Even the most conservative girls have been bored with classic hair coloring for a long time. The trend is combination and naturalness. Therefore, for several years now, such types of highlighting as shatush, ombre and balayazh do not give up their positions. In our article, we will dwell on the latter in more detail and tell you how it differs from the rest.

What is balayage?

"Balayazh" is translated from French as "revenge". This word best describes the method of applying paint to strands using the balage technique - it resembles the sweep of a broomstick. Coloring starts from about the middle of the entire length, the main emphasis is on the tips. Depending on the task of the stylist, the shades can be contrasting or differ by 2-3 tones, the transitions from one color to another can be both smooth and sharp.

Shatush, ombre and balayazh - what's the difference?

Externally, the techniques are very similar, a layman can hardly distinguish one color from another. The whole secret is in the method of applying paint to the strands. When shatush, bouffant is used, which creates an air cushion, as a result, a very smooth transition from color to color is obtained. The strand is colored unevenly. Balayazh involves vertical application of paint, while the tips are completely tinted. That is, as a result, the lower part of the hairstyle stands out more clearly and often contrasts with the color at the roots. Ombre is the closest technique to balayage, but the transition of shades is smoother, several tones are often used.

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Types of balayage for brunettes

The advantage of balayazh is that, depending on the tasks of the stylist and individual characteristics and the client's preferences by dyeing certain strands, you can achieve a completely different effect.

Full

The most time-consuming type of staining, since most of the curls are tinted. The process takes place in several stages: first, the strands in the crown area are lightened, then the middle part is painted, last of all, attention is paid to the curls at the face.

Average

This method is most reminiscent of shatush and highlighting. In a chaotic manner, several thin strands are lightened, a tone is applied on top. This method is usually used when it is necessary to achieve a natural effect.

On the tips

As you might guess, only the tips are stained. These can be contrasting shades with a sharp transition, or tones that are close in color, applied in a careless manner. In the latter case, you can achieve the effect of sun-bleached hair.

Photo balayage

2-3 shades are used, the transitions are made soft, but at the same time the contrast between the main color and the colored strands is noticeable.

Near the face

Delicate coloring for those who do not want to radically change their image. Adds zest and freshness to the image, emphasizes the oval and facial features.

Gradient

Several colors are involved in staining, smoothly passing into each other. It can be both natural shades and bright defiant ones.

Color

Suitable for bright extraordinary people. Instead of natural shades, catchy colors are used: reds, pinks, blues, and so on.

Features of the procedure

Balayage suits almost everyone, regardless of hair color and length. The staining procedure takes place in two stages: lightening and toning. Several shades are almost always used. In this case, the paint is applied in the form of the letter V. First, the horizontal sides are painted over, and then the ends. If there is a need to update the base color at the roots, it is better to use the shade as close as possible to the native one.

Pros and cons of staining

Pros:

1. Suitable for any hair length. Unlike the same shatush, for example.

2. Since the roots are not stained, constant renewal is not required, and the effect after the procedure will delight the eye for a long time.

3. The depth of color will visually come to the volume of the hairstyle.

4. Allows to disguise the beginning gray hair.

5. Without drastically changing the color, you can refresh the image.

Minuses:

1. The complexity of the implementation. At unsuccessful staining the hairstyle can look ridiculous and sloppy.

2. Since the main emphasis is on the tips, they are most exposed to chemical attack and can begin to split.

We select a shade

A good result depends not only on the skill of the master, but also on a well-chosen shade. The choice of paint will primarily depend on the main hair color. It is also worth paying attention to your color type in general.

Balayage on black hair

Though dark hair are considered the most suitable base for balayage, it is not so easy to work with black. But if you choose the shades correctly, the effect can be impressive. To make the transitions smooth, and the result looks natural, you need to lighten the strands by no more than 2-3 tones. It is interesting to combine ashy shades with black hair, but women over the age of 40 need to be neat so as not to emphasize gray hair. For lovers of naturalness, caramel and nut colors are suitable, for more daring looks - red and copper. It will take several lightening sessions to achieve light strands on black hair.

Balayage on brown hair

On brown hair, nutty and caramel shades look great, this combination looks very natural. If you want to emphasize the color, the transitions can be made less smooth, and the tips can be lightened harder. For brighter and more daring looks, red and copper shades are suitable.

Balayage for brown-haired women, brunettes

A classic shade for brown-haired women and brunettes is considered "caramel", if you still lighten the tips, you can get the effect of strands burnt out in the sun. For lighter looks, shades of blond, golden, beige, champagne are suitable.

Coloring balayage for medium hair

Coloring will depend not only on the base color, but also on the hairstyle and hair type. We present the main nuances.

With a bang

Dyeing with bangs requires a certain skill, so this procedure is best done in the salon. Depending on the length of the hair and the tasks, the bangs either do not lighten at all, or only the very edge, or separate thin strands.

On straight hair

On straight strands, staining is most noticeable, so you need to apply paint carefully, avoiding chaotic strokes. Natural shades look better on such hair, but the borders of the colors can be contrasting. Photo balayage and gradient coloring look good.

