Dark ash hair color: shades and subtleties of coloring

A few years ago, only the most daring wore dark ash hair color. The association with gray hair was very intrusive, which few people want to flaunt. But the last couple of years, the boom in dark ash hair has overshadowed this association and has become a fashion phenomenon. Long hair, bob, pixie and bob began to undergo such an unusual coloration.

Women of all types create attractive looks that are modern and eye-catching with bold and vibrant colors. And the catchy color no longer seems shocking.

Dark ash hair color is a fashion that has been instilled by trendsetters, celebrities and bloggers. Ash has attracted the attention of technologists for a long time, this shade has been exploited in one way or another in the fashion industry. But the artistic and advertising images it creates did not go beyond fashion covers and shows. In everyday life, a few decided on such a color. If anyone preferred to make it the highlight of their image, it was the older ladies.

Everything has changed today. Very young girls, high school students have made ash hair a cult for their generation. In nature, dark ash actually does not occur. There are some tones close to it that can be called rare. It is not just a cold shade, it is intensely cold.

The color formula combines gray, light brown and silver. Despite this layout, it will not work to call the color "mouse", it makes the appearance too bright, and not inconspicuous. Although if this color does not suit you, it will make your look fade. Disharmony will be visible, because the craze for dark ash is not the reason why you need to turn to such a daring, but at the same time not devoid of nobility shade.

The answer to the main question, to whom this color will go, can be predicted. Ladies with blue eyes and fair skin are most likely to succeed. The better, the smoother the skin tone, the more attractive the look will be. Dark ash looks good on very young girls and ladies aged 60+, to which the shade can give restraint, nobility.

Women with cold features (summer color type) are the most successful category for dyeing in dark ash. Of course, it looks more profitable on long curls and medium-length hairstyles. Short hair is not a sufficient base to show all the possibilities of color. There are certainly exceptions, though.

If the appearance is naturally bright, very expressive facial features, dark ash can be a good frame. Take Cara Delevingne, for example. The face of the era, one of the most fashionable models of our time, is not afraid to experiment with appearance. She also "tried on" a dark ash shade: it did not add age to her, but made the image Nordic, strict, mysterious. If you achieve the same result, the color is even just psychologically suitable for you.

Individual consultation with a colorist is the best solution if you are in doubt about the choice. The female color master sees the result ahead. Perhaps he will offer options for the shade he liked, adjacent tones, if he sees that this is the best color for you.

The first and foremost taboo is facial skin that is far from ideal. For any irregularities, redness, pigmentation, acne, scars and scars, the dark ash color attracts attention. Alas, this is so: the color needs an even base, a uniform tone. With pronounced wrinkles, not the best oval of the face, this also works.

The second case when it is worth looking for a different color is a warm type of appearance. Women of the "autumn" color type, no matter how they want to get a fashionable shade, are unlikely to be satisfied with the result. If you have green or brown, tea eyes, chestnut or red, golden curls, if your skin is with freckles - when repainted in ashy shades, the appearance will become disharmonious.

And one more warning. In rare cases, the color does not require expressive makeup.... There are girls with very bright facial features, expressive blue or black eyes, smooth skin, which, when painted in ash, will look perfect. But in most cases The ash color assumes a high-quality make-up, perfect eyebrows, the correct placement of all the significant accents in the makeup.

There are three leaders in this color group - the dark ash itself, and its "partners" - dark blond and dark brown ash. One of the most interesting and compromising options is a dark blond color with an ashy undertone. It doesn't look as provocative as the ash one, it is more natural. But if it were not for the undertone, the shade would not have been so noble, smoky, strict. The gray tint is very noticeable, but it does not give rise to associations with gray hair.

Characteristics of other shades.

• Ash brown. A rich and vibrant color that will suit the owners of the summer color type.The tone is close to gray, but the brown does not "blur". Requires make-up, suitable for ladies with expressive features and not very thin hair.

• Light shade of dark ash... Reminds of a light gray color, it will be a good option for those who are afraid of radical staining. Usually blondes decide on this choice. And if a light shade suits them, they gradually come to a dark ash. That is, this color can be called a trial, transitional option.

Below are the well-known brands included in the ranking of the most popular.

• L'Oreal. Tone 10.21 "Stockholm" is the most preferred ash shade of hair. It is not very dark, but once the base tone is obtained, the hair can be tinted until darkened. The paint has a gentle effect on curls, demonstrates good durability, its price is in the range of average availability.

• Garnier. Represents several shades from the "ash series" at once. A pungent odor (important for allergy sufferers), persistence, uniformity of color development - these are the main characteristics of the product.

• Schwarzkopf. The color will be saturated for about 1.5-2 months, the smell is neutral, the composition is very comfortable to apply. Lighter shades look more interesting than dark ones.

• Wella wellaton... A long-lasting mousse with an even, uniform coloration. The color is saturated, but may slightly differ from the declared one.

• Syoss. The effect after dyeing is impressive - the hair is alive, silky, full of health. The color is very expressive, but it won't take a month before it starts to fade.

According to many experts, all representatives the mass market line is bypassed by the Kapous brand. This is a delicate composition, in the formula of which there is no ammonium. On the package, you will not find an image of a model whose hair color (in most cases, generated on a computer) confuses expectations and the real version of dyeing. Of the most popular shades of Kapous - Light Intense Ash Blonde.

