Ash-blonde hair color: who suits, how to get it and what shades are there?
Ash blonde hair color is a beautiful shade, which is quite difficult to achieve. Since the color is quite specific, you should familiarize yourself with who it goes to, how to get it and what shades are found.
Peculiarities
Ash color is considered to be cold light brown shades. It is quite difficult to find this tone in its pure form over the entire surface of the hair. It can only appear on several strands of fair-haired beauties. Ash blonde hair color is usually found among women with a Slavic appearance. Such a phenomenon is not typical for other nationalities.
But since this tone looks very beautiful, now it is often created using various staining techniques.
Hairdressers work hard to get the shade of ash. To do this, you need to understand what is the original color of the strand, to choose the right shade of the dye. Only if these conditions are met can the desired tone be obtained.
A specialist selects a dye for each hair color, so that in the end the hair is not yellow or gray. Since the procedure is accompanied by numerous difficulties, the masters recommend staining only in specialized salons. It is quite difficult to get the shades of ash at home on your own.
The key sign of an ash color is the presence of a cool tone that has restraint in its manifestation.
Most people associate it with notes of tenderness, sophistication and sophistication. Beauties with similar strands look unique.
Ash hair color has its own benefits.
- A girl who decides to dye her hair gets a vivid image. This is due to the fact that ashy tones are rarely found in nature in their natural form.
- With this color, the face acquires soft features. The image becomes more feminine, romantic and gentle.
- With this tone, you can focus on the perfection of the skin.
Among the disadvantages are difficulties associated with the selection of the desired shade and frequent differences in the results of staining.
Who is it suitable for?
Since in the natural environment there is no continuous ashy hair, due to the monochromatic coloration, one may encounter a conflict between the shade of the curls and the color of the skin and eyes. Because of this, dissonance may appear in the image. On the one hand, it can become a beauty's style, and on the other, a manifestation of bad taste.
To understand whether a new image is suitable or not, the following features should be considered:
- color type;
- skin tone;
- eye color;
- woman's age.
Ash-blonde will suit beauties with winter and summer color types.
They differ in common cold shades. Since the ashy shade is located in the cold segment, when staining, it should be borne in mind that in most cases the strands will need to be lightened.
As an exception, dark-skinned girls or representatives with olive-colored skin should be considered.... You can resort to "ash" only if there is dullness in the skin without redness, and there are no warm chocolate shades.
Summer type should go well with this color, curls differ in a light shade. Blush skin will not interfere with coloring. Cool eye colors are beneficial when stained in ash tones.
Women with a spring color type should be ready to experiment. Despite the fact that the strands of this color type are easily stained, a large number of warm tones can negatively affect the creation of the image. A similar situation is observed in the matter of selecting a tone for the color of the skin and eyes. The hairdresser should individually consider ash staining.
The autumn color type is not combined with ash flowers. Brown eyes with golden tints do not look at all with the chosen image. They will act as a foreign stain in the exterior.
Age should also be considered as the new look adds years.
This factor will be almost imperceptible in the appearance of girls whose age category ranges from 20-30 years. For fifty-year-old ladies who are worried about their age, you should not choose ash shades.
However, if you need to disguise gray hair, which is already quite a lot, the ash effect in this case would be a good solution.
Color spectrum
Ash is the base tone that can be used to create a wide variety of shades. The result of staining will depend on the original color. There are various interesting shades of ash.
Dark blond
The ebb of ash on dark blond hair gives coldness to the image. Due to professional dyes, you can get the full dominance of the ashy tone. It will look perfect with the classics.
For young people who prefer a sporty style, this image will not work.
The best option is women over 30 years old.
With the help of an ashy tone, you can get shine, therefore the new look will suit those who think that natural hair is dull and expressionless.
Light blond
The best option for those whose natural color is light blond. When staining, take into account the fact that with the help of ash, it will not work to hide the native color. For this reason, you need to lighten red or dark curls in advance, and then resort to toning.If you have good initial data, you can get an ash tint thanks to shampoos or balms with a toning effect. No paint is required for this.
