Highlighting: features and types

Highlighting hair is a fashionable and extremely popular trend. There are a lot of coloring options. It is permissible to refer to a variety of shades. You can choose the perfect solution for any hair and any type of person. Today we look at in detail what this type of staining is, and what its varieties exist.

Highlighting hair is a popular and sought after procedure. It consists in uniform coloring of individual strands. In the course are both light and dark, both neutral and very bright scales. The optimal color combination can be made for a ladies' look, designed in any style.

Ladies in our time are free to choose any of the ways to design their hair. This can be either a usual coloring or a more interesting solution, for example, a trendy ombre or a popular highlighting. The latter option is very popular, it is chosen by ladies of all ages. It is worth considering that the melirovanie has many positive qualities, for which many young ladies like it.

Let us analyze in detail what is the good coloring technique.

• This procedure is considered more gentle, especially if we compare it with the usual coloring of the entire head of hair. In this case, the paint is applied only to certain strands, without affecting negatively the structure of the entire pile.
• Highlighting does not need to be updated too often. As a rule, staining of this type is enough for at least 2-3 months. Thanks to this, you will save not only money, but also free time, which is often not enough. In addition, even after a long time, the hair will remain just as attractive - the appearance of the lady will not suffer.
• This popular procedure can be safely addressed, despite the structure and level of hair density. Their length can also be any - well-done highlighting looks great on long or medium or short strands.
• There are a number of techniques to perform highlighting. This can be both a fairly simple and complex solution that only an experienced master can handle. Choose the perfect solution for every taste and wallet.
• Special expensive grooming hair do not require. Of course, it is recommended to use high-quality regenerating and therapeutic compositions, but there is no need to resort to special procedures in the salon.
• By highlighting very often turn to the ladies, who by nature have sparse hair. With such coloring, the hair can be visually made more lush and voluminous.
• By highlighting it is possible to hide gray hair. In this case, the result is harmonious and low-key - attention to unnecessary details is not attracted.
• With the right performance, highlighting can revive the hair, giving it a more interesting, bright and original appearance. Thus, the ladies' image as a whole can noticeably be updated.

Highlighting is not only very popular, but also a fashionable procedure that does not cause serious harm to hair. However, it is necessary to take into account not only the positive, but also its negative aspects. Let's get acquainted with them.

• Despite the fact that highlighting is a gentle procedure in comparison with classical coloring, the paint used in this case still affects the strands. Because of this, the strands can become brittle and over-dried, especially if they were not initially characterized by adequate health. Of course, it is possible to restore the curls, but with poor painting performance it will be very difficult.
• The cost of highlighting hair can cost a tidy sum, especially when it comes to dyeing long hair. Much depends on the chosen technique of applying paint - if it is complicated and time consuming, then the cost will be appropriate.
• A lot of time can be spent on this procedure. For example, if long curls are colored, then it may take at least two hours.
• By highlighting can not be accessed if previously the hair was subjected to staining with henna. After an aggressive chemical perm, this kind of painting should not be resorted to either, if you do not want to inflict even more damage on your hair.
• Often ladies are faced with the fact that after highlighting the hair is very difficult to comb and often confused. Here a lot depends on the used paints and reducing agents.
• You may well resort to highlighting at home, but the masters do not recommend it - it will be difficult to achieve a perfect result.

Only taking into account all the pros and cons of this procedure, it should be decided whether to resort to highlighting.

In the case of an improper performance, highlighting can adversely affect not only the appearance, but also the condition of the hair. It often takes a very long time to restore damaged strands.

There are several types of highlighting. Each of the options has its own distinctive characteristics and performance techniques. Let's get acquainted closer with different types of such popular staining and analyze what their features are.

The simplest and most popular is the classic version of highlighting. It is found more often than others, despite the fact that modern dyeing techniques have superseded such decisions, due to the more original appearance of the hair, resulting in the end.

In most cases, the masters in this procedure use a special rubber cap with holes, through which the strands are passed to apply the brightening solution.

It is believed that this type of hair dye can visually rejuvenate a woman, make her image more fresh and attractive. That is why young ladies of different ages often turn to this solution. In addition, the classic highlights can give the ladies' head of hair extra volume, but at the same time dry the roots a little. This feature is very relevant for those fashionistas who suffer from increased fat head.

That is why You shouldn’t talk about complete safety and safety of this procedure. Due to classic highlighting, hair can become too dry, dull and lifeless.

