Before you do highlighting at home, you should study the issue in detail. There are various techniques for applying paint, as well as ways to prevent unwanted consequences. Let's plunge into the world of beauty together and destroy myths about the complexity of the procedure.
Content:
- Types of equipment
- How to choose paint?
- Traditional foil method
- We use the hat correctly
- Fashionable shatush
Types of equipment
Over the years of the popularity of row-by-row dyeing, several technologies have appeared that make it possible to transform hair. The main advantages are that you do not need to completely change your natural tone, and root correction is needed only once every 2 - 3 months. At the same time, the mop looks healthy, voluminous and well-groomed.
- Zonal involves the application of a coloring agent to certain areas of the surface.
- Classic characterized by a uniform distribution. Thickness and brightness varies according to your wishes. If the changes are made with subtle strokes, they differ less from the natural one.
According to the method of carrying out, several varieties are also distinguished: with foil, with the help of a comb, through a hat, by hand. We will talk about them in more detail a little later.
Today, the most common techniques are:
- American (coloring), during which 3 - 4 shades of one palette are used, close to the "native" one. The result is the effect of burnt-out curls.
- Contrast gives volume to the hair due to contrasting tones and different line widths.
- Crazy colors suitable for bold experiments, since the curls first fade, and then acquire green, pink, blue and other radical colors.
- Balayazh only dyes the tips. The best solution for asymmetrical haircuts.
- French intended for obtaining nut or wheat hair. The composition of the preparations includes wax, which has a gentle effect on the structure of the rod.
- Bronding makes it possible to obtain light natural overflows. Usually done on blond hair.
- Shatush Is a popular technology that creates a smooth gradient transition from the bottom to dark roots.
If you are unsure of which method to use, consult an experienced colorist. It will help you look at your hairstyle in a new way.
How to choose paint?
Since highlighting is popular with modern women of fashion, cosmetics manufacturers have opened special series of products for execution. They can be easily used at home. They are usually sold complete with protective gloves and additional tools to facilitate handling. The set contains a coloring agent, an oxidizer, a conditioner. Depending on the method chosen, you can also find a hat and a hook in the package.
Compositions can also be of different consistencies. Powdered ones must be prepared in advance. They are more suitable for beauty salons with a large flow of clients. Creamy is familiar to ordinary users, as it is easy to apply. Formulations with an oily base are more expensive than others and are intended for professionals.
Consider the best options, about which there are many positive reviews.
- L Oreal Revlonissimo NMT Super Blondes offers seven shades that perfectly mask gray hair.
- Palette by Schwarzkopf suitable for dark thick hair, as it is considered the strongest. If you have a lot of damaged strands, it is better to discard the product in favor of a gentle option. Attracts a democratic price from 145 rubles.
- Garnier produces lightening preparations. Therefore, you can easily change your dark tone. The composition includes caring components and oils. You can buy it for 220r.
- Estel causes minimal harm. Provides long-lasting and uniform coloration.
As we can see, the choice is quite diverse in terms of price and quality. If this is the first time you want to do the manipulation at home, try a regular tonic first. It is quickly washed off, so you can practice on it and provide for the result of a radical transformation.
Advice! On a pre-painted mop, the procedure can be carried out no earlier than in a week. The paint must be of the same production as previously used products.
Traditional foil method
This method is considered the most suitable for those with long hair. The difference between processed and its own color is soft.
Before starting the staining process, do not wash your hair for 1 - 1.5 days. Then the harm caused will not be as strong as on the clean one. We offer step-by-step instructions for execution.
- From the top, divide the entire surface with partings into equal sections.
- From the bottom, begin to separate strands of the same thickness at an even distance.
- Place folded paper folded in half under them.
- Paint the selected areas as quickly as possible and wrap so that the edges are tucked in. This will prevent falling out.
- Time yourself. The difference between the first treated areas and the last is quite noticeable, so each composition should be washed off after 20 minutes of exposure.
- Use the shampoo and mask that comes with the coloring agent.
Advice!It is better to trim the ends after dyeing. This will give the styling a fresh look. But do a completely new haircut before the procedure, so as not to spoil it in the future.
We use the hat correctly
A special protective headgear simplifies handling. Usually it is included in the highlighting kit along with the crochet hook. How do I use it?
- Comb thoroughly so that there are no knots and unevenness. Put it on so that it fits snugly against your skin.
