In recent years, caramel hair color has become very popular among the fair sex. Paint caramel color can emphasize the appearance of women of any age in the best light. This is due to the fact that this shade is considered to be special and versatile, it is perfect for any hair length, although by nature it is considered quite rare. In our article we will acquaint you in more detail with the features of caramel hair dye, find out who it suits best, and also consider a wide palette of shades and a master class on coloring at home.
Features
Caramel color is very popular due to the fact that it is presented in a wide color palette. Shades of caramel are considered universal, they give a special chic to their owners.
- To achieve a caramel color on the hair can be quite difficult. Owners of light-colored hair can get the desired caramel hue from the first session of dyeing, but dark-haired ladies will most likely have to lighten up before they get that same caramel on their hair.
- Caramel shades of paints are presented in a wide range of both paints from the mass market and professional ones. The first ones can be purchased in ordinary stores of cosmetics and household chemicals, but professional ones are sold only in special shops or beauty salons, it is more difficult to purchase them, and their price tag is much higher. But they are safer in quality, moreover, many of them have a care effect.
- To get the perfect caramel tone on the hair or with the ombre effect, you will most likely have to do more than one coloring procedure. Moreover, to maintain this shade, it is necessary to make regular toning of the hair due to washing out of the coloring pigment from them, and at home to use a special shampoo and conditioner.
- Monochromatic staining with one shade gradually goes down in history, because they come to replace the painting technology, which include several shades that unfold on the hair in a special way.
Such staining cost the ladies more expensive, but they look more luxurious than the boring monophonic.
Who is going to?
Caramel hair color is equally suitable for girls and women at any age. Moreover, he always advantageously beats any skin color, be it cold porcelain or brown. Also this shade Ideal for any eye color, but in harmony with amber, brown and green. Undesirable under gray-green and gray-blue eyes.
Girls with dark, tanned or tanned skin is best to give preference to dark shades of caramel. But owners of milk skin can pay attention to more delicate colors, for example, honey or golden.
Caramel color perfect for brunettes who are not yet ready for full light, but they want to slightly change the image in the direction of a light shade, without harming the head of hair.
If you are not sure that caramel hair color is right for you, then many experts recommend trying on a wig in this color. Then everything will fall into place.
Color palette
Today, many manufacturers of paints offer caramel shades in a large assortment. The names of those or other colors may differ, but in general the color of the output is the same.
- Light caramel. It is considered a classic shade, is a mixture of beige, sand and gold in one. Bright caramel beautifully plays on hair in beams of solar color. Hue with the same name from different manufacturers may have a different subtone, from light brown to copper. Getting a light shade, depending on the current condition of the hair and their color, can be either the first time or after several sessions. The shade of light caramel is chosen by many Hollywood stars.
- Golden caramel. It looks very natural, very close to the sand shade of blond. The basis of this color is honey, milk and golden tones. This color can be considered universal, because it fits most of the fair sex.
Blondes choose it most often for coloring, since it is easiest to get it on blond hair, and this is the first time.
- Honey caramel color. It is considered one of the lightest among the caramel, very similar to the golden, although it has a completely different subtone.
- Dark caramel. Includes a gamut of brown shades mixed with golden. This warm shade goes well with dark skin. On the hair resembles a golden autumn, sparkling with beautiful multicolor foliage.
- Black caramel or caramel black. Pretty bold color, which is unlike the colors presented in the usual palettes. It resembles a dark shade of chestnut, diluted with warm gold. Suitable for a variety of types of appearance.
- Chocolate caramel color. Quite similar to a touch of cappuccino, latte or coffee with milk. The most advantageous is with deep green or brown eyes.
Also, manufacturers can find caramel-chestnut, caramel-brown, caramel-ash tint and some others. Colors can be similar, but the numbers of shades should always be clarified by comparing with the layout-palette.
Recently, unusual and original color combinations have been created, which are mainly used for complex coloring techniques, where you need to combine several colors and stretch the tone. That's when various caramel color variations come to the rescue.
How to dye your hair?
For the perfect result, of course, it is best to contact the beauty salon. First, there will make high-quality staining. And secondly, professional coloring agents will be used. However, it also happens that you want to paint the house. Consider a step by step master class using ordinary paint in a caramel shade.
Before dyeing, you do not need to wash and dry your hair. The best solution is not to wash them for several days, such hair best “absorbs” the desired shade and the result is chic.
Previously it is important to make a test for allergy to the coloring composition. Otherwise, there may be deplorable and irreversible consequences. How to make a test for allergies to a particular paint is always indicated in the instructions, which is available in the paint box.
