Ombre on a square: features, types, tips for choosing a shade

Many women prefer such a haircut as a square, which is embodied in various forms and is suitable for almost all ages. A good solution and a modern trend is the combination of a similar hairstyle with such an interesting type of coloring as ombre. However, before choosing the required combination of haircuts and coloring, it is recommended that you carefully familiarize yourself with the types of ombre, as well as some of the features and variations of the square. All these nuances will be presented in detail in this article.

The ombre dyeing technique as such involves lightening the strands in a special way, so that the color shades smoothly transition from the dark area at the roots to lighter ones along the rest of the hair length. It is this painting that gives the image a combination of harmony and contrast at the same time. But the peculiarity of the general ombre pattern largely depends on the original hair length. Ombre on the square will be created taking into account some peculiarities.

• The shape of the face plays a decisive role in choosing such a hairstyle. Not all ladies with short hair have an oval face that allows the presence of an ombre, because it itself visually changes the outlines of the skull.Chubby girls are better off avoiding blonde hair at the ends because they will accentuate the cheeks even more, while those with a triangular shape will give ombre softer features.
• The type of the square itself and its length are of great importance. On the shortest versions, the beginning of the color transition should be located in the ear area, while on longer hair below the chin line, the color change begins precisely in the area of ​​his line.

If you want to experiment with creating such a hairstyle, then you need to familiarize yourself in advance not only with its advantages, but also with negative nuances. The advantages of this type of haircut and coloring include the following characteristics.

• A huge number of different ombre options, each of which will emphasize the individuality of the lady. And also such a rich selection of dyeing techniques allows you to choose the most harmonious option just for your hair length.
• Another important plus is the ability to choose different shades. Among the modern palette of colors, you can find both pastel or classic tones, as well as extravagant color counterparts, which can be experimented with on blond hair more than once.
• A huge plus of ombre is the absence of the need to tint the regrown roots on a monthly basis. With this hairstyle, you can go for several months without worrying that it may lose its presentable look.
• Using a similar staining technique, you can visually increase the density and volume of the hair.

Among the negative characteristics of such a technique, the following nuances should be noted.

• If you need to maintain a certain length of the square all the time, then it will be necessary to "refresh" the image more often. And lightening, in turn, does not have the best effect on the condition of the hair.
• This type of staining procedure is almost impossible to carry out on your own, so you need to visit a salon, which can sometimes be expensive.
• If you prefer to add additional colors to your look, especially bright ones, be prepared for the fact that most of them will be washed out with each shampooing, and after about a month you will have to go to the salon again.
• This hairstyle is quite time consuming. The procedure takes about three hours and even longer, depending on the complexity of the staining.

Among the whole variety of ombre, there are options that are in special demand among the fair sex and look relevant at different ages.

A similar version of the ombre is embodied on the square in such a way that the upper zone of the hair is darker than the lower one by at least three shades. The lightest of them will be at the ends of the strands, but to create a smooth transition, a third shade is also needed, applied by the hairdresser to the border of the two main ones. The darkest tone used near the roots is dark blond, and at the ends of the square it turns into a natural blond.

The above option can also be presented in a more saturated embodiment - using several tones. The use of natural colors such as beige, brown, light brown is popular. Color coloring here can be presented as a mix of a dark base, pink and purple strands. And also quite often a dark color passes through a dark blue tone to turquoise.

This kind of ombre looks very specific on a square. When implementing it, it is extremely important to choose the right shades. The light part of the hair, which will be in the upper part of the head, should be dyed ash blonde.

Special attention should be paid to the rich red ombre color, which will look really impressive on the owners of dark strands. Above, the roots have a deep dark shade that turns into scarlet or red. In the process of creating such a hairstyle, as in the case of multitone and two-tone ombre, the colored parts are pre-lightened.

A feature of this coloring, which looks especially impressive on bob haircuts, is the highlighting of the strands not along the longitudinal line, but along the transverse one. With this hairstyle, you can easily change the image by experimenting with the parting.

This ombre means highlighting not only the ends of the strands, but also the entire length of the curls that frame the face. In this case, the parting is of decisive importance, since it is on the basis of its location that the hairdresser determines which strands should be dyed to a greater extent.

This technique assumes another version of contrast. Here it is quite harsh, because it is based on the complete discoloration of the lower parts of the square and their subsequent staining in saturated colors.

The basis for such a color design of the square is the highlighting technique, carried out at the first stage of staining. It allows you to emphasize the natural tone of the strands, organically diluting it with light shades. Further, additional lightening is done in the area of ​​the tips.

An excellent option for those who are not ready to radically change their image. Such an ombre involves coloring several strands or one part of the head, depending on the shape of the haircut and the face.