So as not to greatly harm the hair with such staining, Masters recommend to deviate from the roots of at least one centimeter when applying the coloring composition. In addition, subsequently, it is desirable to regularly cut the split ends of the hair.

When choosing a classic highlighting, you must correctly select the appropriate color of paint. Here it is recommended to pay attention to the color type of the ladies' appearance.

• If by nature you have light skin and the same light eyes, for example, blue or green, then it is desirable for you to prefer cool shades. The latter include wet sand, graphite, beige, pastel pink, as well as a chic pearl blonde.

• Ladies with a different color type “summer” (having a peach skin, light brown hair and eyes of any color) are recommended to choose shades with golden notes for classical highlighting. For example, it can be caramel, wheat tones or golden walnut.

• If you are naturally blonde, then shades will perfectly suit you, close to the palettes of blond.

• Owners of impudent reddish shoals of hair will be best suited amber, walnut and copper scales.

However simple this procedure may seem to you, it is advisable not to conduct experiments if you do not have adequate experience in such matters.

In addition to the technique using the cap, there is another technique for performing the classic subspecies of highlighting.

• Hairdressers are advised to first grease the skin on the ears and on the head with a greasy cream or petroleum jelly. Shoulders should be covered with a towel or a special cape.
• Next, it will be necessary to mix the dye and oxidant in the ratio that the manufacturer indicates on the package. Even if your hair is long, then one pack of paint should be enough for the whole procedure.
• So that the strands quickly recovered after all the necessary procedures, it is recommended to add one ampoule of a special chromo-energy vitamin complex to the dye. Usually the latter are sold in specialized cosmetic stores.
• Next, the strands need to be carefully combed and divided into 4 main zones - parietal, crown, temporal areas.
• Prepare the foil - cut it into strips that will be wider than the strands selected for further coloring. The length of the cut sheets will need to be increased by about 20 cm.
• Highlight the necessary strands, put them foil harvested sheets. The edges of the latter should be gently bend about 7 cm in the upper edge. Apply the coloring component evenly to the curls.
• Next, you will need to gently bend the bottom edge of the foil up. Close the strands and on the side portions. Note - the material should completely cover the colored curls.
• According to this scheme should paint the whole head.
• When the required retention time approaches the final, you will need to carefully print the strands and begin to wash them in the order in which they are painted and closed (that is, you should act starting from the back of the head).

Trendy Brazilian highlighting is very popular today. It is often resorted to fashionable women who want to update their image, making it more luxurious and feminine. Competently executed coloring of this type effectively decorates the hair.

Most of all this type of painting is suitable for ladies, who by nature have natural light brown curls. If there is such a basis, then correctly performed Brazilian highlighting will only emphasize its beauty, while preserving its natural appeal.

Brazilian highlighting is one of the interesting varieties of popular California highlighting, which does not completely replace the color, but only emphasizes the basic natural tone. As in the case of Californian highlighting, Brazilian staining is done by selecting individual strands and applying the coloring matter in strokes.

The main advantages of the popular Brazilian highlighting are a number of points.

• As is the case with most other types of highlighting, the effect on the hair here will be sparing, because you do not have to completely repaint the entire head of hair, but only certain strands.
• The thickness of the hair, as well as their length, does not matter. Moreover, the curls can be not only obedient and direct, but also curly.
• With such highlighting, the lady can rejuvenate, because lightening palettes are used here, which not only look impressive, but also distract attention from various defects of the face and problem skin.
• Frequent correction with this method of staining is not required. Even with certain temporary changes, Brazilian highlighting usually remains attractive, does not spoil the appearance of the hair. Of course, this fact occurs if the coloring was done according to the rules, using high-quality paint.
• Brazilian coloring is the perfect solution for thin and sparse hair, because with this method the hair becomes more luxuriant and voluminous.
• With this stylish highlighting, you can effectively hide gray hair. In this case, the appearance of the hair will remain natural.

If you decide to resort to such a trend decision, then you should consider a number of contraindications to the conduct of such a procedure.

• On excessively thin, lifeless and brittle strands, it is not recommended to make such highlighting so as not to aggravate the situation.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding are another serious contraindications that cannot be ignored.
• If there is an allergic reaction to hydrogen peroxide, which is part of the majority of modern lightening agents, then the "Brazilian" should be abandoned. If you do not know what reaction you will have on such compounds, then you should first carry out a test: apply a brightener with peroxide on your elbow or wrist and follow the further reaction of the skin. If redness, swelling or itching appear, it will indicate that the use of these products is contraindicated to you. You should not experiment here, since the consequences can be very serious.
• If you recently turned to chemical perm, the Brazilian highlighting is also not recommended.

