Brown hair color: shades, choice of dyes, coloring and care

Most of the fair sex begins to change their image by dyeing their hair. Today there is a huge selection of shades, with brown tones being especially popular, since they are considered the most practical. In addition, brown is ideal for almost all types of appearance.

Brown is a natural color. It is presented in a wide range of various shades, ranging from almost black (dark chocolate) to light chestnut, which can have caramel, reddish and light brown interpretations.

Celebrities tend to go for dark brown variations., since it allows you to more favorably emphasize facial features, make them noticeable and expressive to strangers. As for light brown, this is also a beautiful tone that gives the lady's image openness, coquetry and playfulness.

Each girl must independently decide whether to give her preference to lighter or darker shades of brown. It is advisable not to forget that dark range is able to add age... Therefore, even the youngest beauties with rich coffee-chocolate shades of hair seem older. In addition, dark tones emphasize all the shortcomings of a haircut and indicate imperfection of the facial skin.

Regardless of which shade of brown a woman chooses for dyeing her hair, she must be prepared that she will have to constantly maintain the condition of her hair. So, the paint will quickly wash off the light curls, or regrown roots will appear. All this will ruin the picture of a beautiful image. Despite all this, brown is considered the most popular color, and women choose it for several reasons.

• Desire to stand out from the crowd. As a rule, this is manifested in adolescents who want to express themselves through their appearance and often experiment with hair dyeing.
• Gray hair. It appears at any age, so toning in brown is considered the easiest way to hide it.
• Discrepancy between natural hair color and skin tones of the face and eyes. Sometimes it happens that Mother Nature gives the fair sex the wrong shades in appearance that should actually be. Separately, they look amazing, but in their ensemble, the image takes on awkwardness. In this situation, the only way out is to dye the strand.
• Following fashion. The look should always be in line with current fashion trends. Recently, naturalness and tenderness have been trending, this applies not only to cosmetics, clothing, but also to the color of the hair. Therefore, brown is considered the ideal choice.

The fair sex with brown strands are called brown-haired women, they always attract attention. A dark saturated color favorably emphasizes facial features, and light brown, on the contrary, gives a lady a romanticism. It should be noted that the brown color has many shades, which must be known (this will simplify the selection of coloring agents before dyeing hair). Let's list the most common shades.

• Dark brown-haired. It mainly accompanies brown eyes and fair skin. Dark brown, compared to other colors, provides tremendous opportunities for creativity, opening up a lot of options for beauties to create an individual look. A deep look and a beautiful hairstyle will not leave any lady unnoticed. This shade looks good on both long and short strands. It gives them a natural shine, healthy appearance and extraordinary volume.

• Light brown-haired. Well suited for ladies with dark eyes, light brown is not recommended for light-eyed beauties. As for the skin tone, any is allowed, but the combination with a swarthy face looks best.

• Gray brown. This tone is not natural, but it looks mesmerizing. Despite the fact that he is able to add several years to age, this does not in any way affect his popularity. Gray-brown consists of both cold and warm tones, therefore it is well suited for both dark and snow-white skin. As for the color of the eyes, it is allowed to be different, the only exception is emerald.

• Brownish pink. The color of curls with a light purple or pinkish undertone is a real squeak of fashion, as it looks not only noble, but also expensive. This licorice shade is often preferred by famous movie stars.

• Golden brown. Allows you to create mysterious images and is well suited for those who have snow-white or very "chocolate" skin. An interesting combination is obtained with almond-shaped eyes.

• Bright brown. It is represented by cherry brown, honey brown and burgundy brown without redness and reddishness. This shade is considered the right choice for young fashionistas of all color types. In addition, ladies with dark or snow-white skin can safely try it on themselves.

• Light brown. This is one of the most beautiful shades of the color range, which is very popular.The only thing is that light brown is quite common in nature, so some women of fashion consider it boring and prefer to refresh it with other tones. For example, beige and brown looks gorgeous. Hair dyed in this shade shines and shimmers in the sun, complementing the image of a woman with charm.

• Copper brown. This season, it is the main trend because it looks incredibly attractive. If a woman wants to be in the spotlight, she should choose a copper brown tone for dyeing her hair.

• Black brown. Stylists consider it to be the most fashionable and widespread. This tone is also called dark chocolate or glaze. After curing the paint, the curls become completely black, and they can only be lightened with light chocolate strands in the form of separate fragments. This shade is able to diversify the style of "hot" brunettes, making them even more feminine.

