Features of dyeing short hair
Short haircuts are most often suitable for bright and creative hair coloring. The fact that options for hairstyles with braids or lush curls on short hair is an impossible task does not interfere with creating a spectacular and stylish look. Short hair is often more flexible for styling, as opposed to long, and this is their indisputable advantage. It is also easier to care for them after staining.
You should decide on the type of coloring in advance, even at the stage of choosing a haircut. This will allow you to make the most harmonious and thoughtful hairstyle - the master will know exactly how to cut you and how the color will fall after applying the paint.
Even if the hair is already short, it is worth considering a haircut.
Types and features of staining
In addition to fashion trends and novelties, the choice of color and hairstyle depends on factors such as hair structure, color, head shape and other important details, which a competent stylist will help you to determine. However, there are several basic hair dyeing options that will work great on both long and short hairstyles. Here are some examples.
Plain or plain
This option is the simplest and can be applied to any hair type. As the name suggests, this look uses one color. The popularity of this type of staining is facilitated by its simplicity - it can be easily implemented with your own hands, which greatly saves time and money. The main thing is to pay special attention to all the nuances, so as not to spoil the hair or not be mistaken with the color.
The monochromatic hair dyeing technique is still not as simple as it seems at first glance.For example, if the hair was dyed earlier, then the likelihood of getting a color that was not planned increases significantly. In this case, you should first treat the hair with a special compound to wash off the pigment. In addition, the paint applies to different hair colors in different ways, and these points should also be taken into account.
In the salon, you do not have to worry about such things, but you should be careful when painting yourself. Perhaps a regular pack of paint will not be enough for the entire process. It will not be superfluous to get advice from more experienced people or conduct a detailed collection of information on the Internet.
If a solid color does not suit you, you can pay attention to more interesting tones and creative hairstyles.
Highlighting
This is a stylish dyeing that includes 2 colors. The bottom line is to lighten individual strands, which creates a beautiful pattern and texture. Even very short hair is suitable for this type of coloring, it is also widespread among men.
Highlighting can be divided into several variations, which have their own names and differ in the application technique and pattern structure.
- Classic highlighting assumes evenly colored strands along the entire length.
- The reverse implies darkening of individual strands and is intended for fair-haired girls.
- Block highlighting it is distinguished by its boldness and creativity; for implementation, different colors are used in different sequences.
- California differs in creating a smooth gradient from roots to tips, it is important not to confuse it with ombre. In this case, the strands are also stained throughout the entire length, but the concentration of clarification towards the ends is much higher.
There are a couple of dozen more options for highlighting, nevertheless, it is worthwhile to separately talk about several types in more detail.
One of the most popular types of highlighting is ombre.
Ombre
The essence of this coloring is to create a gradient from the roots to the ends of the hair. There are several options for ombre. As a rule, the roots are made a little darker and lighten the ends of the hair. The pattern and texture of the ombre can be different depending on the type of hair and the particular dyeing style. The border of the gradient is made both clear and as blurry as possible, creating a smooth transition.
The most common is the classic ombre, when two shades close to each other are applied to the hair, forming a smooth gradient, and thus the effect of sun-bleached hair is created. This look looks natural and enhances any look.
However, there are non-standard solutions when a transverse gradient is formed or bright colors are used for coloring.
Ombre, like any other type of highlighting, can be attributed to a complex type of staining, so it is not recommended to do it yourself. There is a great risk of getting the effect of regrown hairs that have not been treated for the last few months. In addition, it will be difficult to create a smooth transition on your own and in the end you will have to go to the salon and do a correction or even a complete repainting.
The disadvantages of ombre also include the high cost of execution, but if you are sure that you want to create an image with this particular type of staining, do not spare money, spoiled hair will cost much more. Mostly ombre is used on long hair or on medium length. With very short hair, everything is not unambiguous, but it is quite possible to dye it using this technology. Perfect for dark and light brown hair, but this option is more difficult for blondes. The transition on blond hair simply will not work, so they will have to be dyed first.
On average, the staining procedure lasts one to two hours, depending on the complexity, but there are times when it takes more than four hours to paint.
Re-staining is recommended after approximately 3 months.
Shatush
It can be considered another popular highlighting option. Shatush is more suitable for owners of dark hair, although it can also suit blondes, but choosing this style for blonde hair can leave a dubious impression. Like all highlights, shatush strives to create the effect of sun-bleached hair and does it as naturally as possible. It will perfectly match dark or tanned skin. The essence of coloring is to select random strands all over the head, while the shade shifts to the light side quite a bit.
The dyeing technology differs from the usual highlighting. In the process of work, the strands are combed, and the paint is applied with small strokes. Moreover, all this is done on open hair without the use of foil or caps.
