What is an ombre?
This painting technique is a specific coloration with a border blurred horizontally. The classic light ombre on dark hair looks like this: from roots to the middle there is a natural dark tone, then a soft transition into a lighter shade, and on the tips the color becomes as bright and bright as possible. This ombre is also called "solar" coloring, because it resembles the result of natural burning out of the hair in the sun. It can be done on blond, red and light hair.
Technique of staining ombre at home
It is possible to master the technique of an ombre even to an unprepared person. We suggest you use our step-by-step instruction to obtain a spectacular transition of ombre to dark hair in the home.
Required components:
- clarifying powder
- oxidant of 1.5-2% and 3-6%
- two non-metallic containers
- two brushes
- gloves
- flat comb
- elastic
Staining stages:
- To begin, visually divide the fabric of the hair into three equal parts. Your task is to brighten the bottom third, which should be the lightest.
- Prepare a decolorizing compound: mix the clarifying powder with a three- or six-percent oxidant. To lighten the tips at this stage, it is better to prepare the formula according to a standard recipe: take two parts of the cream oxide for one part of the powder.
On a note! The choice of oxide depends on the goals that you set for yourself. The higher its percentage, the more intensive the chemical reaction will take, and thus, the hair will lose the dark pigment faster than the hair. But remember that high percentages can damage the structure and give the locks an unwanted rusty hue that is difficult to neutralize. The best option is to use a three-percent cream-oxide.
- Pretty liquid consistency of the finished paint allows you to easily apply the product. Work from the beginning of the lower back of the occipital segment. Well permeate the composition of each strand, while shading the border to the transition to the painted part of the palm.
Attention! Always wear gloves! Do not cover the hair with a film that blocks the access of oxygen and prevents the chemical reaction.
- The recommended time of aging of the bleaching composition on the curls depends on the brand of the product, but, as a rule, does not exceed 40 minutes. After the aging time has expired, rinse the paint with a deep-cleaning shampoo and dry the strands.
- Vertical parting, divide the entire mass of hair into two symmetrical parts, each of which break into small segments - the same tails, fixed with elastic bands.
- Then prepare a decolorizing compound. In one bowl, mix the clarifying powder with a 3% oxidant, in the other - with 1.5-2%.
- Leave from the place of joining the strand to the tail 1-2 cm. With the help of a brush or palm, start applying the composition obtained by mixing the powder with a higher oxidant, gradually passing to a low percentage. The border of the transition between different formulations should be mixed with a dry brush or fingers.
- Under constant visual control, the clarifier can stay on the hair for no more than 40 minutes, after which it must be washed off with a high alkaline shampoo.
- To neutralize the unpleasant yellow or red tint after discoloration, it is recommended to perform a toning procedure or wash the hair with a toning shampoo.