For curly hair

Curls blend perfectly with all types of partial dyeing. Waves will only accentuate the depth of color. In addition, the shade transitions are not so noticeable, so you can safely experiment with tones and methods of applying paint. By the way, curly curls are more porous and absorb pigment faster.

On the cascade

Uneven coloring also looks great on cascading haircuts. Since the length of the strands on these hairstyles is already different, even simple toning of the ends will create interesting transitions.

Hair coloring balayage in the salon: application technique

The procedure is performed in several stages. Dyeing begins from the ends - they are lightened, the intensity depends on the main hair color, and the section depends on the length of the curls. On each strand, the clarifier is applied in the form of a V, first on the sides, and then on the tip. The exposure time will depend on the degree of lightening. Then the solution is washed off, the hair is dried.

At the second stage, a darker, close to the main color, paint is applied - either from the roots, or with an indent of a few centimeters. After 15 minutes, the master begins to comb the paint down, with the same "throwing" movements. Thus, a smooth transition of shades is obtained, contrast and the transition border are removed.

We carry out staining ourselves

The technique is not quite simple, it requires skills and experience in applying paint, but you can still do it yourself at home. Especially if coloring does not require complex coloring.

How to dye your hair balayazh at home to yourself

There are several ways to self-staining... If skills and abilities allow, you can use the salon method described above. If not, choose suitable option of those that we will discuss in this section.

Regardless of the technique, prepare everything you need before the procedure: gloves and a hair cover, non-metal mixing containers, a paint brush, a ponytail comb, hair clips, foil, bleach and tinting paint. Never mix the dye solutions in advance, this must be done immediately before application. First, prepare the strands.

Option 1

1. Comb the hair properly, fix the bulk on the crown, separating the lower part in the occipital and temporal zones.

2. Dilute the clarifier and color in bowls.

3. Using a ponytail comb, separate the strand, first apply the clarifier on the sides, focusing on the tip, then smear the middle with a darker paint.

4. Wrap the processed strand in foil or film. Treat the entire head in this way.

Option 2

1. Divide the entire mass of hair into strands and secure with elastic bands, placing them at the bottom for one third of the entire length.

2. Prepare the clarifier.

3. Using vertical strokes, apply the clarifier to the part of the strand separated by the elastic bands, then wrap the ends in foil

4. After 30 minutes (time may vary depending on hair color), rinse off the solution and dry the curls.

5. Lift the elastic on the strands two-thirds up.

6. Mix the dye solution, also apply it from the edges of the elastic bands, smearing from top to bottom and slightly catching the lightened areas.

7. If necessary, at the end, you can paint over the roots with the same paint or a tone darker.

Cost in the salon and at home use

When staining, several means are used, the procedure itself is laborious, and sometimes a highly qualified colorist is required. All this affects the cost of the service. With the simplest toning on short hair the price will be within 1.5 thousand rubles. The longer the curls and the more difficult the coloring, the correspondingly higher the cost. When painting at home, you only spend money on tools and paints. Here, the costs depend on the brand. But on average, when using a clarifier and one dye, the procedure will cost 800 rubles.

Correct care

Balayazh refers to the delicate types of dyeing, nevertheless, after it, the hair needs additional care, especially the ends that are lightened. Use shampoos, conditioners, and masks for colored hair. Try to reduce or eliminate the use of a hair dryer, curling iron and iron. Keratin oils or products can help repair damaged ends. Protect curls from the sun whenever possible.

Brunettes are considered domineering fatal beauties and attract attention with a contrasting appearance. Knowing this, not every owner of black hair agrees to radically change the color of her hair, but you can refresh the image - using the balayage technique. Such coloring adds density and volume to the hair, visually rejuvenates the face.

Brunettes are called luxurious femme fatale, domineering and purposeful. And since it is not easy to part with black hair color, you can simply refresh it - for example, using the balayage technique.

How to distinguish balayage from other types of staining

Balayazh is a modern type of highlighting. The essence of the procedure is to partially lighten some strands.

Thanks to this, clear light accents and glare are created. It turns out the effect of strands burnt out in the sun.

The advantage of balayazh is that no warming film is used during the procedure. All you need is foil. The artist manually applies the paint with a brush from the tips to the base in a V-shape.

Toning is performed in two main options:

• with an emphasis on graphics (bright, contrasting segments);
• with shading (soft transitions between tones).

In any case, the emphasis in lightening is on the ends of the hair, the roots are not affected. And toning is done within the same color. This is the main difference between balayazh and other types of staining.

The technique results in shiny, voluminous curls and deeper color., in the naturalness of which sometimes you do not even doubt.

Unlike balayage, sharp lines and clear stripes are unacceptable in ombre. This technique gives a color gradient from dark roots to the light ends. Ombre is carried out with a fleece. The height of the fleece from the scalp determines the length of the dark segment of the hair.

Shatush is also done with the help of a fleece, but it differs in its lesser degree and a shorter dye holding time on the hair.

This technique changes the color by only 5-15%, gives a subtle, but very refreshing change in the shade of the curls. Shatush is optimal for natural blondes.

