Caramel blond hair color: who suits and how to get it?
Caramel blond hair is the dream of many women. It looks like a cross between light blond, red, honey and light brown. This trendy and attractive shade has not lost its popularity for a long time. But achieving the perfect tone can be problematic, because everyone has their own natural color. But for a real professional hairdresser, there are no insoluble problems, the main thing is that the tone of the hair matches the color type of its owner.
Who is it for?
Even for an experienced colorist, choosing the right color is not an easy task. The first step is to determine the color type of appearance. If this is done correctly, then in the future there will be no problems with the choice of colors, not only for hair, but also for makeup and wardrobe in general.
Caramel blond will suit girls of warm color types - this is "spring" or "autumn"... A spring look suggests warm, light and crisp tones with a contrasting transition. Autumn type also implies warm shades, but they are more muted, washed out and noticeably darker.
Natural honey, amber or golden hair color - the palette of the spring girl. It is with these shades that the caramel blonde looks bright and natural. It favorably emphasizes translucent skin tone and draws attention to blue or turquoise eyes.
For the autumn color type, hair shades are natural: red, light brown in various variations, dark or light chestnut. Their skin is warm yellowish tones, often with the presence of freckles, and the color range of the eyes can be very diverse.
Caramel blond will also look great on "autumn", but depending on the natural color, transformations and unexpected results of painting are possible.
Transition from blonde
Natural blondes, of course, find it easier in this regard, because caramel blond is a light shade. That's why fair-haired women will be able to achieve the desired tone without much effort. This can be done even at home.
The brightness and density of the shade directly depends on the exposure time of the paint on the curls. If you just need to slightly add golden notes to a blond hairstyle, then the residence time of the dye solution on the hair is reduced to a minimum. A juicy and concentrated caramel blonde can be obtained by keeping the pigment for the maximum allowed time.
Getting out of the brunette
Dark-haired beauties can also get the desired color scheme. However, here you have to try. If the contrast with the natural shade is too great, then it is better to contact an experienced colorist for painting, otherwise troubles cannot be avoided.
- The first step is to do a dye allergy test. This is very important when changing the tone dramatically. It is produced either on the arm or on the skin behind the ear. If there are no irritations or redness on this part of the body after applying the paint, then everything is in order.
- Whether to wash your hair before dyeing - the master will decide. This is usually not done, since both the scalp and hair, thanks to their own secretions, form a natural defense.
- First you need to lighten the strands, since the coloring pigment fits better on discolored curls. This should be done carefully, with gentle means, so as not to spoil the structure of the curls.
- Hair is thoroughly washed several times with running water and dried. After that, you can use the desired paint, in our case it is a caramel blond.
- The toner is mixed with the oxidizing agent just before application, otherwise the effect will be weaker.
- Withstand the solution on the hair for at least 30 minutes. At this time, the effect of an additional heat source is permissible. This fact also affects the final result.
- At the end, the scalp is washed again several times with shampoo and conditioner.
In order for the acquired shade to please for a long time with the richness of color and shine, you should not save on paint. Usually, products with a low price have a corresponding quality.
Variations in shades
Curls of caramel tones have long conquered the hearts of girls with their colors and delicacy of nuances. In kind pure caramel blond is very rare. The look, complemented by a hairstyle of this shade, combines sensuality and tenderness.
Shade light caramel love natural blondes. This color scheme makes their natural tone softer and richer, lasts for a long time on the curls, and even regrown roots do not spoil its attractiveness.
Warm dark caramel tone suitable for girls with dark or tanned skin. He harmoniously sets it off and looks natural and natural. Individual strands of copper or golden color accentuate depth and add special charm to their owner.
Honey-caramel and ash-caramel the colors are originally designed for a combination of light hair and delicate skin in pastel shades. A sharp contrast with the eyebrows can spoil the image, so when painting them it is worth remembering this.
Black caramel color - a dark shade with a natural shine and small chestnut strands. It can be achieved as a result of multi-stage professional painting. This is the favorite tone of film and television stars.
Staining technique
There are several ways to dye your hair to achieve the desired color. Each of them creates its own unique effect. An attractive caramel blond can be obtained using the following techniques:
- shatush;
- balayazh;
- ombre;
- Californian highlights.
Shatush is a rather complicated procedure, but at the same time minimal damage is caused to the hair. When applying it, the colorist hairdresser will have to use all his skill and skill. If the master did everything correctly, then the hair looks as natural as possible and does not require correction for a long time. Looks very good with a bob hairstyle, making it more voluminous.
When dyeing hair, it has recently become fashionable to use the balayage technique. At the same time, the hair looks bright and natural. The smooth, subtle transition of tone from dark to light makes an expressive emphasis on the depth of color.
The ombre painting method creates a transition from caramel to lighter blond or dark tones: chestnut or dark blond.
Looks gorgeous on medium length hair and long straight strands.
California caramel highlights include an ensemble of caramel, beige, woody and golden hues. The versatility of the palette focuses on individuality, visually increases the volume and density of the hairstyle.
Care and maintenance of color
In order for the hair dyed in caramel blond not to lose its richness and originality, it should be maintained with special care products.
Under the influence of the scorching summer sun, the caramel color tends to fade. As a result, luxurious curls can become covered with unattractive yellow spots. To prevent this from happening, you need to spend less time in the sun or cover your head with a wide-brimmed hat.
It goes without saying that it is necessary to use special shampoos, balms, conditioners.
Their use will provide protection not only to the color, but also to the hair structure as a whole.
Caramel blond suits very many girls, because it is not a tone that radically changes their appearance. And if the paint is bought and the master is found, then you should not delay your transformation into a caramel blonde for a long time.
You can see how to dye your hair in caramel blond in the video below.