The choice of the most suitable shades for such painting should also be made on the basis of the color type. Here the recommendations will be the same as in the case of the popular classic highlighting. If you by nature have dark skin and dark eyes, then you are advised to use gold or caramel scales.

Before resorting to such a procedure, should consult with a stylist or hairdresser. Experienced masters will tell you whether this coloring is suitable for you based on your image, style and color type.

The technique of performing this highlighting is built from several stages.

• First, the clarifier will need to be diluted with a dye. The necessary proportions usually indicate on the original packaging - do not neglect these rules.
• Divide the entire head of hair into 4 main sections. It is permissible to prepare two partings - horizontal and vertical on the type of crosswise. Strands at the temple fasten with hairpins.
• Select locks from the back of the head. Apply dye on them with simple strokes. The brush should be kept parallel to the selected locks. It is desirable to stain the ends more carefully.
• After you can move to the temporal area. Select the necessary strands, color them, making indentations from the roots (7-8 centimeters will be enough). Such actions will give the opportunity to create the effect of naturalness.
• Let the compound soak into the hair for the specified time.
• Next, the pigment will need to wash off thoroughly with running water. Do not forget to process the hair with a good balm-conditioner to restore the water balance.

To create a feminine and sexual image of modern ladies prefer to turn to the spectacular Venetian highlighting.

This type of painting differs from the classical solution in that it uses paints that are a couple of tones lighter than the base hair color. Approximate scales can be applied more. In this way, a multi-tone, flashing effect is formed, which will not leave the woman without attention of others.

The main advantages of this trendy and feminine variant of highlighting are several parameters.

• Paint in this solution is applied in open air conditions. Neither bags nor foils are needed here, which means that almost no negative effect on chemicals is found on the strands.
• Several dyes are applied at once, due to which it is possible to achieve an amazing multi-effect, which will surely attract the enthusiastic views of others.
• Thanks to this type of highlighting, it is possible to select a spectacular layered haircut, for example, a ladder or a cascade.
• Hairstyle can be made more voluminous, if you use burn-out palettes with such highlighting.
• Frequent correction with this type of staining is not needed. Update the paint will need no more than once every 2-3 months.
• As in the previously described cases, by Venetian highlighting it will be possible to paint over gray hair, making it almost invisible.
• The texture and length of hair can be absolutely any.

If you decide to refer to this interesting highlighting, then you need to consider not only its advantages, but also its disadvantages. Here are some of them.

• Venetian highlighting is done on any strands, but if they are naturally dark, they will first need to be clarified. The latter process is often bad for the health and structure of the hair.
• The schema for doing this highlighting is considered quite complex. It is very important to get to, indeed, an experienced professional master, otherwise you can seriously harm both the health and appearance of the hair.
• Usually such a cosmetic procedure costs a tidy sum because it is laborious and time consuming. In addition, the masters try to carry it out using non-ammonia paints, which are expensive.

Before you go to the salon for such a service, you should figure out who it suits most.

• Venetian highlighting looks great on curls of almost any length. The exception here is extremely ultrashort haircuts, for example, garcon or pixie.This feature is due to the fact that there will be almost no visible transitions on too short strands of color transitions, and the whole point of highlighting will come to naught.
• Competent painting looks best on smooth and silky strands. If you want to achieve a softer and more natural effect, then wavy or curly curls will be the best option. As a result, the hair will look interesting, but naturally, because the clarified strands will not be so sharply conspicuous.
• For the Venetian highlighting suitable and thick luxurious hair. If by nature you have rather thin and sparse hair, then this type of coloring can visually “revive” them, making them more voluminous.

And now we will consider step by step how Venetian highlighting is performed.

• First you need to combine the oxide and paint, as indicated on the original packaging. Further, these components will need to be mixed thoroughly.
• Now the hair will need to be divided into horizontal and vertical partings. The necessary strands should be fastened using clamps.
• Next, take the first strand, the width of which is no more than 3-4 cm. Pull it parallel to the floor.
• Next, light and free movements apply paint. Consider that the stains are dyed, making a 5-8 cm indent from the roots. You don’t need to touch the root zone, especially if you can’t call the health of your hair perfect. If you want to achieve an interesting effect of burnt hair, then the roots can be painted.
• As soon as you prepare the entire head of hair in the manner described, it is worthwhile to give it a little "breathe." In this case, do not need any foil or plastic cap.
• As soon as the dye will cease to act on the hair, the paint will need to be immediately washed off. Do not leave it on your hair for too long.
• Now you need toned hair dye suitable shade.
• Next, you need to wash off the paint, dry the hair and make your favorite styling.

