The extravagant bright colors in unison with the calm, close to nature eco-style of fashion were replaced by ashy hair color. Such trends in fashion tabloids are demonstrated by photographs of celebrities with hairstyles in light, dark silver tones. Today these shades are not associated with age-related changes, but have become a fashion trend.
Such popularity is largely due to the ability of this futuristic palette to add elegance, showiness, romance to the image. However, there are some nuances of using silvery shades of different saturation based on age characteristics and color types of appearance.
Who is the dark ash shade of hair suitable for?
The color looks great on light and fair-haired owners of gray, blue, blue eyes. It is important to take into account that such an aristocratic "cold" shade is most suitable for representatives of the summer and winter types. "Summer" girls should have light brown hair, gray / blue / green eyes.
In some cases, there is an organic combination of ashy hair color with golden brown eyes.
The color of light (milky white) skin should be even, healthy, without waxy pallor and sunburn / blush. "Winter" color type has the ability to use this range of owners of "porcelain" light / olive skin, bright brown and blue eyes. However, if you have dark natural hair, the preliminary professional assistance of a colorist will be required.
It looks good on many types of haircuts (asymmetry, soissone, pixel, bob). This shade can be in harmony with hair of different lengths, styling on small and large waves, braids, voluminous tails, "Greek" hairstyles. Here, it is quite appropriate to use highlighting to "mask" the loss of pigmentation (playing with gray hair) and giving it a Nordic shine.
Partial staining with this shade can bring special uniqueness when highlighting individual dark-silver areas using various techniques (ombre, balayazh, shatush). But it should also be remembered that this color is very capricious and in order to avoid acquiring an unhealthy appearance by a person, you should not choose it in such cases.
It:
- the presence of natural brown, golden-red hair;
- possession of skin of "warm" tones (bronze, swarthy, golden);
- face with large features, freckles, expressionless eyebrows;
- dermatological problems of the face, which can give it an earthy, grayish hue;
- "Elegant" age, starting from 30 years, since this tone is able to visually "add" the appearance of several years, emphasize the existing even small mimic wrinkles.
A dark ash hair color, photographs of which help to make a choice, requires initial home testing for its compatibility with a specific appearance, wardrobe. For this purpose, use gray / blue clothing or a piece of cloth with a similar color and bring it closer to the face.
Their harmonious combination will be evidenced by the emphasis on the dignity of the face or the acquisition of special brightness and expressiveness.With the opposite effect of the results of experiments, it is better to refuse hair coloring in these tones and choose other options.
Shades of dark ash
Among all the color variety, fashionable shades of the "dark" group are presented in this table:
| № p / p | A palette of shades of dark ash color | Tone properties | Features of use |
| 1. | Ash black | The addition of a strand with metallic overflows can ennoble the color of the "raven wing", make it more mysterious, romantic | Coloring with related halftones using 3D technology |
| 2. | Dark ash | The ability to make the appearance of the owners of large facial features more rigid, screaming. Strengthening the emphasis on the eyes (the depth of the brown color is emphasized, and with their light blue color, the illusion of translucent puddles is created) | It is categorically contraindicated for use with defects in the skin of the face. |
| 3. | Light brown (platinum) | Emphasizing femininity, refreshing the image, adding playful chords without unwanted signs of frivolity. Can be used by all age categories, as it does not emphasize the first wrinkles | A good effect is achieved even on dark blond hair without additional lightening |
| 4. | Brown (chestnut) | Refreshing and visual rejuvenation of the skin of the face, both for owners of winter, summer and spring color types | One of the few suitable options for owners of green eyes with dark / tanned skin |
Coloring composition of dark ash color
To achieve this unique color, the popular 3D color technology is used, available only to high-end professionals. It provides for a procedure with parallel mixing (mixing) of several color tones. As a result, you can get an original multifaceted color with different tints.
In order to obtain a rich, bright, lively steel color, it is necessary to use dark shades of light brown and ash, silver colors.
Dark ash hair color, the photo of which depicts various shades, can also be achieved using ready-made dyes from well-known manufacturers. Today, their range is constantly expanding, which allows you to make the right choice to transform your appearance with the help of specialists and at home.
Modern dyes for obtaining this color variety can be differentiated into types such as:
- Persistent paints, cream masks containing ammonia and oxidizing agents.