• Red brown. As a rule, he is chosen by the most daring ladies who are used to creating extraordinary images. This shade is not characterized by age restrictions and looks equally beautiful on both mature ladies and teenagers. Stylists recommend choosing it for owners of fair skin, brown-haired with a play of reddish will favorably emphasize its beauty and complement the appearance with divine notes.

• Chocolate brown. Belongs to the most popular shades of the brown-haired palette. This is a rather feminine tone, filled with tenderness, it is able to "wash" at the age of many years. It is best to choose it for women of a cold color type and combine it with a black or gray undertone. Do not allow red notes to appear on the colored strands - this will ruin the image.

In addition to the above shades, cold and hot brown are also distinguished. Cold is represented by an unusual combination of light blond, fiery bronze, black, medium ash and smoky. It is recommended for women with gray or blue eyes, as well as for owners of light, delicate skin. The hot brown can range from amber, cognac to caramel. It is a safe bet for fall / spring ladies who have light brown, green eyes and dark or tanned skin.

Brown strands are perfect for blue-eyed and green-eyed beauties. Brown can be chosen for both long and short hairstyles (bob). If the brunette decided to radically change her image, and dye the curls in one of the brown tones, then she will not have to lighten up first. Women with dark hair cannot do without lightening, while brown-haired women with chestnut curls should choose a paint that is 2-3 tones darker.It is not recommended for people with dark (tanned) skin and dark eyes to opt for a warm brown color with a golden and honey tint. They are a classic brown-haired man with bronze, beige and red notes, which does not have red highlights.

Owners of light eyelashes and eyebrows need to very carefully choose a palette for dyeing strands. If you choose a dark palette, the face can visually disappear. A way out of this situation can be additional coloring of eyelashes and eyebrows with a specially designed paint.

To date, there are no problems with the choice of coloring agents for obtaining a dark or light brown hair, since the market is represented by a huge assortment of coloring agents from various brands. The products of each manufacturer differ not only in price, but also in the composition on which the health of the hair depends.

If the curls were previously painted with such natural dyes as basma or henna, then changing their color should be treated responsibly. When applying artificial colors in this case, it is very difficult to predict the result. It is best to give preference to professional paints that can be used both in beauty salons and at home.

If you plan to dye on black strands, then you need to be prepared for the fact that it is impossible to achieve a beautiful and perfect brown shade in one session. Experts recommend choosing dyes with dark chestnut, then dark blond and light brown shades after black.

If the main task when painting in brown is to remove gray hair, then it is necessary to choose coloring agents with natural shades. When buying paint, it is important to pay attention not only to the name of the brand, but also to its expiration date - if it has expired, then you can cause irreversible damage to your hair, or change the main hair color beyond recognition. Before purchasing paint, you should also take into account the initial tone of the hair, their length, the appearance and general appearance of the lady, as well as her age.

Stylists recommend choosing several brands of hair dyes.

The product has been in great demand in the market for many years, as it is suitable for use in salons and at home. The main advantage of the dye is the absence of ammonia in its composition and the provision of uniform coloring of the strands along their entire length. After staining, the hair gets the desired shade and looks absolutely healthy. In addition, the strands additionally acquire shine and natural shine (mother-of-pearl), which remain for a long time.

If you plan to paint in a dark brown hair, then it is best to choose dark brown with an ash tint or dark brown with golden, copper and red overflow.

This dye comes in the form of a cream and is considered professional. The product does not have a pungent odor, since it does not contain ammonia. Provides gentle care for the strands both during and after painting. The main advantage of the product is that it has a unique consistency, so it does not flow on the hair during application and is evenly distributed.

When buying, it is advisable to give preference to chocolate, dark blond shades with pale golden, beige and purple overflow.

A whole professional series of Color Touch Plus paints is produced under this trademark, which provide intense and deep toning with an unusual shine. Thanks to these coloring agents, you can hide gray strands by 70%. All products are available in the form of a cream, so they are easy to use and ideal for self-coloring at home.

It is recommended to buy such a dye for women whose hair has been damaged by previous dyes. It contains a unique formula, represented by natural ingredients and vitamins, which not only heal the curls, but also retain their shade for a long time (re-staining is required after 24 washes).

Many women know the paint of this brand, as it is a cheap option. "Rowan" can be purchased in the case when you need to obtain high-quality characteristics of staining with minimal financial costs. The only thing to consider when buying is that the product has an unpleasant and pungent ammonia odor. This option is suitable for ladies who dream of becoming a brown-haired woman. When choosing a dye, it is important to consider that its palette is represented by dark chestnut, dark blond, as well as such shades as rosewood and dark cappuccino.