If you want just a dark ash version, without corrections in the direction of lightening, pay attention to Ollin Color, long-lasting permanent corrector "Ash 0/11". This composition can be considered a very good enhancer for steel shades.

The brand also pleases Estel Deluxe. He has an enviable series of ashy shades - from the lightest to brown. Perhaps the most interesting option is "Ash-purple light brown 7/16". Among the advantages of the product - soft and plastic texture of the coloring composition, good distribution along the length. The color is persistent, the smell is unobtrusive.

An interesting, very dark shade of ash paint suggests Matrix. This color has a bluish-black base, an unexpected, but beautiful, rich variant. There is no ammonia in the composition, the coloring is as safe as possible, but the price is higher than the market average.

There is nowhere without color rules: it is important what color you are trying to leave. For example, you have blond, your own or artificial, or light blond curls. To get a rich ashy, you need tinting mousse from any brand with a good reputation... The components of the mousse will not clog the natural pigment, the hair structure is practically not affected. But still this is not a paint, but a toning dye with a beautiful sheen, therefore after 8 washing procedures, the result will be far from the original.

If you have brown hair, then problems are already outlined. Light brown hair has an orange pigment, and when dyed, it appears. Only purple removes yellow. That is, for coloring, you need paints of row 1 and paints of row 6. For example, a master can mix an ash-purple shade with frosty brown (both dyes are of the same brand). As a result, the orange pigment will overpower the cold purple, and you get an elegant dark ash color.Oxygenate for paint is taken 1.5%, for dark roots - 3%.

It is no easier to become ashy from chestnut than from light brown. To make a color transition, you will need lightening and toning. We need shades that will resist yellowness - graphite, gray and silver correctors. If the hair is thin, the duration of the dye action is reduced by 5 minutes, if the hair is coarse, it is increased by 5 minutes. Brunettes also undergo a lightening procedure; without this, it will not work to repaint in ashy color.

Girls with short hair choose ashy to accentuate a haircut, which in a different color may not seem so bright. Medium length hair is a good base for color, especially if you like to add texture to your hair, make large waves and curls. On long hair, ashy will open up as much as possible, especially if you want to make a color transition. This will help balayage technique.

Benefits of an ash-tone balayage:

• gives volume to hair;
• refreshes the image;
• regrown roots are no longer a problem;
• minimally traumatic for the hair.

"Balayazh" is translated as "stroke", "smear", which conveys the essence of the technique itself. The master applies the paint with vertical strokes to the ends of the hair, without affecting a decent distance from the roots (3-10 cm). In order to add volume to the hairstyle, the mixture is applied to small strands with a large stretch of color. In the course of work, the colorist uses several shades, the difference of which does not exceed 3 tones.

Ash balayage is suitable for light-eyed women with a pale skin tone and dark curls. But such a combination is often not found, because by nature, dark-haired ladies have brown eyes and dark skin. A suitable length for ash balayage is considered to be hair that reaches the shoulder blades and below.

Other staining options - obmre, sombre, shatush, highlighting. You can dye the curls ashy using the classic technique, when the color is uniform along the entire length.

Ash color is not very durable, it is washed out relatively quickly, so the owners of this shade will have to constantly tint their hair and use tint products, special shampoos and balms to maintain the color.

If you want to get rid of the ash color, you should not do it yourself - the result may be far from what was intended. If you regularly use a mask of warm olive oil and lemon juice, the color will wash off itself much faster.

And another common question concerns the color of the eyebrows, if the hair is dyed dark ash. The classic rule also works here: the eyebrows are always one tone darker than the hair. If you are an ash blonde, then gray eyebrows are suitable for you, but if you are an ash brown-haired woman, then graphite eyebrows are suitable. Dark brown and black eyebrows add excessive severity to the face.

It's too early to relax after staining. To prevent the color from becoming a toy for a couple of weeks hair needs special care... First of all, these are shampoos and balms with a slight tinting effect. These can be found on sale today without any problems, in any price category.

In order for the ash color to be persistent, you need:

• use shampoos / balms / masks only for colored hair - they contain components that cover the hair scales, retaining the pigment in them;
• avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight;
• use curling irons and irons less often;
• use thermal protection if you cannot refuse the same pads and rectifiers;
• after staining for at least 3 days, do not wash your hair and do not make nourishing, restorative masks for 2 weeks;
• reduce the use of natural oils to 1 time per month.

And if you get tired of dark ash, you can try light shades of color... Blond ash with a purple undertone is considered a fashionable option. It looks very interesting both on young girls and on older stylish ladies.

Ladies with fashionable shades of dark ash on their hair prefer to dress in things of a cold scale. All shades of gray are appropriate in this case. Jewelry can be both gold and silver, but if gold is textured, catchy.

If you are used to ocher, brown-beige, and most of your wardrobe is represented by just such things, choose an ash brown hair color. Warm and cold should not be mixed in one image, only a few manage to do it filigree. All others should not violate the basic rules so that their image is not contradictory and unconvincing.

For toning hair in ash-blond color, see the next video.