Ombre for dark blonde hair
Today, the beauty industry is gaining momentum, and this applies not only to skin care and make-up procedures, but also to hairdressing. Each season stylists offer their clients many types of services, not only inventing new techniques, but also improving old ones. One of the interesting types of hair coloring is ombre. Especially lucky in this regard are girls and women with dark blond hair.
What it is?
Ombre is the coloring of hair with the aim of making it look slightly sunburned. This solution allows you to visually correct the shape of the face and rejuvenate it. Translated from French, the word ombre means "shadow", and this name is the best fit for this technique. Usually on the roots the hair is darker, and below it is a few tones lighter... This allows the curls to shine beautifully and play with highlights in the sun. A feature of the ombre is also a different color technology - for example, the transition between curls can be almost invisible to the eye, or it can have a clear, obvious border.
Ombre coloring has a number of advantages, let's take a closer look at them.
- Ombre will suit both a young girl and a mature, and even an elderly woman. At the same time, complexion, style of clothing or life does not matter.
- In the arsenal of stylists there are always hundreds of shades, any of which the owner of light brown hair can choose for herself.
- With this technology, the hair does not suffer, especially if you only dye the ends.
- Ombre does not require frequent and immediate corrections; the hairdresser will only have to show it once a quarter.
- If the coloring does not give the desired result, the ends of the hair can be simply cut, thus returning to the proven style.
- Ombre will allow you to effectively, but without drastic actions, change the style and image. In addition, after such dyeing, dull light brown hair acquires brightness and shine.
With so many advantages, ombre has its drawbacks.
- If you have too weak, thin curls, especially with split ends, you should postpone the procedure and start treating your hair.
- On too short hair, such coloring will not work either, it will simply get lost and remain invisible to others.
- The price in a good salon will be quite high. In addition, not every master can make a decent staining, because the procedure is complicated if you make an ombre along the entire length.
- If you choose ombre, you will have to carefully select the shades. The wrong shade can completely ruin your hair.
Varieties
There are several types of ombre that are well suited for ladies with dark blonde hair.
Classic
The classic ombre is designed to give the curls a burnout effect. In this technology, as a rule, 1-2 colors are used, and the borders should be smooth, blurred. This ombre looks very natural, suitable for girls with any type of face and hair length. However, it still looks especially beautiful on long strands.
Multitonal
This type of ombre is also very suitable for long hair, as well as for medium-length curls. There are pronounced color transitions, but the master selects a shade similar to the girl's hair color. The finished result looks natural and beautiful.
Bitonal
Sharp or bitonal ombre is an option for girls who want to change their hairstyle on a grand scale. In this technique, there is a clear border that gives the appearance of regrown hair.
Vintage
In some ways, this variety is similar to the classics, but in this case more attention is paid not to the tips, but to the roots. They are artificially darkened, making a harmonious color transition. A similar technique is suitable for hair of any length, including short ones. Looks very nice on bob hairstyles.
Colored
On dark blond hair, colored ombre looks most impressive. Here you can choose tones that are not only close to hair color, but also colors that are in no way unusual for them: pink, blue, purple. The scope for experimentation is open, so stylists recommend combining several bright colors. This allows you to get an unexpected but interesting result.
Separately, it should be said about the ombre for hairstyles with bangs. In many cases, masters do not touch the bangs at all, especially when it comes to short hair. But if the hair is long or medium length, dyeing the bangs can further improve the image. For example, you can paint several tips in warm colors, or you can take one bright shade and make "feathers".
How to choose a shade?
For girls who have color type "winter", shades that emphasize the "coldness" of the image are perfect. It can be silvery, ash gray colors. In addition, discreet colors visually lengthen hair and refresh the skin. Another "winter" ladies can recommend a colored ombre in pink, lilac, dark purple tones.
Girl spring" will be able to radically change his appearance if he pays attention to warm, cozy tones. These can be caramel, honey, light chocolate colors. Cold colors should be avoided, as a pale and unhealthy skin tone will be provided.
Concerning "Summer" color type, then almost all shades are suitable here. Both cold and warm tones will look extraordinary. The colors of baked milk, light red, pale pink, will help rejuvenate your face. For more extreme options, girls may prefer bright orange, red, blue.
"Autumn" girls all the warm shades of autumn will appeal to your taste. This is a rich orange, burgundy, light and dark brown, coral, honey.
Staining procedure
Of course, for a stain like ombre, it's best to go to a good artisan. He will not only help you choose the right shade, but will also do everything at the highest level, so that you will definitely be satisfied with the result. Nevertheless, there are situations when there is no time to go to the salon, all the seats are occupied, there is not enough money, or you just want to try your hand on your own. For this case, there is a step-by-step instruction that will help you implement the desired staining.
- You should not wash your head before dyeing, since ombre dyeing works better when the hair is a little dirty. However, the curls will have to be slightly wetted.
- Make a part in the middle, and divide your hair into two equal parts, tie with elastic bands.
- Comb both parts so that the curls become fluffy. Then take a paint brush and apply the pre-diluted paint to each part.
- Once this step is complete, wrap the strands in foil and let sit for half an hour.
- After removing the foil, rinse off the paint and evaluate the result. Then you will need to continue painting, now we do not start from the bottom, but 4 cm above the place of the last painting. We act in the same way, wrap it in foil again and wait ten minutes.
- After the time has elapsed, the foil must be removed, the composition is washed off and again, as for the first time, paint over the ends. We wait 10 minutes, wash everything off.
- The last step is shampooing. Wash your hair well with shampoo and conditioner. Now you just have to wait for them to dry.
Subtleties of care
Ombre dyeing on dark blond hair involves mandatory and thorough care of the curls. Let's get acquainted with the rules suggested by the stylists.
- It is recommended to use tint toners for several weeks after staining. They will help you keep the color and shine of your curls.
- Apply masks from time to time, and use a balm every time after washing. The beneficial components found in these products nourish the hair, provide it with vitamins and make it stronger.
- Apply oil to the ends of the strands to help prevent split ends and make them soft.
- In summer, protect your hair from prolonged exposure to the sun. Try to wear headbands or hats.
- Limit the use of a hair dryer and curling iron, and if you still have to use them, be sure to apply thermal protective compounds.
Ombre for dark blonde hair is shown in the video below.