Monochromatic hair coloring - technology and features

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If you do not do complex coloring (for example, balayage, ombre, various coloring techniques), but dye your hair in one tone, then you can get a rich, uniform color at home. To do this, you need to choose the right dye and follow a number of rules.

Choosing paint color

When choosing a paint color, you need to focus, first of all, not on trends, but on your own type of appearance. Tone-on-tone hair coloring technology requires taking into account the natural shade of the strands, as well as the color of the eyes and skin . Neglecting these criteria often leads to disappointment with the results obtained.

Appearance Features

If the condition of the facial skin leaves much to be desired, red shades of hair are strictly contraindicated. Those with fair skin should opt for warm tones that will highlight their fresh look.

Green and brown eyes will be perfectly set off by warm tones with red, red, and golden reflections. But for blue-eyed and gray-eyed ladies it is better to dye their hair in beige and cool shades.

To choose the most suitable hair color, you need to be able to correctly determine your own color type. To begin with, it is enough to find out which color scheme is suitable for you - warm or cold.

Color type test

You can determine your color type (more precisely, your tonality) at home. The main condition for conducting the test correctly is proper lighting. Not electric (artificial), but daytime (natural).

1. Pay attention to the veins located on the wrist. Their color determines your skin tone. A bluish or purple tint is a cool tone. Greenish veins indicate warm.
2. Look into the iris of your eyes. If it contains golden brown flecks, you'll want to stick with a warm tone. “Sparks” of a gray-blue or blue-green hue indicate the need to prefer a cold one.
3. Do a metal test. Take 2 jewelry (not necessarily made of precious metal - gold and silver plating is enough) and put them on your hand. Examine in daylight and determine which one looks better. Personal preferences are not taken into account. If it's gold, it means your tone is warm. Silver is cold.

For blondes

Natural shades are best suited for natural blondes: gold, wheat, caramel, honey. They significantly rejuvenate and give freshness to the complexion.

When choosing a paint, you should keep in mind that a Nordic blonde will put unnecessary emphasis on the circles under the eyes and make you look a couple of years older. You need to be extremely careful with this tone.

If you have faded brown hair color (also called “mouse”), it is not necessary to use permanent dye for coloring. After all, you just need to give your curls a little brightness and shine. In this case, any tint will do.

Red-haired

What should you choose: rich golden blonde, coppery gold, dark rust, bright flame or carrot? To ensure that the shade suits your appearance perfectly, red-haired people must take into account their skin tone and eye color.

An important point: shades of red put a strong emphasis on freckles or skin imperfections that you until now considered not so noticeable.

Under no circumstances should women with a pronounced blush be painted in carrot tones. After 30 years, red-haired people should avoid red-yellow shades. They will add age. It is better to prefer a natural redhead, as close to natural as possible (it will “kill” you from 3 to 5 years).

Brown-haired and brunettes

Brown-haired women and brunettes were luckier than others. They have the richest color palette at their service: chestnut, chocolate, cognac-caramel, coffee, mocha, eggplant, blue-black tones.

How to choose the most successful and winning shade? Only taking into account your own face tone and eye color.

It is recommended to avoid blue-black shades unless you want to look 10 years older. Warm chocolate tones look much more harmonious. And mocha-colored paint can even make you look younger by 4-5 years.

Monochrome coloring techniques at home

Depending on the task at hand, you can choose one of the coloring techniques.

Tone on tone

It is used when the goal is not to change the hair color, you just need to make it brighter, add shine, and improve appearance. Sometimes tone-on-tone coloring is used to disguise minor manifestations of gray hair, to even out the color of bleached hair and to update the shade after coloring with permanent dyes.

The procedure is considered safe and is performed with toning agents that do not penetrate deep into the hair and do not change its structure. The duration of the effect largely depends on the condition of the hair and proper care, ranging from 2 to 4 weeks.

The technique is not applicable for heavy graying and previously bleached hair.

Slight color change

A technique similar to the “Tone on Tone” technique and involving a slight change in the natural color of the hair. It is carried out using tint agents or ammonia-free paints, while preparations are selected that give a color that differs from the natural one by 1-2 tones.

Using this type of dyeing, you can brighten your hair color, give it a different shade, cover gray hair, and disguise sun-bleached areas. A slight change in shade is an excellent solution for those with weak, damaged hair, since it does not injure it; moreover, there are compositions that have both coloring and healing properties.

