Hair coloring is always popular with women. The intricacies of such a procedure depend not only on the chosen coloring technique, but also on the characteristics of the hair. The article will discuss how to properly paint curly curls.
The nuances of painting
When dyeing hair at home, you must consider the characteristics of the strands. Otherwise, you can damage the curls or get the wrong shade. Curly hair has a more porous structure than straight. Therefore, when dyeing curly locks, the coloring mixture penetrates the hairs more quickly and easily, which makes it possible to get a richer shade.
Curly locks are also prone to dryness and brittleness. Such hair does not tolerate the effects of chemical compounds. It is best to paint in a barber shop with experienced masters to keep hair healthy and get the desired shade. When self-staining need to consider the recommendations of specialists.
- Choosing a coloring agent, it is better to give preference to the composition without ammonia. This component has a negative effect on curly curls, so after dyeing your hair will become dry and lifeless.
- It is recommended to shorten the staining time. Otherwise, the shade will be too bright, and the structure of the hair will be damaged. The rule applies to the clarification of curls.
- It is impossible to carry out the procedure of dyeing immediately after perm. Hair needs time to recover. It may take about a month.
- If the curls were painted with natural compositions, for example, henna, then re-dyeing with chemical mixtures can be carried out no earlier than 3 weeks. Otherwise, the result after staining may be completely unexpected.
Color selection
For curly hair can be applied as a simple monochromatic painting, and fashionable dyeing in several colors. It is important that the chosen shade be properly selected taking into account the features of the appearance and curls. When choosing a paint, you can use the advice of experienced hairdressers.
- Dark curls give in to clarification, but at the same time the structure of hair spoils. Best used for dark strands are chestnut and chocolate tones.
- Blond curly hair You can improve the partial staining of strands in golden shades.
Hue can choose starting from color type. The color type is a combination of skin tone, eye color and natural hair tone. By the color type "summer" include girls with light skin, blue or green eyes and light brown curls. For this type, the best option would be cool shades of white or brown.
The paint of warm tones, as well as black, in this case it is better not to use.
The type of "winter" includes girls with very light or dark skin and dark hair. The eyes may be green, brown or blue. Warm brown shades or bluish black are suitable for this color type. An unsuitable option would be all types of blond, with the exception of platinum shades.
To the color type "spring" belong girls with light green or gray eyes, fair skin and hair of warm shades.. They do not recommend dyeing in dark colors. It is best to use a light paint of warm shades.
Girls - "autumn" is characterized by dark or light skin with freckles, brown or green eyes and red hair. Colors that are blue or ashy are not suitable for this type. The best options would be golden or dark chestnut shades.
How to choose a paint?
When choosing paint it is necessary to study the composition of the product. For curly strands, it is best to use ammonia-free blends. You can buy professional paint in specialized stores for hairdressers or directly in beauty salons.
Before buying it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the novelties of the means for coloring and to study the reviews. It is also worth remembering that with some professional means for painting the oxide is not included, but purchased separately. There are several types of emulsion depending on the content of hydrogen peroxide in its composition. The choice of oxide depends on the effect that must be obtained when dyeing:
- oxygen from 1.5 to 2% is suitable for light toning;
- 3% - suitable for painting the same shade or 1 tone darker;
- 6% - used for brightening a couple of tones or for better coloring of gray curls;
- 9% - used for clarification of 3 tones;
- 12% - is used only with certain coloring compositions for clarification on 4 tones.
Kinds
When choosing the type of painting it is important to consider not only the structure of the hair, but also their length.
For curly curls can be used as a simple monochromatic and complex multicolor coloring.
Ombre
Ombre is a transition of tones from the roots of a natural color to the ends of hair that are brightened to several shades. This coloring looks more impressive on long curly curls. The transition can be both smooth and smooth, and quite clear.
Ombre is suitable for painting strands in warm colors. This technique is good because the coloring is not done along the entire length, which allows you to keep healthy hair at the roots. To entrust the painting of your hair with the ombra method is best for a professional, especially if the curls are rather short.
At home, without special skills, it will not be possible to create the right transition of shades.
Gradient
Gradient dyeing technique involves a transition from very dark roots to bright tips. As a result, the ends will differ from the roots by 6 or more shades. Usually the transition is carried out from the middle strands. This type of coloring is suitable for medium and long hair.
Curls, painted in this technique, do not need to often tint. As the roots grow, the effect of the gradient does not deteriorate. Use this technology staining will not work in two cases: too short or light curls.
Highlighting
Highlighting is one of the most popular staining techniques. First of all, this is due to the versatility of the method, since it is suitable for hair of any length. Highlighting is the coloring of individual strands. Curls can be lightened or tinted in various shades after clarification.
Balayazh
Balayazh is considered one of the varieties of highlighting. This technique consists in partial clarification of rather thick strands. When coloring, the curls necessarily turn around with foil so as not to affect unpainted hair.
Thus, the desired pattern is created on the head, which ultimately should look like the effect of sun-blown hair.
This technique allows you to visually add volume to the hair.
Booking
Bronding is the coloring of curls in dark and light colors of one palette. It is desirable that the natural hair color was light brown or chestnut. This technique visually adds volume to the hairstyle.
The booking procedure is best done in the salon at professional hairdressers. It is rather difficult to carry out such staining yourself, since it is important not only to find the right shades, but also to paint the curls evenly.
Further care
Since wavy curls are more sensitive to the effects of coloring compositions than straight strands, they require particularly careful care after dyeing. Even professional, gentle formulations can worsen hair condition. It is best to use after dyeing. A special shampoo and conditioner balm, which include keratin.
It is not recommended to dry your hair after washing with a hair dryer - it is best if the strands dry naturally. Exposure to hot air will only aggravate the condition of the curls. It is recommended to use sprays to facilitate the procedure of combing, which will minimize the risk of hair damage.
Curls after staining need additional hydration and nutrition. For this purpose you need to use special masks. Suitable shop-compositions, and tools made according to popular recipes at home.
A few tips from a specialist will allow you to avoid mistakes when dyeing curly hair.