Advantages and disadvantages of balayage technique

Balayazh is a kind of improvisation. There are no clear rules, you need to experiment to get a new look. You can lighten the strands only on the face or the entire hair. You can focus on the tips or increase the height of the stretch.

Balayazh has its pros and cons. In hand good master such maneuverability is a big plus. But the same fact can be detrimental to your hairstyle if you get to a less experienced hairdresser.

Reasons for the popularity of technology

• Visually increases the volume and density of the strands.
• Rejuvenates, refreshes the image without drastically changing the natural color of the curls.
• Doesn't need frequent correction.
• Does not affect the roots, less harmful to the hair.
• Has an affordable price.
• Allows you to experiment.
• There is no age limit. Moreover, it hides gray hair well.
• Suitable for strands of any length, structure and thickness.
• Softens facial features.

Cons of technology

• As with any coloring, there is still a negative effect on the curls.
• If the shade is chosen incorrectly or rough strokes are made, you will not get an aesthetic result. If the transition is not smooth enough, the hairstyle looks rough. If the balayage is performed on dyed dark strands, a redhead may appear. Therefore, it is better for an experienced master to do the staining.
• Balayazh is fully revealed on the curls, so you will have to do styling regularly. And this is the cost of styling products, time costs plus an additional load on the hair.
• If, when performing the technique, a fleece is assumed, on which a clarifier is applied, this does not pass without a trace for the health of the strands. As a last resort, you may need to trim the ends.

Balayage on black hair of different lengths

Natural black hair almost does not fade in the sun. The more interesting it is for brunettes to experience the balayage technique on themselves. To make the color stretch as natural as possible, the difference in the tones used should be no more than 2-3 tones.

You should not completely discolor black strands - this makes the transition of tones clearer, brighter, and greatly damages the hair.

For short hair

Dyeing short strands using the balayage technique requires experience. If dyeing is unsuccessful and you have to cut part of the hair, the hairstyle may suffer noticeably.

In addition, a short haircut is usually corrected once a month, so the color will have to be repeated quite often. Basic haircuts for balayage on short hair are graduated bob and bob.

Balayage on short strands is done:

• with a transition from roots to tips (the border can be blurred or clear);
• in some areas (usually framing the face or highlighting the strands on the back of the head).

For a good result, it is important that paint does not flow at the time of the procedure, otherwise the desired effect cannot be achieved. On very short strands, fleece is sometimes used. This is necessary so that the tips with which the master will work are clearly visible.

For medium hair

On medium strands (elongated bob, bob, ladder, etc.), there are more opportunities for experimentation. You can play more with the gradient height. By highlighting certain strands near the facial zone, you can hide minor flaws in appearance.

Light strands will accentuate, dark ones will slightly diffuse attention. For example, if the face is round, it is better to lighten the front strands starting almost from the roots, and leave some of the strands located under the ears dark.

If the shape of the face is square, it is better to leave the front strands dark, and work with the bulk of the hair.

For triangular type dark shades are kept at forehead level and lighten the ends.

Long hair

The paint is usually started with a slight indent from the crown. Almost the entire parietal area retains its natural color.

In order not to disturb the harmony, paint is not applied to short bangs. If the bangs are long, then its bottom is also lightened along with the bulk of the hair.

The result of staining depends on what colors are used to tint the hair.

How to choose a shade for dyeing balayage for black hair

Initially, balayage assumes a natural transition to natural shades. But now for coloring in this style, different tones are used and they are selected individually.

An additional shade should be combined with black roots. It also takes into account the tone and condition of the skin, eye color, eyes, base hair color.

Girls with a cold skin tone and gray eyes perfect transition to ash tones... If the strands are bluish black, you can add a silvery sheen or imitation of gray hair. The optimal length of curls is just below the shoulder blades.

It should be borne in mind that "gray hair" sometimes gives extra years and emphasizes wrinkles. Therefore, you need to be careful with the choice of paint. After 30-35 it is recommended to look for other options.

The combination of black with shades looks great:

• coffee;
• chocolate;
• caramel;
• red wine (ideal for a black base with an eggplant undertone);
• aged bronze;
• dark purple, nutty tones.

If you choose a bright color, they can only slightly shade the strands along the length or just dye the ends. When used on the face, they can accentuate imperfections in the skin.

On previously painted hair, it is important to use the most gentle bleaching compositions.

Dyeing balayazh for dark hair at home

If you are confident in your abilities, you can try balayage dyeing on black hair at home.

What is needed

Prepare:

• paint;
• oxidizing agent;
• non-metallic mixing vessel;
• fat cream;
• foil;
• brush;
• a comb with sparse teeth;
• clamps;
• seals;
• a cape on the shoulders;
• towel;
• shampoo;
• balm.

Staining technique

The staining procedure looks like this:

• Put on your gloves and prepare your paint.
• Lubricate the upper part of the forehead, ears, neck with a fat cream.
• Using a comb, divide the hair into 4 parts and separate them from each other with hairpins.
• Start working with each zone in turn.
• Separate a thin layer of the lower strands.
• Using a brush, paint from the ends to the roots in a V-shape. Do not bring the brush to the roots or paint right through the strand.
• Repeat for the next row of hair. Choose strands different in width. It is better if they are painted over with different stretch heights and varying degrees of color intensity.
• To prevent dye from getting on unpainted hair, you can use foil to separate the strands from each other.
• Wait for the required time (20-30 minutes depending on the desired result).
• Wash your hair with shampoo.
• Apply a mask or balm.
• Rinse your hair and style.

