Highlighting at home

Today there are a huge number of techniques of partial hair dyeing that can be performed in a beauty salon or at home. Among such methods of image transformation one should single out a rather popular highlighting, which has not been losing ground for several decades. This coloring is quite simple to do with your own hands, choosing the most suitable option for painting.

Competently planned and carried out preparation for painting will be the key to a good and beautiful result from the color conversion procedure. This is especially true for self-highlighting. The primary task is to choose the coloring composition, namely: the color and shade that will decorate the hair in the future. There are a number of recommendations that will help to cope with the task without the help of a master, given in this matter the original color of the hair.

Despite the fact that blondes look as feminine and sophisticated as possible, even this hair color sometimes wants to be transformed a bit. However, too bright and flashy shades can adversely affect the beauty of the light strands, making them too provocative. To revive such a color, colorists recommend including several additional colors in the total weight, which will give the hairstyle visual volume and shine, while maintaining the naturality of the light color to the maximum.

For ashy blondes it will be more correct to dwell on colors from a cold color palette, while golden curls can be advantageously emphasized with the help of strands painted in honey and warm colors. As for the fair sex, whose bright hair color is not natural, the masters consider successful, including home-made, to use caramel and nutty shades that are suitable for long and short hair.

This hair color itself is very relevant, quite often it is this shade of light color that is used to perform highlighting on blond hair. As for the cases when it is basic, both light shades and dark strands will be relevant and appropriate. It can be red, red or honey inclusions that transform the hair and the woman as a whole.

Today, craftsmen in salons recommend the following highlighting techniques for blond curls:

• Caramel Californian;
• amber venetian;
• ashy partial staining;
• balayazh and ombra with the flow of light shades into dark.

Independently make highlighting possible even on natural gray hair. However, in this matter it is very important to distribute the dyeing composition and strands as evenly as possible in the total volume so that the partial coloring looks harmonious. Properly highlight such a head of hair is recommended in the following versions:

• "salt and pepper";
• the classic way with black or, on the contrary, light shades;
• performing edging along the face line.

For brunettes, there is a huge choice of options for the colors used for highlighting starting with light warm and cold colors and ending with tinting in black. In this matter, you need to correctly combine the colors so that the combination of shades is as harmonious as possible.

Colorists recommend to owners of brown hair quite popular California highlighting, which presupposes the presence of brighter tips. This coloring will imitate their natural burnout from ultraviolet radiation. More advantageous this method is combined with long hair. In addition to this method, brown curls will be combined with copper and coffee shades, purple colors, and also straw-colored strands.

For this color of curls will require special skill in the course of painting, since it is this pigment that is the most resistant, which can make it difficult to obtain new shades on it. As a rule, in such cases, special attention is paid to the strength of the used oxidizing agent. During the selection of additional colors usually use paint a couple of tones lighter to achieve the desired effect.

For black hair, you can use shades of copper or coffee in the work, and with special skill you can achieve highlighting in a cold blond. As an extraordinary coloring they resort to the transformation of black hair with blue or eggplant strands.

For this beautiful and vibrant color, partial dyeing is used to create an even greater emphasis on the hair. In addition, strands of a different shade will help to emphasize the beauty of the haircut on the fiery hair. Light or cold shades of blond are used as the most sought-after color schemes, strands are stained with chestnut color, and besides, the highlights are black in red hair. For creative girls, the masters recommend adding brightness to the image with the help of red.

Highlighting hair of minimal length at home occurs fairly quickly, stylists identify several successful options - creating sharp transitions on the hair, as well as a smooth color change. To give the hairstyle extra volume, it is worth using several shades of the color you like at once, regardless of whether it is dark or light. The color palette will be selected based on the individual wishes, the original color of the hair, as well as the color type of the woman.

Of course, the presence of long strands significantly expands the list of possible used techniques for painting. It is beneficial to emphasize the natural color when using colors that are several tones lighter. Hair below shoulders should be painted over with smooth transitions and modulations of colors to create a neat and expressive image.

In addition to selecting the harmonious color of the coloring composition, it is also important to focus on the quality of the dye used.In particular, it is important to choose a brightener for dark hair, which is planned to shade with the help of lighter colors. Powder, powdery products that are mixed with an oxidizing agent to obtain the appropriate reaction and removal of pigment from the hair rods can act as a chemical bleaching agent.

For brittle and fine hairs, it is worth purchasing 1.5% oxide. As for the light strands, their color can be changed with the help of 3% of the composition, and on dark hair you can achieve the desired result with only 6% or 9% oxide. There is also a more aggressive bleaching agent on sale - 12% oxygen, but it is not recommended for self-use, because with the slightest error in proportions or during contact with hair rods, chemistry can cause serious harm to hair. The products used to remove the pigment, also include the compositions Blondoran, the release of which are engaged in various manufacturers of hair dyes.

During self-coloring, it is worthwhile to have an idea that, in addition to oxygenals, activators are still used to remove the pigment from the hair rods.

In order to give the desired shade to bleached hair, in addition to dyes, you can also make a beautiful highlighting to yourself with the help of various tonic or tinted balms. However, such a product on the hair with each wash will gradually lose brightness and color, so the procedure of toning strands will have to be repeated from time to time. Toning can be done at home by appropriate means, which have a similar name. The main advantage of the product is the absence of harmful chemical compounds, including ammonia.

To work with hair at home, you can buy permanent dyes that do not contain ammonia, but are additionally enriched with vitamin complexes.

Trade brands also produce professional ammonia paint products. A feature of these products is the complete absence of the need to pre-discolor curls, regardless of their color. They usually work together with 12% oxide. Today, these products are presented in a large variety of colors and shades, which allows you to choose the color for any occasion.

As well as manufacturers of products for hair dyeing offer the fair sex, who plan to perform partial dyeing, special sets with coloring agents. Usually they include a coloring product, a special oxidizing agent, powder for removing pigment from hair rods, as well as work protection and various regenerating compositions for hair.

For successful independent work with hair, it is important to pre-stock all the necessary materials and tools. Regardless of the selected highlighting technique, the following materials will be needed for painting:

• bleaching composition, if not used resistant professional paints;
• oxidizer and brightener;
• container for dilution of compositions (it is better that the containers were made of glass or porcelain);
• measuring spoon or cup;
• several types of brushes;
• brushes with different teeth in size and location, you may need a toothbrush;
• clips, clips, elastic bands, hairpins to choose from;
• gloves, cape;
• crochet hook;
• towel;
• shampoo and balsam for colored hair;
• depending on the technique of highlighting - a cap for painting, foil, bag, film, thermal paper and so on.

In addition to the skin on the head before the staining procedure should not contain abrasions and wounds, which can get brightener or coloring composition, causing irritation, an important nuance is allergotest. It should be carried out with any composition that is planned to be used for highlighting.

In order for the partial coloring to be enjoyable, women are planning to paint at home, You should familiarize yourself with the most common mistakes that can be made at first.

• Wrong timing for painting. The unevenness of color, as well as obtaining a non-uniform shade, can be affected by the recently completed full coloring of curls with henna, basma or other natural means. A chemical perm may also have a negative effect on the result, after which less than a month has passed, general poor health, jumps in the hormonal background, including when taking medications. In the area of ​​risk of hair with the presence of gray hairs in a total volume exceeding 50%, curls, which at the time of painting will be too weak.
• Wrong selection of color coloring composition. In this matter, girls should pay special attention to color type. In addition, coloring may be quite unexpected, during which several colorings are mixed at home.
• Neglect of preliminary preparation for highlighting. All products used, regardless of their value, should definitely be tested.
• Wrong choice of oxidizer for paint. In this matter it is very important to buy the composition that will be able to react with the existing color and type of hair rods. Too aggressive substance can significantly damage the hair, and too gentle composition will not lighten the curls, as a result, the procedure will need to be repeated.
• Neglecting step by step instructions on the use of coloring compositions. In this case, we are talking about the use of chemistry in excess of normal amounts, as well as changing the reaction time of the composition with hair rods in one direction or another.
• The appearance of whitish spots on the roots after highlighting, made at home. Such a result may occur if the dye was too liquid in consistency, and also if the girl wants to paint her hair without a minimum deviation from the root zone.
• The unevenness of the resulting shade along the length of the strands. The error of the girls in this situation will relate to applying paint on the curls in different quantities, as well as performing highlighting on too wide strands.
• Yellow or green tint on hair. Such a shade on the strands may appear when errors are associated with the choice of time for the straightener clarifier on the strands. To get rid of an ugly color will help compositions for toning, as well as tint balms or shampoos of short action.
• Inexpressive result of bleached curls. In this case, the reason may be staining too thin strands, as well as the choice of shade, which will be too similar to the original hair color.
• Deterioration of hair after dyeing. Most often, violations resulting from instructions for the use of oxidizing agents, clarifiers and paints lead to such a result. In addition, the lack of proper care for dyed hair usually leads to a deterioration of their condition.

It is possible to make beautiful coloring of the house by means of a hat for partial color change. In this case, the algorithm of actions will include a number of steps.

• Curls need to comb, put on a cap and firmly fix it on your head.
• Using the crochet hook, you need to pull the required amount of hair along the entire length into the holes.
• Wear a cape and gloves. Dilute the clarifier. To begin coloring it is necessary from the top. At the end of the procedure of distribution of the composition, it is best to cover the head with a film, leaving a means for discoloration for the required time.
• Over time, the strands should be rinsed and treated with balsam. Then remove the cap and once again wash your hair with shampoo for dyed hair.

Highlighting can be done using food foil. Consider how it will look like an independent work on painting strands.

• All hair must be combed, divided into zones, they can be from 4 to 8. Each area should be fixed with rubber bands or hairpins.
• The next step is to prepare the means for painting. Work with the substance should only be in gloves.
• Coloring should be started from the back of the head, pulling several thin strands out of one zone in the chosen order.
• Next, under the strands enclosed cut foil matte side to the hair. Strands stained and wrapped to the roots. To carefully fix the foil, you can use invisible.
• Thus work with all other hair is carried out.
• Over time, the foil from the hair should be removed, and the hair thoroughly washed. At the final stage it is recommended to use the balm.

You can also make a beautiful highlight at home with the help of a regular comb.

• First you need to comb through all the hair and prepare the composition for coloring.
• Next, the dye is applied to the comb, which you need to walk evenly along the entire length of the hair from the roots to the ends without gaps.
• The composition is aged on the strands in due time, after which the hair is washed with water and a moisturizing composition.

You can also highlight using popular tools. In this case, lemon juice will act as a clarifier. However, this option ensures a good result only on blond hair. The painting algorithm in this case will consist of several actions.

• For staining preparing the composition with freshly squeezed lemon juice. It is applied to the selected curls along the entire length.
• After which the substance for the reaction will require ultraviolet light. Therefore, a girl with flowing hair needs to go out in the sun without a hat for 50-60 minutes or visit a tanning salon.
• After dyeing the hair should be washed with shampoo.

To maintain the healthy appearance of dyed and bleached strands, follow specific care guidelines.

• After highlighting all the care products should be from a series designed for colored hair. Otherwise there is a risk to get brittle and overdried strands.
• Twice a week it is necessary to make nutritional masks. They can be on the basis of folk remedies or from a shopping series for hair care.
• After home coloring it is worth rinsing the hair after washing with a composition based on table vinegar or decoction of herbs.
• Wet stained curls can not be combed.
• Using a hair dryer to dry, it would be more correct to turn on the device for cold blowing. Use pleyok and irons should be minimal.

For owners of black hair, it is possible to transform their hairstyle with the inclusion of medium-sized coffee shades in the image of light strands. Curls framing the face, make the appearance more fresh and bright, and strands located in the correct and symmetrical order emphasize the beauty of any haircut.

Highlighting with the ash color chosen as an additional shade will make your hair extraordinarily beautiful. Densely located light strands will look equally attractively loose, as well as in any hairstyle due to correct and expressive color transitions.

How to make highlights in the home, you will learn from the video below.