Radical color change

A risky procedure that is best performed in a salon where the specialist:

• will evaluate the condition of the hair, its thickness, porosity, amount of pigment (if the hair has been previously dyed);
• based on these data, he will develop a staining scheme and select a drug;
• will monitor the process and adjust if necessary.

At home, there is a high risk of hair damage or unpredictable results, especially if the hair has already been previously dyed or radical lightening is expected.

If going to the salon is not possible, the home technician is recommended to gradually change the color by 1-2 tones: the procedure, although it will take much longer, will be less dangerous for the hair and will give the opportunity to evaluate the intermediate result.

Gray hair coverage

If a woman does not want to put up with gray hair, she must first evaluate how large the percentage of gray hair is. For minor manifestations of gray hair (individual hairs), you can use natural dyes.

A stronger effect will be given by various tint products that can cope with the task, provided there is no more than 30% gray hair. If there is a lot of gray hair, you need to purchase chemical dyes designed for gray hair, or, when choosing regular dyes, keep in mind that gray hair makes the color 2-3 shades lighter than stated.

If gray hair is localized in certain areas, then it is recommended to apply the composition to them first, and then to the hair that has retained its natural color. In the future, color unevenness is eliminated with the help of tinting agents.

Features of color-to-color dyeing

Monochromatic hair coloring is a classic technique that women resort to when there is a need to refresh their look. Unlike ombre, shatush and any other highlighting technique, you can dye both straight and curly hair in one color. Whether you have long curls or prefer to wear a short haircut does not matter either.

In order for home coloring to turn out no worse than after going to a beauty salon, you need to choose a suitable dye and follow the recommendations of experienced professionals. In addition, you must strictly follow the instructions included with the selected paint (the description of the actions in it is usually set out step by step).

The instructions should be carefully studied before you start painting, and not looked at during the process. After all, it indicates whether it is necessary to wash your hair before the procedure. This is an important point. And you need to know about it before you start painting.

Experts also warn that severely damaged hair should not be dyed. Even if it is done color to color, without preliminary lightening. First we need to restore them.

Lightening

Sometimes you want to slightly change your existing hair color so that it becomes one or two shades lighter. Some people simply buy a lighter shade of dye and do a monochromatic dye job by applying the dye to their dark locks. As a result, the roots turn out light, and the rest of the length takes on a dirty color - not at all the same as on the paint box.

Remember the main rule: one paint cannot lighten another. And the color sample indicated on the packaging with the dye demonstrates the shade that should be obtained on strands that have not previously been dyed.

Are you faced with the task of making your hair color a couple of shades lighter? First, wash off the existing dye from your curls using a special product. And only after this it is possible to perform a single-color coloring with the desired shade.

Dark colors

With regular dyeing in dark shades with non-professional dyes, the hair (except for the root zone) acquires a stable black color. This happens even if you always use the same tone from the same manufacturer. The roots are chestnut brown and the overall length is black. Why is that? It turns out that due to the constant use of 6 percent oxide (the standard for non-professional dark dyes), the dye accumulates in the hair all the time. For comparison: during salon coloring, the master tints the length using a weaker (1.5 percent) oxide.

If you usually use non-professional paints, then you need to paint the roots first. Then, about 10 minutes before washing off the dye, apply its remnants to the entire length of the strands. It is advisable to first combine the coloring agent with the hair mask (ratio – 1:1). This way you can refresh the color and avoid its accumulation.

Complex hair coloring techniques: fashion trends 2021

Complex hair coloring techniques are a long and very labor-intensive process, from three to eight hours, it all depends on the thickness of the hair, its length and the experience of the artist. But the result is worth all the effort and money spent.

Modern dyes contain caring components that help maintain the health and natural shine of hair after dyeing.

Before coloring, you should come for a consultation with the master, discuss your wishes, what exactly you want, show it in the photo, and discuss with the artist the possibility of obtaining the desired result. It is also advisable for the master to assess the condition of your hair (you should conduct a test on the strands, especially if it will be lightened) to be sure that the quality of the hair will not suffer after dyeing. Perhaps you need to first treat your hair and then dye it; there are a lot of nuances that you need to discuss with the hairdresser in advance.

Top hair coloring techniques 2021:

1. Airtouch technology
2. Shatush coloring technique
3. Balayage coloring
4. Sombre dyeing
5. California highlighting
6. Bronzing hair
7. Blonding hair

The visual effect of coloring sombre, shatush, and balayage is often confused, but the technique is different in all versions. With the help of complex coloring, you can model the contours of the face (it is beneficial to emphasize your appearance), thanks to the combination of light and dark tones when coloring.

