Balayage for long hair
Balayage will help to make long hair even more beautiful. This technique helps to create a unique and very feminine look. Let's tell you more about it.
Coloring features
Coloring the ends of the hair in a shade different from the roots a special technique is called balayazh. This staining technique is popular all over the world. Even many Hollywood celebrities use it with great pleasure. Curls painted using this technique look very stylish and beautiful.
A feature of this method of staining is that beauties at any age can resort to it. The right choice of color for coloring the tips will make any look unique. At the same time, colored curls help freshen up the facemaking it more delicate and attractive.
Another advantage of this dyeing is that it can be done on hair of any thickness. And also this coloring is suitable for owners of both straight and curly hair.
The base color of the curls also determines the selection of the shade for coloring the ends. To make the curls look very beautiful after painting, you should carefully choose the coloring composition for the distal ends. In this case, it is recommended to take into account the original color of the curls. In order for the result to please, stylists recommend dyeing the curls so that the roots and tips differed from each other by 2-3 tones.
Owners of dark blond hair for dyeing in this technique can be used ash, silver, wheat, honey and other shades.
In this case, it is recommended to focus on the original color type.
So, for the owners of the "cold" type of appearance, it is better to choose ashy and silvery blond for coloring the tips, and for girls with a "warm" color type, it is recommended to give their preference to wheat and honey shades. This color combination will help create a truly unique and very beautiful look.
Brown hair dyed using the balayage technique also looks beautiful. In this case, caramel and golden shades are usually used to lighten the tips. In this case, the strands can be painted in this way both over the entire head, and only around the face.
And to give more naturalness to the image, you can paint a few strands in a golden hue... This will allow the appearance of "sun glare". This effect will make the image more stylish, but at the same time harmonious.
For girls who are not afraid of bold decisions, bright colors can be used for coloring.
So, you can dye the ends of your hair in shades of red, lilac, blue or green... This coloring is best for young, confident girls.
Long curls, dyed with the balayage technique, can be styled in different ways. A simple classic look with elongated straight hair also looks beautiful. To do this, you need to "stretch" the hair with an iron.
In this case, one should not forget about the use of thermal protection means.
To create a romantic look, you can wind your hair on a curling iron. You can also use curlers to create curls. Hair with soft, flowing curls looks beautiful. "Waves" in Hollywood style - a very stylish solution for creating an elegant and feminine look.
Hair dyed using the balayage technique also looks beautiful if gathered in the tail... Oblique or straight bangs can refresh the look. You can decorate such a hairstyle with a beautiful bow hair clip. You can collect both straight hair and pre-twisted hair in a ponytail.
Execution technique
You can paint using the balayage technique both in a beauty salon and on your own. Experts note that coloring at home is not always the way it should be. Long hair is difficult to dye on your own. Incorrect application of the colorant can result in the desired beautiful color gradient not being achieved.
If, nevertheless, the desire to dye your hair at home is quite strong, then in this case you can change the image yourself. First you need to decide on the original hair color, as well as purchase paint for dyeing the distal ends of the curls.
Its shade is selected as desired, however, it should be remembered that it should differ from the main color of the curls by about 2-3 tones.
Hair coloring with this technique implies applying the coloring composition to the tips... The prepared paint should be prepared according to the instructions. To prevent the coloring composition from getting on your clothes, cover your shoulders with a protective cape. It is better to use a special paintbrush to apply paint. It can be purchased at almost any beauty supply store.
Apply the coloring composition in vertical movements. For girls with long hair, the paint is applied approximately from the level of the earlobe... The movements with the brush should be such that they resemble the movements of the broom, that is, they seem to be whisking away.
In this case, it is recommended to process the strand from the sides first, and then only its tip. Thus, the dye composition is applied to all ends - lock by lock.
Always use protective gloves to dye your hair. This will protect your hands from exposure to chemicals that are contained in the dye composition.
Before dyeing your hair you do not need to wash your head. But if there are some styling products left on the curls, then it is better to wash the hair before dyeing.
Since hair coloring (albeit in a gentle technique) is a real stress for the hair, experts recommend preparing for it in advance. So, 7-10 days before the procedure, it is recommended to apply to the hair masks... They can be both nourishing and moisturizing. Such care will help "prepare" hair for future coloring and reduce the risk of damage. Experts note that it is better not to apply nourishing masks to the curls 2-3 days before dyeing the hair.
This method of applying paint is called openas it does not use foil.
Many girls use this particular method, as they note that after applying paint, it is much easier for them to follow the ongoing process.
The dyeing time depends on the characteristics of the dye composition that was used. As a rule, it is about 30-40 minutes. After dyeing, the hair should be rinsed well. In order for the colored curls to look better and more beautiful, after washing, you need to apply a conditioner balm on them.
It is recommended to evaluate the result after the curls are dried. If desired, you can make different styling while drying your hair.
Specialist recommendations
Balayage is a coloring method that suits many. However, this method also has its own characteristics that must be taken into account before painting. So, to create a natural look for fair-haired girls, you can use caramel, chocolate and golden shades... This will brighten the appearance, but at the same time the hair will look harmonious.
Before dyeing, it is imperative to evaluate the haircut.
Experts do not recommend dyeing curls at home in the balayazh style for beauties whose curls are trimmed using complex multi-stage techniques.
They believe that in this case, the risk that a beautiful color gradient will not work is quite high. In this situation, it is still better dye your hair with a specialist.
In order for dyed hair to look well-groomed and stylish, it is not recommended to forget about regular correction.
At the same time, it is better to cut the grown ends of the hair a little at first. Stylists recommend correcting the color of dyed hair using the balayage technique at least 3 times a year. In some cases (usually in the case of complex haircuts), more frequent correction may be required.
Colored hair requires special care. The ends of the curls are a rather vulnerable area.
If insufficient attention is paid to caring for them, this can lead to problems such as severe hair loss, split ends and brittleness.
For hair care, the ends of which are colored in blond, experts recommend using products for highlighted hair... In this case, on the distal part of the curls, it is imperative to apply a conditioner balm after washing.
In order to reduce the section of the hair, it is recommended to apply special caring oils. Such a simple procedure also contributes to the fact that the curls look more neat and well-groomed. Dyed (especially blond) ends should be cut off a little regularly. This will keep your hair looking good.
The following video is about balayage hair coloring technique that will help you create a unique look.