The scheme of separation and laying of strands

The scheme for dividing strands for balayage on black hair depends on the length of the haircut (short, medium, long):

• Short hair is combed. Then, caps are screwed from the foil, into which the clarifying composition is squeezed out and fixed at the ends.
• A haircut of medium length is divided into 4 zones - parietal, 2 temporal, occipital. Each strand is collected in a tail, the end of which will be painted.
• Long hair is treated like medium length hair. They are painted with a special wide brush cut in the shape of a triangle inward.

On the crown of the head, the strands should remain darker than on the temporal and occipital regions. For this, an oxidizing agent with a different percentage of action is used in different areas. Just don't use a 12% compound. On dark curls, it will provoke yellowness.

Balayage on dark hair looks beautiful and fresh, visually increases its volume, while maintaining the health of curls. If you place the accents correctly, you can rejuvenate your face and visually correct its shape.

Balayage painting is reminiscent of the work of an artist. The result largely depends on the competence and creativity of the master. Such toning is considered a difficult procedure, so it is better to entrust it to a professional.

Video: Balayage on black hair

Hair coloring using the balayage technique will help to give black hair visual lightness, versatility and volume. The video shows in detail how to carry out the staining procedure correctly and what result you can get.

Very often, owners of dark hair want to bring bright colors to their image, but at the same time without resorting to completely dyeing the curls. In this case, stylists and hairdressers offer women and girls various popular techniques for highlighting, toning or coloring. Among this list of services, it is worth highlighting balayage, which will refresh any haircut on dark hair.

Coloring features

Balayazh will be relevant in the light of fashion trends, as well as a good option for transforming an image for brown-haired women and dark-haired brunettes. In a sense, this technique is similar to highlighting curls, therefore, such coloring is very often confused with ombre and shatush, however, all these methods of working with hair differ from each other.

Balayage for dark hair of any length looks most successful in light of the fact that the results of staining make it possible to transform the main shade, as well as to revive the hairstyle and haircut. Main feature This type of painting is the creation of smooth transitions from one shade to another with blurred borders, which is the indisputable advantage of balayage.

This feature allows the curls to look as natural as possible, provided that natural colors are selected for coloring. Hair shades will shimmer, flowing from the base dark to shades of blonde, copper, mahogany or other colors, which will look equally harmonious on short haircuts or on long curls. This type of strand is acquired due to the use of two or three shades during work with hair, which resonate as harmoniously as possible with each other.

The main task of the master is to create a soft gradient along the entire length of the hair or in certain areas, most often the ends or the middle. And also the fundamental factor is the selection of work technology. Today, the following types of balayage are distinguished:

• full staining, in which the master works with curls by analogy with bronzing, several tonalities of the same color are in priority during staining;
• medium balayage- the principle of such coloring is reduced to applying the coloring composition in a chaotic manner;
• dyeing the ends- the most gentle technique among the varieties of balayazh, if desired, you can quickly get rid of the colored ends by shortening the length.

In the first case, "stretching" the color involves lightening a large area of ​​dark hair, and the tonality of the resulting version will differ from the baseline by at least three positions. As a result of the classic balayage hair is given additional volume, the emphasis in color is placed on the crown and closer to the middle, and the curls framing the face are subject to coloring.

The last two varieties of color staining are recommended for a more expressive contrast of the selected shades with the main one. Among the popular options are balayage for dark hair with pink, blue and even green complementary color.

For a clear understanding of the peculiarities of dyeing dark blond, black or brown hair in the balayazh technique, its positive properties should be considered:

• coloring is suitable for natural or dyed dark curls;
• you can use such services without any age restrictions;
• balayage can be done on short and long hair;
• you can refresh the haircut and the base color without drastically changing the shade of the strands;
• hair after the procedure becomes shiny, and the haircut becomes voluminous;
• painting technique allows you to minimize imperfections in appearance, as well as paint over gray hair;
• balayage is suitable for any type and structure of hair;
• staining does not require frequent correction.

Not devoid of technology and disadvantages:

• it can be difficult to achieve the desired result at home without some experience;
• in the course of work, the master uses chemical coloring compounds that harm the hair.

In the process of manipulating dark curls, hairdressers paint in one of the following ways:

• the entire volume is divided into zones, which are fixed with elastic bands, then the strands are laid out on foil and painted;
• a styling composition of strong fixation is applied to the strands, after which the hair is divided into several parts and painted over;
• short hair is first combed in front, after which the ends are painted over.

Popular colors

Most often, women with a winter face color have brown and dark blond hair. Therefore, stylists recommend that they complement their image with cold tones.

However, brown hair also belongs to the autumn color type, so it would be more correct for women and girls with such hair to choose warm shades, among which copper, gold or caramel should be highlighted. The above recommendations have a generalized focus, therefore additional colors are selected separately in each case based on the wishes of the client.

