Features of highlighting on blonde hair
Highlighting hair is a fairly well-known method of dyeing hair, and it can be used for both light and dark hair. This option is in high demand, since only part of the hair can be dyed. The highlighting technique has been known for over 15 years, while it is always in trend. It is worth considering in more detail the features of highlighting on blonde hair, its types, the rules for choosing a color and dyeing technology, as well as the rules for caring for colored strands.
Advantages and disadvantages
Highlighting is a special dyeing procedure, the essence of which is to dye a small number of strands. With its help, you can make a change in the image, while there are no cardinal changes in appearance. If the coloring is done correctly, the hair will acquire volume and shine. Colored strands should harmoniously fit into the color palette of the hair.
Highlighting on light-colored hair is chosen by many girls, since this technique has the following advantages:
- colored strands give the appearance of freshness, beauty and charm;
- gentle effect on the curls - since the paint is applied only not to some curls, and not from the very roots, its effect on the hair is minimal;
- allows you to add pomp and volume, so this option is often chosen by girls with thin and thin hair;
- it is not necessary to correct it often - it is enough to contact the specialists 1 time in 3 months to update the appearance, but it is worth starting from the hair growth rate;
- this technique is great for both short and long hair;
- it can be used by all the fair sex, regardless of age;
- with its help, you can successfully hide gray hair;
- this option can be used for both straight curls and curly, regardless of the structure of the hair.
It is worth noting that experts use exclusively dyes made from natural ingredients for highlighting blonde hair, since they do not have a negative effect on the hair structure.
Unfortunately, highlighting is not for everyone. It is worth considering in more detail the list of contraindications before deciding on this staining procedure.
- This classic version is not suitable if vegetable dyes were previously used for dyeing, for example, basma, coffee or henna. It is impossible to predict the result of the work in advance, so a good specialist will immediately refuse the painting procedure. For example, instead of a beige shade, blue may appear, and instead of a wheat one, a marsh one.
- You can forget about highlighting if your hair succumbed biological or chemical wave. The result after staining will only disappoint you, the same consequences are possible as after using natural dyes.
- It is worth abandoning this procedure during taking hormones, carrying a baby, breastfeeding, critical days. Changes in a woman's body can have a negative impact on the color result.
- Highlights on white colored hair, which have acquired this color quite recently are also prohibited. It is imperative to wait 2-3 weeks before the next procedure.
- Dryness, brittleness and weakness hair is a ban on the use of dyes. In order not to make the hair even worse, it is better to initially heal it and only after that move on to various methods of dyeing.
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Today, the choice of the owners of blond hair is presented with a wide selection of highlights. It is worth considering them in more detail.
California
This type of staining is also called American. Its essence lies in the fact that the paint is applied to some curls, while using from 2 to 4 shades at once. This option is great for medium to short strands, but it looks unforgettable on long hair. Usually, caramel tones are used for this highlighting, since they allow you to embody overflows, while giving volume. Thanks to the use of several shades, each styling differs from the previously created ones.
For American highlighting, not only natural shades are suitable, but also bright solutions.
The use of a light pink undertone looks impressive.
French
This type of highlighting is ideal for light brown and bleached hair. Its essence lies in the fact that whitening of individual strands is carried out, as a result, it seems that the hair has burnt out under the rays of the sun. This type of staining belongs to the gentle methods, since for its implementation there is no need to use strong compositions for highlighting. Usually, dyes without ammonia content are used, since they do not cause significant damage to the hair, but, on the contrary, give it a beautiful shine through moisture and nutrition. You can make highlights with different colors, but most often from 3 to 5 pastel colors are used.
To get a more natural result, it is worth using as many shades as possible. But the cost of such staining is much higher.
Venetian or Milanese
This option is more popular with girls with light brown hair. It is performed in two tones, while creating the effect of slightly burnt curls. The peculiarity of the dyeing technology is that initially the dye is applied from the ends to the middle of the hair with uneven movements. Then shading is done with a hard brush. As a result, the hair looks natural and very stylish.
For fair-haired girls, tones such as beige, amber, sand, caramel, cognac, golden and milk chocolate are perfect. For blondes, pearl and platinum shades are ideal. Quite often, with this type of highlighting, women of fashion use purple, lemon, blue or purple.
Brazilian
This option allows you to make your hair more spectacular and fashionable. To perform this type of staining, it is worth separating the strands, and then dyeing them in different tones. You can dye just a few curls in the front. As they dry, the paints are mixed together, thus guaranteeing interesting overflows.
