Dark / light chocolate hair color. Photos, techniques, shades, who suits, the best paints for coloring

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Hair allows not only to hide the flaws in appearance, but also to emphasize its advantages. A significant role in this is played by their color, which can be corrected (also for the purpose of painting gray hair) using paints of natural or chemical composition.

The most popular is chocolate dark or light shade of the dye. Before choosing a tone, you must first determine your own color of the strands and follow the instructions for dyeing curls. Then the result of painting will match the photo on the dye package.

Who are the shades of light and dark chocolate suitable for?

Chocolate hair color is considered universal and suitable for any type of woman, you only need to correct warm and cold shades. But it is believed that for women between the ages of 20 and 30, this color gives more sexuality and attractiveness.

Additionally, you need to take into account the selection of haircuts, your own color of the strands before choosing a tone:

chocolate tone can be chosen for brunettes and fair-haired women;
a dark shade will divert attention from thick and black eyebrows;
balance with skin tone in dark-skinned women;
chocolate color will emphasize the beauty of curly hair or a cascade haircut;
with a graduated square or with a grunge haircut in a short version, the chocolate color adds volume;
highlights the length and thickness of long, straight hair.

You can emphasize the chocolate color using corrective makeup. If a woman has faded, modest makeup, then her face will be lost against the background of hair, especially in blue-eyed fair-skinned girls.

Who does not have hair color for?

Despite the versatility of the chocolate color, there are nuances of its combination with skin tone and age. This color is not recommended for women over 30 years old, as dark hair color visually adds years and emphasizes wrinkles.

If women have light eyelashes and eyebrows, when painting in chocolate color, it is required to carry out eyebrow tattooing and eyelash extensions or constantly correct the image with bright makeup.

Girls who regularly visit the solarium are advised to give preference to light chocolate tones, otherwise the coloring will add age.

The last exception is women with large moles on their face, the chocolate hair color will draw more attention to them.

Choosing a chocolate shade according to the color type of appearance

Dark / light chocolate hair color, the photo of which is depicted on the package with paint, does not always coincide with the result of dyeing, you need to select by the type of appearance. It is required to take into account the color of eyes, skin and hair.

Color type	Appearance description	Matching shades of chocolate
Spring	Light covers, curls of gold or honey tint. Blue eyes.	Light tones with a golden hue, as well as hot chocolate.
Spring	The epidermis is pink or peach. Curls are copper or chestnut. The eyes are blue or gray-green.	Chocolate colors with a red tint, dark or milk chocolate.
Summer	Pale skin, light strands. The eyes are blue or gray-green.	Ranges from chocolate blond to classic chocolate color.
	Light-skinned color type, curls from light brown to light brown. The eyes are blue, green or gray.	Chocolate with cold or light undertones.
	Pinkish or slightly dark skin. The strands are medium to dark blond. The eyes are gray, green, light brown.	Classic as well as milky chocolate color to dark tones.
	The skin is dark-skinned (without the presence of yellowness), the hair is dark in color. Eye color is gray or brown.	Cold chocolate tones and dark chocolate.
Autumn	Pale skin, golden hair, blue or green eyes	Tones ranging from golden to almond.
	Light tone of the epidermis, hair from red to chestnut color, green eyes.	A range of chocolate caramel to classic chocolate.
	Epidermis with apricot sheen, brown hair. The eyes are gray, green, brown.	Chocolate with caramel and golden sheen.
	Pale integuments and dark strands. The eyes are gray, brown.	Range from classic to dark chocolate.
Winter	Dark skin and dark hair without strong contrast, brown eyes.	Cold milky chocolate tone.
Winter	Light skin, black hair and dark brown eyes.	The darkest chocolate tones.

With a successful selection of chocolate paint according to the color type of appearance:

the depth of gaze of brown eyes increases;
blue and gray eyes acquire an intriguing expressiveness;
green eyes become brighter;
visually increases the brightness of makeup (even weak);
hair volume increases;
the fullness of the face is smoothed out.

When used up to 30 years old, the chocolate color emphasizes the young age.

What to choose for coloring: paint, shampoo or tonic? Advantages and disadvantages of funds

Dark / light chocolate hair color, the photo of which shows its advantages and disadvantages, belongs to natural shades, therefore it is suitable for almost every girl. Before choosing a coloring agent, it is necessary to take into account the purpose of application, age and haircut, as well as existing deficiencies in the physique.

When choosing staining with tonic, paint or shampoo, you need to familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of these funds.

