MULTI-TONE COLORING COLOR.ME, KEVIN.MURPHY

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Svetlana Tarasova

Hairdresser-stylist with more than 8 years of experience, expert in the field of haircuts, styling, hair care, coloring.
Among all the trendy highlighting techniques, the fair sex is especially fond of bronding. What is good about the technique, why does it fit perfectly into the image of a brown-haired woman, is it possible to do stylish coloring yourself? Read on.

What is booking

Bronzing is a multi-tonal coloring technique using several shades of a brown palette. It allows you to highlight the natural dark hair color and achieve stylish shimmer and shine of your curls. This is why dark hair is considered the most fertile ground for bronzing. Ideally, after the procedure, you should get the effect of a soft flow of shades within three close tones of the color scheme.

Advantages and disadvantages

Why choose booking:

• the face looks fresher and younger;
• you don’t have to frequently tint the roots;
• adds visual thickness to the strands;
• gives hair shine.

Advice! Bronzing is an ideal solution for those who have decided to gradually return from contrasting coloring to their natural dark color.

Disadvantages of the technique:

• complexity of execution and selection of shades;
• high price;
• duration of the procedure;
• In some cases, bleaching is required, which is harmful to the hair.

Where are you going to do your booking?

At homeIn the salon

Pros of coloring

The color stretching painting method offers many advantages:

• visual increase in hair volume;
• unique play of color on curls;
• combination of naturalness and originality;
• there is no need for frequent paint correction;
• gentle method of dyeing;
• if a girl decides to grow her natural hair color, the Hollywood technique is ideal for this purpose.

California coloring does not need to be done every month to remove overgrown roots, as is necessary in cases where the hair is dyed one tone. The essence of the method is that the strands at the roots remain their natural color, and their shade changes towards the ends. The ends look like they've been bleached by the sun. The change of shades along the entire length looks as soft and natural as possible.

Californian technology is suitable for those who rarely go to salons. The regrown roots look natural and unnoticeable. When dyeing, many screen stars prefer natural light brown color and its shades. Hair after the procedure looks very impressive with any shades. But natural and natural pigments are now popular.

Price

In the capital's salons (Moscow), for the booking procedure they can ask from 8 thousand rubles (for short hair) to 14 thousand rubles (for long hair). Some salons offer a custom coloring service, for which you will have to pay even more – up to 18 thousand. Private masters will provide the service for 3-5 thousand rubles, depending on the thickness and length of the curls.

Types of bronding for dark hair

Today, beauties have access to more than a dozen methods of booking, each of which has its own distinctive features.

Multitonal

Hair coloring in brond style using gradient technology for smooth flow of shades. The colors are selected as natural as possible from a wide color palette. An experienced master is able to skillfully combine up to 10 tones.

Partial

Not the entire volume of hair is dyed, but individual zones . The technique allows you to correct visible hairstyle defects and place the right accents on it.

Supernatural bronde

The most natural type of bronding - hair is dyed in a tone that differs from the base by no more than 1 level. The purpose of the technique is to create the effect of soft tints of color, when it is difficult to guess that the curls are colored.

English

This is the so-called floating bronding with colors smoothly flowing into each other. The main requirement for the result is conciseness with an emphasis on a dark tone.

Radical

Deepening the color at the roots allows you to create the effect of vertical stretching with the most natural line of combining shades of the same range.

Classic

Similar to multi-tone dyeing, but with a limited number of shades. As a rule, there are no more than three.

Highlighting

The technique uses light-colored strands, which are used to dilute the main bronde palette. They create the effect of burnt hair or elegant highlights.

Important! To make highlighting look natural, at least 1 cm is removed from the roots.

Ombre or shatush effect

Ombre coloring involves creating a vertical stretch of color - from roots to tips. On dark hair, you will have to bleach the bottom of the hairstyle. In the shatush, a stretch is also created, but the strands are selected in a chaotic manner, creating a stylish effect of negligence.

Copacabana

Mixing light and dark shades in the bronde style with light accents at the ends of the hair and a highlight effect.

Hollywood or Californian

Highlighting using an open technique (without foil) using a dark base at the roots in shades of chestnut, coffee and chocolate. At the ends, the hair is made lighter, as if bleached by the sun.