The advantages of these complex hair coloring techniques are that they do not color the entire hair and practically do not affect the roots. And with these hair coloring techniques you can last from 5 to 12 months, thanks to the color stretching.

Immediately after dyeing and in the intervals between it, it is necessary to do toning; it will make the color transitions softer and more natural, and will also cover the scales of bleached hair.

Shatush hair coloring technique: photo 2021

Shatush is a great way to try a new hair color in 2021.

The essence of dyeing using the shatush technique is that the hair is backcombed (a thin strand is taken), and the hair that remains in the hands is lightened, dyeing is done using foil. That is, all hair is not dyed, hair at the roots remains unaffected and short hairs that have been combed out. As a result, you get the effect of natural hair bleached by the sun.

Advantages of coloring shatush:

1. Smooth color transitions.
2. The coloring looks very natural and natural.
3. Shatush is easier to maintain than a solid hair color.
4. Can be worn from 5 to 12 months.

Shatush coloring 2021 creates a deep and radiant color that can be worn for more than half a year without correction. In coloring, noble natural shades are selected that perfectly match your natural hair color.

Fashionable balayage coloring 2021

Today, balayage is the most popular coloring; many stylists all over the world work using this technique, and this method originated in France. Balayage is the jewelery work of a colorist, the feeling of a light touch of color on the hair, thanks to smooth transitions and correctly selected shades.

Balayage coloring 2021 means dark roots and a smooth transition to lighter ends, as well as strands on the face that are lighter than on the back of the head, which makes the appearance more expressive and gives greater depth to the main hair color. Light strokes create a beautiful framing effect, emphasizing facial features. This is a very complex hair coloring technique and the final result of the work depends entirely on the artist. Because it is the master who creates strokes on the hair, like an artist, it’s like he’s painting a picture on your strands, so his professionalism and creative flair are very important. Coloring ends with tinting.

Benefits of hair coloring using the balayage technique:

• Light strands refresh the complexion and give structure to the hair.
• Smooth transitions and beautiful play of selected shades create volume and visual thickness of the hair.
• Coloring has a well-groomed appearance from 6 to 12 months.
• The correction is carried out as carefully as possible, since dyed hair is no longer affected.

Airtouch dyeing technique: fashion trend 2021

Airtouch (air touch) is a complex hair coloring technique that was invented by the Russian stylist Vladimir Sarbashev; now he has many stars who love this technique (Vera Brezhneva, Ksenia Sobchak).

The essence of dyeing is that a strand of hair is taken and blown out with a hairdryer; all the short and vellus hair that has escaped is not dyed, but only the main part of the hair. In this way, the finest color tints are created. Each strand is blown so that the air flow from the hair dryer is directed through it. Dyeing is done using foil and not from the roots, but with an indentation of 3-5 cm. The master selects a shade that will match the main hair color, but will be several tones lighter. At the end, tinting is done to give the color depth and beautiful highlights.

Airtouch is a hair lightening, but gentle, since all hair is not affected. And moreover, dyed strands are not processed again during subsequent visits to the master, so it is important to go to the same master. The effect of coloring lasts from 3 to 12 months, but it is advisable to do tinting during these intervals.

Benefits of Airtouch coloring:

• Coloring is suitable for blondes, brunettes, fair-haired and even redheads.
• Coloring can be done on hair of any length.
• Coloring gives your hair more volume and texture thanks to smooth transitions.
• The aesthetic ideal appearance of coloring lasts for 6 months. Even if you walk longer, your hair will still look well-groomed and beautiful.
• The Airtouch technique even allows you to correct the unsuccessful result of a previous coloring, due to the correct selection of color segments.

Sombre dyeing technique 2021

In 2021, the very contrasting ombre was replaced by a new sombre technique - this is a softer and smoother interpretation of the previous version.

The sombre dyeing technique does not affect the roots, and the lightening pigment is selected so that it blends perfectly with your natural hair color, that is, a more blurred border with colors. The strands are made several tones lighter, creating the effect of burnt hair. At the end, hair tinting is required.

California highlighting: photo 2021

California highlighting is so called because on the beaches of California women's hair was bleached to a very light color, which is where the name came from. That is, the end result should be the effect of sun-bleached hair, and the more natural it looks, the better.