- Toning agents (balms, shampoos) capable of giving hair color saturation and shine lasting up to 10-20 days.
- Pigmenting (tint) sprays without oxidants, ammonia that do not imply deep penetration into the hair structure. These permanent options are the most gentle method of transforming short-term exposure.
How to get a dark ash color for brunettes
One of the features of dyeing hair in dark ash color by brunettes is the need for preliminary lightening. In this case, provided that the choice of paints is correctly selected, you can get the desired shade with copper notes and without a red tint.
An important point is the possession of brunettes and brown-haired women with black or light eyes and "porcelain" pale / olive skin without visible defects. Here the platinum shade of hair will be combined even with the shocking "smoky" smoky eyes (smoky ice) makeup.
This technique can be performed in a nude (natural) monochrome palette of shadows using several shades (black, chocolate, dark gray). One of the most preferred shades among brunettes is ash brown, which, unlike the cool grays / platinum options, is suitable for any season.
In this group, the most popular are such tones as: "amethyst", "cold chocolate", frosty chocolate ". One of the most gentle color transformation techniques is temporary coloring, that is, toning. Along with special dyes, special tint cosmetics (shampoos, tonics, balms, varnishes, mousses, mascara) can be used here.
Thanks to this technique, you can afford repeated experiments with the choice of dark ash gamut, to mask staining errors. In addition, this method is affordable and is best suited for use without visiting specialized salons.
How to get it at home
A dark ashy hair color, close to the proposed photographic images, can be achieved with the help of professional dye products. When choosing them, one should clearly orientate oneself in accordance with the composition of each of them to individual needs.
An important element here is the digital designation of the color gamut, namely:
- First 10 digits - this is the saturation of the main shade (black, brown, light brown, blond - in different versions). For information about natural pigment, write zeros (0) in front of the numbers, and after them - about the color intensity.
- Second number from 1 to 10 (after the dot) - indicates the main tone of the paint. Along with natural, copper, red, lilac, brown, matte colors, it can be designated as ash, mother-of-pearl, platinum.In some cases, shades can also be denoted by letters, where ashy is C, intense is A, brown is W.
- Third digit is a characteristic of a sub-tone that is ½ of the main. The absence of such a designation indicates only a pure tone (without an auxiliary color).
After careful study of this information, you should pay attention to the features of home staining for long-term or temporary preservation of the desired result.
Persistent paints
These dyes are among the most reliable remedies for changing hair color. However, the ammonia and oxidants present in their composition can have a harmful effect on the hair structure. Such a negative phenomenon can be minimized, provided that the instructions for using the dyes are followed and that the hair is properly taken care of after the procedures.
The most popular for the acquisition of a dark ash shade are such professional paints as:
- Estel De Luxe in a wide palette of matching shades. This tool, according to professionals, is considered the most suitable for obtaining a similar color. The durability of dyeing curls, their acquisition of shine and silkiness is ensured due to the content of chitosan, plant extracts, vitamins, and a protective emulsion in it. The advantages also include the economy of use due to the ease and uniformity of distribution through the hair during dyeing.
- L'Oreal Paris, in the palette of which there are the colors of frosty chestnut glaze (No. 5.15, 613), ash-blond (No. 7.1). During dyeing, the active ingredients of these products have the ability to nourish useful microelements, moisturize the root system, providing a natural shine along the entire hair length.
- Londacolor, which has the ability to provide uniformity of coloring with deep penetration into the hair shaft structure. The series of dark ash is presented in variations in platinum-silver, light brown, blond versions.
- Garnier with the presence of ash tones for different shades of light brown hair. These products are valued for their natural ingredients and a minimum of harmful substances, and in a number of series there is no ammonia content at all.
- Rowan - This is one of the few domestic dyes, in the palette of which there are light brown shades with an ashy tint of different saturation. The offered creamy dye, enriched with healing components, is accompanied by an oxidizing agent and a hair balm.
Tint shampoos, sprays
Dark ash hair color (the photo can guide you to less persistent coloring with the help of toning agents) can be obtained through the following means.
For instance:
- Shampoos-tonics (L'Oreal, Estel) once a week. Along with giving the desired shade, these products are able to maintain the result of the previously produced color.
