Red-brown hair color: shades, dye selection and care
Brown with redhead is always popular with girls who love to stand out from the crowd, but not be vulgar. This shade is chosen by those who do not want to look too catchy, because the juicy redhead in this version is balanced and muted by the noble brown. There are a lot of variations in shades in this color scheme. This mysterious palette is the golden mean between blondes and brunettes. Choosing your shade correctly is very important. Red pigment looks great with chocolate, bronze, copper. If you decide to experiment with looks and update your image, this article is for you.
Peculiarities
The reddish brown color is incredibly noble and stylish. Natural redness is the result of a mutation. Red phaeomelanin becomes dominant in the hair structure, changing the pigmentation in the structure. That's why natural red hair is a rare occurrence... However, this does not make this color less desirable for girls and women of all ages. Many people want to look bright, catchy, spectacular. The red tint of curls always attracts attention and makes a person stand out from the crowd.
If by nature your strands do not have a similar shade, you can remedy the situation with hair dye.
Red shades do not go out of fashion, especially the classic range, which includes the aristocratic reddish-brown. However, this palette is not suitable for all types. As for status and age, reddish brown is almost always appropriate. But the color type needs to be assessed fairly impartially.There are types that redheads, even in small quantities, will completely kill, give a sickly or unnatural look. This is a very tricky palette, so you need to handle it as carefully as possible.
If you do not want to highlight the flaws, be careful when choosing a shade.
Varieties of tones
The reddish brown shade belongs to two palettes at the same time: red and brown. All shades of both palettes are perfectly combined with each other. The gamut itself is conventionally divided into lighter and darker ones. Classification is not very important from the point of view of theory, but when choosing a staining method, it plays an important role. Ryzhina and chestnut will perfectly fit even on dark strands, but more amber undertones will require lightening if the original color of the curls is not blond.
Reddish-brown shades belong to the dark range, they are not so bright, but rather juicy and expressive. Sometimes redness is present only as a slight ebb, visible in the sun. In some cases, it becomes dominant, and brown tones fade into the background.
This palette includes many varieties:
red chestnut - deep, dark, aristocratic;
- chocolate with redhead - very effective and stylish;
- bronze - auburn with a little brown;
- with redness - very bright and juicy, demanding on the type of skin;
- dark copper - almost completely brown, with some gold;
- brown with ginger - colder among the whole range, looks natural;
- terracotta - chestnut with a slight reddishness, great for all types.
Who is it for?
The reddish brown color is quite unusual and effective, at the same time demanding and whimsical. Even if you really want brightness, soberly assess your color type, otherwise you will be disappointed with the result. Experimenting is a great solution, but getting the right tone is still necessary to be successful. So, we determine the color types and find out which shades of redhead are suitable for.
Bright hues
These are shades of blond: peach, gold, copper. Very romantic and gentle, which are suitable for owners of fair skin and blue eyes. But this color type will have to be abandoned from bright shades of redhead. Anything that creates a contrast with the color type - kills him. Therefore, your choice is ginger, light copper, caramel with redhead, peach.
Bright tones
Here, the brown range is represented by various combinations with red variations: from orange to fire. This is the most daring, eye-catching palette. Carrots, bright copper are not suitable for girls who naturally have blond hair and pale skin. Not the best tandem will turn out with light shades of the eyes: blue and gray. But if your eyes are dark or bright green, this is your option. Autumn and spring color types can safely consider bright shades of reddish brown.
Too pale or unhealthy skin is a complete contraindication to such a change in image: bright shades will instantly highlight all imperfections, including age ones.
Dark tones
Brown pigment predominates here, while reddishness plays a secondary role. Paints of a similar color range are very often used by brunettes and brown-haired women to give the strands a delightful lively shimmer. These tones make the image more expressive, brighter (without loudness). In this range, copper, golden, red and brown are especially often used.
There are no categorical contraindications for this palette, but it suits dark-eyed girls best of all. Too young, she can visually add years.
There are times when you shouldn't experiment with the reddish-brown palette in all variations.
Gray hair. If the percentage of such hair is large, the redhead can turn fiery-carrot and turn you into a clown, especially since the capriciousness of the pigment does not guarantee its durability.
Age-related changes. Wrinkles, folds on the face will become even more noticeable if you color the strands in red tones.In general, the brighter the color, the more it accentuates the blemishes on the face.
