You were attracted by the modern technology of coloring shatush, but are you afraid that you will not get the same result as that of stylish fashionistas? It offers a smooth transition from dark to light, creating a burnt-out effect. Also called French highlighting. It differs from ombre and balayage in that there is not a continuous surface lightening, but selective. Let's find out the disadvantages and advantages of the procedure. We will find out who the process is suitable for, and whether it can be done independently at home.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, any change of image is alarming and raises doubts among girls. Therefore, it is important to determine what you want to achieve with the newfangled technique.
- Since not the entire mop is processed, the chemical components do not spoil the structure, and the hair remains in its original state.
- If you have gray hair, you can easily disguise it. It will mix with highlights and remain unnoticed in the overall picture.
- You will be in trend, as naturalness is in the lead today.
- As it grows, the roots will not stand out and spoil the background. The upper area looks as natural as possible. This reduces the image update to once every three months.
- Due to the play of colors of the same range, you will get a visual increase in volume.
- The manipulations take no more than two hours, which saves you time.
- In the event that you are not happy with the result, you can always crop the changed area.
You also need to pay attention to the negative consequences. There are much fewer of them, but they are. For example, without certain skills, the effect of negligence can be obtained. Better to go to a professional colorist. You will see what actions he performs, the sequence, and you can try the correction at home a second time. But from this stage, the second trouble is formed - the price of the salon service is somewhat overstated in comparison with the execution with your own hands.
Advice! If you are not sure that you can achieve the desired result on your own, it is better to contact an experienced master. He will select the right shade and skillfully transform your appearance.
Who suits
The technique is considered to be universal, as it looks great regardless of age. She refreshes young beauties, and adds showiness and luxury to mature women. Moreover, diluting the dark shade, which often ages, you will get rid of a few extra years.
The texture doesn't matter. Highlighting goes well with straight strands and curly curls. Even thin curls will become more voluminous, so density is also not a hindrance.
Length matters, of course. On boyish haircuts, it is impossible to smoothly color the ends to get the desired transition. But if the shock reaches the level of the chin, you can start experimenting.
Despite the versatility of the hairstyle, her health plays an important role. Excessive fragility, dryness and lifelessness does not make anyone happy. Therefore, restore the structure first.
Advice! You need to prepare for highlighting in advance. Make moisturizing and regenerating masks and conditioner throughout the month. Do not wash your hair for 2 - 3 days so that the coloring pigment penetrates the curls better.
Choosing a color
One of the main criteria for the successful completion of the painting is the perfect shade. For dark hair, it is better to use a natural range. Wheat, light brown and ash will emphasize the tenderness and naturalness of the image. Copper, honey and gold will add sophistication. Red, pearl and nutty will add a trendy touch to style and originality. Do not forget also about cognac, because it will fully reveal the depth of its own overflows.
Contrary to popular belief, on light strands, the effect is also charming. The main thing is that the paint is lighter a few tones. If necessary, the lower part can be completely whitened. The main thing is that unwanted yellowness does not appear.
Advice! Try to use a hairdryer and curling iron less often, as under the influence of high temperatures, the strands become dull and brittle, and the dye is washed out faster.
On dark hair
It is incredibly important for brunettes to choose the right oxidizer. If you do not pay enough attention to this, the effect will be minimized. For fine hairs, 3% oxide is suitable. If yours are thick and tough, try 9 or even 12%.
All light shades are popular today. The main thing is that they are in harmony with the general parameters of appearance. A successful look will turn out with pearl, gold and wheat. However, you can also afford bright specimens. Extravagance is added by red, red, pink.
On black hair, the shatush is especially interesting. If you are an extraordinary person, try making a drastic transition. But sophisticated ladies who observe smoothness will be able to disguise the first gray hair by this method or soften the aggressiveness of the image.
Note that it is very difficult to choose a paint for dark curls. Because it just won't show up. Therefore, you will have to resort to clarifiers. Try to get silver, chocolate, copper, or caramel.
If you value extravagance, consider burgundy, red, or tan. In combination with black, the image will turn out to be memorable. Ideal for Gothic women, rockers and representatives of other subcultures.
Note that the previous staining factor plays an important role. If black has already been changed earlier, an unexpected result, up to a greenish one, may result.
As we can see, it is easier to lighten a dark mop than a white one. But there are many nuances for the correct implementation of the technology. Follow all the rules to highlight your personality and refine your style.
Advice! Use quality professional formulations. Then you will avoid unexpected consequences, starting from the resulting shade, and ending with the state of the hair.
