How to transform short hair using the fashionable ombre bob dyeing technique and other haircuts?

Advantages and disadvantages

This coloring of curls has many advantages and several disadvantages. Let's take a closer look at them. So, the advantages of dyeing using the ombre technique include the following points :

• adds visual volume (especially in the root zone);
• makes it possible to choose any color scheme - from classic (golden, ash, blond, wheat) to extravagant (red, blue or raven);
• helps refresh the image;
• does not require frequent touch-ups;
• corrects the shape and color of the face, depending on the starting line of painting and the selected shades.

Minuses:

• not suitable for all short haircuts (the classic ombre pixie obviously will not decorate);
• can highlight unevenness on the skin of the face;
• It is difficult to achieve a smooth transition with too short curls.

What haircut is optimal for coloring?

It is very difficult to create a high-quality gradient on short curls, so a number of haircuts are a priori not suitable for this coloring technique . These hairstyles include:

• cap and pot (straight hair of the same length up to 5 cm);
• twiggy (the image of a teenager with shaved temples);
• pixie without bangs (involves very short strands);
• all kinds of punk haircuts (mohawk).

The optimal length for painting is at least 10 cm , because the technique does not involve touching the roots, they should remain natural color. At a length less than specified, it will not be possible to create a soft color transition. The only option is to simply lighten the ends, but this will not be quite an ombre.

What hairstyles are suitable: long bob, pixie and others

There are several chic haircuts for short hair in which this technique looks simply flawless:

1. Kare - involves evenly cut curls. This haircut will highlight the transition line with an additional, lighter color, which is typical for a classic ombre. It is recommended to style it in waves, so the hair will gain airiness and visual volume.
2. Elongated bob - here you can experiment with color. Angular front strands of a lengthened bob will look impressive if painted in bright shades, such as red or purple (this option is suitable for dark-haired ladies).
3. Bob - a graduated haircut is a godsend for ombre. A bob on brown hair combined with ashy ends is the most successful combination. The transition line should be blurred; for this coloring you will need several similar shades. Pale, non-tanning skin will complement your beauty.
4. A short cascade - coloring will visually add structure. For a successful result, you need to use shades of paint with a difference of no more than 3 tones. The most successful tandem for this haircut will be light-colored curls with darkened ends (reverse ombre).
5. A pixie with long bangs is an undoubted trend for several seasons. Suitable for any color of curls, emphasizes ease and natural beauty. Looks beautiful with a sharp contrast transition - a clear line between 2 colors. The main thing that should be taken into account is the well-groomed ends; they need to be trimmed before painting so that there is no splitting.

Airtouch coloring on bob: trend 2020-2021

If you want a smooth transition to blonde, then try the Airtouch coloring technique. When dyeing, only the longest strands are processed, from which vellus hair and weaker and thinner hair are blown out (the hair is treated with safe cold air from a hairdryer). Dye is applied to the hair that remains in your hands, but you need to step back 3-5 cm from the roots, because the roots remain dark and can be tinted later.

This coloring looks very beautiful and natural, especially on a bob haircut. AirTouch is a vertical color stretch that adds volume to fine hair, making the haircut more flattering and textured.

AirTouch coloring gives very soft transitions, the edges are almost invisible, this is the ideal coloring for bobs in the 2020-2021 season.

Pros:

• gentle lightening, 30-50% of hair can be dyed
• does not require frequent correction, as it grows back very smoothly (5-8 months)

Minuses:

• coloring price

Photos before and after

Look at the photo of this type of coloring on a bob, including extensions, bobs and other short haircuts:

Ombre coloring on a bob with bangs

To apply ombre correctly, you need to take into account the features, length and style of the bangs. Thus, the following paths can be distinguished. “Slanting” long bangs look best if done in a style consistent with the rest of the colored curls. You can leave it a natural color if the color border extends below the length of the bangs. Having an “oblique” short bang, you can: leave it in its original form; apply ombre over the entire length of the bangs; color only the ends. Straight short bangs are best left unchanged, or colored only locally, in small strands. You can experiment with straight long bangs as you please. Any of the above methods will do, as well as coloring only a strand at the junction of the face and hair.

In fact, ombre has several color options, which depend entirely on the client’s wishes. Therefore, you can choose an ombre on a bob with extension and bangs right on the hairdresser’s chair, after consulting with the hairdresser. Sometimes such decisions lead to amazing results.

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How to choose a color?

