skin and blue or green eyes.
Color can easily add age, so women over 30 should contact an experienced master to find the perfect tone.Dark ash goes well with bright makeup, especially with arrows and pronounced lips.
In this case, you can experiment with lipstick colors: maroon, purple, black. Usually this shade suggests a cool tone, but some colors can result in a warm palette.
Ash pink curls
Light ash hair color, photos of which will be presented later in the article, often have a pink tint. One of the famous mentions of this color first occurs in the novel "The Thorn Birds", namely in the chapter, which tells about the roses, burnt by the sun and dust. This comparison reflects this shade well.
For women over 35 and dark-skinned girls, it is advisable to abandon the color "rose ash", otherwise it may look vulgar.
It will be quite difficult for brunettes to achieve the desired result, because before toning in pink, the hair needs to be discolored in several stages. Ash-pink color gives tenderness and showiness at the same time. It is worth remembering that not every dress code permits these hair colors.
Ash blonde hair color
Ash-blonde hair color is more often found in other shades of this range in nature, therefore it can be attributed to natural. It is due to the combination of light or dark blond hair with a silver tint.
In the palette, ash blond is in the middle between blond and dark blond. It is better for women of eastern appearance to abandon this color, but the Slavic type will be an excellent basis.
Ash brown tint
Ash brown can also be attributed to natural colors. Despite the fact that brown belongs to a warm range, this tone should be cold. On dyes with an ash brown tint, "cold chestnut" or "amethyst" can be written.
Girls with brown eyes can safely choose this color - a brown shade will shade them well and make them brighter... A large palette of ash-brown color is presented by the manufacturer Estelle, namely about 11 subtones. Almost every girl will be able to choose the ideal option that will favorably shade the skin of her face.
Dark blond ash hair color
A dark blond ash shade is one of the most versatile colors of the ash range. It can be chosen not only by girls with light and perfectly even skin, but also very dark. Also, the shade will beneficially transform any eye color. But with a very pronounced oriental appearance, colorists advise to stay on warm colors.
In a dark blond color with an ash tint, you can dye the entire hair volume, or highlight individual strands for them, creating the highlighting effect. In all variants, it will look impressive.
Ash blonde with a copper tint
Most ashy shades are not suitable for girls with “autumn” color types. The ash-blond tone with a copper tint was an exception: it goes well with freckles and green eyes. The color of the skin can be any, because the copper tint is suitable for both cold and warm tones.
One of the brightest representatives of this hair color is the famous American model Tyra Banks. Ash blonde with a copper tint goes well with her very dark skin and bright green eyes.
Top paint brands and ash shades numbers
It is not difficult to create a light ash hair color using high-quality dyes of world brands. When contacting a master, it is recommended to choose a tone in advance. To do this, you can decide on the brand of paint and the number of the ashy shade or prepare a photo of the desired result. An experienced hairdresser will be able to independently choose the perfect color, taking into account the peculiarities of the appearance.
The top 10 best ash dyeing compositions include:
- C: ehko Color Explosion. Ash shade corresponds to the number 12.00-12.82. The average cost of the composition is 300-500 rubles.The manufacturer guarantees gray hair coloring, accurate hair color and shine, thanks to the presence of almond protein in the composition.
- CUTRIN SCC REFLECTION HAIR COLOR. Number 10.06, titled “silvery hoarfrost,” fits the category of light ash shades. The colorant has an oil base, which gives effective pigment penetration.
- L'Oreal Paris Excellence. Tone 03 corresponds to a light ash color. The cost is about 400-500 rubles. At a low price, the paint can be attributed to high quality compositions. The set contains all the necessary tools for home coloring.
- BioKap. The paint does not contain aggressive substances: ammonia, hydroquinone. Ash tone corresponds to number 7.1 "Swedish blonde".
- GARNIER Color Sensation. Some of the most popular shades from this manufacturer are Platinum Blond and Ash Pink. The set includes milk and cream for after-dyeing.
- Matrix Color Sync. The paint does not contain ammonia, so it is not recommended for girls with dark hair. There are 2 popular ash shades from this manufacturer: 8A - light ash blonde and 6A - dark ash blonde
- LONDA PROFESSIONAL. The composition belongs to salon products, but it can also be used at home. The most popular numbers are 12/61 (special purple-ash blonde) and 12/81 (pearl-ash).
