Hair color Mahogany. Photos and shades: dark and light. Hair Dye

A reddish shade with light bluish tints is called mahogany or mahogany. Hair color looks especially bright in photographs and goes well with clothes in black and white.

Who is mahogany color suitable for?

Mahogany shades are created for the winter color type of appearance. They blend well with the cold color of the skin and eyes, give the face freshness due to reddish highlights, and emphasize the blush.

Most of all mahogany suits:

• owners of light, almost white skin with a cold undertone;
• to the eyes of a blue, gray or gray-green hue;
• brownish shades suit brown-eyed women;
• very dark mahogany tones are suitable for representatives of the winter or summer color type;
• if the skin has a tan of a pinkish tint;
• lips and blush with a bluish undertone;
• green-eyed women, especially those with a cold gray-blue tone;
• women with smooth, well-groomed skin and fresh complexion;
• if the eyes are gray, amber, or with brownish specks.

The main advantages of mahogany shades:

• the color gives the hair a well-groomed, noble look;
• the shade does not give pronounced yellowness and, thanks to bluish particles, shimmers beautifully in the sun;
• any shades emphasize any shade of the eyes;
• it makes skin defects less noticeable - age spots, moles, freckles;
• gives the skin a natural pinkish tint;
• suits any look;
• attracts attention, but does not look unnatural and flashy.

Who does not suit the color

Mahogany is a hair color (photos of shades confirm this), which gives hair a noble and well-groomed look.

But its shades are not suitable for everyone. You should not choose this color for people who:

• the skin has a pronounced sandy golden hue;
• there are many wrinkles on the face;
• the skin has a painful yellowish, grayish, or greenish tint;
• natural color of lips and cheeks close to tangerine or warm shade of watermelon;
• if the natural hair tone is very light or completely gray.

How to choose a tone for the color type of appearance

Mahogany tones are presented in palettes in 3 basic shades:

• classic mahogany or mahogany - a reddish shade with brown and bluish pigments and a pronounced cold tone;
• chocolate or brown mahogany - darker tone than the classic one with pronounced chocolate particles;
• black mahogany - a very dark shade, reminiscent of cherry.

Mahogany is not a color for the spring palette. It emphasizes the yellowness of the skin and conflicts with the main palette - peach, characteristic of representatives of this color type. Therefore, it is better for women of the spring color type to use other shades - mahogany blond or replace them with copper ones.

Mahogany shades are suitable for the summer color type if the skin does not have a pronounced golden tan. Suitable tones are classic mahogany and black. These shades accentuate the eye color and blush.

For the autumn color type, chocolate shades of this color have been created. They are best suited for women with very dark brown or green eyes. If the skin does not have a pronounced copper tone or ivory, you can experiment with classic shades.

All mahogany tones are suitable for the winter color type. If the skin is very light and slightly pinkish, then classic, black or cold light brown shades will do. For a swarthy or peachy face, brown mahogany shades are suitable. This color looks good in coloring options, ombre, balayage.

Mahogany shades (dark, light, copper)

Mahogany hair color has several tones. The classic version is more common: cold raspberry red on a brown base with a bluish sheen.

But some palettes also have other shades:

• dark mahogany or black mahogany - dark shade on a black base, reminiscent of ripe cherries or burgundy wine with a lot of silvery sheen and pearlescent pigments;
• light brown mahogany - cold color with a silvery undertone and a lot of crimson, red, blue and pearl purple pigments;
• brown mahogany - warm shade, close to chestnut, but with a lot of raspberry pigments;
• copper mahogany - red-chestnut shade with a blue tint and a lot of chocolate pigments;
• light mahogany - pronounced red tint with less brown undertone than in other palettes. Has a pronounced red-violet sheen.

Mahogany paints

Mahogany color is found in the following hair color manufacturers:

• Acme color Rowan Avena Mahogany 033 - brown tint with many red particles. Reminiscent of chocolate mahogany.
• Revlon: found in 2 palettes: Color Silk (32) and Professional (4.5). In the first palette, the shade is dark brown mahogany with a pronounced chocolate base and mahogany shine, in the second - brown mahogany - a more reddish shade close to copper-red.
• L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss 550 mahogany - dark red shade with a large amount of black pigment without reddishness.
• Palette Deluxe 808 Black Mahogany - a very dark reddish shade with a cold sheen. Reminiscent of red wine or dark cherries.
• Oriflame "Color Expert" - 5.6 - mahogany - a reddish-brown shade, close to copper mahogany.
• Wella Wellaton mahogany 5.5 - classic color with a lot of red-crimson pigments and blue reflections.
• Londa 53 mahogany - a darker tone than Wella, close to reddish brown;
• Faberlic persistent hair color cream - mahogany 6.45 - chocolate red shade with raspberry and blue pigments, close to warm tones.
• Ollin color 9/5 - mahogany blond - light hair tone with mahogany reddish-blue reflections;
• Ollin Performance mahogany is presented in 3 shades: 6/5 dark blond mahogany - red tone on a brown base with a cold silvery sheen, 7/75 - light brown brown-mahogany - a combination of light brown and mahogany, more red-raspberry reflections, less dark and chocolate tones , 9/5 - blonde pink mahogany - pinkish shade with reflections of mahogany for gray or very light hair, coloring, ombre. Suitable for experimenting with shades.

Mahogany shades are not represented in the Garnier palette.

