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A couple of decades ago, owners of dark hair could only change the overall shade of their hair. Today, there are many coloring techniques that not only highlight the beauty of dark hair, but also add charm and sophistication to the image. Each dyeing technique has its own style and manner of applying dye to individual strands of hair to create different color effects. The following techniques for coloring dark hair are considered the main and most popular:
- balayage;
- shatush;
- ombre;
- sombre;
- color staining.
In Ancient Rome, blond hair was considered a symbol of purity and purity, so all shades of red and blond were in fashion. Dark-haired women in Rome had to sit for hours in the scorching sun, with strands soaked in lemon, and also apply sour milk to their hair and rinse it with herbal infusions.
Specifics of dark hair coloring
Dyeing dark hair in other color shades has its own specifics, which you must take into account :
- To dye dark hair using any technique, the strands must first be bleached.
- With these types of dyeing, the hair roots remain intact. This makes it possible to save hair from damage when dyeing and increase the correction period to three or four months.
- Individual strands are dyed in one or more lighter or contrasting shades.
- Hair coloring occurs in such a way that dark roots and light ends are obtained.
- When choosing shades for coloring strands, you must clearly determine the light shade at the ends of the hair and the transition shade to the dark root zone.
- Do not combine warm and cold tones in one color.
- Colors for painting must be chosen from one color range from dark to light shades.
- Foil is used to dye strands for a more lasting effect. In some techniques, strands are dyed without any additional devices.
- All techniques look equally good on medium and long hair. For short hair, it is better to choose other dyeing methods.
- These types of coloring are suitable for different ages and status.
The most popular suitable methods for such coloring
What do all these fashionable types of coloring look like on dark hair? For you our selection of photographs with descriptions of each technique.
Photo of balayage dyeing for dark hair
Balayage is the coloring of strands on dark hair in such a way as to create a contrasting transition from light to dark tone vertically. The longer the hair, the stronger the effect of this coloring.
Photo of balayage dyeing for medium-length dark hair
Balayage dyeing on medium-length hair looks no less beautiful. By lightening the strands in this way, you can add volume to the haircut and visually make your skin tone lighter.
Photo of coloring shatush for dark hair
Shatush is a type of highlighting with the effect of burnt strands. It looks especially beautiful and natural on dark brown and light brown hair.
Photo of coloring shatush for dark hair of medium length
The sun-bleached strands of hair in a medium-length haircut give the impression that you have just returned from a seaside resort. Brown and green eyes with this coloring stand out especially brightly on the face.
Photo of ombre dyeing for dark hair
Ombre is a hair coloring where there is a continuous transition from the light ends of the hair to a blurred border and then to the dark roots. Transitions from golden-honey to chocolate-chestnut shades look most impressive.
Photo of ombre dyeing for medium-length dark hair
Ombre looks great on medium hair, giving the image some zest and charm.
Photo of sombre dyeing for dark brown hair
Sombre dyeing is the creation of light highlights on light brown or dark brown hair. It looks very natural and sophisticated.
Photo of tiger eye coloring for dark hair
“Tiger's Eye” is a truly royal coloring that will not leave anyone indifferent. With such hair you will always be the center of attention. To perform this technique, up to 8 different caramel and chocolate shades are used, the transitions between which are made horizontally, but without affecting the root zone.
Photo of tiger eye dyeing for dark hair in a haircut
With this coloring on medium-length hair, you can emphasize the structure of the hair and haircut, add volume and highlight the whiteness of the skin.
Photo of color dyeing for dark hair
Coloring is a good way to reveal your individuality and stand out from the gray crowd. Bright shades can be used for different coloring techniques, getting a new interesting look each time.
Photo of color dyeing for dark hair in a bob haircut
Individual strands of varying widths and free placement are dyed in bright, sometimes extreme shades, which can emphasize the color of the eyes or set off the main tone of the hair.
Fashionable coloring 2021 - stylish trends and new items
In 2021, blue-black, flat brown, total blonde are no longer relevant. Hairdressers advise to part with this way. The trend is deep, multi-layered, natural tones.
Choose black with a purple or red tint. Multi-layered chestnut and blond, light, natural tones are in fashion. It is important to take into account that in 2021, yellow blonde is bad manners. No yellow, bleached blondes.
Gray toning is losing ground. Ashes visually add age. It was replaced by platinum blonde. It looks expensive and well-groomed. It is acceptable to use silver-ash. You can get a clean planina without loss only in the salon. It requires skill, experience, and quality materials.
Strawberry and sand blonde will be at the peak of popularity this season. They are able to make the appearance soft and at the same time bright. For blondes, hairdressers recommend using complex coloring. For example Airtouch. Cool shades are popular in 2021. Pearl, platinum. Light purple, silver-platinum, and strawberry will help highlight the look.
For dark-haired people - to follow the trends, choose golden red, ginger red, bronze, iced coffee, frosty chestnut, dark cinnamon.
Reviews about dyeing dark hair
Reality doesn't always live up to expectations, so we did a little experiment to demonstrate what coloring techniques like ombre, balayage and shatush look like. Three participants in the experiment shared their impressions and “before” and “after” photographs.
Evgeniya, 25 years old
I have dark hair slightly longer than medium length. I decided to go ombre with golden brown tips. I did the coloring in the salon because I didn’t risk such an experiment myself. This process took about three hours, but the result, to my slight disappointment, was slightly different from what I expected.
Stylist's comment: For this technique, it was necessary to choose a shade from a light chocolate or caramel range. And your master did not perform a blurred transition from dark to light, which is the main distinguishing feature of ombre coloring.
Svetlana, 26 years old
For my long and curly hair, I chose the balayage technique in golden honey tones. The procedure is long and painstaking, but I am pleased with the fact that my next trip to the hairdresser will not be earlier than in four months. Thanks to this, the high cost of this coloring does not become so scary. I'm pleased with the result. My image has become more vibrant and impressive.
Stylist's comment: The result is not bad, and the shade of the strands was chosen correctly. Your hair lacks the shine of freshly colored hair, so we recommend that you rinse with a light solution of apple cider vinegar.
Anna, 25 years old
At the salon, I was recommended to choose shatush out of all the proposed techniques, because this coloring looks most harmonious on dark brown hair, like mine. The general impression is that the hair has lightened several tones. Due to the light strands, the hairstyle appears more voluminous. This coloring looks most beautiful when placed on large curls.
Stylist's comment: For ash-blond hair, it is preferable to choose cool platinum shades of blonde and choose thinner strands for coloring. In your case, the technique of applying paint to the strand is also broken. There should be a smooth transition from a very light tone to a dark one, which should not reach the root zone.
Colored strands
For those who want to change up their look, but don't want to completely change the color, there is a great option - multi-colored hair strands. You can choose one color or several. This coloring looks quite fresh and bold. Suitable for bright and active girls.
Of course, at home such a procedure can only be carried out with tinting agents or colored crayons (before the first wash), since the girl’s arsenal is unlikely to contain professional multi-colored paints, which are not easy to obtain. Nowadays, spray paints are popular, which last until the first wash off; they can be used to create a luxurious option.
Video on how to dye dark hair
In our short video you will see how balayage dyeing is done on dark hair. You will see not only all the stages of coloring, but also its final result.
Each of the dyeing techniques looks incredibly beautiful on dark hair, but when choosing one or another type of dyeing for yourself, you must take into account the type and structure of your hair, skin and eye color, age-related changes and even lifestyle. These types of coloring require special professional skills, so we recommend doing this in a good salon with an experienced specialist. Add some personality to your look and be beautiful! We are waiting for your comments.
