Copper hair color: trendy shades and tips for dyeing

Copper colored hair is very beautiful and attractive. The pigment pheomelanin gives the hair a tint of copper.

But most often it is achieved by staining. How to achieve a fashionable shade will be discussed in the article.

The preference for copper tones is usually given by decisive girls who love to be in the center of attention. Wherever the owners of red hair appear, they look very impressive, and their image is remembered for a long time.

Their spectrum is very diverse.

Curls can be transformed by painting them in a light or dark shade of copper, to give a burgundy, nutty, bright fiery or strict brown color. Due to its versatility and variety of tones, it is always in trend and suits girls with any eye and skin color.

You can entrust the procedure for changing hair to experienced hairdressers, but if you have knowledge of the choice of tone and dyeing features, the procedure can be carried out at home.

You can choose the right shade based on the color type, which is based on a combination of a certain color of hair, skin and eyes. There are 4 variants of color types.

These cold beauties have a contrasting appearance. They usually have light skin, but can also be dark with an olive tint. The hair is dark blond or black, the eyes are brown or blue-blue.

The skin of spring ladies is pale, and the iris of the eyes is blue, light green or gray. The hair is light blond, with a golden tint.

For the skin of summer representatives, pale tones are characteristic - porcelain, pinkish, olive, without the effect of yellowness. The eyes are light - blue, gray, green, hazel. Hair is light blond or ashy.

The skin is of a warm, gentle tone, it can have a peach or bronze tone, there are often freckles. Eye color is most often brown, but sometimes blue, green, or amber are found. Hair is red, brown or black.

For summer and winter types, dark and muted shades of copper are more suitable. These can be tones: chestnut, cognac, red-copper, cappuccino, chocolate.

For spring girls, it is better to use lighter shades for coloring: copper blond, golden copper, classic copper, amber.

There are a lot of shades of this wonderful color, they are all chic in their own way, noble and are always in demand in the beauty sphere.

This rich tone is considered classic. It gives freshness and brightness.

Will look good on autumn and summer types. Not particularly recommended for gray-eyed ladies, as the expressiveness of the look is lost. Green-eyed and brown-eyed beauties, on the other hand, will look attractive.

A very relevant and fashionable color for many centuries.

Looks good on pale-skinned young ladies with any eye color. Fits easily on natural blonde hair. For dark hair, pre-lightening is required.

Its application is actual for girls of spring and summer color types. On them, it looks quite natural.

A stricter, colder, but at the same time very noble shade. Will add charm to light-skinned winter-type brunettes and autumn brown-haired women with green or brown eyes.

The best external combination for such a tone is the autumn color type.

Despite the extravagance, the color on the "autumn" girls will not look too loud and defiant. Not particularly desirable for ladies with a porcelain skin tone, as naturalness is lost, and the face acquires a doll mask.

A very intense color that attracts the eyes of others.

Suitable for brown-eyed and green-eyed young ladies, regardless of skin tone.

This eye-catching shade is recommended for young pale-skinned brown-haired women with blue or gray eyes. The presence of freckles for this color is very handy, they will give the image a cute mischief and coquetry.

In this color, the copper pigment looks muted, which gives the hair a kind of warmth and tenderness. It harmonizes with eyes of light brown and light green colors, with skin of a light or slightly bronze shade.

A pleasant copper-yellow shade with an iridescent shine can be obtained only on light brown curls. Dark hair needs lightening.

Suitable for owners of slightly dark skin and gray, brown or green eyes.

Fashionistas in changing the image or updating the original color the following tools will help:

• natural dyes;
• tinted shampoos and balms;
• permanent hair dyes.

Henna and basma are natural dyes that have been used for a very long time.

Manufacturers produce them in the form of powders, packed in small boxes of 25 g, 50 g, 100 g. These natural substances are easy to use. When henna is used, the hair takes on copper shades from golden to bright chestnut. Basma combined with henna gives brown copper tones. You should not use it without henna, otherwise you will get unnatural green curls.