Brazilian

Brazilian bronde practically duplicates the copacabana technique, when dark and light strands alternate throughout the hair mass. Ideally suits a dark blond base.

Mirror

During the procedure, the hair is given a mirror-like shine effect due to the increased smoothness of the strands. Looks amazing on straight long hair.

Zonal

The essence of the technique is to dye only the top layer of hair in the bronde style. The bottom layer remains untouched or is painted in one tone with dark paint.

MULTI-TONE COLORING COLOR.ME, KEVIN.MURPHY

The new Kevin.Murphy dye imitates the multi-tonality of natural color and penetrates the hair without damaging the cuticle.

Hair coloring is such a complex process that it is sometimes difficult to understand how one color differs from another. Therefore, we decided to answer in advance the questions that will most likely arise if the salon tells you about the new Color.Me coloring.

I WAS TOLD THAT THE DYE TAKES CARE OF YOUR HAIR. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?

The formula contains several plant oils and extracts with strong moisturizing and nourishing effects. The main ones are honey, pomegranate extract and shea butter. Also contains aloe vera, rosehip oil and panthenol.

The dye particles themselves are very small in size, so they minimally damage the cuticle when they fall into the hair. The cuticle scales remain almost closed, which means the hair looks smooth and shiny. And finally, the paint does not contain ammonia, which also damages the cuticle.

I HEARD THAT AMMONIA IS REPLACED WITH OTHER COMPOUNDS THAT ARE ALSO HARMFUL FOR HAIR.

First, let's figure out why ammonia is needed in paint. It creates an alkaline environment necessary for long-lasting coloring. It also quickly and aggressively loosens the hair, “ruffles” the cuticle scales so that the dye can penetrate inside.

Instead of ammonia, Color.Me uses the alkaline compound monoethanolamine, the mildest available for long-lasting color. Monoethanolamine also creates an alkaline environment and lifts cuticle scales, but does it slowly and gently. And it does not give off an unpleasant odor: the paint smells of rosehip oil, which is included in the formula.

WHY DOES THE EFFECT OF MULTI-TONE COLORING OCCUR? AFTER ONLY ONE SHADE IS USED.

There are two methods for this.

The first is molecular pairs. The dye consists of molecules of different colors. After application to the hair, these multi-colored molecules combine in pairs and form strong bonds. When molecules combine, the same multitonal effect occurs that makes the color vibrant and natural.

The second is a delay in oxidation. The oxidant does not react with the paint immediately, but after 10-15 minutes. The developers came up with this technique so that molecular pairs have time to form - and the master has time to evenly distribute the dye throughout the hair.

COLOR.ME - PERMANENT DYE?

The same Color.Me shade can act as permanent or semi-permanent dye. Depends on what oxidant the master uses. Additional confidence in color durability is created by the principle of molecular pairs: since Color.Me dye particles are connected into large clusters, they remain inside the hair longer.

THE MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS FOR COLORISTS ABOUT Color.Me IN THE SALON

1) How to cover gray hair? With Color.Me you can do this in three different ways - and get both a multi-tonal effect and a dense, uniform color.

2) How to get a cool shade? Color.me is known for its signature cool shades, light and dark. They look great on your hair (ask to see the palette) and are easier for the artist to work with, so the risk of getting unwanted yellow, orange or red tones in your hair is significantly reduced.

3) Can I try on bangs? Color.Me has multi-colored fringe extensions. This is, of course, a safe way to see yourself in a new look - and surprise your Instagram followers. The length of the bangs can be changed, and sometimes it can even look like a haircut.

Cost: from 5500 to 14000 rub.

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Photos BEFORE and AFTER

This photo selection will help you get an idea of ​​what bronding will look like on different hair types.

For short hair

Short hairstyles are not the best option for bronzing. But if we are talking about an elongated bob, a short cascade or a bob hairstyle, then complex coloring will look stylish. It will help place emphasis on the geometry of the hairstyle and add volume.

For medium length hair

Medium hairstyles give more scope for the implementation of technique. There will be an opportunity to reveal all the beauty and depth of color, create highlights and stretching. The best options are cascading and graduated hairstyles, a sesson cut and straight shoulder-length hair.

