Ombre for medium hair: features and technique

Monochromatic dyeing has sunk into oblivion, and now at the peak of its popularity, the coloring of the hair is complex but rich in colors. One of these relatively simple, but at the same time popular techniques is ombre. It is worth noting the fact that few people today decide on long or too short haircuts - only medium-length hair remains relevant. It is about the use of the ombre technique on them and other subtleties of this topic we will discuss in this article.

Ombre is a special hair dyeing technique that uses several colors (from dark to light), forming a gradient. The main task of the master performing ombre - create a 3D effect on hair.

When choosing an ombre color, you must take into account the structure of the hair. For example, for badly curly You can make a sharp transition. So curls will look brighter and will be underlined. Professionals have noticed that it is with curly curls that any paint goes the fastest. But on straight hair color transition needs to be done only gradual and use a whole palette of shades of the same color.

Ombre has many advantages.

1. It may seem incredible, but such coloring technique does not harm the hair. When performing an ombra, the hair roots are not damaged, which makes the hair look healthy.
2. Virtually every ombre tends to be young its owner.
3. It goes to all the fair sex.
4. Improves complexion: makes the skin lighter. And in general, gives the features of the face and the image of "airiness".
5. Can wear long. Since only the ends of the hair are processed, even a regrown hair can do without correction.
6. Ombre can be made both on natural hair and on dyed. The exceptions are hair dyed with henna or basma.
7. Visually can improve condition of sparse, thin hair with split ends.
8. Ombre can visually make a face a little already, especially it will go to girls with a round face shape.
9. Suitable for all hair types: straight, curly, curly, liquid, thick.
10. Able to “elevate” bright colours. In this respect, an ash ombre stood out, which can be given any shade: from blue to pink.

No matter how much the ombre technique is perfected, it still has a number of drawbacks.

1. Difficulties with the search for a good master. Making yourself a beautiful ombre yourself is quite difficult, and after the work of a good master you will be really surprised. Despite the large number of colorists and regularly conducted trainings and other courses, really good masters, as they say, “count them on their fingers”.
2. High probability that hair may become yellow. Especially actual problem it becomes for natural brunettes and brown-haired women.
3. Difficult care after the procedure.
4. Will not work severely scorched after the application of other formulations curls. Such a head of hair after the next clarification may lose its tips - they simply fall off.
5. Can't do ombra on hair that has been dyed with henna or basma. After the lightening procedure, the pigment from such hair may not be completely brightened. The result may be pinkish or greenish strands. It is impossible to continue lightening in such cases, since the hair can be completely burned. The only option for such curls becomes an ombre with dark shades. Later, the paint will be washed off, and it will be necessary to tint regularly in order to prevent the same pink or green color.
6. Undesirable To make an ombra using bright colors for girls with high fat scalp. This painting can emphasize greasy roots.

During its existence, the ombra was "overgrown" with many species. Immediately worth noting classical ombre view. There is a gradual transition from dark roots to bright ends.

Another view - extravagant. Its feature is a sharp transition to a light color. Another of its distinctive features is the use of shades and colors that contrast with natural hair. This includes all bright colors, such as blue, pink, red, green. Sometimes it may look unnatural, unlike the first option.

Another type of complex, but beautiful coloring - multidimensional ombre Its main feature is the effect of "overflow". Hair in this technique can be poured in several colors. The light curl can darken, and at the tips will again find a light shade. The rule for choosing shades remains the same as in any complex staining: you need to choose either a few warm shades, or a few cold ones.

The following look, which became fashionable only this year, - Tortoise ombre The masters themselves describe it as a “multidimensional gradient” and draw an analogy with the tortoise shell, which combines many different iridescent shades and a peculiar variety of colors. With this staining can be used up to 10 different colors.

Another interesting option - armored ombre It creates the effect of regrown roots. Most often owners of dark hair resort to it: brown-haired women and brunettes. This is the very way to become a girl with dark blonde hair, while it does not look cheap.

By the number of shades used, ombra can also be divided into several types.

• Degradewhich is also called "Stretching colors". It uses only three shades. There is a gradual transition from dark roots to bright ends. It creates the effect of sun-bleached hair.

• Shatush. Such coloring has a clear border of transition to another color. In this technique, only two shades are used.

• Shadow technology. It is a difficult staining. Although only two basic tones are used, other colors are added to them. The result is an overflow of a variety of different shades.