• improve hair structure;
• have a beneficial effect on hair follicles and scalp;
• do not cause allergies;
• give smoothness and shine;
• help get rid of dandruff;
• low price.

• can be used only for dyeing natural hair; when applied on previously dyed hair, it is difficult to predict the result;
• until the henna and basma are completely washed off, you cannot dye your hair with persistent dyes;
• it is difficult to calculate the period of keeping the composition on the hair in time to obtain the desired shade;
• after shampooing, not all particles of natural herbal powder are washed off, for some time they crumble from dry and clean hair.

Better known as "tonics" have undeniable advantages:

• sparing composition, absence of ammonia and peroxide;
• natural ingredients do not destroy the internal structure of the hair;
• there is no brittleness and dryness of hair even after frequent use;
• more opportunities for experimentation, since the color is unstable, it is quickly washed off, which is especially important if you do not like the result;
• ease of use at home, without going to a hairdresser;
• hair does not need care in the form of special cosmetic masks and sprays.

Tint products are divided into 2 types:

• with a slight impact - washed off after 1-2 weeks, depending on the frequency of shampooing;
• with deep impact - last up to 8-9 weeks.

Among the disadvantages of tinting agents, a number of nuances can be distinguished.

• They paint over not only hair, but also the scalp. As a result, not very thorough washing in the first days can stain bed linen and clothes.
• Short-term effect. To maintain the color, you will have to use the product more often than permanent paints.
• There is a possibility of allergic reactions. An allergy test must be performed before use.
• Toning can be carried out only within two tones lighter or darker than the original color, since the pigment is applied to the hair in the form of a film, and does not penetrate into the depth of the hair.

Apply tint preparations to damp hair.

After the first application, the shampoo is washed off and then reapplied. Re-dyeing results in a denser coverage of the hair, which saturates it with color and prolongs the duration of the effect. With each shampoo, the color becomes paler, is completely washed off in 6-7 washes, lasts longer on bleached hair. To maintain a beautiful shade, the staining procedure must be repeated once every 1-2 weeks.

Today, the beauty industry has a rich assortment of such dyes, several brands are most popular.

A palette of copper shades: golden walnut, red copper, red night, cognac, pomegranate, mahogany.

Copper tones: golden, shimmering amber, dark copper, flame, forest raspberry, red wine.

Copper is presented in darker noble variations: hazelnut, dark cherry, ruby, chocolate.

Many bright colors: Indian summer, Cuban rumba, red amber, mahogany, copper glow, golden amber, golden chestnut, red.

Excellent shades: milk chocolate, copper, burgundy, flame. The shampoo gives the hair a colorful shade, makes it silky and shiny, and creates a protective film, just like with hair lamination.

It is also quite possible to use it yourself. The difficulty lies only in the fact that the abundance of them on the shelves makes it difficult to make a choice in favor of one or another manufacturer.

Paints developed for home use by well-known brands are in great demand and trust among customers.

There are several wide lines of coloring products that differ in some characteristics, but each contains shades of copper: Fitolinia, Perfect Care Color, Salon Colors, Deluxe.

The minimal presence of ammonia (it is generally absent in Perfect Care Color) helps to reduce the level of hair damage.

The composition is enriched with polymers, as well as olive, avocado and shea butter, which make curls soft and easy to comb. The bright line is represented by shades: passionate amber, captivating copper and golden copper.

The composition is of high quality, since the paint was created in laboratory conditions under the supervision of specialists. Fiery tones are impressive: shangrila, paprika, mango, ruby, pomegranate.

Designed according to international standards, easy to use, therefore it has received recognition not only of ordinary customers, but also of well-known stylists.

Very effective tones: berry sorbet, honey caramel, amber copper, hot cocoa.

Gentle ammonia-free paint, obtained shades of copper, such as spicy honey, caramel, almond praline, maple syrup, look spectacular and natural.

The vitamins and oils included in the composition prevent the action of the reagents, thanks to them the curls look flawless. The use of elegant copper, noble red, copper blond and rich copper tones will give your hair a luxurious look.