Before the procedure, you should prepare a comb, cape, brush or sponge, as well as several clamps.
So step by step staining.
- The paint composition should be diluted in a special container until a homogeneous mass of the desired shade is obtained; It is very important to observe safety precautions, wearing gloves beforehand. The neck and shoulders should be covered with a special cape or an unnecessary towel.
- Coloring should be carried out near the mirror for greater convenience and comfort. Hair should be divided into several zones, killing them with special clips. First, the occiput area is colored. Starting from the roots, you should color the strand by strand completely, moving towards the forehead. In this way, you need to process the entire head of hair, and then manually massage the paint on the hair.
- Hair should be stabbed, tied into a tail or a bun. The cap is optional.Wait for the time specified in the instructions - usually the paint is kept on the hair no more than 20-40 minutes, depending on the original shade and desired.
- Over time, the paint should be completely washed off until the water is clear. Then you need to wash your hair with shampoo and balsam for colored hair. Dry curls with a towel and only then start drying with a hairdryer.
To maintain the desired shade, you should purchase a special tinted shampoo or mask. It is better to buy a version of the same brand, which was the paint itself. So the result will be better.
For home dyeing blond and light brown hair, cream colors from the following brands are perfect:
- L'Oreal Paris (Prodigy series in shade 7.31 - caramel with millions of overflows, Casting Creme Gloss 8304 series - caramel cappuccino, 724 - caramel, 7304 - spiced caramel).
- Garnier (Color Naturals series in shade 6.34 - caramel and Olia 6.35 series - caramel dark brown).
- Syoss (In shades: caramel blond 8-7, caramel chestnut 4–88, honey caramel 7–86).
- Estel (shades: caramel latte 8/0, cream caramel 8/7).
The Schwarzkopf brand can also find suitable shades, however, the coloring mixtures of this brand are presented in a mousse. It is very convenient to apply on curls at home. We recommend to pay attention to the entire collection of "Caramel" with shades of 850 "Creamy Sponge Cake" and 757 "Gingerbread Cookies." Lightening mousses designed specifically for brunettes.
With the help of caramel tint, you can completely change the hair color or update their ends using the technique of balayazh or ombre. The main thing is to choose the right shade and the expert who will help you achieve the desired color.
When performing a complex technology of dyeing hair at home, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the following master class: “How to make caramel balayazh without leaving home.” The master class is designed for the average length of light brown hair. If they are dark, then you need a preliminary clarification.
- All hair must be divided into four main parts. To fix the hair should use clips. It is necessary to allocate evenly two zones at the temples: parietal and occipital.
- Then it is necessary to dilute the coloring agent according to the instructions, not forgetting about safety. It is necessary to use gloves and a cape.
- Next, you should start painting hair from the back of the head. To paint the mixture should be thin strands (about 1.5 cm), not reaching the middle of the hair. To obtain a smooth transition from the native shade to caramel with a brush and paint, you need to create a tick on the hair. Wrapping strands in film or foil is not necessary, although it is recommended for beginners.
- The same should be done with all other separated areas of hair. Leave the strands for the time indicated on the paint box. Then wash it all off. If possible, use caramel toner and only then shampoo and balm. At the end you need to dry the curls with a hairdryer, and if you want to put on the brushing.
Care for dyed hair
To preserve a luxurious caramel color, you need to properly care for your hair, as well as timely trim tips or make haircut if necessary.
- It is recommended to use shampoos without alkaline additives and silicones. However, the latter components are quite acceptable if there is a desire to have even and smooth hair. But it is worth remembering that products with silicones are not designed for daily use.
- After shampoo, it is very important to use a balm or hair conditioner. Once a week it is advisable to make a mask based on the state of hair, especially if the hair is long. We recommend to pay attention to the mask with a tint effect, such is the Italian brand Collistar.
- For daily care, it is best to use natural hairbrushes and brushes.
Beautiful examples
Many Hollywood stars have long noticed a unique caramel hair color. With him they can often be found at major events like the Cannes Film Festival.
- Lily-Rose Depp You can often see with luxurious caramel hair and light wavy styling. It is this color of the young model quite to the face, it is especially advantageous that it looks with its deep brown eyes.
- Caramel hair color of the singer Beyonce also repeatedly attracted the special attention of photographers. And for good reason, because with its golden-brown skin, it looks amazing.
- At one time and Jessica Alba She wore caramel hair with a dark shade, which also beat her tan on the skin.
We also recommend to look at the original images of Kim Kardashian, Dautzen Creuse and Blake Lively.
Technique staining long hair in caramel color is given in the video below.