Sometimes a light blond tone with ashy is called platinum blond. With its help, you can achieve softening of facial features, add femininity and romance to the image.
Medium blond
This option is suitable for those who could not decide what color they want to get: light or dark. Medium blond is the middle of the pigment saturation, it looks natural and elegant.
Light light ash-blond
Its difference from the traditional light is in the reduced saturation of the pigment. As a result of staining, almost natural curls are obtained, the selection of the shade of which should be entrusted to a professional. If you correctly choose the tone for the color of the eyes and skin, you get a fairly beautiful shade.
Pearl
A pearlescent sheen can be obtained by using a special type of dyes. Combination of ash with pearls does not belong to the category of natural shades, but it is this tone that is in great demand. On light curls, it is easiest to achieve such a tone. On dark hair, he will not be able to appear the way most girls want.
Ash-pearl color gives the image freshness, suitable for beauties of any age category.
Brown
This tone is intended for the female category whose hair does not differ in light color, so it is difficult for them to get light gray tones, shimmering with silver or mother-of-pearl.
Ash brown is ideal for brown-haired women with light to medium saturation.
On dark curls, the coldness of the ash will not appear. Its effect will only be noticeable at the tips.
Brown-haired women will receive sophistication and charm with the help of ash ebb. When choosing such a paint, one should take into account the coldness of the pigment with a color type in which warm tones prevail.
Copper sheen
This tone appeared due to the fact that most dark-haired beauties like to paint their curls in a copper color. Many brands have taken up the development of an ash brown hair with copper tints. The paint will look good on the fair sex, whose skin is olive-tinted, and whose eyes are brown or green.
Choice of paint
You should make a choice only from proven brands of coloring agents, with which you can achieve an ashy tone for your curls. The following brands are in demand:
- Essex from Estelle - products of the Russian trade mark, which offers the following variations: medium blond, brown, brown-haired, dark blond, mother-of-pearl, metallic;
- Matrix Color Sync offers several dyes with ash tints: dark, light, brown-haired;
- Syoss also offers various variations of ash, which many girls like, the dyes do not cause allergic reactions, are durable and give shine to curls;
- Palette offers ash blond, medium blond, super ash blond;
- Garnier presents many ash shades in its range, paint is often used at home;
- Revlon Color Silk attracts the attention of beauties by the presence of a large number of ashy shades;
- Indola - a manufacturer who is ready to offer its audience dark blond, golden, light shades that unfold well on curls.
Choosing a dye for blonde hair
In most cases, light strands do not require preliminary bleaching, if there was no non-professional dyeing earlier. To get away from the yellow tone, you will also need to resort to lightening.
To get the perfect cool shade, you can use professional paint from Majirel Cool Cover or L'Oréal Professionnel. The manufacturer offers persistent coloring agents with which you can obtain the desired tone in one coloring process. Also, the paint solves the issue of gray hair well.
Masters advise using dye for light hair with numbers 9.1 and 9.11.
Choosing a dye for dark hair
Girls with dark hair should be prepared for the fact that they will need to initially resort to lightening the strands. When discolored, natural pigment particles disappear to be replaced by coloring pigments. It will take 2-3 procedures to lighten the hair. This amount minimally traumatizes the hair and removes the yellow tone.
Specialists most often use paint for these purposes. by Majirel Cool Cover, L'Oréal Professionnel. To make the curls look natural, it is recommended to use dark variations for the initial dyeing. They are numbered 8.1 and 8.11.
Staining techniques
At the moment, hairdressers have mastered different dyeing methods. Monochromatic coloring faded into the background. It is replaced by a vertical color stretch. Volumetric coloring has also become in demand, in which the master selects shades that are close in tonality in relation to each other.
Balayazh
This technique is a stretch of color from root to tip. During the procedure, it is applied several semitones.
Balayage is relevant for wavy hair, so it looks especially harmonious.
Most often, this technique is used ash blond, while the hair roots are not affected.