We transform light brown hair
The light brown color is often not like its owners, therefore it undergoes changes. In our case, too contrasting is not suitable. It is necessary to correct the lower zone of only 2 - 3 tones. Moreover, the less saturated the head of hair, the lower the level of difference.
What colors look best? Wheat, nut and beige emphasize simplicity and naturalness. Amber, honey and gold will sparkle with new colors and tints. Ash and pearl will emphasize the excellent taste of the owner. Therefore, it is up to you to choose. What result do you want to get?
Stylists recommend abandoning cold platinum and outright blond, since this variety looks too artificial, and the doll's appearance has long been out of trend.
Best of all, the color falls on a dark blond head. A good composition will turn out with caramel highlights.
Advice! You can repeat the manipulations after three months. During this time, maintain the resulting tone with tint shampoos.
Secrets for blondes
It is a mistake to think that shatush is suitable only for dark-haired girls. Yes, the result looks brighter on them. But the showiness on light hair does not become less from this. The main thing to remember is that the difference in shades should be 1 - 2 points. You can make the difference more, but then the meaning of the idea of the burnt ends disappears.
So what paint should the blonde choose? Muted walnut and beige are perfect for you. Ash and pearl will help to emphasize individuality. And you can add warmth with the help of wheat and golden.
Don't forget to pay attention to your complexion. A cold color type will be decorated with varieties of gray. Swarthy girls are better off choosing a golden palette with tints.
If you have a discolored mop, the technology is unlikely to work out, since the bottom will have to be completely bleached. Only in this case the difference will be slightly noticeable.
Advice! Always consider your color type and other features of your appearance. Each woman is unique, so coloring looks different.
What role does length play?
As we said before, a short length is considered a contraindication. The technology was created specifically for medium and long haircuts. The minimum level is shoulders. But in this case, only a few centimeters need to be retreated from the roots. As a result, it turns out that almost the entire surface is covered.
On the middle haul, the technique looks more harmonious and natural. But, despite the fact that the shatush is suitable for almost different lengths, it still looks more impressive and noticeable on long, well-groomed strands.
Separately, we want to pay attention to the bangs. It usually does not turn light, but sometimes thin areas are distinguished and made whiter by 1 - 2 levels.
Such haircuts win the most in technology:
- square;
- elongated bob;
- cascade;
- graduated options.
Advice! Wear a hat in winter and summer to enhance the nutrition of the shock and protect it from adverse natural factors. When doing this, be sure to hide the tips, as they are most susceptible to damage.
Shatush do it yourself
If you have a dark mop, it is easiest for you to do the procedure yourself. Let's explore an easy way with a fleece. So let's get started.
Prepare the dye you want, a fine-toothed comb, clips or hairpins, a paintbrush, and protective gloves. Sit comfortably near the mirror and start your transformation.
- Divide the whole mass into four equal zones in the region of the crown, occiput and temples. Secure them with the pre-prepared clamps.
- Now you need to gradually divide each section again, only now into curls measuring 3 centimeters.
- Comb each individual part with a comb, but step back 10 cm from the roots. Don't make the look heavy. Try to form a kind of air cushion inside. She will not let the color get inside.
- Take the coloring compound. Its role can be played by powder mixed with an oxidizing agent in a 1: 2 ratio. But then you have to tint. A beautiful result will come out.
- Apply with intermittent and careless movements. Now blend well.
- Wait 30 - 40 minutes and then wash off with plenty of warm running water.
- Damage can be repaired with keratin and conditioner.
Advice! If you have an uneven shade, level it with a base shade, and then go for a fashionable procedure.
Application recommendations
In theory, it seems simple enough to repaint on your own. But in practice, the effect is often not the same. We have collected the most common "bloopers" and derived a formula for ideal performance, but for this it is important to follow certain rules:
- work only with dry strands;
- prepare the composition after preparing the sites for action;
- start combing from the back of the head, not the top of the head;
- to get the most natural transition, select curls of different thicknesses;
- step back from the roots up to 10 centimeters, of course, depending on the length;
- a month before the session, take a restorative course (make masks and drink a vitamin complex);
- wash your hair at least three days in advance;
- after washing, give up styling products, as they clog the scales and prevent the pigment from penetrating deeply;
- update your base tone in 2 to 3 days.
You have the opportunity to save time if you buy a ready-made highlighting kit. They are offered by Garnier, L Oreal Paris, Estel De Luxe, Wella.
Advice!Chemical components after natural dyes can play a cruel joke with you. Therefore, wait until at least a month has passed after applying henna or basma.