- Gently crochet the strands out through the holes. Start at the temporal areas, work your way up to the crown and back of the head. This is a convenient method for short lengths. It is more difficult to change the middle variants, because you can "pick up" unnecessary ones. Then the shade will get confused and lie unevenly. Be extremely careful.
- Examine the entire surface. Make sure everything is done correctly, otherwise the image will deteriorate by an absurd accident.
- Apply the blonde blend in moderation. Do not overdo it.
- Use a brush to treat all areas starting from the crown, continuing with the crown and back of the head. Leave the whiskey for last.
- When you fully apply the paint, lubricate everything with clarifier and leave for half an hour in this state.
- When the specified time has elapsed, rinse off the product and rinse the mop with balm.
- Now carefully remove the cap and rinse the surface again.
- Enjoy the result.
Advice! Try to minimize the use of a hair dryer and iron. High temperatures absorb color, and as a result, the desired effect disappears.
Features of California technology
Since the smooth transitions of shades on the hair are in fashion, we will try to independently perform the Californian technique. If you have dark curls, you will need more options than lighter ones. The main difference is free air access, but the foil makes the task much easier. So, let's take a look at the main stages.
- Wash your hair without conditioner and dry it naturally.
- Starting at the crown, use a comb to separate the curls that will be affected. Spread some foil paper underneath.
- Spread the coloring composition evenly over the selected areas. Wrap them up immediately and secure with a clip.
- Depending on what intensity you want to get the tone, keep the strands for 10 to 30 minutes. Overexposure is not recommended.
- Free hair from wraps and rinse with shampoo and rinse water.
To make a color stretch, add oxides of varying concentration to the paint. Remember that it is impossible to achieve the effect on dark hair in one procedure.
Advice! If you don't like the result, don't despair. Tinted to cover up errors, and after a month try again.
Fashionable shatush
It seems to many girls that such a beautiful effect can only be obtained in a professional beauty salon. But it is not so. If you have the desire and patience, you can do the job on your own. Due to the smooth transitions, you will create visual volume and splendor on the head. Let's get started.
- Comb thoroughly and throw the entire mass forward.
- Separate a small bun around the neck and comb it well from the middle.
- Gradually take new tufts from above and repeat combing. When the entire shock has been processed, stop. If you have long curls, you can tie it into a ponytail and back it up.
- If you are a brunette or brown-haired woman, bleach the protruding hairs with a clarifier and rinse it off after 10 - 15 minutes. Blondes need to distribute the paint to the prepared areas. Remember that the composition should only be on top, and the movements of the hand should be stretching and smooth. The bulk of the dye remains on the tips. Wait 15 - 40 minutes, depending on the directions in the instructions.
- Wash your hair with shampoo so that clear water runs off. Otherwise, the process will continue further.
- Use a mask or conditioner to preserve the color.
In the salons, bouffant is not done in order to avoid injury to the rod. It's just that it's difficult to achieve smooth transitions at home.
Advice!Use shampoo, mask, and conditioner to care for your dyed mop. They contain moisturizing and nourishing ingredients that improve the structure of the core.
Functional ponytails
If you want to achieve a fashionable effect of regrown roots, when the curls at the base are darker than at the ends, use the proposed method.
- Divide the entire mop into small ponytails secured with small elastic bands.
- Spread the dye on the bottom.
- Wait for the time indicated for the instructions.
- Rinse each individual curl thoroughly and remove the rubber bands.
- Rinse your head again with running water.
You will get a stylish highlighting with stretching of shades of the same range. So that the transition line is not very visible, try to paint the distance of different sizes. This is the perfect solution for medium to long hair.
Advice! Be sure to keep an eye on the blend level if you choose the gradient method. They shouldn't be too explicit.
A comb will simplify the task
If you are afraid of highlighting strands of different sizes, get a special comb for home highlighting. With it, you can separate the desired hairs of the same size or correctly apply the dye in the case of an open procedure. The instruments differ depending on the desired result. Let's briefly review the fixtures.
- Scapula outwardly similar to a small scoop with denticles, the edge of which is slightly bent upwards.
- Striper consists of two parts. The first is teeth and open cavities. The second is a nozzle for the composition. Suitable for short to medium lengths.
Global brands also have improved paddles and strippers that are filled with dye. Manipulation is quick and easy if you practice it first.
Please note that you will have to call someone for help, since it is not very convenient to work with a comb, especially on a long, thick shock.
Advice!After using natural dyes, refrain from staining with chemicals, otherwise you will get an unexpected reaction. You can subject yourself to changes in 1.5 - 2 months.