Coloring the ends of the hair: features and technique

If you know a few secrets, then making a fashionable and modern coloring of the tips is quite easy even on your own, at home. To do this, you need the most common and affordable materials. In this article, we will look at the basic techniques and principles of such toning.

A few years ago, regrown hair roots were considered bad manners and a sign of bad taste. Nowadays, stylists have beaten everything in such a way that the difference in shades in the root zone and at the ends has become considered an integral part of the modern trend - the main thing is that the painting technique is followed correctly. As a rule, smooth transitions from dark to light are created on the strands, as a result, the effect of curls burnt out in the sun arises.

Usually the technique involves the use of 2-4 shades so that the gradient looks as natural and harmonious as possible. However, many women of fashion dye their tips in bright contrasting colors that differ sharply from the shade of their own hair - this option is optimal for brave and daring girls who seek to stand out from the crowd in everything.

Coloring the ends allows you to create both feminine images and the most shocking ones. At the same time, coloring at home has practically no restrictions in terms of the compositions used and the set of tools - the choice of means for painting today is so great that any woman can always choose the best option for herself, taking into account the peculiarities of the structure of the strands.

Coloring the tips has many advantages.

• Versatility... This technique is used for all types of hair: thin and dense, thick and coarse, wavy and straight. Perhaps the only contraindication to staining is the increased fragility and splitting of the strands - in this case, after the procedure, they will become even drier, and instead of spectacular overflows of color, you will get a dry, faded "washcloth" on your head. Agree, very few people will like this option. That is why, before resorting to coloring, you should treat your hair with nourishing masks and get rid of sore ends.
• Saving time and money. The fact is that as the hair grows back, the difference between the native and the dyed area is not striking for a long time, therefore such a hairstyle needs correction no more than once every 3 months, which allows you to significantly save money on contacting a stylist or buying coloring compositions for coloring at home.
• Using a wide variety of paint products. There are no recommendations for coloring compositions: it can be permanent paint, toning balm, or such natural ingredients as basma and henna. Some women even color their hair with beetroot and carrot juice, while others opt for food dyes and wax crayons. However, the last option belongs to the category of temporary ones.
• If the result is not to your liking, you can trim the bottom of your hair at any time without compromising the length too much. It turns out that you are reliably insured against incorrect staining or poorly chosen color. This is very important when it comes to medium and long curls.

Before you start dyeing the ends in a different color, you should clearly understand how you can tint your hair.

If you only need coloring for a while, for example, for some festive event or to cheer up, then usually use crayons or mascara. Crayons are visually similar to the most common chalk, they are dry paint, are easy to apply, but at the same time completely uneconomical - to give the ends of the hair a rich shade, you have to spend quite a lot of dye.

A more convenient option is colored mascara, it gives a rich and bright color and lays down smoother. Both crayons and mascara belong to the category of short-term products that stay on the hair until the first shampooing.

The color obtained with the help of tonics retains a little longer. However, they only give a shade, not a color, so they look good only on light curls. To create an elegant and flawless image in any situation, of course, they resort to staining with persistent paints. Typically one of the following painting techniques is used.

This is a type of coloring, which involves creating smooth transitions from one color to another on the hair. Most often they use a gradient from dark to light, but the most creative women choose brighter solutions, limiting the color palette only to their own imagination. As a rule, the coloring begins, retreating from the root zone by 4-5 cm.

The technique is suitable only for those young ladies who prefer femininity and naturalness - here it is supposed to create the effect of tips burnt out in the hot sun. Any juicy contrasting tones are unacceptable here - all shades are sustained in a natural range, and differ from the native color by no more than 3 tones. The balayage technique is considered one of the most gentle, it injures the hair less than others.

Another way to lighten the ends of the hair in one or more shades is called shatush. The technique has a lot in common with ombre and balayage, but here the transition of shades should have a rather blurry, but still pronounced border.

This is a dyeing method for the most daring women who are not afraid of any beauty experiments. It is based on the use of acidic, toxic shades and unexpected gradients. Among young girls, it is this method of dyeing curls that is most popular.

The choice of technique depends not only on personal preference - here you also need to take into account the characteristics of the hair. For example, balayazh can be performed both on short and long hair, but shatush is suitable only for owners of curls below shoulder level. Both are good for curly hair, while ombre requires a smooth head.

