Features of ash balayazh and tips for its implementation

In France, they have always been able to appreciate female beauty. No wonder its capital is recognized as the capital of fashion. Therefore, it is not surprising that the balayage dyeing technique was invented in France. In literal translation from French balayazh means "sweeping".

There is an opinion that this name is associated with the technique of applying the pigment composition. The master applies paint with a brush, waving it like a brush. It seems that all actions are chaotic and unsystematic. However, it only seems at first glance.

The essence of the method is to tint individual strands with smooth transitions from one shade to another... As a result, visual volume is created, the hair looks more well-groomed, and the overall look is more interesting. With such coloring, two or more shades that are close to each other can be used.

The most popular is the ash balayazh. At first glance, it seems that this is only one color, but upon a more detailed study of this topic, it turns out that there can be a huge amount of ashy shades and it is necessary to select them depending on the color of the eyes and skin tone.

When dyeing balayazh, a certain sequence of actions must be followed. They begin toning the strands from the sides, gradually moving to the ends of the hair. After staining, it turns out the effect, as if after a vacation at the sea, the hair was slightly burned out under the hot sun... At the same time, there is no clear separation of colors, the borders are blurred, so the hair looks more natural than after a similar highlight.

Gray color, like all derivatives from it, gives the appearance a special chic and aristocracy. Therefore, he has long won back the palm on the leading fashion catwalks. Ash balayage has the following dignity:

• suitable for any style;
• has no age restrictions;
• a variety of shades allows women to perform it with any skin tone and hair color;
• due to partial coating, it has a more gentle effect than full-fledged staining;
• gives hair a healthy shine and natural volume;
• does not need frequent salon corrections;
• allows you to hide gray hair.

but limitations this staining also has, although there are not so many of them as advantages.

• Long procedure... Depending on the number of shades and hair volume you want, this can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours.
• Complexity of execution... Ash balayage is a very specific color and, despite the variety of shades, it is very difficult to find the right tone for a particular woman. Gray colors do not really harmonize with a warm color type, so it is better to entrust the execution of this procedure to a specialist.

Ash balayage can be performed on both dark and light hair. However, like any coloring, the ash color has a number of peculiarities. Ash balayage requires a perfectly even complexion and constant makeup. He mercilessly highlights all existing skin imperfections - whether it is an uneven complexion, circles under the eyes or acne, and can add several years to its owner. A face without a make-up does not really harmonize with gray shades and looks tired.

Extremely difficult achieve an ashy tone on red and honey-brown shades hair. Owners of dark skin should also be careful with all variations on the theme of gray. But for women with the "winter" color type, this one will suit perfectly. Light porcelain skin, gray, blue, green eyes, blonde or light brown hair are the perfect candidates for ash balayage.

It is no secret that the same tone of paint for different hair color lays down differently. The result depends on many factors: exposure time, hair condition, color and many more factors. Let's look at a few general examples.

• For light and medium blond curls all shades of gray can be recommended. The overflows from noble silver near the roots to creative ash-purple at the tips look very interesting. Ash works well with dark chocolate and maroon.
• Ash balayazh can be done and on dark strands, and girls with dark skin. However, in this case, it is recommended to choose warmer shades. For example, consider the tandem of ash pink and rosewood. Light silver and silver lilac colors are still recommended for light-skinned brown-haired women.
• Brunettes more radical transitions from ash white to bright blue or bright red are suitable. On black hair, such combinations look very impressive and always attract attention.

It is customary to distinguish between several basic shades of ash.

• Cold blond. This color is unique in that it can be recommended for both delicate blondes and burning brunettes. However, it should be borne in mind that dark strands before toning must first be lightened and, possibly, more than once. Cold blotches will add aristocracy and sophistication to blondes, while brunettes will look ultra-fashionable and modern in the play of contrasts.
• Ash blonde. This name can mean several shades at once: from very light, almost white to dark chestnut. With a well-chosen shade, you can achieve depth and versatility of color.
• Pearl. There is also space for a flight of imagination. You can add a little pink, blue, lilac or even purple to the base white color - and now a new look is ready that will not leave anyone indifferent.
• Ash gray. This shade is suitable for the daring and those who are not afraid of drastic changes. The range of gray tones can be quite extensive: from light pearlescent shades to more serious gray tones.

On such an area there is where to roam and you can make very interesting and unexpected transitions in several colors at once. The most advantageous toning in the balayage technique will be overcame on haircuts of different lengths - a cascade, a bob, an asymmetrical bob. There are many ways to tint long hair.

• Delicate curls. On curly curls, you can make light highlights at different heights. Then the hairstyle will look as if sunbeams have settled in it.
• Color staining - for very brave and self-confident women. Ash mixed with cherry or plum looks very festive and unusual. For greater effect, you can protonate bangs or strands near the face.
• Contrasting. If the usual transition from dark to light seems boring to you, you can try dark ash areas in the middle of the strands or at the ends.
• Hidden balayage is suitable for those who prefer naturalness in everything. The ash tone can be stretched to the full length of the strand, the color will look natural.
• Layering Recommended primarily for those with long but fine hair. Several upper and lower strands are tinted. Visually, it will seem that there is a lot of hair. This technique works for medium hair too.
• Side parting... Recommended for asymmetrical haircuts or when hair is worn over one shoulder.
• Weaving. If you often braid a braid, you can highlight specifically those strands that are involved in weaving.
• Gold and silver. Hair, dark at the roots, gradually takes on a golden hue towards the middle, and delicate silver sparkles at the ends.

Hair that is slightly shoulder-length or slightly below is considered to be medium. Several coloring techniques can be applied here as well.

• Root staining, in which the color transition begins almost immediately at the hair roots. This option is often chosen by those who plan to grow the length.
• Ash Veil... On individual strands, the effect of light haze and barely noticeable overflows is created.
• Near the face. If you do not stain all the strands, but only those near the face, you can look younger by several years.

On the length of the strands that open the neck, dyeing the balayage is more difficult to do, but you can add an ashy shade only on the tips, and the hairstyle will look much more interesting and modern.

In order for the many hours and often costly result of going to the stylist to please you for a long time, you need special hair care. In this case, some rules must be observed even before going to the stylist. For example, it is recommended to do balayage no earlier than a month after the last staining, which will help to avoid unpleasant surprises during staining. So that the color does not wash out longer, it is recommended to adhere to such simple tips, how:

• when washing your hair, use sulfate-free shampoos and balms;
• regularly treat hair with masks and balms; balayazh is considered a gentle procedure, but it is still dyeing, and any dye is not very useful for the hair;
• after staining, it is advisable to use various tint shampoos and tonics that will help maintain the expressiveness of the color;
• to avoid yellow hair after the pigment starts to wash off, it is recommended to rinse it with filtered water only, and also to use hair cosmetics with the Silver Shampoo emblem, since it contains a special pigment that paints the yellowness.

As a supplement to all of the above measures, you can use homemade masks.

• Lemon mask with vodka. Mix lemon juice with 50 g of vodka and apply on hair for 40 minutes, then rinse.
• Kefir mask with vodka. Take 50-60 ml of kefir at room temperature, add 20 ml of shampoo, juice of 1 lemon, 30 ml of vodka and 1 raw egg. Mix all ingredients and apply to hair for half an hour.
• Hydrogen peroxide rinse. Dissolve 25 ml of hydrogen peroxide in a glass of water.

You will learn more about how to make an ash balayage in the following video.