Important! It is better not to dye the bangs when bronding, so as not to disturb the harmony of transitions and tones. It is only allowed to highlight individual strands of the face.

For long hair

Long dark strands are suitable for performing the most complex multi-color dyeing techniques. There can be as many shades here as the imagination and talent of the master allows. In some cases, it is possible to combine up to 10 tones of the palette. Hollywood, root, multi-tonal, classic and Brazilian booking will be the most advantageous options for long-haired people.

On straight lines

Straight strands are well highlighted with the brond technique, especially if the hair is thin and the hairstyle lacks airiness and volume. Bronding will make your hair shine, and if you choose the right shade, it will even help correct your facial features.

For curly hair

Due to their structure, wavy curls are capable of shimmering on their own, even with a single color dye. With brond painting, the effect will be even more expressive. It’s enough to choose a couple of shades to make your curls sparkle with new colors.

At the height of fashion: how to stand out from the crowd

However, natural shades are not all that Hollywood coloring has to offer. Bold, rule-breaking personalities can try out-of-the-box colors and original shades to create a truly unique hairstyle. Most often, blondes resort to this method, lightening the ends of their hair in purple, blue, pink, orange and other bright colors. However, brunettes are also not lagging behind, using no less extravagant combinations. Often, California coloring involves the use of radically different colors with a horizontal line separating them - it looks very catchy and unusual.

“Flames” when painting using this method

Flames are another original trend in hair coloring. It consists of adding copper strands at the ends to light brown or dark hair. Shades can range from bright orange to dark burgundy. Individual accents on the hair also look beautiful. For example, dyeing bangs or a window in the face a different color. Light colors are usually used on dark hair, while bright shades are used on light hair. Partial and asymmetrical highlighting is suitable for those who are not afraid of dramatic changes in their image.

Hollywood hair coloring is not limited to just transitions. How about an option when the roots and ends of the hair are the same color, and the main length is colored in an unusual shade? However, the shade can be natural and the transition smooth, because the unusual color ratio will still be noticeable. Monochrome ombre is no less popular: black roots, white ends or vice versa - original and unusual for every woman who is used to changing with fashion.

Suitable shades for bronzing dark hair

Bronde coloring is not only shades of a dark palette. Correctly chosen light tones will help you create an elegant look.

Chocolate

The palette of suitable shades for this type of bronding varies from milk to dark chocolate. Dark chocolate-colored roots will pair well with walnut, mahogany, and copper colored strands. The medium chocolate tone is diluted with curls of honey and wheat shades. The color of milk chocolate will be the perfect tandem with cool blondes.

Blonde

Light bronzing looks good on dark brown and light brown hair. One hairstyle can harmoniously combine shades of coffee and nut, diluted with wheat, honey, beige and pearl accents. For a cool color type, shades of silver and platinum are used.

Ashy

This is the coldest type of bronde that suits winter and summer color types. Dark hair can include ash blonde, ash brown, pearlescent and flaxen highlights.

Caramel

Caramel hair color will highlight the beauty of warm color types - autumn and spring. The range includes shades of noble honey-caramel, dark caramel, and black caramel.

Light armoring

Multi-color bronde dyeing in light tones will successfully transform any type of light brown hair. Light shades on a dark base create the effect of burnt strands in the style of Californian or glare bronding. The hairstyle takes on a natural look using pastel light colors.

Redhead

Any color from the dark red palette will look good on dark hair - chestnut-red, red with red, brown-red, chocolate-red. Against the background of these shades, the original color will acquire depth and the face will shine.

Multi-tone hair coloring

Don't limit yourself - dye your hair a few cool colors and everyone will definitely turn their heads at you. The new season offers interesting color solutions, thanks to which you will not go unnoticed. Take a look at the current color combinations on offer that will inspire you to new achievements!

The coming season insists on expressing individuality and style, so choose a hairstyle that can highlight your personal features. Hair color is the main way to add interest to your hairstyle, and if you don't like simplicity, embrace multi-tonal hair color options .

Color combinations look different on hair of different lengths, so finding the perfect hair color for you can be challenging. And it doesn’t matter what your natural color is: golden, chestnut or red – there is always a shade that will perfectly complement the base tone and completely transform your appearance.

