Shatush on a square: the choice of suitable colors and subtleties of applying paint

Even the most beloved and original haircut begins to get boring over time. For the owners of a square there is a stylish and unusual way to freshen up their hair - coloring "shatush". Its essence lies in the repeated transition from the darkest color at the hair roots to the lightest shades at the ends. This creates the effect of sun-bleached hair, but looks stylish.

One of the options for dyeing hair is with a departure from the root part. He gained popularity for the fact that it is impossible to spoil the look of the hairstyle, and besides, constant tinting is not required. The naturalness of the color is achieved by repeatedly applying lighter shades along the length of the strands.

At the moment, shatush is the most popular type of hair dyeing. The founder of this style of coloring was the Italian master hairdresser Aldo Coppola. He was an adherent of natural haircuts and was categorically against chemical stains. At the cost of losing regular customers, making a lot of effort and conducting experiments on natural dyes, Coppola created the shatush technique so beloved by many fashionistas now.

After his work with the hair, it was impossible to determine if it was dyed or if it was a natural fading of the strands.At the show of hairdressing in 1983, Aldo Coppola showed everyone his innovation, which immediately won the hearts of even the most severe critics.

One of the main features of such painting is the complete absence of thermal (for example, foil) devices in the work. Often, professional craftsmen do not even use brushes, dyeing their hair by hand. Shatush differs from other similar dyeing options with soft and natural color transitions, which looks sleeker and makes the hairstyle unusual. Shatush will look best on dark hair, although you can add “burnt-out” dyes to light strands if you combine the shades correctly.

The task of staining is to get the most smooth color transitions (often this effect is achieved by painting curls in different directions and combing strands). Shatush looks good with any hair styling and even in its complete absence. Now it is considered popular to slightly curl the strands closer to the ends, creating a "wave" effect.

The positive aspects of choosing such a stylistic solution include:

• natural look and natural color transitions between hair strands;
• the dyeing technique can be applied even to gray hair;
• shatush does not require adjustment more often than once every 2-3 months;
• the use of natural dyes that will not ruin the haircut and hair;
• suitable for girls and women with any type of appearance;
• visually rejuvenates;
• always fashionable.

The disadvantages in this case are rather relative, but they should be taken into account:

• it is almost impossible to perform on short hair;
• when using chemistry, it can ruin the hair;
• is not a complete change of image, but only refreshes the haircut;
• with universal popularity, it will not allow you to stand out from the crowd;
• difficult to do at home;
• it is undesirable to wash your hair more often than once every 3 days, otherwise the paint will be washed out;
• lightening may be required and will negatively affect the hair.

As already mentioned, this coloring is suitable for almost all owners of haircuts with any hair length. Naturally, on a long square, you can achieve the most interesting effect, since the master will have where to give room for imagination. On a square with lengthening, the shatush will emphasize the features of the haircut and its relief. A classic is the dyeing of a square to the shoulders.

At the same time, with a bob-square, the shatush looks good only with a sufficient length of hair and their graduation, otherwise the general appearance of the hairstyle will be sloppy and incomplete. On a square with asymmetry, everything is more complicated. Here, only a hairdresser with great experience can do the job, who can correctly calculate all the proportions without depriving the hair of the balance. For owners of a square with bangs, staining is carried out on it too.

Colors for shatush should be selected carefully, taking into account the natural hair color, so that the staining looks as stylish as possible.

• Dark and black hair. On dark shades of hair, shatush will look most advantageous, you can use almost any paint color for which you have enough imagination - copper, chestnut, red, chocolate, etc.

• Light brown. On light brown strands, you can make the most interesting coloring. The gradient will look soft if the master, before applying the pigment to the curls, prepares the bouffant and begins to paint over the strands in different directions. This method gives the most natural effect. For fair-haired girls, gold, beige and ash colors are suitable.

• Blond. When choosing a color for shatushi in blondes, a hairdresser needs to take into account the girl's skin color and focus on it.Cold shades - pearl, milky, golden - will definitely look good with blond hair. Of course, with this hair color, the burnout effect will not be so bright and noticeable, but it will give beautiful play on the curls and dynamism.

• Redheads. On red curls, the shatush will look as bright and stylish as possible. The more "fiery" hair color, the more effective the coloring looks. Suitable for all girls - a combination of honey, yellowish, gold and similar tones. In the light of the summer sun, such a shatush attracts attention.

It is not always possible to go to the salon to a professional master, so many of the fair sex do the coloring on their own, at home. How can this be done? First you need to get a set for creating shatushi:

• hair dyes of different shades;
• special brushes for dyeing strands;
• crest;
• rubber gloves for working with paints;
• tinting agent at will.

First, the hair is divided into several strands using a comb, then each strand is fixed with clips and neatly combed (which contributes to the natural look of the hairstyle). The paint is applied to the hair with sweeping strokes, but in uneven parts. The darkest colors should be spread at the roots of the hair and closer to the middle of the strands. Next, you should apply the shades lighter, and the lightest, directly to the ends of the hair.

The dye should not be kept on the hair for more than 20 minutes, so as not to damage it. After the indicated time, the head is washed with shampoo and hair balm of the same brand. We must not forget to ensure that the coloring does not come out too contrasting, since then it will no longer look natural. How long does staining take?

It is important to pay attention not only to the process of dyeing curls, but also to caring for them after dyeing. To do this, it is enough to follow a few simple rules:

• use balms and shampoos created specifically for highlighted hair;
• if the hair suddenly becomes too brittle, it is worth starting to use care products with silicone, it is he who will protect the hairstyle from further damage;
• regularly do nourishing hair masks;
• wash your hair with not too hot water, so as not to damage the skin and not wash off excess paint.

The technique for staining shatush at home is given below.

There are many before and after photos on the Internet.

In addition, there are many real reviews from the owners of shatushi. Here is some of them.

• “The coloration is unusual and looks good on almost any length. The color is very natural, hides gray hair, however, the procedure itself in the salon is not cheap, but it seems difficult to perform at home. "
• “Shatush can be performed on your own, since the risk of ruining your hair is minimal. True, it is inconvenient and takes longer than going to a hairdresser. "
• “Looks incredibly beautiful on dark hair. With this staining, you can walk for about 3 months without corrections. I advise everyone who tints hair with a length below average, does not create any problems. "
• “Was it scary to dare to do this, suddenly ruin my hair? But I really wanted something new, so I turned to a familiar master and took a chance. I got the desired effect the first time, I was satisfied with the result, the color transitions are smooth, they look stylish. "
• “I did it on an elongated square on my own. It seemed very difficult and rather uncomfortable to myself, my hands were numb, but it turned out no worse than in the salon.I took 3 complementary colors to my natural color (from auburn to almost blond), spent almost 2 hours, but the effect is gorgeous. "
• “I am a blonde, I thought that it would not look very nice with my hair color, but it turned out that the shatush fits any shade, especially beautiful play in the sun is obtained, as if the hair is either silver or shine white. At the same time, I did it for a rather short length, but it still turned out the way I wanted. "

Even if it seems that dyeing your hair at home is more economical and easier, it is still better to at least consult with a master in a proven salon before starting an independent procedure. He will be able to help in choosing paint, care and styling products, and also tell you how to properly make a shatush yourself so as not to spoil anything. You can also watch training videos on the Internet that will help you avoid mistakes if you have not had the practice of self-coloring before.