- Estel DeLuxe. Economical paint that has one of the widest palettes of ash colors.
- OLLIN COLOR. Budget cream paint. The average cost is about 100-150 rubles.
- Kapous Professional. One of the most popular ash tones is the number 10.081 Platinum Blond Pastel Ice. The coloring composition contains hyaluronic acid, which fills the voids of the hair, making it thick and shiny.
Ash highlighting: who suits and its types, instructions for staining
Ash highlights are ideal for the first gray hair. But this technique is also popular with young girls. Ash highlighting includes techniques such as balayazh, ombre, shatush, "salt and pepper".
There are many different types of zonal hair toning. First of all, you need to build on the length of the hair. If the curls are very short, a special hat is recommended. Other options require foil and hairpins.
To make ash highlights at home, you must follow the following steps:
- Hair should be a little messy. The total volume should be divided into 6-7 areas and secured with a hair clip.
- According to the instructions, it is necessary to prepare a clarifier. We recommend using a non-metallic container.
- It is advisable to prepare protective equipment in advance - gloves, peignoir.
- In the area of the back of the head with a thin comb, you need to select 1 curl. Next, on the matte side of a piece of foil, you need to apply a clarifier and place it under the strand.
- All selected strands are colored in the same way. You need to move from bottom to top. You can secure the foil with a clip. The staining time is indicated on the packaging of the composition.
- Then the hair is washed with water.
- After a few days, the curls can be tinted with the desired ash tone.
If there are bangs, it is colored last.
Balayazh
This technique of dyeing individual strands will help freshen up the look. Balayage originated in France and is translated as "revenge". The standard technique is for a smooth transition from dark roots to light tips. But modern methods of execution also offer more original options - for example, light roots and black tips.
If the skin has imperfections in the form of redness or scars, it is not recommended to choose this type of highlighting.
Ash balayage is perfect for long hair, because you can beat several transitions at once. On medium curls, ash ends look harmonious, which start from the chin line.It is difficult to create a beautiful transition on short strands, but an experienced craftsman will be able to perform creative ash coloring using the balayage technique.
Shatush
When shatush, the strands are colored in a chaotic manner, which helps to create smoothness. Not all types of this technique are suitable for ash staining. The Venetian shatush is very popular. The paint is applied to the middle of the curl and stretched vertically. For staining, dark and light shades of ash color are used.
Not recommended for short hair, toning will look messy... Classic shatush involves dyeing the strands in an ash scale. At the same time, they are not separated by the foil, but touch, which creates a smooth transition.
Zonal ash shatush is no less popular recently. In this technique, individual areas are painted, for example, the ends, temporal region or bangs.
Ombre
Light ash hair color, the photos of which do not reflect the true shade of the curls, are often made using the ombre technique. This modern type of highlighting provides a rather abrupt transition from dark roots to gray tips. A bob or bob will be an excellent basis for coloring. Ombre looks less natural than shatush or balayazh.
But at the same time, the result obtained looks very bright and impressive. Ash ombre does not require frequent correction: the gray ends will grow back. This highlighting will suit fair-haired and dark-haired girls. It is worth noting that the ash ombre looks good on both straight and curly hair.
Monochrome staining
Monochrome staining in ash tones looks very impressive. For blondes and girls with light blond hair, pearl and beige and ash tones are suitable. Brunettes can choose from dark ash or solid silver. Before toning, you must thoroughly lighten your hair: there should be no dark spots, yellow and green shades.
Stylists do not recommend dark-skinned girls to choose monochrome ash coloring, as a result, a puppet and unnatural effect can be obtained.
Unlike ombre and shatusha, this technique is more restrained and classic, so it almost never goes out of fashion. Monochrome coloring is suitable for women of all ages.
Highlighting "Salt and pepper"
The peculiarity of this type of highlighting is the creation of cold ash tones. As a result, the color should resemble silver or noble gray hair. To make zonal tinting "salt and pepper", you need to highlight certain strands with the end of a fine comb and apply a clarifier on them. After lightening the desired area, you need to paint the curls.
In the photographs of models, you can increasingly find various options for light ash hair color. This shade helps to add showiness to the image. The ash range is very wide, so every girl will be able to choose the perfect option for her appearance.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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