How to make a gradient on the hair at home?

Just a few years ago, the appearance of dark roots andlight ends gave rise to only one question: how could it have been so launched? And today, this effect is one of the most coveted among fashionistas around the world. Queues for hairdressers for the cherished gradient only grow, it's not only very fashionable and practical, but also beautiful. This effect is very young and refreshing, because the bright ends are associated with rest by the sea. And borders in a variety of coloring practically does not exist, stretching can be executed in absolutely any colors and shades.

And whether it is possible to make a gradient on hair (the photo will be further) independently in house conditions? It's time to find out!

Gradient types

A gradient on the hair is a coloring thatdoes not limit you in the imagination and manifestation of your individuality. Of course, the most common option is the effect of sun burnt ends. Stretching comes from the roots of a deeper chocolate or light brown color to light golden or ashy tips. Such coloring gives strands a volume and dynamics, and the hairdress itself looks sexy and slightly careless.

Such hair coloring (gradient) can be doneon hair of any shade, and blondes and brunettes can achieve equally spectacular and beautiful result. In addition to the gradient in natural shades, there is a fantasy gradient. The transition can be from deep copper to fiery reddish, from blue to black to sky blue or emerald, from dark gray to soft pink. But even the choice of extremely bright colors requires a competent approach. Colors should be in harmony with your natural colors, combined with skin tone and eye color.

How to choose a shade?

The first thing you need to know for any coloring is your color pattern: cold or warm, contrast or non-contrast.

Owners of contrasting cold appearance(winter) have a light skin contrasting with dark hair, black or icy blue eyes. A gradient on this type of hair can also be contrasting, moving from deep dark roots to cold light ashy tips. Bright colors should also be in the cold scale - fuchsia, purple, blue.

The cold, non-contrast type refers tomost of the girls living in our country, this is a typical Slavic color-type (summer). Light brown hair, light skin, blue or green eyes. This type also shows cool shades, but less bright. Very effectively looks a gradient on the hair from dark to light, for example, the transition from light-brown roots to ashy ends, a combination of bitter chocolate and cold gold. For a fancy gradient, an ash rose, light blue or gray.

Girls with a warm type of appearance are also divided intocontrast and non-contrast type. The first have hair with a gold or copper podtonom, bright freckles, green or brown eyes. Their gradient should be executed in warm shades - that same effect of sunburned hair. For bright coloring, the transition from deep copper to bright red and fiery will suit, and also the turquoise tips will look spectacular.

Owners of a non-contrast warm colorcan safely experiment with all shades of chocolate and gold. Brightened white ends will give the appearance of quickness and sexuality. Add brightness to help copper and gold shades, as well as pastel strawberry blond and turquoise.

What color to choose?

If you decide to make a gradient on your hair inat home, then you have to choose the paint yourself. The first thing to do is to lighten the strands, starting from the middle to the ends. To do this, you can use a decolorizing powder or a clarifying paint. The choice depends on the original color. The darker your natural hair, the harder it is to lighten the paint. If you are a dark brown-haired woman or a brunette, it is better to immediately use the powder. Here is a list of products that will help to lighten hair at home:

• L'Oreal Preferance Wild Ombres. The first household paint to create an ombre effect. The kit contains a special comb, which is very convenient to apply the composition. The paint goes in three shades: for brunettes, brown-haired and blondes.
• Clarifier Garnier Color Naturals. A household dye, which contains a clarifying powder, a cream and an oxygen.
• Schwarzkopf Vario Blond. Professional powder for discoloration. Works with 3%, 6% and 9% oxygenates.

It is worth noting that clarifying paints work only on natural hair, if your locks are painted, then they can be discolored only by means of powder.

If necessary, then after clarificationthe ends can be painted with paint. This is necessary if the color turns yellow. Zatonirovat strands can be light-golden, ashy or any other suitable shade to you.

Staining on light hair

Gradient on light hair is easier to make than ondark. To do this you only need a lightening paint. Apply the dye to dry hair. There are several ways to apply the drug.

• If you have long hair, then divide the whole masson the straight parting and make two low tails. Scrub them with a comb with sparse tooth movements from bottom to top. Now apply the paint starting from the middle, on the ends apply more means that they become lighter.
• If the length of the hair is not below the shoulders, then leave the hairblossom, brush the roots and apply a large brush over the entire mass of hair. Pay attention to the ends, there should be more dye on them.

Coloring of light hair can be carried out in the air, that is, not sealing the strands in the foil.

Staining on dark hair

Gradient on dark hair is performed on the sametechnique, as on light, the difference is only in the decolorizing drug. The dyeing time can be increased, and the ends should be sealed in foil. Another nuance is that strands can get an unwanted yellow or red tinge. In this case, you can repeat the lightening or darken the ends in a darker shade, for example, in light chocolate or purple.

Color staining

A color gradient on the hair can be done with the help of such dyes:

• Manic Panic. This is a seven-colorant that works without an oxygen. Absolutely harmless to curls. The palette contains bright saturated colors for extreme staining.
• La Riche. Jars with a rainbow inside will help create a touching and fatal image.
• Ollin Matisse Color. Pigment of direct action from the domestic manufacturer will add to your image of brightness and uniqueness.

To get a pure bright color using any of these dyes, strands should be lightened to white.

Stacking

Gradient on the hair - an excellent base fora variety of styling and hairstyles. Coloring in natural colors looks fine in the light beach ringlets and waves. Do not complicate the styling, today in fashion is light negligence. To get the effect of the "surfer's girlfriend", twist the clean hair into two non-coherent braids, in the morning, dissolve them, sprinkle with salt spray and beat the waves with your hands.

The gradient with a clear border looks spectacular onsmooth hair. Apply a heat-shielding cream or spray and stretch the strands with irons or brushing of large diameter, complete the styling with a spray to add shine.

Incredibly interesting gradient looks likevarious weaving. Even the simplest braid will look very beautiful and effective. Apply a light texturizing cream to the dried strands, comb the whole mass on one side and braid a light spikelet. Stretch out several strands with your hands to make the image light and easy.

Hair care after staining

Care for colored curls should be special. Even if you walked all your life with dark natural hair, after the gradient you become one part blonde. Clarified ends require nourishment with oils, serums and moisturizing masks. Be sure to use thermal protection before laying.

If after lightening you did tint, then it is important to keep the color bright. Use shampoo, balsam and mask for the care of colored hair.