A similar procedure will look beautiful on a square. Balayage is performed as follows:
- the coloring agent is mixed according to the instruction manual, which is attached by the manufacturer;
- all hairs are divided into sections: parietal, occipital, temporal;
- then you need to select individual curls;
- start by painting over the ends, which should be wrapped in foil;
- in the middle of the hair, the application of the lightest tone is required, and the roots should remain natural, it is necessary to smear with a brush with carelessness and ease, so as not to leave distinct transitions between tones;
- the coloring matter is washed off after 40-50 minutes;
- after rinsing, a balm is applied to restore.
Shatush
With this procedure, chocolate hair color will be able to obtain maximum naturalness. Various ash tones are used. Experts recommend choosing a pigment that will differ by several tones from the base.
To complete the technique, the following steps are required:
- all strands are divided into sections;
- on the back of the head, the curls are selected, they should be combed, and then start dyeing;
- according to a similar scheme, the entire head of hair is painted over, with the implementation of alternating strands with a dye and a natural tone;
- the hair dries up naturally, for the shatush you do not need to wrap the curls in foil or use a cellophane hat;
- wait for the period specified by the manufacturer before washing off the dye;
- then the paint is washed off and a balm is applied to the hair.
Ombre
Ombre is often done on short hair. It assumes the presence of a contrast transition. Ideally, this option will look like if the hair is dark in color. Many girls resort to ash blonde at the ends paired with dark chocolate at the roots.
The technique for creating an ombre looks like this:
- at the mark slightly below the ears, tails should be tied;
- the ends of the hair need to be painted in "ash";
- after that, the strands are wrapped in foil and left for 20 minutes, this period is enough for the dye to be activated;
- then you need to untie the tails and paint over the area above the place of fixation, the dye should be activated for 20 minutes;
- then you can unfold the foil and start removing the pigment.
As a result of such events, you will get staining with contrast, which will look good on shocking beauties.
Monochrome staining
If you paint ashy light brown in one tone, you can get an elegant effect.
This option will look good on those with light eyes and porcelain skin tones.
You can make your look unique with this technique.
The procedure is performed as follows:
- hair is divided into sections;
- then you need to start staining from the roots, and then distribute the coloring matter along the entire length of the curls, for this, a comb equipped with fine teeth is used;
- if the hair is of considerable length, three servings of the coloring agent will be required;
- now you need to remove your hair under a cellophane hat and wrap it with a towel;
- after waiting for the time specified by the manufacturer, you can wash off the dye and apply a color activator.
Highlighting "Salt and pepper"
This technique is often resorted to by women from an older age category who want to hide the gray hair that breaks through. Also, the procedure will be relevant for business women, whose character is distinguished by willpower and dedication. Outwardly, the image looks like a combination of light brown graphite with an ultra ash blonde. The procedure is carried out in the same way as the traditional highlighting with foil.
Subtleties of painting
Ash-brown color is quite difficult to achieve at home. Masters advise you to contact only specialized salons, where a professional, by mixing the desired dye tones, will be able to achieve an optimal result. You need to be extremely careful if the original color of the curls is significantly different from the shade you are dreaming of.
To avoid disappointment after dyeing, it is best to try the paint on a small strand near the ear in advance.
After evaluating the result, you can understand whether the decision to repaint is correct or not.
If a girl wants to get the effect of "ash" on her hair at home, you need to remember about certain rules.
- Taking care of the strands. Since in most cases the hair is lightened before dyeing, it needs additional care. It is necessary to nourish the hair with vitamins and moisturizing masks a month before the bleaching procedure.
- The correct choice of paint. You should carefully consider the choice of dye. It is best to pay attention to the professional series of funds. To maintain the tone, you can consider tinted shampoos and balms.
- Decoloration procedure (if this procedure is required). If the original color of the curls is at least three shades darker than the desired result, preparation will be required. If the hair has natural pigment, it lightens. Colored hair requires a dye rinse. In certain situations, the procedure is repeated several times.