Freckles. If you are trying your best to hide pigmentation of any kind, ditch the reddish and brown: they will flaunt everything that you are trying to hide.
Damaged strands. Bright tones should not be used when coloring thinned, dry, lifeless curls. They will lose their appearance very soon, and you will need to paint them more often. And during this period of time, it is better to refrain from aggressive procedures.
How to choose a coloring agent?
If you have dyed the strands before, then it is better to try paint from the line of a trusted manufacturer. In any case, test for possible allergic reactions first. To do this, apply the composition to the crook of the elbow and leave it on for a while. If the place turns red, swollen, irritation, itching appears - you need to abandon this remedy and choose another.
In the mass market and professional stores, there is now a huge selection of brands, in the lines of which there is a reddish-brown range. The most popular and affordable products are produced by:
Schwarzkopf;
Wellaton;
"Sjoss";
Garnier;
"Loreal".
The palette of each of these manufacturers is very diverse and includes many spectacular reddish shades. Before choosing a suitable shade, evaluate the initial condition of the strands.
There are variations of permanent, persistent dyes and ammonia-free, semi-permanent, tint. If you are unsure of your decision, it is best to opt for non-sustainable options.
Line "Palette Gloss" from Schwarzkopf offers 18 spectacular shades, among which you can choose your own golden tint. In the palette "Palette Deluxe" there are even more of them - 22. Pay attention to the tones:
excellent copper;
copper mango;
golden almonds;
bright gold;
luxurious chestnut;
chocolate.
"Garnier" allows you to choose from a variety of noble tones:
passionate amber;
golden copper;
captivating copper;
golden chestnut;
frosty chestnut;
caramel;
chocolate.
Dyes Wellaton will also help to achieve a spectacular reddish-brown color using tones:
dark gold;
Irish;
carmen;
wild Orchid;
Marrakesh;
hawthorn.
The result is seriously influenced not only by the original color of the curls, but also by the brand. For example, Loreal paints in reality give a darker tone. In the same line, chestnut colors go to amber. Light brown palette "Schwarzkopf" gives a magnificent thin reddish.
Coloring recommendations
You can get a beautiful reddish-brown shade of strands both in a beauty salon and at home. Be sure to evaluate the original and final color shown on the package. Read the instructions carefully, regardless of which manufacturer you ultimately prefer. A competent combination of shades will allow you to achieve a very beautiful color. This is how colorists work.
If you want a luxurious reddish brown shade, combine the tones of chocolate, gold and reddish brown.
If you decide to use natural type dyes, be prepared for an original result. It is best to try the composition on a small curl and only then start coloring all the strands. Basma and henna are the leaders among natural dyes. Natural coloring has its own characteristics:
strands must be thoroughly washed before dyeing; balms cannot be used;
you do not need to dry your hair;
the darker your original strands, the more restrained the shade will turn out;
if you combine basma with henna, introduce more of the latter so that the black does not clog the redhead;
you cannot dye bleached hair with natural means - the result is too unpredictable;
after applying the mixture, wrap the strands with foil and wrap them with a towel or scarf;
It is recommended to add kefir, lemon juice, red dry wine to the composition: this way the process will be of better quality.
When self-staining with finished paint, colorists advise:
it is best to dye strands that are not too clean, for example, washed the day before the event;
the redhead is quickly washed off - you will need to renew it more often or wash your hair with special tint shampoos;
be sure to prepare everything you need before the procedure, cover the floor and clothes;
you will need not only gloves, but also a hat.
There are a number of rules, the observance of which will allow you to enjoy an even and beautiful shade of curls:
it is better to try an unusual color in an unstable version;
dark strands need to be lightened if the desired shade is quite light;
It is better to choose products for coloring without ammonia.
How to take care of your hair after the procedure?
In order for the red shades to please for a long time and not wash off, it is necessary to properly and efficiently care for the curls after staining. First of all, choose a shampoo for the colored strands. It is better if, in addition to the main function, it will also support the selected tone. In addition, it is necessary to regularly use serums, masks, balms, conditioners. It's good if they include:
henna;
Cherry;
cinnamon;
Garnet.
Discard products that contain:
peroxide;
alcohol;
ammonia.
Otherwise, they will destroy the pigment rather quickly. In the hot season, wear a hat, the same goes for baths, saunas, swimming pools, solariums. Perfectly retain the color of the lamination procedure, keratin.
For information on how to dye your hair at home red, see the next video.