The application scheme for California highlighting and the choice of strands are always individual, which allows you to achieve the desired result in each specific case. It is very important to choose the right tones for dyeing, depending on the existing hair color, its condition and color type. The master also controls the degree of aging of the dye on the hair in order to achieve an ideal result and at the end does toning.

The result of coloring lasts three months (sometimes longer), and then you need to tint the roots and do toning.

Bronzing and blond hair: fashionable hair coloring technique

Bronzing and blonding are a mix of 3-4 shades that are close in tone, which ensures smooth mixing of blonde shades on a brown base (bronding) or on a light, blond base (blonding).

Brunette shades + blonde shades = bronzing. It's the most coveted hair color of all, combining the warming properties of brunette with the shine-enhancing properties of golden highlights.

Blonding is the same type of coloring, but only for light hair. Shades of light brown hair + shades of blonde = blonde.

For different types of hair, coloring compositions of different content and color can be used, so this issue should be resolved only by a specialist. And only a master can choose the right color, exposure time and method of applying paint.

Both bronzing and bleaching will be current trendy hair coloring techniques in 2021. After dyeing, the hair looks voluminous and visually thicker, thanks to the effect of a soft shimmer of several colors.

Monochromatic painting scheme

In order to paint correctly and not miss even the smallest area, there is a special scheme. If you are going to do the coloring yourself, it is recommended to follow the following algorithm of actions:

• Divide the scalp into 4 zones. To do this, make 2 partings. The first is from one ear to the other, crossing the “top of the head.” The second is perpendicular to the first. Pin the hair in each area using a clip.
• You need to start applying paint from the back of the head. Using a ponytail comb, select the lower strands (near the neck) approximately 1.5 cm wide and color them completely. Start from the roots and end at the ends.
• According to the sequence of actions described in point 2, paint the entire back of the head. Now gather all the hair from the quarter into a bun with your hands and evenly distribute the applied dye over it again.
• Coloring the crown area is performed using exactly the same algorithm. Partings should be done both parallel and perpendicular to the previous ones, consistently moving towards the forehead area.
• The temple parts should be painted last. This is where the thinnest hair grows. They color faster than others. Therefore, the dye must be applied quickly and, at the same time, carefully.
• After you have treated all the areas, carefully comb the entire head of hair with a comb again and gather it into a bun. This is necessary to achieve uniform coloring.

How is hidden coloring performed?

First, all the necessary tools and materials are prepared, the master prepares dyes of different shades in different containers. The number of colors can be different - from 1 to 10.

1. The lower part of the hair is carefully separated. It is important that the resulting horizontal parting is perfectly even - after applying the paint, all imperfections in the division will be visible. Unnecessary strands are fixed on the top of the head;
2. If the hair requires lightening - any hair except blonde, then the master bleaches the hair to remove the natural pigment and prepare the hair shafts to absorb the dye;
3. The separated lower layer of hair is divided into parts according to the selected number of colors;
4. Each strand has its own color applied. The strands are isolated from each other so that no mixing occurs during exposure to the dye;
5. After aging, the dye is washed off with shampoo, and a caring balm or mask is applied.

The technology described above is a classic technique. At the client’s request, the master can perform the procedure using a different technique:

• Ombre - bright color will be stretched along the separated lower strands;
• Highlighting – hair is dyed in different colors in small strands;
• Block - the strands are colored not completely, but in segments.

Choosing hair color to suit your color type, eyes and skin tone

Other options are also possible - for inspiration, consider 50 ideas for hidden coloring.

Fashionable shades

Blonde, chestnut, red and black are immortal classics that still do not lose popularity. Only their shades can be adjusted.

If you are trying to create a stylish look, stylists advise abandoning the classic black color in favor of blue-black, inky purple and raven wing.

Don't want to be like the Egyptian queen? Then it’s worth taking a closer look at softer images. Perhaps you need to make a choice in favor of dark or creamy chocolate, dark caramel, chestnut, dark blond and gold.

Unnatural white hair is a thing of the past. It was replaced by lightness and freshness, expressed in caramel, gold, copper, wheat tones and a delicate shade of bleached linen.

It would seem like just yesterday everyone was diligently covering up their gray hair. But fashion is capricious and fickle. Silver hair color is trending today. Silver-gray tones are breaking all records of popularity. Moreover, age does not matter.

