Black and white hair: features and methods of coloring
Beautiful hair coloring makes the hairstyle more attractive and tidy. The combination of contrasting colors looks lively and unusual. Owners of black hair can do such an experiment with their appearance at any time. If the natural color is different, then the entire length will have to be dyed, due to which the structure of the strands will be more injured. However, proper care after dyeing will preserve the health and beauty of your hair.
Advantages and disadvantages
Black and white hair looks fresh and extravagant. Coloring has several advantages:
- a change of image helps to refresh the appearance;
- a variety of styling and hairstyles allow you to look in a new way every day;
- An experienced craftsman will help to mask the appearance of gray hair in such an attractive way.
Contrasting colors in a look may be out of place in some schools and work.
Black and white coloring also has some disadvantages.
- Specialist services and quality materials are expensive. The hairstyle requires regular renewal.
- It is almost impossible to paint on your own. Lack of knowledge and experience will lead to the appearance of yellowness, and in the end you still have to go to the hairdresser.
- Tinted shampoos are difficult to tint hair that has been discolored.
Who is it for?
Any brunette will look great with white strands. The image is harmonious for any length and hairstyle. A professional hairdresser will select a suitable haircut and advise on the best options for the arrangement of strands in a contrasting shade. Sometimes it is appropriate to color only the tips, or to have white stripes on top.Girls who are ready to experiment can appreciate the reverse or cross-staining techniques.
Diagonal highlights are best for short hair. The key feature is that before staining, make a vertical parting, instead of the usual horizontal one.
A professional and experienced specialist will help you choose the number and location of white strands, depending on the color type and oval of the face.
Young girls with an explosive disposition can try to dye exactly half of their hair white.
Painting options
Black and white hair can look so different that it is sometimes difficult to decide on a technique. It is recommended that you first select several attractive options on your own, but make the exact choice together with the master.
Let's consider the main methods of transformation.
- Black hair with white highlights. Contrasting strands literally catch the eyes of others. Small feathers or fairly wide stripes can be made. It all depends on the characteristics of the hair and the woman's appearance. The versatility of this look is that it is relevant for long and short hair. The hairstyle requires regular renewal, because the overgrown roots spoil the overall impression.
- White hair and black strands. It's pretty easy to make this look. The hairstyle emphasizes the individuality of its owner. The black paint is applied in wide stripes. The cute and stylish look is suitable for women of all ages. You need to update it regularly so that the regrown hair does not spoil the general appearance.
- Coloring the tips. A catchy and memorable look is perfect for young girls. There is no need to update such a hairstyle regularly. If you get tired of staining, then you can simply cut the ends. This look can be done at home. A black ragged square with white feathers at the bottom or vice versa looks impressive.
- Root coloring. The opposite effect in comparison with the previous version. The upper part of the hair is converted to the desired color. The hairstyle looks interesting, but it needs to be updated quite often. Regrown roots will look extremely bad. However, if you set a goal, then you can deliberately slightly let go of the length to change the image.
- Coloring the bangs. You can make the strands both white and black, depending on the natural color. The first option is more suitable for dark girls, and the second is more suitable for light ones. The procedure is best done in the salon so that the colors are saturated and the lines are neat.
- The effect of hair extensions. To create this look, the lower part of the hair is dyed in a contrasting color. The hairstyle is especially popular among young girls. It seems that the hair of the two colors is not related. The procedure must be carried out by a professional.
- Horizontal staining. One of the bold options for black and white hair. The master in the salon makes it so that colored strands of the same or different widths go one after the other. It looks quite extravagant, and will definitely attract the attention of others. The big advantage is that there is no need for regular updates. The hairstyle resembles the color of wild animals.
- Divide the hairstyle into two parts. A good option for girls who want to express themselves. When staining, one side is made black and the other white. You need to update regularly, otherwise all the charm will be lost.
How to dye your strands?
If your natural hair color is black or dark, then lightening strands at home will be quite difficult.
Repeated use of the oxidizing agent still does not guarantee that the color will not turn out yellow. The best option would be to contact the professionals.
The staining itself can be done using foil according to the following instructions:
- comb dry hair thoroughly, divide it into zones;
- paint over the required number of strands on the back of the head;
- spread a piece of foil under the selected hair so as to get as close to the roots as possible;
- apply a bleaching agent (bleaching), and comb the strand thoroughly again;
- roll up the foil - first you need to fold it in half, and then with an envelope;
- repeat the steps with other strands that need to be whitened;
- wait until the agent works and rinse it off with copious amounts of warm running water;
- apply a balm or mask to moisturize and nourish.
The algorithm is standard, but some techniques suggest modifications.
Sometimes the hair is dyed not from the root, but in chunks along the length.
Carrying out the procedure at home is problematic. The salons use means that allow you to get the result the first time, and it is not always easy to buy them. Moreover, a professional will be able to choose the right hair care, which is inevitably injured during bleaching.
Curl care
Repeat the procedure depending on the rate of hair growth. Usually staining is done every 4-5 weeks. If a technique was used in which the roots do not stain, then it can be repeated after 5-6 months. The hairstyle will look amazing all the time if you take proper care of your hair.
Only individual strands are injured, so it is not difficult to maintain their health. It is important to carry out all procedures regularly, using only high-quality products.
Let's list the main types of care.
- Purification. Use mild sulfate-free shampoos that should be silicone-free. Dust and grease will go away, and the hair structure and dye will remain in their original form.
- Treatment and recovery. Special masks should not contain oils that wash off paint. It is better to use professional products for the care of colored blonde hair.
- Maintaining color. You need to consult with the master who produces the staining. Use only the products recommended for your hair type.
Means for maintaining the white color of the strand are needed to prevent yellowing. Usually they are recommended by the master, taking into account the mass of nuances, including the brand and shade of paint.
For care, you need several products.
- Tinting compound with oxide. The product is applied immediately after highlighting, sometimes it is used after it after a while. Effective and long-lasting formulations allow the shade to be fixed.
- Toning balms without peroxide and ammonia in the composition. They are distinguished by their gentle action. Helps maintain whiteness without damaging the hair structure.
- Toning shampoos. The most convenient and common means. It is quite difficult to use them for partial dyeing, because they cannot be applied to black hair. The washing process itself becomes lengthy, about 5-10 minutes.
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