Cold shades

As for dyeing dark hair in light, but cold options, it is worth considering an ash balayage for black or chestnut curls, which will ideally be combined with bright eyes and skin. The ash inclusion looks most beautiful at the length below the shoulders. However, this option is not recommended for women over 40 years old, since such staining will focus on even minor wrinkles.

A cascade or an elongated bob is considered a suitable haircut for an ash balayage for young girls. Among the appropriate cool shades for brunettes, you can single out blond in bronze or wine shades. Coloring autumn fallen leaves in the palette is also considered an actual idea.

Bright options

Among the expressive tones for balayage, you can pick up red colors, which will turn out to be a good addition to chestnut or black curls. In this case, the master can complete hair coloring in copper or red, or highlight only the ends with a contrasting color.

For light and more natural changes, brunettes should choose shades of coffee or chocolate. Caramel or coffee strands will create a natural overflow effect. Coloring on curled curls will be especially harmonious.

In the category of color shades of paint, the most suitable and relevant, it is worth highlighting balayage with purple or burgundy strands, in addition, black straight hair can be distinguished with the help of blue tips in a smooth color transition.

Among the modern trendy balayage options, the use of pink is very popular among young people, which looks great on dark curls to the shoulders or on even haircuts with a straight cut of hair

Bright hues

To shade and highlight dark curls, hairdressers offer a combination of strands with white, light brown or beige. These options will add a shimmery shine to your hair. These options will add a shimmery shine to your hair. The main thing is to observe the technology of smooth flow of colors when choosing light colors for brown and black hair, so that the balayage is gradient and as laconic as possible. In this case, an image of deliberately careless overgrown light strands is created throughout the hair volume or in certain layers of the hairstyle, depending on the haircut.

To bring a fresh and modern touch to your look with the help of coloring in the style of balayage, you can consider different types topical staining.

• For those who are not ready for a radical change in the image and hair color, experts recommend resorting to partial medium dyeing. In this case, it will be appropriate to use light shades in the hair to give the hair a natural look with sparkling highlights in the strands. This option will be appropriate for any age, the main thing is to choose warm or cold light colors based on the general color type of a woman.

• Brown hair it will be possible to highlight beautifully when using burgundy or cherry balayage. Ideas with rich dyes will be appropriate both for emphasizing the ends of the hair and for working with curls along the entire length.

• Eggplant and black are a great combination for those who want to stand out with unusual hair coloring. Stylists advise such a balayage for girls of the winter color type.

• Dark blond hair is best tinted with amber shades, and the roots can be highlighted with bronze.

• Brown hair will turn out to be beautifully dyed using bright colors with the technique of applying chaotic highlights throughout the hair.

In the course of such dyeing, it is worth creating careless curls on the hair that will emphasize the creativity of the image.

• For straight dark hair, experts recommend highlighting the strands that frame the face. In this case, the selected tone should be lighter than the main one by 2-3 positions.

How to do it at home?

Balayage hair dyeing technology is notable for the fact that you can do it yourself at home. Dark hair can be dyed in several ways - open or closed technique. The differences lie in the use of foil to wrap the curls in the latter case.

To work with hair at home, you will need the following tools and materials:

• clarifier and paint, preferably of the same brand;
• foil;
• elastic bands or any other hair clips;
• brush or small sponge;
• container for the dye;
• gloves, cape;
• a brush with sparse teeth;
• shampoo and conditioner from the series for colored hair.

Hair should not be washed for at least two to three days before dyeing. This is necessary so that the constituent components of the paint cause a minimum of harm to the curls.

Consider a step-by-step algorithm for independent work.

• Gloves and a cape should be worn first to protect clothing and skin. Then comb the hair along the entire length with a fine comb.
• The entire hair volume must be divided into top and bottom sections. Work should start from the bottom, therefore, the upper strands must be fixed with clamps or twisted into a bundle and assembled with an elastic band.
• Further, the lower strands are divided into thinner ones, on average 3 centimeters each. For convenience, they need to be secured with rubber bands.
• The next step is to treat the collected and separated hair with a clarifier; you should not highlight the hair under the elastic band. In order for the substance to work evenly along the entire length, the strands need to be massaged and wrapped in foil. The clarifier should be kept for no more than a quarter of an hour, after which the strands must be rinsed with water.
• Then the paint is prepared in another container, the substance is applied to the clarified strands with a brush, after which the hair is again wrapped in foil. Keep the dye on your hair for about half an hour.
• Over time, the composition is washed off the hair with shampoo, as an additional measure, it is recommended to apply a mask or balm to all curls.

Hair should be dyed no more than once every three months, since contact with clarifiers and other formulations dries out the hair shafts. Such a break will allow the colored strands to recover after the procedure. To make the result more natural, do not use paint that is too light shades. The optimal choice will be in favor of colors lighter by 2-3 points.

Beautiful examples

Today, an elongated bob haircut for dark hair is quite popular. To add new colors to this look with balayage-style coloring, you can use a bright and ultra-modern pink hue. This option will look beautiful on radically black hair for girls of autumn and spring color types, giving the image depth with the help of small curls. In addition, the trendy pink balayage will become the highlight of the image on the hair of brown-haired women with perfectly even curls with a smooth color transition.