A good version of the dye product without ammonia and filled with caring micro-oils. Interesting and deep colors are obtained when stained with shades: fire agate, sandalwood, amber.

Bestseller in most cosmetic stores.

Always on trend: Irish red, exotic red, wild cherry, dark gold.

Its use is absolutely safe, since it is based on organic components. The pleasant consistency makes it easy to achieve the desired color. Copper shades are presented in all variety and splendor.

They can be purchased from hairdressing departments or directly from beauty salons. The dyes adapt directly to the pigment of the hair, as a result of which the desired effect is achieved, almost ideally matching the expected color, and it also lasts longer.

The professional series of brands have proven themselves well: Estel, Farmavita, Igora Royal, CHI, Keune, Materia, Selective Professional. The palette of copper tones is wide.

The copper color is very sophisticated, it can be used to dye all the curls, or to tint only the roots or individual strands, emphasizing the contrast of the hairstyle, giving style and freshness to the whole look.

The staining procedure takes place subject to all the necessary steps.

• Carrying out a test for the absence of allergy to the drug. To do this, you need to dilute a very small amount of paint with an oxidizing agent, and apply a drop to the inside of the wrist. After half an hour, check the condition of the skin.If redness or itching appears at the application site, then this is evidence of an allergic reaction, and the paint should not be used. If the skin condition remains unchanged, then you can safely use the drug.

• Dye application. You do not need to wash your hair before painting. The procedure is carried out with gloves. To avoid getting paint on it, clothes should be covered with a special cape or towel. The dye mixture is prepared according to the attached instructions. On short hair, start applying paint from the back of the head, moving to the temples and crown. Long curls should be divided into 4 parts with two perpendicular partings passing through the crown and secured with hairpins. Apply the dye quickly along the parting lines, and then on the roots, starting also from the back of the head. The drug is distributed evenly over all roots, removing hairpins during the staining process. After they are processed, the remaining paint is evenly distributed along the entire length.

• Holding time. The dye remains on the hair for about 20-30 minutes, to obtain a light shade, you can hold it for 10-15 minutes, and to get a more saturated and lasting tone, you can extend the effect up to 45 minutes.

• Washing off paint. After the staining time has expired, you need to rinse off the product. To do this, you need to wet your hair, foam the paint and wash your hair thoroughly. Shampoo is not a prerequisite for flushing, it is applied at personal discretion.

• Balm application. The coloring kit includes caring balms. After washing off the paint, apply it to the hair, leave it on for a few minutes and rinse it off. The balm completes the coloring process and consolidates the color.

It is important in subsequent care - preservation of color and maintaining a good look of the curls.

This condition can only be avoided with proper care.

• In the first days after staining, it is not recommended to use deep-action masks, as their components can penetrate the coloring pigment, and it will fade.

• You should only use shampoos for colored hair, as they have mild caring properties.

• To prolong the brightness of the color, it is important to use a balm for colored hair, which also protects against alkaline impurities in tap water.

• It is better to purchase special shampoos and rinses designed for the appropriate color tone to care for bright hair. Such cosmetic series contain pigments that maintain color saturation and constantly refresh it.

• When visiting the pool, you should use a waterproof rubber cap so that the chlorinated water does not harm your hair.

• When styling your hair with a curling iron or tongs, you should first apply a thermal protective agent so that the high temperature does not destroy the coloring pigment and does not dry out the hair.

• Colored curls require special protection against breakage, so they need additional moisture. Plant-based masks with proteins help a lot in this. They help restore moisture, make hair silky and shiny.

• The lamination procedure perfectly protects and fills the hair with shine. The pigment lasts longer, thanks to "sealing" in the hair shaft, retaining its brightness.

• In a situation where an unsatisfactory result is obtained when self-painting at home, it is better not to re-paint in order to correct it, but entrust it to a professional in the salon.

With the correct hair dyeing and appropriate care, the resulting changes in appearance will undoubtedly delight the owner of fashionable curls of a luxurious copper shade.

Tips for dyeing your hair copper in the video below.