Features of ash balayazha and tips for its implementation

In France, they always knew how to appreciate female beauty. No wonder its capital is recognized as the capital of fashion. Therefore, it is not surprising that the balayazh staining technique was invented in France. In literal translation from French, balayazh means “sweeping”.

It is believed that this name is associated with the technique of applying the pigment composition. The wizard applies paint with a brush, waving it like a whisk. It seems that all actions are chaotic and unsystematic. However, it only seems at first glance.

The essence of the method is to tint the individual strands. with smooth transitions from one color to another. As a result, the visual volume is created, the hair looks more well-groomed, and the overall look is more interesting. With similar staining can be used two or more similar shades.

The most popular is ash balayazh. At first glance it seems that this is only one color, but with a more detailed study of this topic, it turns out that shades of ashy can be a huge amount and they need to be selected depending on the color of the eyes and skin tone.

When painting balayazh it is necessary to follow a certain sequence of actions. Begin toning strands from the sides, gradually moving to the ends of the hair. After staining is obtained the effect is as if after a sea vacation. There is no clear separation of colors, the borders are blurred, so the hair looks more natural than after a similar highlighting.

Gray color, as well as all derivatives from it, gives to appearance special chic and aristocratism. Therefore, he long ago won the palm on the leading fashion podiums. Ash balayaz has the following merits:

• suitable for any style;
• no age limit;
• a variety of shades allows women to perform it with any skin tone and hair color;
• due to the partial coating has a more gentle effect than full staining;
• gives hair a healthy shine and natural volume;
• does not need frequent salon corrections;
• allows you to hide gray hair.

but limitations this coloring also exists, although there are not as many of them as merits.

• Long procedure. Depending on the number of desired shades and volume of hair, this may take from 2 to 6 hours.
• Complexity of execution. Ash balayazh - this is a very specific color and, despite the variety of shades, it is very difficult to choose the right tone for a particular woman. Gray color is not very in tune with the warm color type, so it is better to entrust the execution of this procedure to a specialist.

Ashes balayazh can be performed on both dark and blond hair. However, like any coloring, the color of ash has a number of features. Ash balayazh requires a perfectly smooth complexion and the constant presence of makeup. is he mercilessly highlights all the skin imperfections - whether it is uneven complexion, circles under the eyes or acne, and can add to its owner for several years. A face without a make-up is not very in tune with gray shades and looks tired.

Extremely difficult achieve an ashy tone in shades of red and honey brown hair. Owners of dark skin should also be careful about all variations on the theme of gray. But for women with a “winter” color type, this one will fit perfectly. Light porcelain skin, gray, blue, green eyes, blond or brown hair - this is an ideal candidate for ashes.

It is no secret that the same color of paint on different hair color falls differently. The result depends on many factors: the exposure time, the condition of the hair, their color and many more factors. Let's look at some common examples.

• For light and medium blond curls can recommend all shades of gray. The play of the noble silver near the roots to the creative ash-violet at the tips looks very interesting. Ash works well with a pair of dark chocolate and maroon.
• Ash balayazh can be done and on dark strandsand girls with dark skin. However, in this case it is recommended to choose warmer shades. For example, consider a tandem of ash-pink and rosewood. Light-brown women still recommended light silver and silver-lilac colors.
• Brunettes more radical transitions from ash-white to bright blue or bright red will do. On black hair, such combinations look very impressive and always attract attention.

It is customary to distinguish several basic shades of ashen.

• Cold blond. This color is unique in that it can be recommended to both gentle blondes and burning brunettes. However, you should take into account that the dark strands before toning must first be clarified and, possibly, more than once. For blondes, cold blotches will add aristocracy and sophistication, and brunettes at the game of contrasts will look trendy and modern.
• Ash Brown. This name can mean several shades at once: from very light, almost white to dark chestnut. With well-chosen shade you can achieve depth and versatility of color.
• Pearls. There is also space for a flight of fancy. You can add a bit of pink, blue, lilac or even violet to the base white color - and now a new look is ready that will not leave anyone indifferent.
• Gray ash. This shade is suitable for daring and those who are not afraid of fundamental changes. The range of gray tones can be quite extensive: from light pearl shades to more serious gray tones.

On this area there is where to roam and you can make very interesting and unexpected transitions in several colors at once. The most advantageous toning technique balagazh overlayed on haircuts of different lengths - a cascade, bob, asymmetrical car. There are many ways to tint long hair.

• Gentle curls. On curly curls you can make bright highlights at different heights. Then the hairstyle will look as if sun bunnies have settled in it.
• Color staining - for very brave and confident women. Ash mixed with cherry or plum looks very festive and unusual. For greater effect, you can protonate bangs or strands near the face.
• Contrast. If the usual transition from dark to light seems boring to you, you can try the dark ash spots in the middle of the strands or on the tips.
• Hidden balayazh suitable for those who prefer naturalness in everything. Ashy tone can be stretched to the full length of the strand, the color will look natural.
• Layering recommended primarily for those who have long but thin hair. Toned several upper and lower strands. Visually it will seem that a lot of hair. This technique is also suitable for medium hair.
• Side parting. Recommended for asymmetrical haircuts or in cases when the hair is worn on one shoulder.
• Weaving. If you often braid a braid, you can select specifically those strands that are involved in weaving.
• Gold and silver. The hair, dark at the roots, gradually acquires a golden shade to the middle, and the delicate silver sparkles on the tips.

Hair lengths up to the shoulders or slightly lower are considered to be medium. Here you can also apply several techniques of staining.

• Radical stainingin which the color transition begins almost immediately at the hair roots. This option is often chosen by those who plan to grow the length.
• Ash veil. On separate locks, the effect of light haze and barely noticeable overflows is created.
• Near the face. If you do not color all the strands, but only those near the face, you can look younger by a few years.

On the length of the strands, opening the neck, staining balayazh make more difficult, but you can add an ashy tint only at the tipsand the hairstyle will look much more interesting and modern.

To last many hours and often a lot of costly results of the trip to the stylist pleased you for a long time, you need special hair care. However, some rules must be observed before going to the stylist. For example, balayazh recommended not earlier than one month after the last staining, which will help avoid unpleasant surprises when staining. So that the color does not wash out longer It is recommended to follow these simple tips., as:

• when washing your head, use sulfate-free shampoos and balms;
• regularly treat hair with masks and balms; balayazh is considered a sparing procedure, but it is still a coloring, and any dye is not very useful for hair;
• after dyeing, it is desirable to use different tint shampoos and tonics that will help maintain the expressiveness of the color;
• To avoid yellowing of hair after the pigment begins to wash off, it is recommended to rinse them only with filtered water, as well as use hair cosmetics with the Silver Shampoo emblem, as it contains a special pigment that paints yellowness.

In addition to all the above measures, you can use your own homemade masks.

• Mask lemon on vodka. Mix lemon juice with 50 g of vodka and apply on hair for 40 minutes, then rinse.
• Kefir mask with vodka. Take 50–60 ml of kefir at room temperature, add 20 ml of shampoo, juice of 1 lemon, 30 ml of vodka and 1 raw egg. All ingredients are mixed and applied to the hair for half an hour.
• Hydrogen peroxide rinse. In a glass of water dissolve 25 ml of hydrogen peroxide.

You will learn more about how to make an ashy logs in the following video.