- Tint balms (Irida, Everyday, Tonic) for daily use.
- Sprays, where the Schwarzkopf Professional BlondMe brand is especially popular. This product is only used on bleached hair and is applied after rinsing. The terms of preservation of the obtained color are guaranteed within 14 days.
The advantage of such options is the absence of ammonia and oxidants, the preservation of the structure of the hairline without damaging (overdrying) the ends.
Many users call the other side of the coin - the fragility of the results and the need for repeated use.
Step-by-step instructions for ash painting
An important condition for obtaining this unusual color is the need for healthy, not weak, depleted hair. Otherwise, this procedure will have to be postponed until they are completely cured.
In general, the algorithm for achieving the desired shade consists of the following step-by-step actions:
- Getting advice from a hairdresser / stylist about the pretreatment of hair, based on its structure, color saturation and the choice of suitable dyes for them. Ignoring the recommendations can lead to unwanted shades (green, purple, pink).
- The choice of the appropriate type of dye according to the recommendations of specialists. Use of the color variety number according to the individual type of appearance.
- Testing to determine the appearance and acceptability of color.
- Prepare thin rubber gloves, hair cap and timer clock.
- Hair preparation. One of the ways can be blonding (lightening) hair with dark / warm shades (red, brown). A method such as pickling is also used, that is, washing off existing pigmentation or previously applied dyes. Such manipulations allow you to create favorable conditions for obtaining the desired shade without distortion of colors and the appearance of purple, green tones.
- Dilution of the coloring composition according to the instructions attached to it using a wooden stick without using metal dishes.
- Application of paint according to the chosen coloring method (along the entire length / on the ends, on individual strands). First, the back of the head should be processed, then the crown, in front and the temples.
- Keep the hair with the dye applied under the cap and wrapped in a cotton cloth on top for the time specified in the dye instructions.
- After the required period of time, the dye must be carefully washed off under running water with shampoo for colored hair. After that, rinse your head and skin thoroughly to avoid residues of chemically active substances.
- At the end of the procedure, it is recommended to apply conditioner to the hair while still wet to fix the dye and increase its preservation time.
Compliance with these requirements allows you to achieve the desired shade. However, it should be borne in mind that sometimes repainting the base hair color in ashy shades can present unpleasant surprises.
This is due to the fact that the violet pigment in the dyes is capable of "turning green". Only experienced craftsmen, who are aware of the possible "underwater reefs" of such metamorphoses, can avoid this problem.
Proper hair care with an ash effect
The dark ash color of the hair of fashion models and the actual results of dyeing can differ significantly not only with violations of technology, but also in the process of caring for the strands.This problem is of particular relevance due to the fact that this rather capricious color can quickly wash off.
To extend the period of preservation of its action, it is required to constantly refresh it with various toning agents at a certain frequency. To avoid additional stress on the curls, experts advise to exclude such a salon procedure as "sealing" the color using lamination.
Along with this, the multistage nature of such coloring is a kind of stress for the hair and scalp. Therefore, an equally important condition is compliance with the basic requirements for creating conditions for restoring the health of curls.
Namely:
- The use of special cosmetics for colored hair, which prevents the premature removal of the resulting pigment (mousses, nourishing oils, balms).
- Give preference to cosmetics containing nutrients such as vitamins, keratin, protein, collagen, and minerals.
- Exclusion of components that stimulate the withdrawal of color particles (soda, essential oils, lemon, kefir) from home hair care products.
- Timely refreshing of hairstyles from professional hairdressers in order to get rid of damage to the strands (brittleness, dryness, flaking, split ends).
- Elimination of the use of cosmetics with ultraviolet filters, hot methods of styling colored hair, exposure to the sun and in cold weather without hats.
- Regular salon procedures to restore the desired color in order to avoid unwanted yellowing / greening of the strands.
The presented photos of the owners of dark ash hair color are an illustration of the image of a modern elegant personality. Behind the creation of such integral aristocratic, noble images is not only the acquisition of an exclusive color, but also compatibility with other external details.
This color organically looks against the background of clean skin, bright high-quality makeup in a blue, green, purple palette with pearl tints. Color harmony with the stylistic unity of the wardrobe, expressiveness of expensive accessories is very important here.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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