In search of fresh and original ideas, many young ladies turn to the flirty French highlighting, which is otherwise called mazhish.

Once this technique was created by stylists from France, for which he received its name. Especially popular this decision won when Hollywood stars began to turn to it often.

As with most other types of highlighting, with the French version, it is possible to process both the largest part of the hair, and make a partial coloring.

For example, French bleaching and balayazh will look very original and bright on your hair.

Consider what the main advantages are typical for French highlighting.

• Usually with such dyeing, hairdressers use safe dyes that do not contain ammonia. These tools have virtually no negative impact on the hair.
• With the correct performance of this highlighting, the hair does not lose its naturalness, but looks as if the sun itself “touched” it.
• If there are problem areas on the skin of the face, then this type of highlighting is ideal - it will distract attention from many shortcomings.
• The color here is stretched vertically, due to which the hair becomes visually more luxuriant and voluminous.
• Frequent correction is not needed here.
• Suitable for ladies of any age.

However, there is a fashionable French melirovanie and its weaknesses:

• such a procedure is costly to customers because it is difficult to implement;
• This highlighting does not go to brown-haired women and brunettes, because in this case it will not be possible to fully reveal new colors;
• This coloring procedure takes a lot of free time.

As is the case with other types of staining, then you should correctly choose the optimal suitable shade of paint. So, for light or blond hair, the best solutions will be:

• pearl;
• platinum;
• copper;
• wheat;
• golden;
• milky shades.

If your hair is dark by nature, then shades such as are ideal for French highlighting:

• copper;
• caramel;
• mocha;
• cognac;
• cherry;
• plum;
• eggplant

Typically, weak dyes are used in French highlighting. That is why the hairdressers advise you to thoroughly wash and completely dry your hair before beginning the procedure. If the head is dirty, impregnated with prominent sebum, the pigment simply does not stick to the curls and will be hardly noticeable.

The use of a hair dryer, curling iron and ironing should be minimized, and it is advisable to comb the strands using a wooden comb or a special brush made using natural pile.

The procedure for such staining consists of several stages. We will get acquainted with each of them.

• Brush your pre-washed and dried hair well.
• Next, divide the hair into the necessary areas for work: the occipital, the top of the head, two temporal zones. Fix the curls in the upper part, using small clips, as it will be necessary to start painting from the lower part.
• Prepare the dye - properly dilute it by combining a tube of paint with a pigment.
• Separate small strands, and then paint them vertically. From the roots it is desirable to leave indents of 1 cm. In order to achieve a perfect effect, the selected tones can be alternated. If the dye gets on the strands that you did not plan to touch, then you should not worry - this coloring does not imply sharp and contrasting transitions.
• In the same way it is necessary to deal with the strands on the crown and on the temples.
• Leave the dye on the hair and hold it for 30-40 minutes. Do not cover the hair with a foil, cap or bag, because the coloring pigment must be enriched with oxygen for perfect penetration into the curls.
• After this time, thoroughly wash your hair with warm water using a quality shampoo.
• In order to fix the dye, it is recommended to use a special balm-conditioner, which most often comes with dye composition.

You can also change the image thanks to the stylish American highlights.

The latter are selected in such a way as to be as close as possible to the natural tone. The very coloring of this type must be carried out by applying the coloring composition on broad, rather than narrow strands.

There are several major subtypes of popular American highlighting. Let's get acquainted with them.

• Classic. With this option, the maximum natural color play is formed with the use of 3-4 suitable shades. Due to this solution, brushed hair gets a more natural look and effective gloss. Usually it uses sparing means that do not adversely affect the hair.

• Californian. This type of coloring looks best on fair-haired girls. It is possible to achieve here any favorite shade, for example, a spectacular honey, beige or even gorgeous golden. If you want to dye your hair so that they look as if they were burned out in the sun, then the Californian highlighting will also work. In this case, the curls will remain shiny and radiant.

• Red The masters advise to refer to this kind of highlighting only to those young ladies who by nature have dark hair shades. Here colors like red, bronze, red or even brick-red are most often used. With the help of such scales one can noticeably revive the dark hair, without at the same time damaging the hair structure with aggressive clarifiers.