Monochromatic hair color ideas for stylish ladies

To be beautiful and loved is the natural desire of all women. It’s not enough just to choose beautiful clothes, you should also pay attention to your makeup and hair. If things are simple with makeup, then hair requires a special approach. Everything should be perfect - a beautiful haircut, stylish styling and, of course, modern and fashionable coloring. In this selection, we have collected trendy monochromatic coloring ideas that will remain popular next year.

Platinum shade is the trend for 2021. Next year this color will still be in demand. The ideal and noble tone is chosen not only by mature women, but also by young girls. Platinum blonde will allow every lady to express her impeccable facial features and make her image more noticeable and beautiful.

Black color is not suitable for every woman. Stylists especially warn women over 40 years old. This shade has a peculiarity - it very strongly indicates all the defects and problems on the face. If you are a young girl who wants to be a spectacular and respectable lady, then black is the most suitable color.

Natural shades also remain in trend: dark brown, chestnut, chocolate tones. With this color, ladies look very natural, and the fashion for a natural look will be popular and in demand for a very long time. Therefore, feel free to dye your hair in your natural color to add shine and richness to your hair.

For extravagant ladies, bright coloring would be an excellent solution. For sophisticated and strong women, a rich burgundy color is suitable, and lovely girls can choose a pleasant pink solid shade. This decision must be made consciously, since bright colors are very difficult to remove. At the same time, there are many options in the form of a tint balm that will allow you to wash off the rich color within a week.

What could be more beautiful than a natural blonde? Thanks to modern technologies and the skill of stylists, a woman can choose absolutely any light tone. Wheat, caramel, copper and strawberry blondes are trending. Blondes always look more advantageous, since a light tone allows you to create a very delicate and graceful appearance of a woman. Young girls and ladies over 50 can choose the shade.

Coloring is a convenient and quick tool for radically changing your image. Try experimenting with shades, this will allow you to find your ideal and perfect tone for your luxurious curls.

Painting in an unnatural color

Did you see an unusual color in a photo and fell in love with it at first sight? Don't rush to buy the paint you want. After all, some shades may not suit your skin tone.

If you usually blush brightly when you're embarrassed, the shade palette of red and pink colors is contraindicated for you.

Too light skin combined with yellow and bright green colors will make you stand out too much from other people.

Have you chosen the tone you like and are 100% sure that it suits you? Then start painting, adhering to the following rules:

1. First of all, you need to bleach your hair. This recommendation, of course, does not apply to natural blondes.
2. You need to wash your hair 2-3 days before the planned coloring. The pigment adheres worse to clean hair. This is important if you are going to dye your hair bright pink or blue.
3. Wear some old clothes or a dressing gown that you don’t mind getting ruined. Additionally, cover your shoulders with a towel.
4. Mix the paint strictly according to the instructions. Stir the coloring composition well - it should have a uniform color.
5. Use bobby pins to divide your hair into separate zones. This will make the painting process much easier. Apply the dye evenly to your hair, moving from roots to ends. Paint each individual strand carefully. Unpainted areas are especially noticeable on bright colors.

After the time specified in the instructions has expired, rinse your hair under the tap or shower. Colored water flow from hair is unacceptable. Therefore, you need to wash your hair with clean water.

Conclusion

As you have already seen, choosing a color for a single-color dyeing is a difficult task. It is necessary to take into account a number of factors - skin tone, eye color and your own natural hair shade. After all, the final result should bring you positive emotions, emphasize your advantages and organically complement the overall image.

Today, color-to-color hair dyeing can be entrusted to an experienced specialist or done at home yourself by watching an instructional video. In the latter case, you need to buy paint from a trusted manufacturer and be sure to do an allergy test.

How long does a solid color last?

The period during which colored hair will retain its original brightness depends on several factors: the natural and final color of the curls, the chosen preparation, methods of care and maintenance of the shade.

Monochromatic hair coloring. Photo

When painting with permanent paints:

• Gray hair dyed in dark tones will have to be tinted after 2 weeks, when white “bald patches” appear near the roots. If you want to lengthen this period, you need to switch to lighter tones;
• if a woman is naturally brown-haired or brunette, then the dark color will last for several months, but will acquire a slight reddish or reddish tint. Blondes and fair-haired women will have to touch up their roots after 3 weeks;
• red paint is washed out within a month, and the lighter the shade was chosen, the faster the process goes;
• any light shades fade and become yellow after 2-3 weeks.

Proper hair care and the use of safe tint products that will maintain the shade, maintain its brightness and depth will help to significantly extend the durability of the color. The closer the chosen color is to natural, the less attention dyed hair will require.