There are the most different techniques coloring: bronding, ombre, shatush. But one of the simplest, and at the same time, spectacular, is dyeing the balayage on dark hair. This is a special technology for lightening the strands, with the help of which the effect of a slight glow of curls is created.

Medium hair or intermediate - curls, in which the length varies from 15 to 25 centimeters. Approximately, this is from the shoulder to the middle of the shoulder blades. It is this hairstyle format that is considered universal: it is easy to care for them, they are easy to style and.

Balayage dyeing for medium-length dark hair is the most popular technique this year. In it, hairdressers do not focus on lightening the curls to the roots, but highlighting the ends.

Step by step lesson how such highlighting is carried out on hairstyles of intermediate length at home:

1. Coloring is carried out on dry, clean hair. First, you need to divide the strands with a central parting from the center of the forehead to the center of the back of the head. Similarly, the curls are divided into two more zones - lateral. For this, two more areas are separated from the central division - to the ears. A horizontal division is made at the back of the head, approximately 2-3 centimeters deep.
2. Coloring starts from the lowest area. To do this, a strand with a triangular base is separated from the bulk of the hair.
3. The paint is applied with light sweeping movements from the middle of the curl to the tip. If the balayazh will be performed to the roots, then the clarifier is smeared on the contrary - from the tip up.
4. The brush must be at right angles to the strand to be painted. This will create subtle, neat strokes.
5. Place a rectangular piece of foil under each curl so that the dye does not touch other hair.
6. Thus, each zone is worked out.
7. After a certain time has elapsed (it is determined by the instructions for the paint and the original color of the curls), the dye is washed off.
8. In some cases, for example, if the original tone was very dark, the result will be ugly yellow highlights. To give the strands a cold shade, they additionally need to be toned. We recommend using professional means for colorists (say IGORA or Constant). If necessary, color correction is performed twice.

Balayage on dark short hair and bob

The bob is the ultra-popular haircut of all time. Its main feature is the presence of a clear contour of the hairline and a characteristic length just below the ears, but above the shoulders. This is a classic couafure that suits absolutely everyone, regardless of face type, age or density. A few points to practicality adds a large selection of possible variations: bob square, graduated, false.

Despite its popularity, after a couple of months of "socks", this haircut tends to get annoying. Painting will help freshen up the curafure. Contrary to stereotypes, the balayage technique on dark square hair looks very organic. Especially if the roots of the strand are tinted with camouflage, and the ends are painted in a contrasting color.

How to make a light balayage for short hair:

1. To dye using this technique, you do not need to divide the total mass of curls into zones or comb, as in an ombre or. Strands that are not yet in work are simply pinned at the crown so that they do not interfere with work.
2. The development of the sections begins from the top of the head. For each vertical parting, a thin strand with a triangular base is selected and carefully worked out with paint. This is repeated with each area. We recommend choosing thin curls - it is more convenient to work with them and in the end the result will look very natural.
3. This is a cold type highlight. That is, dyed hair is not covered with polyethylene or foil, but dries in the air for the right time.
4. After 40 minutes (on average), the paint is washed off. Further, if you wish, you can make toning.

The main advantage of this method is that it is easy to control the paint level. You can lift some blonde curls, create a graduated transition effect, or stick to the same length on all strands. For example, in the fleece technique, this is not possible.

Long hair coloring

Curls of the 4th and more length are the most difficult to work with. But, traditionally, the most chic hairstyles and colors are obtained on them. Long strands include strands that reach 35 centimeters or more from tips to roots.

How to make balayage for long hair:

1. Such curls are necessarily divided into zones, since it is difficult to work with them in a different format. If you are a craftsman with many years of experience, then simply put aside the unused strands.
2. The hair is separated by thin horizontal parting. Small strands are taken from each of them using a comb with wide teeth. They need to be placed on a plastic stand or foil - for ease of staining.
3. After that, the desired length is worked out with a paintbrush. It is important to keep to the golden mean. With certain types, it is impossible to rise above the middle of the hair - the image will turn out to be vulgar, but it is not recommended to dye it too low - there will be no notorious burnout effect.
4. First paint with a brush from top to bottom, from roots to ends. When the strand is well worked out, then to create the effect of a neat transition, the swings are done the other way around.
5. Dyed hair is left to dry naturally, after which it is washed with water and tinted with the desired shade. If you have not done coloring before, then take online lessons or consult a professional hairdresser. Some dyes even shade natural hair eliminating the radiance effect.

This technique looks most beneficial on curly hair. Curly strands, as it were, emphasize the effect of a soft gradient. Weaving also looks good. The strands after balayage blend beautifully with natural curls, giving them a glow.

Coloring with bangs

When the haircut is not uniform - a cascade or a transitional square, the technique of coloring it becomes much more complicated.

Consider the option of painting balayazh on dark blond straight hair with bangs:

At the end, you need to loosen the bangs and look at the effect. If the stretch is not raised too high, then the image will look organic. If you overdid it and made the light strands too high, then to even out the effect, you will have to apply dark camouflage over the dyed one. This is the name of dyeing the hair roots to create a contrasting transition. The result is a color that is a cross between balayage and dark hair.