There are a huge number of ombre variations. Therefore, before choosing a color, you should decide on the type of staining. With a classic ombre, you need to strive for naturalness, the gradient should be soft and smooth.

• For those with dark hair, all shades of chocolate and brown, caramel and coffee are suitable.
• Fair-haired girls should pay attention to wheat, gold, honey, and cognac tones.
• Blondes can give preference to ash and pearl ones.
• Fiery red-haired beauties are better off turning to tones like burgundy, ginger and strawberry.

Attention! When choosing a color, you should pay attention to your eye color, skin type and face shape. Dark-skinned women should resort to warm shades, and fair-skinned women should resort to cool shades.

If the face has angular cheekbones, then it can be softened with a soft tint of color, and if it is round, it can be stretched out by dyeing the facial strands using the stretching technique.

Who is it suitable for?

With the right haircut and coloring, you can hide some features and adjust your face shape.

The table summarizes the main recommendations for selecting a suitable bob for your face shape and coloring it.

Dyeing technique

To dye your hair you will need the following tools:

• rubber gloves;
• non-metallic bowls – 2 pcs.;
• tassels – wide and narrow;
• plastic clips;
• 2 shades of paint;
• wide-toothed comb;
• foil.

Algorithm of actions:

1. 
   It is required to mix shades of paint with oxidizing agents.

2. Separate the strands and apply the lightest shade to the ends. Wrap them in foil.
3. Then paint over the distance from the tips to the root zone with a darker shade (a few centimeters not reaching the roots).
4. Wait for the time indicated on the packaging of the selected manufacturer.
5. Wash off the paint with shampoo.
6. Apply a nourishing mask. Wash off after a couple of minutes.
7. Dry your hair with a hairdryer and start styling.

There are several features when dyeing ombre for short curls:

• the strokes should be chaotic so that the transition line is as invisible as possible;
• you need to use 2 similar shades of paint to create a gradient;
• The starting line for coloring should be chosen no higher than the level of the eyebrows.

We invite you to watch a video on the topic: “Ombre dyeing for dark hair”

Which type is most suitable?

Types of coloring using the above technique for short haircuts:

1. Contrasting - a sharp transition from a dark top to a light bottom or vice versa; shades can be from different color palettes, for example black and ash, white and red.
2. Stretching - in appearance it resembles a sombre or balayage, where the transition gradient is as blurred as possible, the color smoothly flows from one to the other.
3. Colored - coloring the tips in flashy colors - purple, pink, blue.
4. Transverse - alternating dark and light stripes along the entire length.
5. Scandinavian - similar to highlighting, involves lightening the strands in a chaotic manner.

What does it look like

Shatush (ombre) coloring looks original on hair of any length, but it will look more impressive on a bob. There are two main types of staining:

• With a sharp transition. This kind of shading is characterized by a clear boundary in shades, as if someone had drawn a clear line. This coloring looks great on very long hair, however, it will also look original and fresh on a Shatush bob with a pronounced transition.

  

• With a smooth transition. A soft and romantic coloring option. Hair changes shade mid-length, smoothly moving from a less saturated tone to a brighter one.

  

In addition to this technique, there is also balayage coloring, which is quite easily confused with ombre. However, with balayage, individual strands are dyed, slightly retreating from the roots to the very ends, while shatush is applied from the middle of the hair.

To decide which type of coloring is suitable, you just need to know the shape of your face. For girls with a round face, balayage is more suitable, since vertical multi-level lines will visually elongate the face. For girls with a triangular shape, it is better to opt for ombre, especially if the transition is from a dark to a light shade.

Although coloring shatush has long won many hearts of girls around the world, even today it does not lose its relevance. World celebrities shine with their original hairstyles in public. The ombre look of singer Ciara and actress Ashley Greene looks especially interesting.

When not to do it: very short length, curly curls and other nuances

There are several contraindications for dyeing strands using this technique:

• hair is too short - up to 10 cm (it is impossible to achieve a color transition);
• overdried, bleached or permed strands (split ends will look extremely untidy);
• naturally curly hair - in small curls (ombre on them will look stupid and inappropriate);
• hair dyed black (by bleaching you can achieve the effect of copper and yellowness) - preliminary washing of the dye with a special solvent is required.

Important! Before dyeing your hair, you should do a dye sensitivity test. To do this, you need to apply a little product to the area behind the ear and monitor the reaction; if there is no redness, peeling or itching, you can start coloring.