This dye is very popular with beauties of all ages.Stylists recommend buying this paint for women who want to hide gray strands. Palette is great for home coloring and contains many active ingredients, which contribute to obtaining rich color, smoothness and shine. Before purchasing a coloring agent, you need to be able to choose the right color shade, since the palette contains a huge number of tones.

All of the above paints are known for their good quality and have received many positive reviews. If a lady decides to radically change her hair color at home, experts recommend that she give preference only to professional types of paints. In addition, in advance, you need to choose the right tone of the dye in accordance with the color type. If this is not taken into account, then you can spoil the appearance.

Despite the fact that hair coloring is considered a simple process, it is not always possible to get the desired shade at home. Therefore, before embarking on such a responsible event, you should take into account many nuances by choosing one of the staining methods.

• Painting with tint balms. This option is usually chosen by those girls who have not finally decided on the choice of hair color. Tint balms are easily applied to the strands (pre-washed) and are quickly washed off.
• Intense toning. If a representative of the fair sex wants to radically change the color of her hair, then this method of staining will suit her. It provides a lasting result (without reddishness and redness) and allows you to change the color of the curls by 2-3 tones.
• Permanent staining. It is carried out with the help of persistent dyes that do not wash off for a long time and perfectly paint over gray hair. After such hair dyeing, one should not forget about regular tinting of hair roots. If this is not done, then the hairstyle will take on a sloppy look and can ruin the whole image.

In addition to the dyes that are sold in stores, you can also use home remedies to get rich and deep brown hair color. This option is recommended for those girls whose strands are severely damaged from previous stains with chemical agents.

Home color recipes are very simple.

• Onion peel. To prepare the dye, you need to take 200 ml of water, half a glass of onion husks, 2 tbsp. l. glycerin. The husk is poured with water and cooked for 20 minutes after which it must be filtered, pour in glycerin.

This should be done until the desired hair color is obtained.

• Linden blossom. To prepare a harmless dye, you need to take 5 tbsp. l. linden blossom, 1.5 cups of water. Linden is poured with water and put on low heat with constant stirring. When the liquid has evaporated by 2/3, it must be cooled and applied to the curls, and then not washed off.

In addition, today, brown staining can be done using fashionable techniques.

• Coloring. It is a procedure that allows you to dilute the base tone. Before deciding on coloring, it is necessary to choose the right paint from the palette of the main color, its quantity may be different, at personal discretion. Moreover, the more you choose shades of brown, the more elegant the curls will look. Stylists also recommend lightening several strands near the face, an unusual effect will be obtained, thanks to which the face will be refreshed. If you add bright red or honey strands, then the girl will not go unnoticed.

• Ombre. It is considered the most popular painting method, with which you can not only emphasize the image in an original way, but also apply paint to the ends of the desired length. For ombre, you can choose a brown palette, consisting of both contrasting and calm shades. During staining, it is advisable to make imperceptible transitions of brown shades, decorating them with highlights.

• Shatush. Looks pretty interesting, especially in brown tones. This painting is characterized by the effect of burnt-out strands and gives the hairstyle airiness and lightness. This technique is well suited for wavy curls, due to which soft overflows will appear.

Novice craftsmen who paint at home should also remember about precautions.

It is not recommended to dye the hair immediately after lightening it - this should be done gradually. Before dyeing in dark brown and black-brown color, cream should be applied to the line near the hair and ears, so that staining of the skin can be avoided.

After dyeing your hair, it is important that the color is preserved for a long time, and the curls receive proper care. This is especially true for dark brown strands. If they lose their healthy appearance and smoothness, they will look different, ugly. To avoid various troubles with colored hair, you need to adhere to the following recommendations in caring for them:

• you should always use only balms and shampoos that retain color;
• after the main painting, it is advisable to periodically apply tint products that will give shine;
• protection from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays, due to which the hair loses its shine, is considered very important for brown-haired women;
• it is necessary to wash your hair in water that does not contain chlorine and copper impurities, as they provoke the appearance of a green tint;
• it is best to rinse the strands with special conditioners, but if they are not there, then a mixture made from water (1 l), juice of one lemon and one aspirin tablet is suitable;
• oil wraps should be performed regularly using apricot kernel oil, olive oil and argon tree oil;
• light brown strands can be rinsed with decoctions of medicinal herbs (nettle, burdock, thyme and chamomile);
• masks prepared on the basis of eggs and kefir will help get rid of many problems, they will quickly restore the hair structure.

A copper brown hair dye workshop can be found in the video below.