Features of dyeing dark blond hair:

• Before starting the procedure, it is important to understand what color type you have. Bright warm shades are suitable for Autumn and Spring girls: copper, red, red, dark chocolate and coffee with milk. But if you are a cold winter or summer, then they should be avoided. Your tones are gray, blue, some shades of pink and purple.
• Any painting is harmful to the strands. Balayage highlighting is no exception. To minimize the harmful effect on curls, we recommend using ammonia-free professional paints(CHI, IGORA and others).
• The main differences between balayazh and other painting techniques are: natural highlights, natural shades and stretch effect. If you are not sure that you can properly tint up yourself, then you better trust the professionals. Otherwise, instead of a stylish gradient, you will get a regular shatush.
• The main advantage of this type of painting is that there is no need to camouflage the roots. But if on the head more than 50% of the hair is gray, then you still have to tint them. It is best to choose a shade that is 2 tones darker than natural.

Step-by-step dyeing technique for straight hair

Traditionally, shatush, ombre and balayazh are dark brown or dark brown curly hair. But, on straight strands, this technology looks no less bright and original.

Instructions and pictures on how to make yourself a beautiful balayage on straight hair:

How to make ash staining at home

Ash balayage on dark blond hair is the most popular hairstyle trend of this year. Despite the external complexity, it is quite easy to achieve this "gray" color. The main thing is to know the basics of color and not skimp on professional tinting products. Ideally, take a master class from a good hairdresser-stylist.

What is important to know:

• It is best if the strands have not been dyed. Otherwise, one cannot be exactly sure of the result. This is especially true for henna and basma.
• The paint does not lighten the paint. Therefore, stock up on an active clarifier and a silvery tonic. Don't buy paint ashy shade- there will be no effect.
• This painting option is suitable for almost all girls (regardless of color type) up to 30 years old. Then he will add extra age.

Instruction and step by step photo how to make an ashy balayage or a stretched shatush for dark blond hair:

Another advantage of ash paint is the ability to transform into any other color. Garnet, pink, blue, black, purple and burgundy against the background of noble silver look just cosmically cool.

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If you want to make a balayage on dark hair, photos of girls who have experienced dyeing will confirm the correctness of the choice. Of course, the paint application technology has its own nuances, which it is important to familiarize yourself with, especially for self-execution. We will reveal all the secrets of highlighting, help you choose paint and create an exquisite memorable image. Let's get down to a detailed analysis.

Features of the procedure

The name translated from French means "revenge". This perfectly characterizes the consistency of the distribution of paint on the hair. One gets the impression that it is swept lengthwise. Better foundation dark strands serve, since at the bottom there should be a burnout effect, that is, lightening. Natural color easier to transform than previously painted, keep that in mind.

Experts distinguish three types of appearance correction:

• The traditional one involves stretching, in which the lightening is performed no stronger than 3 - 4 points. Indicates processing of a larger area. It is due to this use of the dye that visual splendor is obtained. The stages of execution consist of lightening the crown, distributing the main mixture over the middle zone, and changing several front curls in order to fram the face.
• Facial treatment is suitable for women who are afraid of drastic changes. So they emphasize facial features, while leaving their image unchanged.
• Colored is intended for bright and daring representatives of the fair sex. You can even use pink and blue to add personality.

Why is there such a great demand for the procedure? It has many advantages. Let's take a closer look at them.

• You get a visual increase in density and volume.
• Without drastic changes to the natural shade, you will change the style for the better.
• There is no need to make frequent corrections, as the roots grow back imperceptibly.
• Relatively affordable price in beauty salons.
• You can experiment, as the variety of the palette opens up before you.
• There is no age limit. You can even veil gray hair.
• Suitable for different lengths, conditions and thicknesses.
• Due to the overflow, facial features are softened.

Among the girl's shortcomings, the need for daily styling is highlighted, otherwise she will look unkempt.

Note that for the most natural result, it is best to lighten the lower areas by only 2 to 3 points. By the way, this is an excellent sparing option that will help you painlessly turn from a brunette into a blonde.

Advice! Don't forget to take care of yourself at home. Apply masks and conditioners to the dyed head. You will avoid dryness, as well as quick washout of the tone.

We select a shade

There are also varieties of balayage specifically for brunettes, as natural black needs a special approach. In this case, the transition can be both blurry and clear. The start of application of the composition also varies from the entire length to the ends only. Let's pay attention to the main types.

• Ash and gray looks quite contrasting, but delights with its originality and uniqueness. In 2017, the option is considered incredibly relevant. The main thing is that after several processes of shampooing, unwanted yellowness does not appear. To do this, use a shampoo with purple pigment or regular toner, which will preserve the desired result for a long time. The downside is that it is necessary to resort to discoloration of the lower zone, to which the ash will then be distributed. The noble gray is achieved through a successful stretch along the entire length.

• Ginger emphasizes the showiness and creativity of the image.