• Reverse ombre With this coloring, the hair roots are made light, and a transition to a darker color is going to the ends of the hair. It is a rather eccentric painting, which is not for everyone.

Immediately it should be noted that in most cases it is necessary to give preference cold shades.They look a little more beautiful than warm. The most popular and versatile option for dark brown hair is a smooth transition to brown or caramel.

For owners blond curls It is best to opt for the ombre color "blond". The same is best done for girls. with bleached hair. Tinted streaked strands will make the transition even smoother.

For brunettes with dark skin, it is best to ombre to choose gold or even red shades. Brown-haired You can choose light, but cold blond shades using the bronzed ombre technique. This technique can drastically change the image from dark to light hair without much damage to the image and image as a whole.

Ombre on thin hair can be "shifted down." Simply put, make only light tips. This option as much as possible will save hair from additional damage.

The best haircut for an ombre is cascade. That he will allow to fully reveal all the variety of shades. Wavy curls complement the image. Strongly curly hair of dark color perfectly suit bright shades with a sharp transition.

If you still could not decide on the color and do not know what suits you best: warm shades or cold, then the following is recommended by stylists and hairdressers. The way to determine the appropriate shades for your color type:

• take silver foil and gold, attach each individually to your face;
• if, against the background of silver foil, the skin has become slightly lighter, and the eyes are brighter, then cold shades will suit you, and if vice versa, then warm ones.

Each master is based on the usual ombre technique with lightening, holding in foil and then applying paint. But you can select and a few painting techniques. A procedure that you can easily do yourself at home and which is at the same time the easiest - classic ombre. It is characterized by a sharp transition. In addition, it is possible to do using only one color.

1. Before starting the process is desirable don't wash your hair for three days. So hair will be protected before painting a natural barrier. Another important point: the procedure is best carried out on straight hair. So you can control the process of applying the composition.
2. Split hair a parting on two identical parts, and they, in turn, also divide in half.
3. Secure line of transition color rubber bands.
4. Apply from the intended line of paint to the ends of the hair. This is best done with a paint brush.
5. Remove the gum.
6. Walk through hair several times comb. This is done in order to evenly distribute the paint on the hair and make a smooth transition.
7. Hold the paint on hair 10 minutes. Depending on how bright the shade you want, you should leave the dye on your hair as much. It is important not to overdo it - the maximum exposure time is 30 minutes. Otherwise, it can damage the hair.
8. Wash your hair and apply a special balm.

If you are the owner of dark hair, then before applying the paint (toning) you will need to do an important preparatory procedure - clarification.

1. Prepare the clarifier. To do this, you need to mix powder and oxidizer in equal proportions.
2. Withstand brightener on the hair for some time. At home it is not necessary to use foil. It can be used only when lightening curls near the face. About the exposure time you need to read the instructions.
3. Wash off the composition. The rest of the process is to dye your hair.

• A good result as an after-treatment ombre showed hair oil capsules. They are applied to the ends of the hair immediately after shampooing or during the drying process. Thanks to these oils, you will not only give them moisture and nourish the tips, but also notice that soon after regular use your hair became less confused and became silky.
• Will help improve the condition of the hair and make it less dry various sprays.
• Of course, is mandatory use shampoo with purple pigment. He fights yellowness, which later appears on the hair.
• For those who want to maintain hair color, you must regularly visit the master for the toning procedure.
• In order to preserve the health of the hair after lightening, it is recommended to minimize the thermal effect, that is, as little as possible or in general do not use the iron, hair dryer, curling iron, thermal rollers.
• Of course, you need to use restoring masks and balms.
• To prevent strands from burning in the sun, you need to use with UV protection.

Almost a classic for the ombre technique was a haircut bob with lengthening face. Particularly beneficial, in contrast to the honey or nut hue at the tips, will look ashy ends.

For those who always wanted an unusual and bright image, but did not dare, there is a way out - color ombre. Popularity received pink, blue and purple staining. A similar playful option is the crimson ombre.

The incredible peak of its popularity is now experiencing ash ombre in their various versions. It is best done on medium or long hair.

The classic remains an ombra on dark curls using light colors cool shades.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that if you want to make an ombre, then by all means do it, because this universal coloring will be popular for a very long time and will suit any hair of different length and structure.

For how to make an ombre staining, see the next video.