How to make ombre on light and dark hair
Many girls care about the question of how to make ombre hair coloring at home? Ombre suggests achieving an unusual effect, when at the root zone the hair retains a natural shade, and starting from the middle of the length, the tone changes to a lighter one.
In beauty salons, it is easy and fast to make an ombre, but the cost of such a service is high, which is why girls are interested in self-staining methods.
The preparatory phase and the necessary components
The hair in front of the ombre is combed and divided into strands, it is enough to make 4 tails - 2 on the back and one on each side of the face. If there are split ends, they are pre-trimmed. The selected dye is stirred in accordance with the instructions before starting the procedure.
- Paint of the desired shade (in some cases, you can replace mascara or food coloring).
- Ceramic bowl.
- Balm-conditioner.
- Nice comb.
- Gloves.
- Shampoo.
- Food foil. You can immediately cut them into strips 10 cm wide and high. The length should be 5 cm longer than the intended staining area.
- Special brush for easy application of paint.
- Gum.
Precautionary measures
To eliminate unpleasant consequences, carefully approach the choice of coloring agents. Some girls decide to use household bleach. This is extremely undesirable. It is worth allocating funds for the purchase of a special clarifier. On the box should be the designation "clarifier for hair." In this case, it will be possible to minimize the damage caused to curls during the staining process.
If the hair is too damaged, cut the ends, use special shampoos, masks, balms and vitamin complexes, aimed at restoring and moisturizing.
Take care of your hands while staining, use gloves. They are worn when mixing dyes and during application.
Step Ombre on Dark Hair
Ombre algorithm for dark hair.
- Paint preparation in accordance with the instructions.
- Determining the length of the curls to be dyed.
- Paint mixing
- Separation of hair into 4 or 3 equal parts.
- Applying paint to the ends of each strand on an equal level.
- The dye is aged according to the instructions.
- Washing and drying.
- Repeated application of paint on the strands, capturing 5 cm above the painted ones. The aging time is reduced.
- Washing and drying.
Video instruction
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At the end, apply oil to the tips to recover from stress and give shine.
Ombre on fair hair
Ombre on fair hair involves the following steps.
- Wetting hair with water.
- Combing in the middle parting and dividing into 4 strands. Elastic bands are located approximately at the level of the chin.
- Mixing the dye according to the instructions.
- Apply clarifier with a brush to each tip. This should be done quickly, as the paint dries quickly.
- Ponytails are wrapped in foil and held for 20-30 minutes depending on the brightness of the desired color.
- Removing the foil and washing off the paint.
- Repeated application of clarifier 3-4 cm above the gum to create a transition.
- Curing 10 minutes and washing off the paint.
- Application of dyes at the ends and holding for 10 minutes.
It remains to wash your hair with shampoo, apply a balm, preferably with a recovery effect, and dry your hair.
How to make ombre on nails with gel polish and shellac
The ombre technique has become so popular that girls use it not only for dyeing hair, but also for creating interesting manicures using gel. The algorithm of the procedure is simple, therefore it is quite feasible at home.
To create such tools and materials will be needed: manicure set, gel polish of several shades, UV lamp for drying, fixing agent, base, means for degreasing the plate, foil, toothpick, sponge, cotton swabs and means for removing varnish.
Step-by-Step Action Plan
- Preparation of the nail plate - alignment, cutting of the cuticle, shaping, buff treatment.
- Degreasing treatment, applying the base and drying it in a UV lamp.
- Application of the base layer of gel polish, drying in a lamp.
- Application of the main color of gel polish, drying.
- Creating an ombre - a small amount of gel polish is applied on the foil in two shades. The colors are mixed for a beautiful transition.
- The sponge is dipped in the resulting mixture and carefully applied to the nail.
- Using a cotton swab dipped in a nail polish remover, remove excess around the nail.
- Similarly create an ombre on other nails.
Application of fixative or top, drying in a UV lamp for the latter.
Types and classification of ombre
Ombre technology is presented in nine different versions, each of which is in demand.
Classic - the most popular version of two-tone staining. Distinctive features are a mild transition, smooth shades. The classic ombre most effectively looks with natural shades, including chocolate, wheat, coffee, light brown, honey and amber.
The converse is the second type of ombre that is not in excessive demand. A specific difference from the classical method is the location of the shades. Here, a dark shade is located at the tips, and a light shade is located in the root zone.
Vintage - looks interesting, characterized by a barely noticeable border. As a result, it is possible to achieve the effect of overgrown roots.
Transverse - differs in a smooth transition from a light shade to a darker several times depending on the length of the hair. Such a technology is considered one of the most complex and is unlikely to be able to cope with at home.
Ombre "Horse tail" or Pony tail - suitable for long-haired beauties who often go with a "high tail" hairstyle. An important feature is the full coloring of the bangs.
Color - suitable for lovers of vivid images. It is based on the use of bright colors, while the use of paint, food colors, mascara is allowed. You can choose and coloring with clear boundaries. This method is called sharp ombre.
Separately, ombre is allocated to dark hair, since it is very difficult to choose a shade for black curls. Stylists recommend paying attention to the following tones - golden, cognac, red, red-brown.
Ombre for blondes is in great demand, and the result is amazing. Girls with blond hair can experiment by choosing any color scheme.
Ombre Benefits
The ombre coloring method is the ability to create a smooth transition between shades of hair. Consider the undeniable benefits.
- Natural look.
- Preservation of natural color in the root zone.
- Easy lightening in several tones.
- Visual transformation of the shape of the face "circle" into an "oval".
- The hairstyle acquires additional volume when coloring the tips.
- Ombre eliminates the need to get up in the morning a few hours earlier to make a stylish and fashionable hairstyle.
- A wide selection of colors.
Useful Tips
To make the ombre spectacular and beautiful, listen to the recommendations of stylists.
- Do not choose colors that are radically different from natural colors. The exception is beauties with long hair.
- It is better to use natural dyes that damage the hair structure less.
- To achieve a natural transition, take care or trust professionals.
- To make the hair look chic, before dyeing, they do a light haircut, refreshing the hairstyle.
- After staining, try to minimize the use of thermal styling products, including curling iron, hair dryer and iron for leveling.
- Staining should not be sharp, but not too uniform.
- Before self-painting, check out the workshops and watch a few detailed videos.
Many girls are sure that the ombre technique is very difficult to perform. This is not true. Coloring is available for every beauty, regardless of the length and volume of hair. It is important to choose the right materials, determine the preferred shade and precisely follow the algorithm. In this case, it will be possible to transform your own image, make it more vivid and interesting.