It is worth noting that if you use thin strands, then the transition of tones between them will be barely noticeable.
The reverse
For back highlighting on blonde hair, brown and black colors are used. Its essence is to create a smooth transition from light to dark tones. This option has the following advantages:
- curls darken, so they suffer less from exposure to dark paint;
- usually ammonia-free dyes are used that envelop the hair, and do not penetrate deeply.
Light
This highlighting option allows you to create the effect of burnt curls under the sun's rays. This look is suitable for both young people and adult women. Often the strands are dyed in shades such as light blond, beige, platinum, pearls, while strands can be created both large and small.
Ash
This highlighting option appeared not so long ago. It looks great on white hair. It is usually used by blondes. Ash highlighting is used to dye strands along the entire length or for individual curls. In the first option, a gradient is used, while the roots are darkened, and the tips are lightened.
Ash tones are difficult to work with, so it is better to seek professional help. You should not carry out this procedure at home on your own, as the result obtained may disappoint you.
It is worth noting that after each shampooing, the color will become lighter and lighter, which requires a fairly quick correction.
Redhead
This option includes the use of a strand of red tones. They add playfulness and coquetry to the image. Strands of light or dark red tones on blond hair look very beautiful. If you want to get as close to naturalness as possible, then pale red tones are ideal.
Chocolate
Chocolate highlighting on blond hair looks great. This look allows you to radically change the image, to give it youth. But this shade should only be used for hair that even remotely resembles chocolate.
Colored
Color highlighting looks very stylish, impressive and bright. You can apply any shade for coloring - red, green, blue, purple, pink and others. This option allows you not only to show your individuality, but also to shock the audience. The main rule is freedom of action. For this technique, you can use just one tone or several bright and rainbow colors. Color highlighting looks very beautiful on long hair that is cascaded or curly.
Bronding
This type of highlighting allows you to set off blonde hair using cold and warm tones. Blond hair is beautifully combined with bright shades. There are two types of booking today:
- dark - not only a dark blond palette of tones is often used, but also coffee, chocolate, copper-chestnut;
- light - this option includes dark blond and pearl colors, as well as amber, chestnut, wheat, honey and walnut.
"Salt and pepper"
This is a unique staining technique that uses platinum, black or ash shades. It has existed not so long ago, but it has already become quite popular. With its help, you can embody a unique bow, since rather thin strands are created, between which a "soft" transition is made.
Magikontrast
This technology combines both light and dark tones. To get an excellent result, in which each strand will be perfectly highlighted, it is worth using dark paint and a fairly strong oxidizing agent. Only an experienced master will be able to produce this type of highlighting with high quality.
Feathers
Many people like this type of staining for its simplicity of execution, so it is often done independently. Dyeing with feathers is great for both short and medium hair. The presence of feathers gives the hairstyle lightness and volume. But for long hair, it is better to use another highlighting option.
To make feathers, it is worth purchasing a special hat that has holes, and a hook that allows you to pull the strands out for dyeing.
Choice of color and technique
Girls with blond hair do not have to limit their imagination when choosing a color when highlighting, since you can use both light and dark tones, and, of course, do not forget about bright solutions. It can be golden wheat, dark chestnut, walnut or cold patina. The choice is entirely up to you.
When choosing a color and technique, you should pay attention to the color of the eyes, skin, as well as the haircut. Color conflict should be avoided, as it will make the bow look sloppy, and also will not hide the imperfections of the face.
To draw attention to the blond, it is worth complementing it with such colors as sand, soft strawberry or soft honey. Many girls prefer cold platinum strands, but you should be careful when choosing them, as you should avoid ash tones and gray hair. It is worth paying attention to the ash shades, they will perfectly help to update a stylish bow. Tones such as lilac, marble, blue or pink are often used.
Highlights are suitable for any hair length. But for owners of short haircuts, the list of types of highlighting is significantly narrowed due to the short length.
Dyeing technology
When choosing a dyeing technique, the base color, length and condition of the hair are of great importance. Depending on this, you can use one of the described options.
- Foil... After highlighting, the strands are usually wrapped in foil. This will not only separate the strands from the bulk of the hair, but also enhance the effect of the paint.
- Special hat. You can make a stylish coloring using a hat with holes, through which strands are crocheted out, which will give in to painting.
- Comb. This element is indispensable when, in order to achieve the desired result, you need to blend along the entire length of the curls.