This ombre is otherwise called monochrome. It is perfect for those ladies who wear an elongated bob and at the same time want to combine a bright contrast in it. This option assumes a sharp border between black and ash blond. It does not suit all types of appearance, but with proper selection it will make your image truly extraordinary.

For every girl who decides on a combination of ombre and square, it is important not only to choose a suitable haircut, but also a combination of shades that will make up the overall ensemble. For the most successful choice, each lady should be based on a number of criteria and features of her appearance. And also the chosen haircut and color type play an important role.

The first criterion is hair color. According to this criterion, a classification of options is built.

• For those who are based on a natural light brown shade, natural blonde, beige and cream shades, ivory can be used as an element of the color combination. It is also possible to add golden or chocolate tones to the ombre, depending on the complexity of the staining.

• For brunettes, an ombre is perfect as a classic option, in which the base dark will turn into caramel. Black hair can also be paired with ash for a more extravagant option.

• The greatest difficulty is the selection of a suitable color for the ombre for the owners of red hair. Depending on the original shade, the color can turn both into a more saturated red, and into copper or even sea buckthorn.

• It is most convenient for natural blondes to experiment with a color palette, since any bright color will fall on their color without the need for additional highlighting.At the same time, blondes can also make a transition to darker strands, but this option is not suitable for every haircut.

To choose the most relevant type of ombre for a particular haircut, you need to consider the options for a bob in more detail.

• If you decide to make an elongated square with straight or oblique bangs, you need to make sure that the strands of the bangs are also dyed. This is necessary if the bangs line is below the color transition line. In the case of oblique bangs, you can dye only the longest part of it.

• If you prefer a short bob, then the ombre will allow you to create extra volume. Due to the fact that the strands do not lighten at the roots, but are already discolored a little lower, the hair structure also changes to a more rigid one, which allows you to turn thin hair into more lush and voluminous.

• In the case of choosing a square with lengthening of the front strands, which sometimes reach the shoulders, you can highlight only the front elongated sections, or change the color of the strands that frame the face, as well as several sections throughout the hair.

• Ombre using a gray tone in the transition between dark and light areas will look actual on hair of medium length, just above the shoulders.

• Fans of asymmetric bob should be careful about such a procedure as painting using the amber technique, since in this case it is necessary to determine the specific strands that will most profitably show the interesting shape of the hairstyle. Therefore, it is recommended to use the services of professional hairdressers.

When you have already decided on the type of caret, then you should also think about the compatibility of ombre colors with your color type.

• Girls of the spring color type with light eyes, as well as fair skin and hair are advised to choose an ombre that combines only warm shades.

• But the cool colors will look great on girls belonging to the summer type. They are characterized by light eyes of green or cold blue shades, a pink skin tone, and light or dark curls of a cold tone.

• For owners of dark skin, brown or gray eyes, as well as chestnut, red or brown hair of warm shades, a recommendation for the autumn color type is suitable - to use in ombre not only natural warm tones, but even red, rich red or golden.

• For girls with very fair skin and rich eye color, contrasting coloring techniques are perfect, including the reverse ombre.

It is quite difficult to implement the ombre technique at home, but you can still carry out such staining yourself. To do this, you must strictly adhere to the correct algorithm of actions.

• The first stage of lightening begins with dividing the hair with a parting into two parts. Then these parts are divided into even smaller strands. Their amount is determined by the desired hair thickness and density. Each strand should be secured with a special hair clip.
• Comb the hair in a line where the colors will separate. This line is horizontal.
• Apply the clarifier to the bulk of the curls, so that the composition lays down evenly.
• In order for the clarifier to saturate the hair, it must be left on for a while, depending on the desired shade. After about 15 minutes, it is recommended to wash off one strand and check if the desired color is obtained. If not, keep the product on your hair longer.
• Rinse your hair thoroughly with shampoo and dry.
• At the dyeing stage, you need to divide the entire mass of hair into small strands, prepare the paint in advance according to the instructions and apply it evenly to the highlighted areas.
• Just as in the previous step, it is recommended after 15 minutes to check how the color has grabbed with the hair. When the desired shade is achieved, rinse off the paint without using shampoos or conditioners.

There are many ready-made examples of the embodiment of ombre on hair cut under a square. Each of the examples below can be taken as a basis for your own experiment:

• the classic color option looks actual on a bob haircut;

• the transition from light brown to light will be appropriate on a longer haircut above the shoulders;

• even without a strong darkening of the hair at the roots, you can create a magnificent pastel transition;

• Reverse technology ombre will set you apart from the crowd;

• unobtrusive inclusion of red tones in a light ensemble will add zest to your look.

For information on how to make an ombre on a square, see the next video.