• Caramel perfect for brown-haired women. It shines beautifully, and with a smooth transition resembles sun glare.

• Red preferred by extravagant women of fashion. So they focus on their originality and originality. Often used to create the image of a gothic and rocker. They often reach an eggplant hue.

Advice! If you have weak and thin curls, this technique can help strengthen texture and gain volume.

On short curls

A short length is extremely difficult to transform or update, since there are not so many haircut variations. Therefore, color comes to the rescue. Highlights are great for these purposes. You will not lose your natural appeal, but only emphasize your impeccable style.

In your case, the advantage of technique is that you can easily return to your native tone. This problem concerns many girls who often used makeup and were already pretty tired of it. Just keep in mind that an unsuccessful procedure will be immediately noticeable, so it is better to contact an experienced colorist. In addition, it will be difficult to get rid of the consequences, because cutting off the ends will not work, otherwise there will be a boyish haircut, which frightens many fashionistas. You will also have to make frequent corrections. After losing its original shape, the hair will look sloppy.

Note that the paint should only get on the ends. If the composition drains to the roots, you will not achieve the desired result.

Advice! Get a haircut first, and then contact a colorist. He will skillfully transform your hairstyle. If the processes are reversed, you get an inharmonious style.

For medium to long strands

You're in luck if you have dark hair that falls below your shoulders. At this length, light overflows look harmonious and as natural as possible. The only, independent execution is somewhat complicated, since you cannot cope with the mass alone.

The plus is also that you can use a stretch from more shades. This will make the transitions smoother. High contrast plays well on the mop, but the structure will remain the same.

Advice! To prolong the effect of the dyes and after a while return the original shine to the hair, use a toning or tint shampoo.

Do you have wavy hair?

The main advantage of balayage is that it looks great on straight and curly curls. Even in the second option, you will get a more attractive image. Due to the fact that the curls are twisted into spirals, the mistakes of the master are imperceptible. This is a big plus for home correction. The types of curly women do not matter.

As we found out, volume is added due to smooth transitions. This should be used by owners of thin and sparse hairs. The solution becomes a real salvation for even strands.

Advice! Stay within the same color. The essence lies in harmonious and smooth overflows. Do not mix red, gold and, for example, black on the same surface.

How to style a bang?

Often, girls wear bangs to hide facial imperfections. In this way, they balance the proportions or veil skin problems. Give up anyway familiar style for the sake of fashionable coloring not everyone wants. In fact, this is not necessary. Balayazh will delightfully decorate the image without drastically changing it.

Of course, in some cases, the bangs cannot be dyed. It too short length or a perfectly straight cut. The altered tips will look ridiculous or extravagant, depending on the overall look.

If your front strands are long, you also need to transform them a little. Dyes fit well on oblique and graduated specimens, so feel free to experiment.

Advice! When combing wet strands, ruin them. Try to use the comb only on dry hair.

Step-by-step instruction

Have you decided to create a fashionable effect on the mop on your own? Then it will come in handy for you step-by-step instruction, thanks to which you will avoid unpleasant mistakes. One of the main pillars of success is preparation. Be sure to wear protective gloves. Wash your head beforehand so as not to get severe damage. Apply any greasy cream or petroleum jelly to the exposed areas of the skin so that no paint is imprinted on the ears, forehead and neck. Now you can start.

If you have short strands, follow this sequence of steps:

• Comb the entire surface thoroughly so that the ends stick up enough to withstand the weight of the product.
• Divide the entire mass into equal zones with a scallop and use a brush to color each resulting bunch. You need to retreat from the root 2 - 3 cm. The bangs must be changed with vertical stripes of 0.5 - 1 cm, between which the distance is about two centimeters.
• Move closer to the root zone and blend along the entire length.
• Keep the composition for half an hour.

For long curls, the following steps apply:

• Comb and create four equal parts at the crown, back of the head and parietal areas. Secure each with rubber bands so that they do not interfere.
• Start at the back, visually dividing the areas into squares. Apply paint without touching the substrate. After that, fix each layer with cling film or foil. This will only change the color on the strands you need.

• The drug should be washed off after thirty minutes.

You can also correct certain areas. For example, if you have a square, transform the ends with your hands. To do this, collect the square in one bunch on the back of the head, apply the pigment with your fingers and distribute it with a comb.

Advice! Try to minimize the use of an iron, hair dryer, and curling iron. High temperatures negatively affect the structure of the rod. Also protect yourself with a hat from sunlight and severe frost.

Correct care

The modern procedure attracts by the fact that it does not need frequent corrections, if provided with regular care. Follow the recommendations of the hairdressers and prolong the longevity of your hairstyle.

• Choose a shampoo labeled "for colored hair."
• Use conditioner and nourishing masks regularly (you can make your own from natural products found in the refrigerator).
• Avoid styling products. But if the hairstyle does not hold up without them, be sure to wash your hair before going to bed so that the skin can rest and the pores can breathe freely.

As we can see, everything is quite simple. Therefore, pay due attention to your beauty in order to look unbeatable in any conditions.

Advice! Do not manipulate more than four times a year. Otherwise, the tips will be depleted and you will suffer from dryness and brittleness.