- Brushes. They are used for some types of highlighting, for example, for the Venetian version. The width and size of the brush depends on the curls, namely their size and thickness.
- The hands of the master. This is a rather "unusual" tool, but it is indispensable when you want to achieve an effect in which the hair seems to be covered with frost. For this, the coloring composition should be applied exclusively with your fingers.
Errors and how to fix them
Quite often, highlighting is done at home, while practically no one has experience in this direction, as a result, quite a lot of mistakes and shortcomings arise. For this reason, it is worthwhile to dwell in more detail on how to fix them in order to save an unpleasant situation. Such mistakes are very common among beginners:
- after dyeing, the strands acquire a shade of reddish or yellow;
- rare or frequent highlighting;
- the width of the colored curls is not the same or a different shade is obtained;
- the wrong choice of paint and oxidizer;
- curls for coloring are incorrectly distributed over the head;
- I do not want to pre-use lightening or toning of hair.
To avoid possible mistakes, you should properly prepare for highlighting on blonde hair, namely:
- initially it is worth considering in more detail how the selected type of highlighting is carried out, choosing the right paint;
- do a paint test to avoid possible allergic reactions;
- do not forget about contraindications for painting and take into account the condition of your own hair;
- it is better for girls with long hair to contact the master immediately to get the desired result;
- if you do not like the result after highlighting, you should immediately go to a professional, he will be able to correct the situation with the help of full coloring, toning, re-lightening of the selected strands;
- the repeated procedure can be performed after one week.
Care
Wearers of blonde hair know that they need special care. But if you use additional dyes, then you simply cannot do without thorough care. To keep blonde hair soft, beautiful and strong after dyeing, you should adhere to the following rules:
- it is worth using special shampoos that are designed for highlighted or damaged hair;
- for rinsing, infusions or decoctions of medicinal herbs should be used - they perfectly replace the effects of balm and conditioners;
- after highlighting, it is worth using a hairdryer, iron and other tools for thermal styling to a minimum;
- it is worth regularly using cosmetic oils, while preference should be given to burdock, almond, olive or castor oils; it is enough to apply them to the curls once a week;
- do not forget about serums and fluids that protect the tips from cutting;
- proper nutrition is very important, it is worth consuming more vegetable fats and vitamins;
- if the hair is badly damaged, then you can use such procedures in the salon as shielding, lamination or straightening;
- it is worth wearing a protective cap when you are in a bath, solarium or swimming pool;
- nourishing and regenerating masks should be applied to the curls at least once a week, while they can not only be purchased in the store, but also prepared on their own;
- hair after highlighting needs regular color renewal; for this, special tint balms and shampoos are used;
- it is not necessary to weave pigtails or make tails very tightly, since such actions will lead to the loss of damaged curls;
- it is necessary to renew the ends of the hair at least once every 2 months, which will give them strength and accelerate growth.
Homemade products allow you to properly care for light hair after highlighting. It is worth paying attention to a few simple recipes.
- You should take egg white and lemon juice, mix thoroughly and apply to colored curls. This mask will get rid of yellowness and will be an excellent food for them. The mask should be soaked on the hair for 20 minutes for a good effect.
- It is necessary to prepare egg yolk, honey and burdock, castor or olive oil, mix all ingredients thoroughly and apply to hair for 20 minutes. It should be done three times a week. After application, it is washed off with ordinary warm water.
- A dedicated air conditioner is a good choice.... It is made from a decoction of pine and nettle cones.
- You can mix almond oil, egg yolk, and castor oil. The prepared mixture should be rubbed into the curls, then tied with a towel. After 20 minutes, rinse your hair with warm water.
Ready-made masks, mixtures, herbal preparations and tinctures are sold in pharmacies. They are designed to restore healthy looking hair.A hairdresser or trichologist will help you choose the right shampoo. They develop special courses on how to properly care for and treat hair after highlighting.
Successful examples
Highlighted hair allows you to completely update the bow, add zest to it, make it special and unique. Californian highlighting for long hair looks great.
Coloring is great for curly hair. Smooth transitions of tones give the image a naturalness and naturalness.
Fashion trends this season are the use of bright strands on blonde hair. Strands look spectacular in shades of red. This hairstyle will definitely attract the attention of others.
Colored dyeing for blonde hair is liked only by bright personalities. How impressive the contrasting combination of peach and gray shades looks! This option is ideal for young people who want to show their individuality.
A master class on highlighting for blonde hair is in the next video.