• Color. If you want to turn to a more original and daring solution, then you should consider this kind of highlighting. In this case, you can safely put into practice non-standard and diverse shades, despite their similarity with the other scales. However, it is necessary to take into account that the described coloring does not differ in durability, because in the process of painting weak formulations are used more often, which are washed out within 2-3 weeks.

Consider what belongs to the main advantages of American highlighting.

• The opportunity to resort to it for ladies of any age and style.
• Painting made in this technique, looks original and fashionable.
• The structure and condition of the locks play no role.
• This type of highlighting is not made from the roots, therefore it is a safe and gentle solution.
• Not important here, and the length of the strand. Even the shortest strands are permissible.
• Due to this highlighting, hair becomes more voluminous, shining and shiny.

The disadvantages include the following points:

• it is not possible to dye strands previously so dyed with natural products;
• with a high level of certain hormones, such staining cannot be done;
• on the procedure for painting may take about 4-5 hours;
• it is very difficult to carry out such coloring at home;
• it is often impossible to be painted in this way, so as not to harm the hair;
• it is impossible to paint over so sick and weakened curls;
• It’s very difficult to choose the right shades for highlighting.

American highlighting is performed according to a specific pattern.

• First choose the tone for painting.
• Then they proceed to coloring, starting with strands on the back of the head, using a comb-tail with a thin handle, so that it is convenient to separate the hair.
• After styling the hair, it is necessary to wrap the foil. After the occipital zone, you need to go to the temples (you need to start from the bottom). It is necessary to finish painting in the area of ​​the crown.
• After the main color you need to start applying tint. It is necessary to paint them in the same order, alternating with each other. Move here from face to temechku.
• Hold the dye on the hair at the right time.
• Foil should be cleaned starting from the darkest areas, moving to the brightest.
• Then wash your hair with a special shampoo for dyed hair.

Consider some interesting ideas for styled hair.

• Elegant on different hairs looks expressive black highlights. Effectively it is combined with a light base, sustained in shades of blond. The length of the hair can be any.

• Luxurious on long wavy or straight hair looks highlighting, made with the use of one or more shades of brown. For example, it can be a gentle chocolate backlash.

• Violet highlighting is a bold decision for daring ladies who like to attract attention. This can be a spectacular gradient with a transition from a dark top to a bright bottom of the head of hair, or a discreet dark purple locks in black curls.

• Gorgeous in the hair looks highlights in the technique of "darning", especially if performed with the use of sharply contrasting shades.

Judging by the numerous reviews, in the procedure for highlighting the hair of the ladies noticed for themselves the following advantages:

• creating a new image without drastic changes and loss of thickness / length of hair;
• large variability of staining;
• the ability to effectively hide gray hair without loss of natural hair;
• no need for frequent adjustments;
• the possibility of forming a visual volume;
• With properly selected highlighting, you can “throw off” a couple of years and hide many of the flaws of a person;
• highlighting often allows you to dry pathologically oily roots;
• With many methods, it is not necessary to dye the roots - the hair does not suffer from this.

And now we will find out what disadvantages the ladies have revealed in this procedure:

• even with the use of sparing means, highlighting still harms the hair;
• dry and brittle hair can not be used - the situation can be aggravated, and to restore the hair will take a long time;
• lightening sometimes spoils the hair - it burns it, makes it dull and lifeless;
• Certain types of highlighting are very expensive in the cabin;
• highlighting is not for everyone, therefore girls recommend to consult with their hairdresser or stylist first;
• frequent staining is very harmful to the health of the hair;
• It can be hard to find a really good and experienced master if it comes to complex dyeing techniques.

Some women for themselves did not find the minuses at all, but someone did not reveal for themselves in the melirovannyh hair no advantage.

Ladies who applied to proven stores with a good reputation usually remain satisfied with the result, despite the high cost of such a service.

On black short and medium hair color highlights look very interesting. For example, on an elegant black square without a bang, an ombre-type painting with turquoise ends painted to mid-length will look amazing.

Highlighting on black hair using a violet hue is an excellent solution when it comes to dyeing long, large curls. Bangs may be laid on its side or absent altogether. The tips are permissible to make torn.

Highlighting with the use of black and ashy strands, smoothly turning into a dark crown, it looks just superb and trendy. The length of the order can be any, as well as styling - the hair can be straightened or curled.

Videos showing different modern techniques of highlighting, see below.