Unfortunately, this type of dyeing is rarely friends with short hair, but a skilled craftsman will find a solution. Unlike ombre, coloring the shatush is much faster and takes an average of 40 minutes. It is recommended to repeat the procedure after 3 months.
Bronding
Another subspecies of highlighting. Here, the coloring of the strands is as unobtrusive as possible, the drawing does not have much contrast. Several similar shades are used for execution; application is done in an open way without using foil. The result is a natural hair color, usually dark with light, light streaks.
Bronzing is great for both short and medium length hair. Most often this method is used in combination with bob or more specific short haircuts. For example, cascading haircuts show the delights of bronzing very well. Unfortunately, a boy-style haircut will not allow this style to reveal itself, it will simply not be noticeable.
Most suitable for dark hair. Difficulties may arise with light hair, but, as in one of the previous methods, you can resort to dyeing the head, followed by bronzing.
The procedure takes about an hour, it is recommended to re-stain it approximately in 3 months.
Balayazh
This method of dyeing hair, along with highlighting, involves dyeing individual strands, lightening them from roots to ends. However, it has a number of features. Basically, it is distinguished by application - it is done with a brush with sweeping movements, like sweeping, which literally means balayage in French. This style is perfect for short hair. Mostly only the outer curls are colored, and the bulk of the hair practically does not change its color.
Balayage can be made in the most natural and close to natural colors, or be bright and combine many shades. It can be performed on both dark and light hair. As with any other type of highlighting, it is not recommended to carry out the procedure with your own hands.
For balayage technique, colors are selected individually, and in order not to be mistaken, you should pay attention to the services of a qualified colorist.
Application takes a long time, approximately 2 hours. It is considered a rather complex type of staining, so it is worth paying attention to the previous works of the master.
As a rule, paints with aggressive substances are used. Hair should be dyed again after 2-3 months.
There are a large number of highlighting options, they are distinguished by the method of application, the achievement of any natural effect or the principle of choosing a certain texture. This is just a small part of what stylists offer today. Often the hair does not have enough volume and here the coloring method will come to the rescue, which is designed to solve this problem.In some cases, it is called 3d painting, but it was originally called a simpler one.
Volumetric
This option has a huge number of color and texture variations, but most often the color is chosen as close as possible to natural tones. The technology vaguely resembles highlighting, but here, due to the correctly selected palette and application texture, a visual volume is created. Hair shimmers in a natural way, and those areas that should be in the shade with a voluminous hairstyle are darkened.
You will not be able to dye your hair in this way with your own hands and in any case you will have to go to the salon. Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to look at the previous work of the wizard to be sure of his qualifications.
This technique can be used on both dark and light hair. The volumetric coloring procedure is safe, and unlike lightening, as in highlighting, the dye does not violate the structure of the hair and does not dry it out. Another plus is that there is no need for correction. The color is selected in such a way that even when the roots grow back, it is completely invisible.
Volumetric coloring came into the industry not so long ago, but it already has several varieties, including coloring options with the addition of more specific colors and textures. The staining procedure is simple and does not take much time. The whole difficulty lies in the selection of colors and shades.
Moving away from classic dyeing and natural tones, you should pay attention to fashion trends. These include bright coloration.
Here you can use either one single color, or several, which creates a contrasting color. It is important to choose the right tones.
Choice of shade
Bright coloration, as a rule, is widespread among young people. This is a modern and creative solution that has gained popularity relatively recently. Along with this, craftsmen began to offer various techniques and styles of bright dyeing. The most common color is pink and its shades. Following the fashion, not only girls, but also women of age, are increasingly thinking about dyeing their hair in a bright color. There is a fairly large selection of bright hairstyles.
Bright colors go well with different styling, and a significant part of creative hairstyles falls on short hair.
For a long time, pastel colors were in trend and until now the fashion has not gone anywhere. Ash-pink or ash-purple colors will perfectly emphasize any image and will subtly tint your hair. This discreet dyeing style is perfect for older women.
On the other hand, after 40 years, it will be much more relevant to choose more restrained tones. During this period, it is too early to think about age, nevertheless, many women are embarrassed by their appearance against the background of young girls. Any woman tends to want to feel younger, even if there is no need for it. In this case, stylists suggest choosing short haircuts in light colors. The recommended colors are close to natural, a couple of tones lighter than their own.
The dark color symbolizes a certain severity and restraint. Although dark visually does not age the face and does not add wrinkles or other signs of age, it makes the image more strict, which makes many seem much older than they are.
Young girls, on the other hand, often find dark colors or contrasting colors suitable. Combining colors such as black and red will create a bold, punk-inspired look. This is a great choice for owners of bobs or other short hair options.