Coloring agent	Benefits	disadvantages
Ammonia-free paint	the composition lasts for a long time on the strands (subject to proper care); the hairline retains its natural shine; its own pigment is not destroyed during coloring. The dye envelops the hair shaft from the outside. After stopping the use of the product, the natural color returns; have a caring effect, as they contain oils and essential nutrients; the color of the dyed strands practically does not differ from the natural one; protects from ultraviolet rays and frost; by changing the proportions of the components when mixing, you can vary the shade; do not have an unpleasant odor; rarely cause the development of an allergic reaction; some types of paints can be used during pregnancy; after the completion of the staining procedure, the use of fixers is not required.	root tint is required every 2 months; special hair care is needed, otherwise the paint is washed off, yellowness, green tint appears; it is difficult to dye hair after dark paint in light colors; it is required to maintain the interval between dyeing and perm; color change (to the dark side) is possible only by 2-3 tones; more than 3 procedures are required for clarification; poorly paint over gray hair; the procedure is recommended in the salon, since it is difficult to independently correctly select the proportions of the mixed components to select the desired tone; if the paint contains an oxidizing agent, then it dries out the hair, worsening its condition; when dyeing again (when changing paint), a negative reaction in the form of yellowness, green or purple hair is possible.
Ammonia paint	the composition persistently penetrates the hair structure, practically does not wash out; paints up to 50% of gray hair; you can carry out the staining procedure yourself at home; the color is distributed evenly along the entire length of the hair; lightening dark hair to blonde is possible in 2-3 procedures.	the structure of the hair is disrupted, become dry and brittle; the condition of the epidermis worsens, dandruff may appear; unpleasant ammonia odor; can not be used when carrying a child; root tinting is required; to restore the condition of the hair and maintain the brightness of the color, the use of specialized shampoos and balms is required; the use of a fixer is required (the dye penetrates the hair structure, revealing its scales, and the fixer allows them to return to their natural position); it is required to maintain an interval of at least 14 days between stains.
Tonic	minimum holding time of the composition (no more than 25 min); does not violate the condition of the hair; moisturizes and nourishes hair, gives natural shine; after rinsing off the product, the natural hair color returns.	quickly washed off with shampoo; does not paint over gray hair; not suitable for lightening; wet strands can stain clothes with coloring pigment; it is not recommended to use more than 1 time in 7 days; possibly uneven washing off of the composition from the curls.
Coloring shampoo	does not violate the condition of the hair and scalp; no root tinting is required, since the composition is quickly washed off; additionally activate hair growth and eliminate dandruff; restore hair structure; the use of shampoos is allowed during pregnancy; easy to use, does not require special knowledge when applying and maintaining the composition on the hair; the frequency of use of shampoos is not limited; after dyeing, you do not need to use specialized hair care products.	allows you to change the hair color by a maximum of 2 tones (if you have light hair); not suitable for lightening dark hair; rinses off quickly, therefore regular use is required to maintain color; paints over gray hair only if it is present no more than 30%; more often it only allows you to change the shade of the hair, but not the color itself; possible uneven washing of the composition from the hair; Color distortion may occur when used on colored hair.

It is recommended to choose a coloring agent after visiting a trichologist or a specialist in a beauty salon, since initially it is required to accurately determine the natural tone of the hair, its condition and the percentage of gray hair.

Review of the best paints, prices

Before choosing a paint, it is necessary to consider its composition and the duration of color retention.

The most popular for home use are the paints discussed below.

Palette

Palette belongs to the group of dyes based on ammonia, additionally contains a keratin complex, which reduces the negative effect of the composition on the strands. The coloring pigment penetrates deeply into the hair structure, which allows you to paint over gray hair and preserve color for a long time.

The components included in the composition dry out the hair, therefore the paint is not recommended for use on dry hair.

Suitable for dyeing hair at home. Revitalizing balm is not included in the package. The price range for a box of paint is from 150 to 200 rubles.

Garnier

The composition of Garnier paints contains nutrients, ammonia in small quantities (there are lines without ammonia). Therefore, the paint has a gentle (some caring) effect on the hair. Despite the safe composition, the components of the paint allow you to maintain the brightness of the color for a long time (the color is close to natural), even with frequent washing of the hair.

The products are recommended for home use. Hair stiffness may increase after dyeing.The package includes a regenerating mask, which additionally nourishes the hair, allowing you to maintain the natural condition of the hair and consolidate the result of coloring. The price per box in Russia varies from 120 to 300 rubles.

L'Oreal

Loreal is ammonia-free paint. Additionally, it contains nutrients that eliminate hair breakage, split ends and prevent hair loss. The product is considered professional, but also suitable for home use. The composition is easily applied to hair, does not flow and has a pleasant aroma.

Loreal paint is recommended for women who combine dyeing and perm. The disadvantages include an allergic reaction, due to the content of henna, and washing off of the coloring pigment after 5 weeks. The box with paint additionally contains a balm that regenerates and strengthens hair. The price per pack ranges from 500 to 800 rubles.

Wellaton

The paint contains nutrients, oils and a minimum amount of ammonia. This allows you to achieve a natural tone without a strong violation of the structure of the hair, maintain color for a long time and paint over gray hair. When painting at home, you must strictly follow the instructions for mixing the components.

The dye does not irritate the scalp and does not cause dryness, which allows it to be used with any type of hair. An additional advantage is the hypoallergenic composition and protection of hair from ultraviolet radiation. Included with the paint is a healing balm and serum for the care of colored hair. The price range for a box is 200-300 rubles.