With all the variety of color palette and coloring techniques, there are only two types of coloring for the tips - this is classic and color.

In the first version, two basic tones are used: a darker one at the roots, and another, rather light one, at the tips. However, in recent years, owners of medium-colored curls, for example, light chestnut or dark blond, can both lighten the tips and give them slightly darker shades.

Coloring is much richer and more varied. It uses 3 to 20 tones. As a result, you can create soft and smooth play of color, the effect of burnt strands or glare, reminiscent of the play of light in the hair.

To make the colored tips look fashionable, you need to choose the right shade, here it is important to observe a fine line that separates an impeccable image from sloppiness.

• For women with light brown hair, pale skin and light eyes, we recommend coloring the tips in cold shades: platinum, ash or pearl.
• Girls with dark skin and dark eyes, as well as brown-haired women, should give preference to dark, wheat and amber colors.
• If the native hair is initially dark, then they use cognac, copper and bronze notes.
• As for contrasting shades, there are no rules for their choice. The only advice comes down to ensuring that the design of the strands corresponds to the general style of the woman and the peculiarities of her pastime.

If you are determined to color the ends of your hair, then you should prepare your curls in advance. Keep in mind that even the most gentle dyes are harsh chemicals and can injure hair, especially if it is weakened. Please note that when lightening the ends, in most cases, preliminary discoloration of the strands is required, so such procedures can cause dry curls and split ends. To avoid such problems, the hair needs to be given additional nutrition in the form of masks containing oils, keratins and vitamin-mineral complexes.

For self-painting at home, you need to prepare:

• paint of the desired shades;
• containers for diluting the composition;
• oxidizing agent - if preliminary hair lightening is required;
• brush or sponge;
• a comb with a sharp divider;
• brush;
• clips for strands;
• foil;
• rubber gloves and a cape.

If the hair is naturally dark or has been previously dyed, then first you need to lighten it. When you need a couple of tones lightening, you can use a 3-6% oxidizer, and if you need a more significant leaching of the pigment, then the supra should be preferred. For maximum clarification, oxidizing agents with a 9% concentration are used.

Having decided on coloring in the ombre style, you need to choose at least two primary colors. For women who prefer bright and rich colors, such colors as fuchsia and purple, as well as coral or crimson, will be optimal. However, every woman can always choose other color combinations depending on her own tastes.

The sequence of actions when performing such staining includes several stages:

1. for a start, apply a darker shade to the root zone;
2. the composition is kept for about 10 minutes, after which the same paint is gently applied to the hair until the middle of the strand, without affecting the ends;
3. for the remaining length, apply light dye evenly and wrap the hair with foil;
4. after maintaining the composition for the specified time, it must be washed off with shampoo;
5. after rinsing thoroughly, apply a conditioner balm to colored hair;
6. if desired, you can smear a transitional tone between the dark and light areas, while you need to slightly "shade" the border so that the gradient is softer.

In this version, the color of the tips differs sharply from the color of the main shock. Thanks to this solution, the tone is effective, and any woman can emphasize her individuality.

Step-by-step instructions for painting the balayage at home are as follows.

1. Select the conditional middle of the strands horizontally, and apply light paint to the lower part, then wrap individual strands with foil.
2. After 10-15 minutes, use a comb to comb the paint down. This will allow you to achieve smooth color transitions. Then wrap in foil again and wait another 20-25 minutes.
3. When the time is right, unfold the foil, rinse hair with shampoo, and apply conditioner.

For short and medium curls, the technique is slightly different - in this case, the hair is divided into strands, combed well, and with a brush, paint is applied, starting from the ends and moving to the middle. If you are new to this coloring, try applying the coloring paste with your fingers. For this, hands are dipped in a container of paint and spread over the curls with light, "pinching" movements.

Such coloring allows for the most daring experiments with appearance. Usually blondes resort to such toning - they cover the ends with paint in brighter shades: blue, red or marsh. The technique of work in this case is no different from the ombre, with the exception that the main dark tone does not need to be applied to the root zone.

A very effective way to look perfect in any situation is to dye the ends of the hair, while the difference between them and the root zone can be both smooth and sharp. This coloring is suitable for blondes, brunettes, and even women with red hair.

Most often, transitions from dark to white are used, but in recent years, painting the tips in pink, lilac, purple, blue and red shades has become increasingly popular.

For a master class on dyeing hair ends, see the following video: