Blue hair color - easy: 6 basic stages of painting

In today's part of the Professional Colorist Handbook, we’ll talk about ash shades and color nuances containing ashy tones.

Ashy tint acquired its huge popularity due to the famous platinum blonde. (How many people were killed in the battle for the right to be a burning beauty).

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Having crossed the first wave of celebrity, the ashen tint gained popularity not positive, but negative. When instead of the expected beautiful platinum-colored barbers received unexpected shades with a greenish tint, this color for a long time lay down on the long shelves.

However, recently, having undergone a rehabilitation course, an ashy tint began to appear in the hair color palettes not only as an independent color, but also as part of other fashionable color nuances.

It is no longer a secret that the ashen tint is created on the basis of blue color and in combination with yellow pigment (on the hair) results in dyeing green. But, in fear of getting this surprise, many masters forget about its useful qualities.

The surprises that the ash tint guarantees us are:

• on bleached hair, color nuances that contain ashy tones are always manifested by gray or “dirt”. This is due to the physical characteristics of the dye (We addressed this issue in the topic "SECRET LIFE OF COLOR"). Gray-green and blue pigments (of which there is a lot in this nuance) are the first to fill the empty space of the hair, not allowing the larger — red and yellow — pigments to penetrate inside,
• the ashen nuances create a visual effect of darkening the level of the depth of tone during dyeing. The blue color itself is dark and, when applied to any substrate, gives, in addition to color mixing, darkening. Adding an ash tint to other nuances will create an effect of lowering lightness,
• in combination with a yellow tinge, an ash nuance, of course, will create a "green",
• It creates a very cold color on the hair, which suits either clients belonging to the “Winter” color type or very young girls. All the rest can give "age".

All these surprises can be changed to the expected result.using the correct color characteristics (nuance):

• ash nuance contains a large amount of blue pigment,
• Ashy nuances of various color companies may have slightly different color shades: gray, ash green, ash beige. This is a feature of this hair dye and depends on the concentration of color pigments (gray-green, blue, red and yellow),
• Ashy nuances of different color companies have different pigment density. Dense dyes "fall" on the hair with a very cold shade, blocking the pigment in the hair, loose shades "fall" transparently, not overlapping the pigment, but only adding shade. You can check the density of the dye by completing the hair color with an ashy color nuance tone-on-tone without adding mixones,
• the ashen color neutralizes the orange color, which appears during the lightening.

Consider the need for an ash tint:

• ash nuance can be used as a corrector (in the same proportions). In this case, the color is taken at level 6 of lightness, i.e. 6.1 (or 6 / ash), because the ashy micston (corrector) is at the 6th level of lightness (a table corresponding to the saturation of its lightness color),
• when lightening the hair of lightness level 6 to the level of blond / blond blonde (9–10), an ashy shade lightening dye is simply vital, since along with clarification, neutralization of the undesirable orange pigment occurs. Those. when working with blonds in a color map there should be a color of 12.1 (or 12 / ash),
• when lightening hair 7 levels of lightness to the level of blond / blond blond (9 - 10) brightening dye ashy shade is used in combination with lightening dye purple shade (1: 1) to neutralize unwanted yellow and orange pigments,
• ashy tones help to work successfully if, when bleaching, the colors on the hair received a background of clarification - 9.43

10.34. to neutralize the shade, it is necessary to take 1 tone lower than the existing one (for complete “overlapping” of the pigment). If the shade is taken tone-on-tone - red and yellow pigments will "fade". And, of course, the ash nuance is taken in combination with purple.

In the next article of our HANDBOOK (Complex color shades) we will look at synthesized color nuances containing ashy tint: golden-ash, ash-pearl, brown-ash, ash-golden. And also remember how complex shades are created that do not exist in the palette.

The choice of color: black, gray, purple, red, blue and other combinations with blue

First you need to find the right tone. Blue hair dye has different shades. For example, blue-black strands do not look too original - they are only slightly cast in blue with some types of lighting.

Several shades, select your

The important role is played by a shade of things, a make-up and the details supplementing the ensemble. Blue is a purely cold color, so the use of cold tones in the image will help to accent the shade of the curls.

The bright tone of indigo attracts attention, but in this case the hairstyle should be flawless. Hair of the blue color makes the image touching and romantic, but such solutions are not suitable for owners of pale skin.

Paint technology

To drastically change the image, you will need the following:

• hairbrush,
• paint,
• bleaching agent
• gloves,
• capacity,
• hat
• special tape
• hair dryer

To dye your hair blue, do the following:

1. First, they should be clarified to a light brown tone. To get a dark shade, you can give the curls a dark blond tone. Owners of light strands can skip this step, but in the end you get an average shade.
2. For bleaching curls apply a special cream. After washing the product, it is impossible to treat the hair with any formulations - this will facilitate coloring. Strain thoroughly to dry, otherwise the paint will not lock. You can not leave strands for a long time bleached, otherwise they will burn out.
3. Before starting to read the instructions. Do not apply petroleum jelly on the skin - this substance makes the strands oily and changes their color. Instead, use a medical tape.
4. Assemble strands and wear a hat. Due to this, the paint will not spread. To get rich blue hair, keep for about 3 hours.
5. To fix the shade hair rinse with vinegar - it is recommended to choose white. When applying this tool is recommended to be careful. If the skin is damaged, there will be a burning sensation.
6. Rinse hair with cool water. Continue the procedure until the water is clean. Remove the tape, wash.

After the procedure it is recommended to use shampoo less often. After bleaching strands do not quickly accumulate fat. If the curls remain dry, a procedure once a week is sufficient.

Peculiarities of coloring at home

To get blue hair, consider the following:

• to choose the right shade - blue, blue, azure,
• think carefully about your image in advance
• conduct the bleaching procedure correctly so as not to spoil the hair,
• If you used to paint in other colors before, the wash should be done several times.

It should be borne in mind that if you do not first carry out the bleaching procedure, you will get a very unexpected result - for example, your strands may become green. However, it will not be difficult to withdraw it - for this it is enough to buy a special tool that is sold in any salon.

Features of care with tonic

Since each shampooing leads to a decrease in color saturation, from time to time a blue hair tonic is used. This tool will help make your strands bright.

There is a special tonic in the assortment.

Any colors containing ammonia make the curls fragile and dry. To keep hair beautiful, at least once a week it is recommended to apply masks with a regenerating effect. After washing the hair, it is important to always use the conditioner.

If you are going to dye your strands in blue, you should pay attention to your image. If you are used to make-up with warm shades of cosmetics, it is better to refuse such means. Such tones do not harmonize with the blue curls. In this case, cool colors will look much better.

Blue hair coloring is a serious step that only courageous girls can afford. To look in such a way harmoniously, you need to think over all the nuances in advance and choose the right color scheme of clothes and cosmetics.

Color features

Truly royal color, in its natural environment, natural dyes are very rare. Adjusts for peace and inner harmony, is used in meditative techniques. For the beauty industry it is a classic, inspiring designers for real works of art.

Techniques staining in rich blue are used relatively recently, thanks to the popularity of the whole rainbow palette. But the pearl-blue modulations were met earlier in the palettes of blond, chestnut, blue-black.

Advantages:

• adds personality to the style
• rich palette of shades
• emphasizes bright makeup
• fits different color types
• successful combinations with both dark and light tones.

Disadvantages:

• on porous curls, it is difficult to predict the end result,
• requires careful care, use of professional cosmetics,
• regularly need to be tinted to maintain intensity,
• when using a hair dryer, curling iron must cover the strands with protective sprays.

To suit

The choice of blue strands for both men and girls also means protest, rebellious moods. The desire to express an individual perception of the world is characteristic of adolescence. But creative creative people also crave freedom of choice, therefore, at the age of 70, they can afford blue and turquoise strands. It is popular with guys who are ready for various experiments with their own appearance.

Expert Council. For stinging brunettes, blue-black is suitable, looks luxurious in men's pompadour haircuts. For brown-haired people you should not choose this shade, it will easily make your appearance expressionless.

To whom goes:

• for avant-garde asymmetrical haircuts on a contrasting white, black, or rainbow background,
• Looks beautiful on ultra-long curls with partial staining of strands or ends,
• turquoise, azure tones are suitable for owners of perfect white skin,
• dark blue shades of dark, tanned skin, expressive facial features.

The palette of blue and blue is not recommended in the presence of age spots, freckles, manifestations of rosacea. Also, extraordinary tones emit swelling, swelling of the eyelids, wrinkles, age-related changes. Those who wish to embody external changes should remember to create a harmonious image. You need to maintain a bright make-up, as well as stylish clothes, taking into account the rules of color.

Navy blue

Goes to girls with bright expressive blue or brown eyes, pale translucent porcelain skin, the correct proportions of the face. This is the color for natural brunettes and brown-haired women. It is better combined with asymmetrical haircuts, as well as classic square and pixel.

Blue black

A rich hue may add several years, therefore recommended staining only up to 30 years. Successfully achieved at home. Choose girls with black, blue eyes, dark skin or milk skin.

Violet

Will go to the owners of green, gray-blue eyes with fair skin, naturally brown hair with ashen tint. Looks great on volume curls, as well as avant-garde haircuts. Read more about hair dye in purple color on our website.

Includes azure, turquoise. Trend shades go to young girls with a perfect even skin tone, preferring bright makeup, rich scarlet lipstick and thick eyelashes.

Rich tone includes ashen, blue and purple. Suitable women balzakovskogo age to obtain the luxurious shine of gray strands. Young girls are often used predominantly with light, blond-edged curls, bright black, green or blue eyes.

White blue

Choose natural blondes, as well as brunettes, past bleaching. Very whimsical color - requires special care products and regular toning. Goes to owners of large expressive blue, blue, gray eyes with transparent skin without flaws.

Pastel blue

Elegant shade can be used for different age groups. Fits tsvetotipu Summer and Winter. Not recommended for owners of delicate peach skin - cold hair shine will highlight all the flaws.

Pale blue

Allows you to create a futuristic image. Looks great on short and medium haircuts. - on ultra-long curls difficult to achieve color uniformity from the roots to the tips.

How to get at home

Knowing how to achieve an extravagant shade, you can not turn to professional colorists. Brunettes, redheads and brown-haired women will have to undergo blond hair strapping before toning. In the previous staining in natural or red shades, you need to remove the pigment with the help of special formulations. Those who wish to get a bright, saturated color should discolor the strands.

Resistant paint

Estel Play hair-dye in blue color is represented by a tint of Ultra mare, helps to achieve a saturated, bright tone. The set also includes powder for lightening and 6% oxidizer that allows you to create a fashionable, bright image even for owners of dark curls. Suitable for partial staining, color fastness up to 4 weeks. Estelle paint can be bought for 150 rubles.

Dye direct dye hair Awesome ColorScrea Includes Blue Margarita Blue and Violet Fizz Violet, allows you to create juicy, bright shades without an oxidizer and ammonia. Caring for curls, making them soft and docile, protects the stem structure from damage. Suitable for creative staining in neon colors, the intensity is maintained up to 2 months. The cost of 860 rubles.

Shading preparations

Coloring hair spray L'Oreal Paris includes shades: turquoise, mint blue. The pigment is evenly distributed using a spray nozzle, providing uniform toning until the next wash curls. Before using the shoulders should be covered, thoroughly shake the bottle, distribute at a distance of 15 cm, then comb the strands. Does not penetrate into the stem structure, allows you to save the natural silkiness, shine curls. Price 292 rubles.

Semi-permanent cream paint Concealer Estel Professional allows you to get a bright shade, without worrying about the condition of the hair. The palette includes blue, green, purple. Thanks to the tool, you can perform color highlighting or dye individual strands. After staining, apply a color stabilizer shampoo, then a balm to fix the tone. Intense tone keeps from 5 to 7 washing procedures. You can order in the online store for 295 rubles.

Tonik Hair Balm blue color is represented by shades: wild plum, amethyst and nacre. Apply the product to clean wet curls, to make a light tone diluted with water.Leave on for 3-5 minutes, for a saturated color, endure the entire half hour. After rinse under running water. Suitable for dyeing gray hair, holding a shade from 3 to 7 washing procedures with shampoo. Contains flax extract, providing a glossy shine. The cost of 154 rubles.

Unfortunately, It is impossible to achieve blue hair with home remedies. But it is easy to paint individual strands or tips.

The tool does not spoil the curls, but also holds up to the first shampooing. The stores feature a wide selection of colored chalk for hair, which you can easily prepare yourself.

You can also make crayons for hair. Depending on the desired tone, you can use different shadows. The best combinations are blue with green, smoky with azure, silver with blue. Matt shades are used for soft pastel coloring, mother-of-pearl for saturated glossy.

• blue shadows or gouache
• children's crayons for drawing,
• Silicone molds.

Crush separately the shadows and crayons, then mix to obtain a uniform powder. Then moisten with water, if you want to get a more saturated color add gouache. The resulting gruel consistency should resemble pottery clay, put in shape, leave to dry. Then ready-made crayons can be painted individual strands, pre-combed curls.

Partial staining techniques

You can get beautiful shades of blue yourself using tinted sprays and balms. But for complex staining it is better to contact the experts of color. Professional masters will easily embody any extravagant ideas.

Kinds:

• blue highlighting - looks great on blonde and black hair, a good option for quick transformation without changing the main color, suitable for short haircuts and square on glossy straight hair,

• ombre - blue-azure tips are suitable for ultra-long hair, for styling in Hollywood curls or a sloppy ponytail, combinations with the basic ashy, black, white, purple tone are relevant,

• selection of individual wide strands Often used on avant-garde haircuts, coloring can include several shades from a palette of blue, beautiful smooth transitions are created that emphasize the dynamic styling.

The cost of painting in the cabin

To obtain different shades of blue will require preliminary procedures for blonding, bleaching, removing the previous pigment. Depending on the state of the curls after dyeing, the master can suggest restoration using Botox, keratin, lamination. The cost of the procedure depends on the brand of dye used.

Coloring short hair can be done from 1000 to 3000 rubles. For medium and ultra-long curls, the cost starts from 2500 to 7000 rubles. How much reincarnation costs depends on the chosen method. Ombre techniques, highlighting are much higher than single color painting - in Moscow the price range is from 4,000 rubles. up to 12,000 rubles Where do the staining in blue? Professional masters have a portfolio, also You should pay attention to the brand of paints, which work in the cabin.

Color care

To preserve the intensity of the blue tint, professionals advise to carefully choose cosmetics. The composition should contain soft surfactants, also excluded oils that help accelerate the leaching of color.

Rules for caring for blue hair:

• once a week a coloring pigment should be added to the mask or balm to update the tone,
• lamination is recommended - an optimal procedure for protection against mechanical and thermal effects,
• you should not use folk remedies for moisturizing, nutrition, you need to pick up shampoo, balsam, mask for cold, silver tones,
• scorching sun rays contribute to the burning of the strands, be sure to use protective sprays, emulsions.

It is easiest to print a tint obtained using tinting agents. Persistent permanent dyes require the use of products that wash away pigmentation, otherwise curls may acquire a yellow-green subtone.

Beautiful rainbow shades have become a true dyeing trend. To achieve a deep blue, shining azure, pastel blue, you can use persistent and temporary dyes. The use of professional cosmetics will help to preserve the cold shine, the silkiness of the curls.

Ideas of fashionable, unique hair dyeing for courageous personalities:

Useful videos

How to repaint the hair of washed away pink in a bright blue color.

Hair coloring in blue color at home.

Staining technique

Many girls decide to experiment with appearance. Bright colors become a real decoration. To dye your hair, you should prepare in advance. For the work will require the following:

• hairbrush,
• paint,
• gloves,
• hat
• capacity,
• bleaching agent
• tape,
• hair dryer

How to dye your hair blue at home is of interest to many girls. The process is quite long, you need to allocate time for it. Having studied the main recommendations of experts, it will be possible to carry out the work even independently.

The staining process involves the following procedures:

1. The first thing you need to do is lightening strands to light brown color. To the tone was dark, you can lighten the strands to dark blond. Girls with blond hair can skip this step.
2. For bleaching strands need a special cream. Apply it to the curls, wash off after a while. After that, the hair cannot be processed. This will allow the dyeing process to be carried out with maximum convenience.
3. Blow dry your hair. This is done so that the paint could be fixed.
4. Curls should not be discolored for a long time, otherwise they will become burned out.
5. Before proceeding to the procedure of staining, it is necessary to read the instructions.
6. It is not recommended to apply petroleum jelly on the skin, the hair will become oily, and the color from staining may be unpredictable. Instead of vaseline used a special tape.
7. Hair to collect, put on a hat. This will not allow the paint to spread.
8. To shade turned saturated blue, you need to withstand the composition for 3 hours.
9. You can fix the color with vinegar. They need to rinse curls. It is necessary to work with vinegar carefully so as not to harm the skin.
10. Rinse hair, remove tape.
11. After dyeing it is not recommended to use shampoo, or reduce its use. Hair does not grow fat so quickly, you can wash your head once a week.

Caring for painted strands

It is not enough to dye your hair blue; you need to provide appropriate care for your hair. This will take care of the health of the curls and keep the saturated color as long as possible. Experts recommend the use of special care products for colored strands, they can take care of the attractiveness of the hair.

1. Tonic. After each washing of the head, the paint is washed off. Tonics will help keep the color, giving the curls a brighter shade. The stores offer a huge selection of tools, from all the variety you can find the right option.
2. Masks. Any hair coloring is stressful for them. Therefore, you should pay attention to the restoring mask.
3. Air conditioning. After washing your hair you should definitely use balms. They take care of the health of the curls, make them softer and silky.

If it was decided to dye your hair blue, you should consider the image in advance. Familiarize yourself with the choice of cosmetics, which is suitable for this color strands. Warm shades do not harmonize with blue. In this case, the staining should be abandoned.

The blue color on the curls looks defiant. Only courageous girls who want to demonstrate to everyone around them the strength of character pay attention to him. Also, blue will be enjoyed by bright, creative individuals who want to show their individuality.

In pursuit of fashion, one should not forget about the health of curls. No hairstyle will look beautiful on lifeless strands. Therefore, it is worthwhile to think in advance whether such experiments are necessary, or whether natural beauty is still in priority.

Choose a shade

If you are thinking about dyeing your hair in blue shades, you first need to figure out - does this color suit you? Of course, it is impossible to say for sure whether it is a shade to you or not, but something needs to be taken into account.

You do not know what hair color is coming to blue eyes? Blue-black is the very shade that will look harmonious.

For example, the blue color of the hair perfectly combines with such features of the face:

• fair skin, gray or blue eyes,
• big eyes and regular features.

Let's designate who is going to turn blue black hair.

Blondes are better to prefer more delicate lilac-blue shades.

• Firstly, this color goes to almost everyone, making their features more expressive and brighter.
• Secondly, it is very simple to get blue-black hair color and for this you do not need to comprehend the art of color painting or go to beauty salons - the color obtained after the painting with your own hands will be no worse.
• You can get the color in a natural way of dyeing hair with the help of Basma, which will create not only a beautiful color, but also heal the strands.

It is not necessary to paint the whole head, you can select individual curls that look very impressive.

• For dark skin, olive skin and dark eyes, dark blue color will do. It looks very interesting blue black hair with individual blue strands.

Note! In any case, if the resulting color is not liked, it can always be painted over. Therefore, our advice is this: do not be afraid and experiment with boldness!

Dyeing process

Photo: Doing hair with your own hands no longer raises any questions - it’s easy.

Beautifully and qualitatively change the color of the hair - a rather complicated process. This especially applies to such radical changes as staining in blue.

Of course, it is best to contact a hairdresser, who will make the procedure safe and give competent recommendations for care. Self-coloring can ruin the hair and as a result, the desired effect may not work, but our instructions will help you to avoid mistakes.

Items that will help in the process of coloring, it is desirable to stock them.

In order for everything to pass without delay and snagging, you will need the following list of tools:

• gloves,
• hairbrush,
• blue hair dye
• a bowl,
• shower cap,
• bleaching cream,
• medical tape
• hair dryer

Nuances of staining

When choosing a paint, do not save, because the price is quite high - the health of your hair.

To paint the strands in blue, you need to pre-lighten them:

• If you want dark blue curls, first they need to give a dark blond color.
• If the hairstyle is of a rather light color, it is not necessary to discolor it, but as a result the color of the hair will have medium shades.

Important! If the curls were not previously discolored, the color of the strands may turn green. However, this has its advantages, green hair color is quite easy to bring out, for this you need to use a special tool, it can be purchased in every beauty salon.

It turned out a green tint, and you do not like it? Do not despair, there is always a way out.

1. Discolour your strands with a special cream, adhering to its instructions. Wash off the cream and do nothing else. In particular, do not use air conditioning, so you leave the cuticle of the hair open for further coloring. Dry the curls completely, otherwise the paint will not stick to the wet strands. Do not leave hair for a long time in a bleached condition.
2. If you are afraid or doubt that you will be able to discolor the hair yourself, visit a specialist, he will tell you to what extent it should be done to keep the curls healthy.
3. Carefully read the instructions for use of paint and stick to it in the process of painting.
4. Do not apply Vaseline on exposed areas of the head, face and neck.. It prevents the absorption of paint into the skin, thereby eliminating the problem of how to remove traces of the dye mixture from the skin after dyeing. But the contact of the hair with its oily texture will ruin the color. Instead of vaseline use medical adhesive tape.

Coloring curls in the cabin will protect you from an unexpected result, however, it still does not guarantee exactly the shade that you indicated.

1. Gather the curls and put on a plastic cap.. This will prevent the flow of funds. The longer the paint will remain on the head, the better.
2. We wash the strands after dyeing with vinegar, it will fix the color.
3. Rinse with cold running water until clear.. Remove the medical tape, wash the face, neck and other exposed parts of the head.
4. Paint curls, use as little as possible shampoo. Bleached hair accumulates fat more slowly.

How to get high-quality and fast results? Warming the head during the staining will help to achieve this.

If you fear such a dramatic change for the long term, the modern market offers specialized tools for dyeing for one day.

If you urgently need to change the image, then use color mousse. And the next day you will easily return to your color simply by washing off the paint with water.

Excellent tool to maintain the saturation of the hue.

Blue Hair Care

Here are some blue hair care tips:

• As the color fades with every wash of your head, occasionally use a blue hair tonic to brighten it.
• Any ammonia paint dries the strands and makes them brittle. To keep your hair in good condition, apply repair masks at least once a week. After each shampooing use an air conditioner.

If you definitely decided to turn blue, you will definitely need to revise your image. For example, if you prefer warm tones in makeup, you will have to abandon the usual range.

Such shades will not look advantageous with a blue mop. Now you need to stock up on cool palette cosmetics.

Bright hairstyle speaks of the bold nature of the chosen one.

Conclusion

The mysterious and deep blue color of the hair is suitable for bright and creative people who seek to demonstrate their individuality to others. But in an effort to become an extravagant person, we must not forget about the health of the strands, without which no haircut will not look beautiful.

More information on our topic can be seen on the video in this article!

How to choose blue?

The blue color is different - from sky blue to deep indigo. First, let's see if it suits you. Unfortunately, there are no exact criteria here - it's a very extravagant and unusual shade, but some points can still be taken into account.

Dark blue color

Dark blue shades make the image mysterious and look incredibly beautiful. They can safely resort to girls with fair skin, gray or blue eyes and the correct proportions of the face.

Black and blue strands shine remarkably shimmering in the sun. Such a luxurious shade is almost everyone and has no special age restrictions. In addition, you do not have to comprehend all the secrets of color or go to the salon. It is enough to buy a package with paint and spend half an hour to paint the house - the color will not be worse. And most importantly, instead of chemical dyes, you can safely use Basma. It not only creates a very deep shade, but also heals hair.

Black and blue hair color is perfect for owners of dark eyes and dark skin. Particularly courageous natures are advised to dilute it with separate bright blue strands.

A pale blue tint with a slight ash bloom will be your first step towards experimentation. Ash-blue color looks good on ladies with blue eyes and fair skin.

Turquoise, Azure, Light Blue

These delicate shades will make your look feminine and defenseless, and facial features - softer. True, these shades are not recommended for women after 30.

Indigo - rich and bright tone, looks very colorful. The main thing is that the hair was in very good condition.

As seen in these photos, the muted gray-blue does not look so flashy. Ladies with dark eyes and clearly defined eyebrows should look at him.

With the help of blue color, you can perform an unusual coloring in almost any modern technology. For example, for coloring it is mixed with purple. This combination looks bright, elegant and quite interesting. Hair becomes like a rainbow, suddenly descended from the sky.

The red-blue duet looks no less colorful. The owner of such a hair just will not remain without attention of others and will be able to emphasize their individual style.

Many girls prefer to begin their acquaintance with this color with partial coloring, making small blue strands on dark hair. But the bright head of hair, it is also suitable. True, in this case the result will be much brighter.

Of particular note are the ombre and balajazh, made in blue. Most often dark-haired girls turn to these coloring techniques. The transition from the basic shade to blue can be either very smooth or quite sharp.

Important! Blue hair color is not suitable for girls with problem skin. Everything should be perfect - and face, and makeup, and, of course, hair. In the makeup, focus on the eyes. Dry nacreous shadows, coal-black mascara and black eyeliner will help to give them expressiveness. Completion of the harmonious image will be the usual balm or colorless shine.

Below is a video in which you can get acquainted with the best dyes for blue hair:

"Crazy Color"

The world-famous brand, which produces a wide range of tint dyes in exotic colors:

• Sky Blue (sky blue),
• Bubblegum Blue (blue chewing gum),
• Capri Blue (capri blue),
• Blue Jade (blue jade).

The first two options give the hair a pastel blue tint, but the third and fourth look much brighter. None of these paints is ammonia, so they do not cause particular damage to the strands. By the way, it is “Crazy Color” that many famous rock musicians enjoy.

"Manic Panic"

The American company, which gained immense popularity during the rock and roll period (80s). Insanely bright shades are no less in demand among modern beauties.

Paint "Manic Panic" also refers to ammonia free. In its composition there are minerals and vegetable protein, ensuring the proper care of hair. The palette of “Manic Panic” is very diverse:

• Lagoon blue (blue lagoon),
• Atlantic blue (Atlantic blue),
• Midnight blue (midnight blue),
• Neon blue (neon blue),
• Shocking Blue (shocking blue).

Resistance is about a month.

"Anthocyanin Second Edition Acid Color"

Dye without ammonia, which has the function of lamination and recovery strands. It contains several useful components:

• Amino fruit acid - absorbs into flakes and increases the durability of the paint,
• UV protection,
• Antiseptic - prevents the development of allergic reactions and inflammation,
• Keratin - is the main building component of the strands,
• Extracts of medicinal plants,
• Vegetable protein - gives the strands elasticity, protects them from damage and heals.

During the painting each hair is covered with a thin protective cellulose film. The gamma of blue shades is presented by such colors:

• Blue black (black and blue),
• Pure blue (pure blue),
• Permanent blue (unchanged blue),
• Sky blue (sky blue),
• Steel blue (steel blue).

"Londa Color"

Professional cream paint for toning, which has a rather high resistance. In the arsenal of this company there is only one blue color - “Intense Pearl Micston”. The product contains UV filters, panthenol, vitamin E and plant extracts (cinnamon, pomegranate, chamomile). They soften the hard head of hair and make it obedient. The paint is perfect for self-application - it evenly stains every strand and does not flow.

Wella "Color Touch"

Another professional dye without ammonia, offering a very unusual shade - "Intensive blue." It consists of natural wax and keratin. These components prevent hair loss, make them healthy and elastic. Also, Wella "Color Touch" paints over gray hair well, and its persistence attracts an increasing number of clients.

How to dye your hair blue?

How to dye your hair blue? Qualitatively change the tone, especially so complex, will not be so easy. Of course, it would be better to go to a beauty salon, but if you wanted to repaint yourself, read our detailed master class more carefully.

For staining you will need:

• Hairbrush,
• Non-metallic bowl,
• Gloves
• Shampoo,
• Balm,
• Vinegar,
• Brush,
• Blue paint,
• Bleaching Cream,
• Cape,
• Fatty cream or medical adhesive tape
• The warming cap.

Tip! When choosing a blue paint should not save - choose only high-quality and proven brand.

How to paint strands?

Step 1. Clarification of the hair with a special cream (only for dark-haired ones). If you want to get a rich dark blue, lighten them to at least dark brown. If a lighter tone is intended, you can skip this step. True, then the color will not be so saturated. When applying the cream, follow the directions on the package. It should be washed off with plain water without applying a mask or conditioner after that. So you leave the hair scales open for the penetration of the coloring composition. After that, the hair must be completely dried - the paint will not be taken on the wet hair.

Important! If the hair has not been discolored beforehand, the blue may turn green. But this also has its advantages - it is easier to withdraw it with special preparations that are sold in any beauty salon. If you are not confident in your abilities, ask for help from a hairdresser - he will definitely say to what level it should be done in order not to harm the health of your hair.

Step 2. Apply Vaseline on exposed areas of the face and neck. It will not allow the dye to be absorbed into the skin. But there is one moment - touching the hair, petroleum jelly will spoil the color. Therefore, if you have a medical adhesive tape, better use it.

Step 3. Prepare the coloring composition in accordance with the instructions and put on a waterproof cape.

Step 4. Divide the hair into several thin zones (horizontal parting). Using a special brush, carefully blot each area with paint.

Step 5. Collect the strands in a bundle and put on a warming cap - it will not allow the tool to spread.

Step 6. Wait for the right time and wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo and nourishing balm (rinse to clean water). At the end of the procedure, rinse your hair with a weak vinegar solution - it will fix the shade.

Important! The longer the paint lasts, the brighter the shade will be. Especially it concerns dyes on the basis of vegetable components. Many girls leave them on their heads for the whole night, but believe me, three hours will be quite enough.

Step 7. Remove the tape or wipe the cream with a sponge. If any paint stains hit the face, ordinary medical alcohol will help to remove them. But you can wash the bath with any bleaching agent.

Tip! For those who can not decide on such a cardinal step, there are special one-day paints. These include mousses, crayons and tonics. Thanks to these drugs, you can easily return to the original tone, just by washing your head.

How to paint the strands in blue literally for one day?

For one-day coloring there are a lot of different tools:

• Sprays (for example, “Kryolan Color Spray” or “Color Xtreme Hair Art”). The principle of exposure is exactly the same as in hairspray - spray is sprayed either over the entire head of hair, or only on individual strands. With it you can quickly and easily make blue hair tips. It is washed off very quickly - a maximum for the second time. That is why try to avoid high humidity - otherwise your color will leak before the deadline,

• Soft pastels are kept for about a day, they are used on both light and dark hair. The last before coloring it is necessary to moisten with water - so the pigment will be stronger taken. It’s easy to use small pieces - strands are twisted into a cord and lightly rubbed with pastels. In this case, it is desirable to throw an old towel on the shoulders - crayons paint everything around. But if you managed to get dirty, do not worry - such stains are washed with soap or powder. But from the hair the remnants of the coloring matter are removed differently - soap the strands with shampoo and remove the pigment with a brush with natural bristles.

Bright colors very quickly fade and wash out. To preserve this colorful shade longer, a girl with blue hair must adhere to several important rules:

• From time to time, refresh the blue color with a touchy shampoo or tonic - this will give it brightness,
• At least once a week, lubricate the hair with a regenerating mask (store or home) - this will keep the hair in good condition and avoid overdrying and brittleness,
• After each wash, use air conditioning,
• Drink a course of vitamins for hair, nails and skin.

Important! Having decided on blue color, reconsider the style. You will have to give up warm tones in everything - clothes, accessories, and, of course, makeup. In combination with such a head of hair pastel shades will look ridiculous. Instead, you will pick up makeup and outfits in cold colors.

If during the home dyeing instead of blue hair you get something incomprehensible or you are tired of this colorful shade, do not rush to lose heart. There are 4 ways to help you get rid of it:

1. Re-coloring in a darker color - works great with blond hair.
2. Haircut - if you made a bad ombre or painted the tips in a not very beautiful blue, it's time to think about a complete change of image. A short stylish haircut will make you younger and more attractive.
3. Washing - it is possible both in conditions of the house, and in professional salons. The main thing is to contact an experienced master and strictly follow the instructions. Otherwise, you can permanently ruin the hair.
4. Folk remedies for flushing paint. These include laundry soap, medical alcohol, vegetable oil, chamomile decoction, kefir. Most of these tools are quite aggressive, so you need to use them with extreme caution.

See also: How to dye your hair blue (video)

Types of hair coloring

Depending on the use of a particular dyeing technique, different hairstyle results can be achieved. There are such staining options:

• Traditional - giving the hair one shade from root to tip.

• Highlighting - giving some strands a lighter shade. Each strand is painted separately and wrapped in foil. Strands can be of different thickness, which allows to obtain a special effect. Depending on the type and structure of the hair, you can perform highlighting on a braid, highlighting through a hat, on tails or with hair.

• Coloring - drawing on individual strands of hair colors of different shades. It is important that the master selects colors that harmoniously match each other and natural color.

The variations of highlighting themselves may vary. On the strands perform stretching from dark roots to bright tips, using shades of paint of different levels. The technique is called brondirovanie or shatush. Effectively looks brightening tips on short haircuts, made in the technique of balajazh. Such procedures are performed in the cabin of an experienced colorist. It is believed that the high-quality execution of the technique does not require significant cash costs and is performed using minimal means. If the structure of the hair does not allow you to perform any of the above options for dyeing, the wizard will definitely warn you in order not to harm the curls.

Ombre hair bronding is also popular, when the highlighting of the strands is performed from the middle of their growth to the tips, which allows you to leave the roots darker.

A subtype of this type of highlighting is the “sombre” technique, when the difference between shades is barely noticeable.

How to apply paint

1. Before dyeing a few days should not be applied to the hair mask, because they envelop the hair with a special composition, which may affect the degree of penetration of the paint.

2. Immediately before dyeing hair, you should avoid washing procedure: the released fat will save the scalp from the effects of oxidant.

3. Before applying the paint, the hair must be dry, otherwise the paint will be diluted and the shade will not reach the required intensity.

4. When applying paint, the skin along the hairline is often colored. To avoid this, you should first apply a fat cream, which after the procedure is removed with a cotton swab.

5. Before dyeing gray hair, wash the hair with a balm, dry it and only then apply the paint.

6. To distribute the hair dye easier, divide the hair into strands, and then apply the composition evenly and quickly.

7. After applying the coloring composition, you should comb the hair with a comb with fine teeth.

8. When dyeing regrown roots, the paint is applied first to the roots and only 20 minutes later it is applied to the hair along the entire length.

9. When performing the procedure, hands must be protected with gloves.

10. When washing off the dye, the hair is gradually moistened, foaming the remaining paint and washing it off. Then thoroughly wash the head with shampoo and apply a balm.

The levels of resistance of hair dyes

• Temporary (level 0) - Allow you to change the hair color for a while or color individual strands. Available in the form of mousses, powders and carcasses for hair. The advantages include ease of application and a large selection of shades. The disadvantages - quick washing and the inability to convey the color when used on too dark hair.

• Non-resistant dyes (level 1) - do not contain hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, withstand up to 8 shampooing procedures for the head with shampoo. The advantages include the possibility of use on weak hair, as well as a gentle effect. The disadvantages include: gray hair is not always painted over, there is a smaller palette of shades, it is impossible to radically change from dark to light. For unstable dyes include tint balsams, shampoos and hair tonics, you can read more about them on our website.

• Semi-resistant (level 2) - contain hydrogen peroxide, allow you to change the hair color (lighten or make it darker). The benefits include the complete absence of ammonia (or a small amount), the ability to drastically change color and paint over gray hair. The disadvantages include the inability to dye hair that was previously subject to persistent, ammonia dyeing, as well as the presence of undyed gray hair, if its amount exceeds 50% of the total volume.

• Resistant (Level 3) - guarantee a stable color and full gray paint. Their composition necessarily includes oils that provide gentle care. The advantages include the ability to lighten hair up to 4 tones without pre-treatment, a wide range of shades and 100% gray hair coloring.The disadvantages include the negative effect of peroxide and ammonia on the hair, unpleasant smell during work, as well as the inability to use on the hair of pregnant and lactating women due to the penetration of harmful components through the skin.

How to choose a hair dye to fit your eyes and skin color

Each of us from nature is given a certain hair color and eye color. It is believed that the “natural tandem” can be called the most infallible. If for some reason you are planning to dye your hair, then you need to focus on the natural eye color and natural skin tone.

Blue-blue eyes are ideally combined with light brown and dark caramel curls, look good with red hair. Gray-blue eyes are beautifully combined with hair of warm chestnut or ashy ringlets. You can also advise dark blond shade of hair.

Green-eyed girls whose iris is approaching a nut-colored shade should pay attention to dark blond, light brown or chestnut hair.

Green eyes with an emerald shade look beautiful with red, copper and bronze curls. Chestnut or golden shades work well.

Brown-eyed and light-skinned girls can advise chocolate, copper and caramel shades.

Girls with brown eyes and dark skin are perfect dark, almost black tones.

Hazel eyes blend perfectly with red hair.

Gray-eyed girls can experiment with different shades of hair, eliminating black, blue-black and dark chestnut.

When choosing the desired shade, be sure to focus on the original (natural or dyed) hair color, on the tone on which the paint will fall.

How to choose a hair dye on the scale of shades (by number)

For the convenience of choosing the desired color, there is a single internationally accepted scale in the world.

12 - platinum blond
11 - very light blond
10 - light blond
9 - blond
8 - light blonde
7 - blond
6 - dark blonde
5 - light chestnut
4 chestnut
3 - dark chestnut
2 - very dark chestnut
1 - black
0 - natural.

In the palette of most paints from well-known manufacturers, these figures are the first and represent the main color.

The second and third digits indicate shades and this dye in the paint is much smaller than the main one. Total shades 9:

9 - cold ashen
8 - pearl ash
7 - swamp (or khaki)
6 - red
5 - purple red
4 - copper red
3 - golden
2 - ashen lilac
1 - ashen blue
0 - natural

In some palettes, manufacturers use letters to denote shades.

N - natural
W - warm yellow
G - golden
B - brown, beige
A - ashen
R - red
C - copper
V - purple
M - Mocha
O is orange.

The first step is to determine the natural shade of hair, for which use an international scale. If your color is light chestnut (7) or blond (5), and you do not plan to drastically change the color, it is enough to choose a tool, the first digit of which fully corresponds to your tone, and the subsequent numbers or letters determine the specific shade.

And one more important point: not all manufacturers choose an international scale for the classification of their own paints. Pay attention to this when you choose a tone.

For example, the Russian Estel Professional paint has the following palette: 0 - natural, 1 - ashy, 3 - golden, 4 - copper, 5 - red, 6 - purple, 7 - brown, 8 - pearl. And in this case, the shade 6/38, will be deciphered not as dark blond with a light chestnut shade, but a dark blond with a golden brown shade.

The situation is similar with IGORA paint from Schwartzkopf, where the following designation is accepted: 0 - natural, 1 - sandre, 2 - pearl, 3 - ashen, 4 - beige, 5 - golden, 6 - brown, 7 - copper, 8 - red, 9 - Violet. In the case of this paint, the 7/77 shade will be decoded not as light brown or light brown, but as light brown with an intense copper tone.

If you plan to dye your hair yourself, it is not enough to choose a shade of paint, focusing only on the information on the package. There are professional palettes on which samples of synthetic materials are painted in a certain color. This approach will allow you to choose the most suitable tone.

When choosing a paint, it is also necessary to pay attention to the concentration of the dye, on which the final result of dyeing depends.

1.5-2.5% - toning or gentle staining,
3% - staining exactly to tone or darker to 1 tone,
6% - change the shade lighter by a couple of tones, suitable for painting gray hair,
9% - clarification of hair at 2-3 levels,
12% - clarification at 3-4 levels.

Unpainted hair

First, determine your natural color. The order of further actions depends on what color you want to repaint.

• Coloring your tone with a slight tinge. Here, it is possible to use non-ammonia paints or tint balms, which are washed away quickly.

• Coloring in a darker shade. Based on our recommendations for the choice of specific shades, you can choose the paint and color yourself. Of course, the shade may differ slightly from the one indicated on the package. If you are not sure that the color is suitable, choose a non-ammonia compound that does not provide deep penetration of paint.

• Coloring in a lighter shade. Pre-necessarily carry out the clarification of a special composition with the addition of an oxidizing agent of the desired concentration or paint. Depending on the original hair color, the manifestation of yellowness or copper shade is possible.

To avoid yellowness, it is necessary to assess how real the chances of passing into a blonde after the first coloring are. If you are not a light blond blonde, then the transition process may take several steps. In any case, it is not worth lightening more immediately by 4-5 tones - the hair will be too damaged. Purchase a paint marked "Brightening" and perform hair coloring in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. At the first stage, obtaining a yellow or light orange tone is quite high and it is worth patience after waiting 7-10 days before the next coloring.

After re-dyeing, a small yellowness can be neutralized, if you apply shampoo on hair for 1 minute, mixed with lilac tint balm in a ratio of 1: 2.

Dyed hair

In this case, it is not enough to determine only the shade by length, it is important to take into account the color of the regrown roots. It should also be taken into account when the hair has been dyed (long or recently). When choosing paint should take into account the desired shade.

Coloring in a darker shade

• If the hair is dark in length, and the growing roots are light, then the dye is mixed with 1.5-3% oxidizer, applied first to the roots and then distributed along the length. A good effect can be achieved if you use ammonia-free paint.

• If the hair is light in length and the regrown roots are darker, the paint is mixed with a 3% oxidizer, first applied to the entire length and last painted over the roots. In this case, experts advise to avoid ash shades, because you risk getting a gray or gray color.

• If the hair has recently been dyed dark, the subsequent darkening is done with ammonia-free paint, which is kept for a minimum amount of time.

• If your hair has recently been dyed bright, you can mix the desired tone with a 1.5% -3% oxidizer and apply to your hair for a minimum amount of time. Here you should choose warm and soft shades, so that your hair does not become a grayish-purple hue.

Coloring in a lighter shade

• If the hair is dark in length and light at the roots, then the dye is mixed with 6, 9 or 12% oxidizer. Initially, the composition is applied along the entire length and only after a time is applied to the roots.

• If the hair is light in length and dark at the roots, then the paint is mixed with 3, 6 or 9% oxidizer (in rare cases, add 12% composition). First, the composition is applied to the roots, and then dyed hair lengthwise.

• If the hair was dyed dark and you want to lighten the curls, you can treat them with a special, blonding or acidic composition. If the situation is not critical, experts advise to endure, as too fast and a drastic change in color can adversely affect the health of the hair.

• If the hair was very recently painted in a light color, then you can slightly change the shade using shampoos, toning skins. In extreme cases, you can paint again by mixing the composition with a 6% oxidant. A stronger composition can be detrimental to the hair.

Gray hair coloring

• With 50% gray hair, it is optimal to make highlights. If the nature of the hair is dark, you should use ammonia dyes above level 7, mixed with 6% oxidant.
• If the amount of gray hair varies from 50% to 80%, highlighting can also be made. If you wish to dye your hair in one shade, use paint above level 7-9, thus avoiding the effect of regrown roots. The dye is mixed with 6-9% oxidant.
• If almost all hair is gray, you should avoid too bright and dark tones. Recommend to pay attention to the brightest shades, up to level 8.

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