Estel

The paints do not contain ammonia. To prevent negative effects on the hair, the composition contains nutrients, a keratin complex and oils. Due to its thick consistency, the composition does not drip from the hair after application. The product paints gray hair well and retains its color for a long time.

Of the minuses, the presence of an unpleasant odor is declared. Among the variety of colors, it stands out for its large color palette. The balm is not included in the package. The price per package is 150-200 rubles.

Homemade natural dyes

You can create chocolate hair color using natural dyes. To give a lighter or darker shade, it is required to change the concentration of the main component or the holding time of the composition on the hair. The reality of achieving a lasting result is confirmed by the photo.

Natural colorants include:

dissolve in 200 ml 100 g of cocoa (powder without cream) and 100 g of coffee. Stir the grounds thoroughly. The mask is kept for 3 hours 2 times within 7 days;
combine henna, basma and coffee in a 2: 2: 1 ratio. Add water until thick. Apply the composition to the hair for 30 minutes;
rhubarb root 150 g and 200 ml of water combine and cook for 15 minutes. Strain, add 60 ml of 9% vinegar. Use as a rinse;
insist onion peel for 8-12 hours. Withstand the composition on the hair for 30 minutes;
use strong tea. Apply to hair for 15-45 minutes.

Importantly, natural dyes can cause yellowing, purple or green discoloration on gray or previously colored hair.

A few tips before coloring

For the result to match the image on the paint box, the following conditions must be met:

when choosing a paint, take into account the natural hair color. More often the color is appropriate for girls with light brown hair;
do not use funds whose shelf life is coming to an end, the result may be distorted;
test to check for possible allergies;
it is advisable to apply paint to dirty hair, then the sebum on the head to protect the skin from the negative effect of the composition;
in the presence of gray hair, use more resistant paints;
if the paint requires preparation, the components must be mixed before starting the procedure;
if the hair has previously been dyed (especially with henna or basma), there is a high probability of the appearance of yellow, green or purple shades (control dyeing of the strand is required);
if it is necessary to dye only the roots, it is undesirable to apply paint over the entire length of the hair. The color will be uneven;
strictly study the composition and not neglect the rules of application and the holding time of the composition. A longer time of preservation of the dye on the hair will not enhance the color, but will spoil their structure;
apply a greasy cream along the edge of the hairline, it will prevent the dye from absorbing into the skin;
if there are wounds on the scalp or with a recent perm, hair coloring is done no earlier than 3 weeks later.

If you have difficulty choosing a color or if you fear that the result will be distorted, the procedure is recommended to be carried out in a beauty salon.

Coloring techniques and spectacular combinations of chocolate shades

Dark / light chocolate hair color (the photo allows you to evaluate the changes in the hairstyle with different styles of coloring) with a variety of combinations allows you to give the hair more volume.

Features of different styles of coloring in chocolate tones:

Dyeing method name	Application technique	A color scheme
Ombre	Ombre consists in giving the hair roots dark tones and light tones at the ends.	When dyeing hair in the ombre style, you can combine chocolate tones (at the roots) with a varied palette (from pink to lilac) at the ends of the hair.
Shatush	A dyeing method similar to ombre is used, only differences of 1 tone are permissible between the color of the roots and ends of the hair.	When choosing a chocolate color, it is not recommended to combine cold and dark shades.
Balayazh	Balayage consists of applying dye only to the top strands of the hair, creating a natural lightening sensation.	When choosing the main and surface colors, a difference of no more than 1-2 tones is recommended.
Highlighting	Highlighting can be carried out over the entire thickness of the hair or only superficially. The process consists in dyeing the strands in lighter tones from the main color.	When decorating highlighting, a variety of color variations are allowed, as when decorating an ombre.

Coloring with these styles is recommended to be done in salons, since it is necessary to observe the smoothness and transition of colors.

How to keep the color longer?

After the dyeing procedure, the composition may be washed out, the hair may fade or change its shade.

To exclude this defect, the following rules must be observed:

choose shampoo for dark hair or colored hair;
with increased dryness of the hair and scalp, use moisturizing balms;
avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, it dries hair, and can also lighten it;
avoid using a hair dryer, irons;
you can return the brightness of the color with folk remedies (use coffee or strong tea instead of rinses).

Additionally, it is recommended to make medical hair masks. It is important to choose products that do not change the tone of the strands. Chocolate hair color, depending on the desired shade (light or dark), can be selected for any age, hair type and figure. When choosing a product, it is recommended to give preference to paints without ammonia.

If you want to change the image temporarily, it is better to use tinted shampoos or tonics, since they do not violate the hair structure. It is important to know that the color of the strand indicated on the box in the photo is suitable for light brown hair.

Video with examples of fashionable chocolate hair dyeing

What hair can look like when dyed chocolate:

Author: Kotlyachkova Svetlana

Dark, light chocolate hair color. Photos, techniques, shades, who suits, the best paints