- Preparation of tools. For the staining procedure, you need to prepare a brush that will apply the dye, a hairpin for fixing curls, a fine comb, and gloves.
- Hair should be dyed in bright light.... In dim light, there is a risk of poorly staining the strands and getting a not very good result.
- Dye preparation... The preparation of the dye must be carried out in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Each manufacturer includes a user manual. Do not add oils, balms to the dye. Their combination with paint elements can lead to unpredictable results.
- Distribution of paint. Pigment is applied starting from the crown area. In this case, thin strands should be separated, evenly distributing the dye along the entire length of the hair. It is required to apply the substance to the back of the head. Pigment should be applied last to the temples and bangs.
- Excerpt. The paint is left for the period specified by the manufacturer.It is extremely important to comply with the indicated deadlines, since exceeding the norm can lead to overdrying of the hair.
- Dye remover. The pigment is washed off with a large amount of tap water. The procedure is repeated until the water becomes clear.
- After the paint is washed off, it is required to apply a balm... After washing it off, the hair is dried. In most cases, the balm is supplied by the manufacturer.
Curl care
Regardless of the durability of the dye, procedures such as washing hair, drying with a hairdryer, exposure to ultraviolet radiation lead to the fact that the strands become the same color scheme as they were before repainting.
For this reason, after the girl became the owner of ash curls, one should remember about special care, which is as follows:
- so that the color is fixed, you can wash your hair no earlier than two days after the dyeing procedure has taken place;
- regenerating masks should be used once a week;
- drying curls should be done without using a hair dryer;
- do not comb wet hair, as in this case, the strands can be damaged;
- contact with chlorinated water, temperature extremes, sunlight should be minimized; if contact is inevitable, special protective equipment should be used;
- you should use a brush equipped with natural bristles;
- head massage before going to bed will help against the loss of strands;
- so that the pigment does not wash off, once every two weeks, you will need to use a tint shampoo with balm.
If you follow all these rules, the ashy tone will persist for a long time, and the curls themselves will be silky.
A special line of products can help in maintaining color.
Shampoos
Many manufacturers have developed products that are aimed at caring for ash strands. They are called tint. The composition contains special ingredients, the chemical formula of which is aimed at ensuring that dirt is washed off from the strands, and the pigment remains in place.
The shampoo strengthens the color as it contains an ammonia-free dye that nourishes and revitalizes the tone.
The trade marks Cutrin, Matrix, Estel have proven themselves well. The latter manufacturer produces shampoo, the marking of which corresponds to the paint used.
Balms
Apply these products after using the shampoo.
The balm is aimed at improving and nourishing hair along with toning in the required tone.
Concept has proven itself well. Professional products from L'oreal Professionnel are also in demand. It is recommended to use it if the staining has cost a round sum. For bleached curls, you can pay attention to products from Bonacure color save silver.
Masks and leave-in products
Masks are a good option for treating colored hair. With their help, curls are quickly restored. Any dyeing is stress for the strand, even if a delicate dye was used.
Manufacturers are releasing a special series for the care of colored hair.
They not only restore hair, but also take care of preserving the ashy tone.
These funds can be found in the assortment of the Estel Otium Pearl trademark. With the help of these products, you can eliminate the appearance of redness, gold or light brown tones.
Advice
Ash tone is a color to watch out for. Professional advice will help in this matter best. Here is some of them:
- in the summer season, hair needs protection from ultraviolet rays, and in winter - from frosty weather;
- if the use of a curling iron or ironing is required, special means for thermal protection of curls should be used;
- beautiful hair is a sign of a woman's health; for shine and strength, hair needs nutrition, which consists in the addition of vitamin complexes;
- split ends need to be systematically removed, as they negatively affect the image of any beauty;
- it is not recommended to apply agents such as henna and basma, if the strands were previously painted with chemical agents, such a combination can lead to negative consequences;
- foam, varnish, fixing mousses are not the best option for using on dyed hair, they negatively affect the hair, reduce its shine.
You can learn how to dye an ash-blonde color without yellowness and choose a hair dye from the video below.