Tint balms and shampoos

Among the tinting agents for coloring, the most popular are:

• Color Lux by Belita-Vitex 14.1 Mahogany is a reddish shade with a cold undertone.
• Tonic 5.54 Mahogany - with a pronounced red tint, close to copper.

Dyeing your hair with these products is recommended to maintain the shade or to renew the tone of the hair.

But they have the following features:

• on light or lightened strands, the tone turns out to be crimson or bright red;
• golden hair can take on a copper or scarlet tone;
• a noble shade looks on cold light brown or brown hair without pronounced reddishness;
• if the tone of the hair is darker than the tint balm, a reddish-blue sheen appears, which is clearly visible in the sun.

When washed off, tint balms can give a reddish appearance to lightened hair or dye it in a pink undertone.Therefore, experts do not recommend using these tones for natural blondes and women with gray hair.

How to dye your hair mahogany henna at home

The natural color of mahogany is obtained on light brown or brown hair without pronounced yellowness. Home remedies are rarely able to deal with gray hair or paint over wheat strands, so recipes are not recommended for bleached hair.

If the shade is not intense, the hair is re-dyed.

1. Recipe 1: staining with henna and basma. Henna is mixed with cranberry berries and heated over a fire. Then it is mixed with yolk and applied to the hair. After 30 minutes, it is washed off and basma, dissolved in warm water, is applied to the strands. After washing off, light brown hair takes on a mahogany shade.
2. Recipe 2: henna is mixed with 2 tablespoons of red rose petals and concentrated beetroot puree. Stays on hair for 30 minutes and rinses off with shampoo. For an intense color, it is recommended to keep it on your hair for at least an hour. It is recommended to repeat the staining if necessary.
3. Recipe 3: coloring with walnut. Young walnuts are crushed, a thick broth is prepared, staining the fingers. Cool and apply to the hair, after smearing the skin around the face with a fat cream. After 30 minutes, wash off and apply henna with yolk. It stays on the hair for 2 hours and gives it a pronounced reddish tint.

Features of dyeing dark hair

Mahogany color gives a reddish tint to hair.

But before choosing the right one, a palette of shades and their compatibility is visible:

• light blond tone without redness: any shades of mahogany are suitable from light (except for blonde) to dark. Cinnamon colors can give a reddish appearance when washed off, so it is better to give preference to cold nuances and persistent dyes;
• medium blond: any tones. For a light shade, tint and semi-permanent dyes are recommended, for an intense color - persistent colors;
• dark blond: cold tones. Bright mahogany dyes can produce a darker color. Tint products seem less bright, may not be taken, experts recommend using persistent and dark shades of mahogany tone;
• dark chestnut or brown: unstable dyes can give a reddish tint and look warm. For an intense color, it is recommended to use black and light brown shades of mahogany, dyes - persistent or professional for beauty salons;
• very dark hair: tinting agents and semi-permanent dyes can only give a tint in the sun and not change the base color. Pre-lightening by 1-2 tones is recommended. Long-lasting results will be given by shades of black mahogany, professional and persistent dyes.

To make the mahogany color look bright on the hair, it is recommended to lighten the dark tones, as in the photos above. A bright shade is obtained on light brown and moderately blond hair, a dark burgundy tone with a purple tint - on dark chestnut or brown.

Experts advise brunettes to lighten their hair by several tones. or use mahogany shades in staining techniques such as highlighting, ombre, balayage. A dye is applied to the lightened strands, the color of which is maintained by tint shampoos and products that extend color fastness.

Features of dyeing blonde hair

On bleached and blonde hair, mahogany dye gives a brighter color than shown in the picture.

• light blond and copper brown hair: long-lasting dyes with a classic color. If the natural shade goes red, the shade turns out to be warmer than in the photo;
• copper and red tones: persistent dyes with a lot of black and brown pigments and a pearlescent sheen are recommended. If the tone is too light and bright, re-staining is carried out.A redhead may appear on the tips, which is difficult to paint over;
• light brown and beige hair: dark and cool mahogany shades. Persistent dyes or dark professional dyes are used;
• blonde blonde hair, natural blonde: dark shades of permanent paint. Black mahogany or deep tones and intense shades are recommended;
• very light hair: before dyeing in mahogany tones, it is recommended to dye light brown or dark blonde. The tint may appear brighter and lighter than the picture. We recommend coloring in the darkest tones of this shade and coloring the eyebrows in similar tones;
• gray hair: special dyes for these shades and intense mahogany brown tones. The best results are obtained when using professional dyes.

To make the color look harmonious on blond hair, the eyebrows are dyed with dyes similar in shade to mahogany.

Hair care after coloring

To make your hair color look harmonious, experts recommend listening to the following tips:

• hair should not stay in the sun for a long time (the color changes shade or fade);
• shampoos are used to maintain color (but not for brown hair);
• prolong the color of the mask with cranberries, strawberries, raspberries;
• it is recommended to renew the shade with tint or semi-permanent dyes monthly;
• masks made from cocoa butter and coconut prolong the color fastness;
• if the hair at the ends is split, they are dyed, then the dye is distributed along the entire length.

Mahogany enhances the shine and thickness of the hair. This color suits the summer color type (photo) and looks organically, both in a business and in a romantic and creative way.

Author: Aristarkhova Maria Nikolaevna (mariitka)

Article design: Vladimir the Great

Video: Mahogany painting

Dyeing dark hair in mahogany: