Strands on black hair: interesting options and features of dyeing

Bright white, red or other colored strands on black hair look fresh and original. This variant of highlighting allows you to vary the image without a radical change in color, provides the creation of unusual effects. Light and purple, pink and red strands in a hairstyle shades of a crow wing create glare and play, add volume and shine. The original highlight on black hair has long been a trend. It is claimed by both natural brunettes and ladies who choose this color for themselves despite natural data.

Most often, contrasting dyeing is applied on black hair by representatives of different subcultures. But with the right choice of the image such an unusual combination would be appropriate for any woman or young girl. Light highlighting for gray hair or hair starting to lose pigmentation will help to make the overall tone more uniform and uniform, eliminating the need to resort to full dyeing. In the case of a radically anthracite shade obtained by dyeing hair, colored inclusions can help gradually move to a less bright color.

Contrast strands on black hair - one of the easiest ways to make a difference in appearance. Shades of colors are allowed the most different, but it is worth considering that the blue-black base tone may not allow the first time to get enough bright highlights. It may take several visits to the hairdresser or long-term multi-staining.

According to the technique of execution strands on black hair are very diverse. Thin and sparse, thick and wide bands can:

• pass the entire length, from root to tip;
• be placed horizontally;
• allocate bangs;
• add root volume;
• form gradient play, revive curls.

Depending on the thickness of the individual strands, the coloring method is also chosen: on curlers and under the cap, with foil or free. In addition, modern masters use creative techniques of highlighting: ombra, balayazh, shatush.

Any highlight on black hair implies pre-bleaching selected strands. It is carried out with the use of compositions that provide bleaching for 6–8 tones. If the hair has previously been damaged, it can lead to more injury. In the presence of an allergic reaction on the scalp, open wounds, it is worth first treating or choosing a strand creation technique that does not affect the root area. Any work with chemical compounds is made in protective gloves, appropriate clothing.

The selection of contrasting strands on black hair has a lot of weighty advantages. Among the obvious reasons for this change in image are:

• appearance rejuvenation;
• compliance with current trends;
• creating bright accents, masking defects in appearance;
• revitalization of color;
• visual increase in hair volume;
• soft change of hair color without radical effect;
• long-lasting effect (if the formation of strands is not from the roots).

We have highlighting on black hair and its shortcomings:

• the obligatory necessity of preliminary clarification and subsequent special care for dry, brittle curls;
• for proper salon treatment procedure takes more than one hour, and this pleasure is very expensive;
• Not all technologies for creating strands can be applied independently at home;

The choice of colors is of great importance for obtaining beautiful contrast strands. The most obvious solution for black hair is light blotches - wide or narrow, in the form of highlights or individual strands. Owners of natural, unpainted curls of raven wing color can use all cold bright shades, create currant, purple, pink accents.

If you want to make red strands, it is better to use copper, bronze, burgundy shades or the tone of burgundy wine. If you just want to revive your hair a little, brown, coffee blotches will do.

Gray, green, lilac, blue tones require careful selection to the color type of appearance. They go brunettes with cold shades of eyes and skin, but are not suitable for dark brown-eyed girls. Ash-silver colors in highlighting and creating strands on black hair are appropriate only in combination with light, rather pale skin. Bright red highlights suit the appearance of Oriental, Asian type.

Highlighting on black hair can be performed in various types of techniques. Among the optimal solutions are the classic coloring of the strands along the entire length. Preference should be given width not more than 5 mm: she looks more natural. Small highlights with light shades enlivens gray hair, adds volume to the hairstyle. The zone technique allows you to select only the upper strands from the roots - the lower part retains the natural color.

If you want to create a very light effect of lightening or contrast, strands are tinted using the veil technique, with a width of no more than 3-4 mm. Hair is colored only in the top layer of the hairstyle from the top along the entire length. For those who lack one color, American highlighting is suitable, allowing you to mix 3-5 colors in shades of strands. The most courageous will be interesting radical - acidic or made in natural colors - coloring. Strands are tinted in coloring, ombre, balazh, dip-dye techniques.

To perform high-quality staining with strands of a different color at home, you can, following certain recommendations. Not all techniques can be recreated with precision, and the choice of color solutions for the strands will be less rich. For independent use, changing the tone through a cap or using foil is suitable. The dye is applied to dry, well-combed hair. Used for clarification professional concentrate available for purchase at the hairdresser.

When using a polyethylene cap for fine highlighting, the staining procedure will be as follows:

• dry combed hair cleaned under the "cap" and the right amount of strands pulled crochet;
• the clarifying structure is prepared;
• paint is applied from the crown to the back of the head using a brush or sponge;
• a plastic cap is put on over the colored strands;
• after a set time, the composition is washed off, the hair is covered with balsam, dried.

Technique with foil is used for highlighting wide stripes on black hair.

• A combed hair is divided into 4–8 zones, each fixed with a hairdressing clip.
• The brightening compound prepared in individual containers is applied, starting from the occipital region, in staggered or sequential strands.The width of the foil strips should be 10 cm, length - overlap the hair twice.
• The clarifier is applied to the matte surface with a thin strip. The strand is laid, the composition is distributed with a brush or sponge. The strip is bent at the edges and below, fixed by the invisible.
• Further, by analogy, the back of the head, the temples, the crown is processed. The composition after processing all the strands is maintained in due time.
• The paint is washed off by individual strands, then the head is washed and a balm is applied. After complete drying of the hair, you can proceed to color tinting.

Stylists create interesting options:

• bright blue highlighting adds volume, emphasizes individuality and expressiveness of the image.

• fiery red strands in combination with black hair look spectacular on girls with a bright appearance.

• colored strands make a variety of appearance, effectively frame the graphic contour of the haircut.

The technique of coloring ombre on black hair, see the following video.