Short haircuts are ideal for fine hair - often after dyeing, you can get good volume. The best option is considered to be an elongated square with some kind of highlighting.Cascading haircuts or hairstyles with longer bangs will also look great. For coloring and styling, the choice often falls on asymmetric haircuts. They can visually add volume and fit into any modern look, from simple and light to austere and businesslike.
In addition to the length and structure of the hair, it is also important to consider the original color when dyeing. After all, different shades will fall completely differently on brown hair or on golden hair. It is worth contacting an experienced colorist, which has been mentioned several times in this article. Self-staining comes with some risks. The problem of choosing the wrong color for your hair remains relevant. In addition, girls often severely spoil their hair in an attempt to lighten it even more.
When dyeing blond hair, it is important to pay attention to the composition of the dye.
Avoid choosing a permanent paint that is high in fixers or ammonia.
Since the structure of light hair is naturally quite thin, it is worth paying attention to gentle dyes with a small percentage of an oxidizing agent.
You should be careful with some shades. For example, chestnut, if applied incorrectly, can eventually result in a completely different color, usually red. And there are quite a few such examples, it is worth carefully studying this issue and comparing all the components. It is also not recommended to use the cheapest paints. They won't do much harm to your hair, but as a result, the color may turn out to be completely unnatural. The only good news is that in such a situation it may not last long, because cheap paints do not differ at all in durability.
If you are planning to paint your head in a dark color, it is advisable to contact a stylist. In the salon you will be helped to decide on the color, the choice of paint, will carry out the correct preparation for staining and the procedure itself.
Blond hair lends itself well to tinting. Here, in a variety of shades, you can already get lost. It is important to remember that any color can be in fashion, but it does not always suit a certain color type.
For dark hair, the rules and recommendations for coloring are slightly different. Different shades can behave very differently on dark hair. It is important to pay attention to preliminary lightening of the hair - without it, the result will be as unpredictable as possible. This step should also be approached wisely. To get even lightening and even color after dyeing, you should lighten your hair not immediately, but gradually.
Depending on the structure of the hair, the concentration of the brightening composition may vary. If the hair is thick and coarse, the maximum concentration is chosen, which usually ranges from 9 to 12%. For thinner hair, the concentration ranges from 3 to 6%.
Specialists in beauty salons, as a rule, have extensive experience, will be able to give a reliable assessment and will carefully select the method of lightening and coloring for you. You don't have to worry about such things.
As a result, dark hair is more suitable for coloring. Light toning or partial coloring of curls is much more suitable. Despite this, the masters in the salons have a variety of techniques that are perfect for both light and dark hair.
Fashion trends
Each season, more and more new techniques and styles come into fashion, and although the classics have been in the ranks for a long time, sometimes you should pay attention to trends. At present, the most relevant is bright coloring in tandem with the classics. This means the presence of two colors in the hairstyle, vaguely reminiscent of color highlights and other styles of classic coloring. Most often, two or more colors of similar tonality are used.
All modern dyeing techniques are best suited for short or medium length hair. Also, unusual colors such as purple, golden, lilac have come into vogue.
At the same time, non-standard shades tend to natural colors.
A fresh take on the classics is in fashion. Some styles, for example, ombre or shatush, are supplemented with new details and solutions: experimenting with shades or textures, combining them with more modern types of coloring.
You can highlight a number of beautiful and relevant ideas for hair dyeing. The modern world gives wide distribution to short haircuts, it is convenient and practical, and images from a short length do not become less spectacular.
Beautiful examples
You can emphasize individuality with such short hairstyles as a bob. This long-known style has many variations, among which everyone will find something suitable and interesting for themselves. In addition, completely different coloring techniques are applicable to this hairstyle - from subdued color and light highlights to bold and bright colors.
There are so many types of caret that it, without exaggeration, occupies a large part in this industry.
Next, you can highlight a variety of cascading haircuts, in which shorter curls give volume to longer ones. They are ideal for coloring and are widely used as well. Long bangs are especially popular.
Speaking of long bangs, asymmetric haircuts should be noted. They have been in fashion for a long time and have already become classics of the genre. This is perhaps the most popular choice for short hair after bob. Looks great when paired with any staining technique.
Its unusual and very futuristic look attracts such a haircut option as "sesson". It refers mainly to model haircuts and is quite difficult to care for and style.
The best choice for such a haircut would be a solid color in darker colors.
Graduated haircuts will be the perfect choice for both thick hair and not so. They go well with any type of coloring, while not inferior in femininity and sophistication.
Such haircuts as "bob" are also widespread. Along with the bob, with which he has a collaboration called the bob bob, this is a frequent choice for short hair. It is ideally combined with both monochromatic dyeing and bright or one of the subtypes of highlighting.
This article covered the basics when choosing a hair style and method for dyeing your hair. And also some examples are given.
For information on how to dye dark hair using the ombre technique, see the next video.