In 2012, blondes who want to go multi-tonal are advised to pay attention to warm shades and avoid sharp contrasts to look even more feminine. Shades that are correctly combined with each other create the perfect background and look great, regardless of the chosen coloring technique. Coloring with wide strands, one tone on top of another, highlighting, dyeing the lower strands - these techniques will work wonders on your hair if you choose the right shades. Opt for warm raspberry, light brown, ash or orange.

Red color continues to be popular in 2012; so if you want to make your red hairstyle more on-trend, consider dyeing it a stylish light red or brown. It is recommended to paint the lower layers or highlight them. The subtle contrast between the shades looks wonderful and completely transforms red hair. Everyone will definitely turn to look after you! Shades of orange and yellow look best with warm undertones, so go for narrow or wide strands of color that are close to your base tone and avoid harsh contrasts.

Black and brown colors, on the contrary, go well with both contrasting and soft shades. The choice depends on the desired result; you can choose warm shades or, conversely, more avant-garde, highly contrasting colors, for example, fiery red or blond.

If you are closer to classic solutions, highlighting with delicate golden and honey shades would be the ideal choice. Professional dyes guarantee beautiful, shining hair color, so go to a beauty salon to get the intended result and not damage your strands.

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How to bronze dark hair at home

Experts say that it is easiest to perform bronzing using a technique that combines open highlighting and coloring. This method is worth adopting for a home coloring procedure.

Important! Before the session, do not forget to cut off your split ends, wear gloves and protect your shoulders with a cape.

Step by step guide

Here is an option for bronzing on natural dark hair without prior full dyeing.

1. We are preparing materials - clarifier, several dark types of paint of the selected range, shampoo.
2. We prepare the tools - several bowls for paint and brushes (according to the number of dyes), a comb with a thin handle and clips.
3. We divide all the hair into six zones , at the back of the head we separate the strands in the form of the letter V.
4. We dilute all the dyes and start applying from the back of the head.
5. Separate the first strand, retreat 3-4 cm from the roots and apply dark paint , leaving room for light color at the ends (5-7 cm).
6. We paint the ends in a light tone , trying to gently blend the clarifier with the dark pigment.
7. Separate another strand and leave it untouched. Repeat the pattern for the entire hairstyle.
8. Lastly, we process the bangs . You can completely lighten several strands framing your face.
9. We complete the process with chaotic brush strokes over all unpainted strands.
10. Allow time for the dye to take effect and wash off the preparations from the hair.

Suitable paints: TOP 3 best

• Estel Only – caring, durable premium-class gel hair dye with a rich palette. The composition includes a mask and a gloss-active with vitamins, which allows you to achieve shiny hair. Manufacturer – Russia, price – up to 150 rubles.

• Kapous – durable cream paint made in Russia, made using Italian technology. The chic palette contains more than 100 tones. The price of the package is about 250 rubles.

• Palette Intensive Color Creme – ammonia-free, permanent cream paint, created specifically for home use. Manufacturer – Germany. The cost of packaging is about 100 rubles.

Hair care after the procedure

A few days after dyeing, you can sign up for a biolamination session. The technique will help to “seal” the bronde effect you like, add an unusual shade to it and preserve it longer.

Important! In order for the coloring effect to take hold, it is forbidden to wash your hair for the first two days after bronding.

Regular care for colored hair involves using:

• shampoos;
• balms or conditioners - after each wash;
• factory masks – once a week;
• homemade masks - upon request;
• special oils - applied to ends after washing or between procedures;
• protective sprays - before drying with a hairdryer, styling with a curling iron or straightener.

It is not recommended to use deep nourishing products after coloring - they wash out the pigment. It is better to use light moisturizing masks without overusing them. The scorching sun, wind and frost have a sad effect on the health and color of hair. Do not go outside without a hat in cold weather; on the beach, be sure to use a Panama hat and special sprays with a UV filter. After swimming in the sea, wash your hair with fresh water and use a swimming cap in the pool.

Bronzing is one of the most complex coloring techniques. Therefore, it is advisable to carry out the procedure in a salon after consultation with an experienced colorist who will select the correct shades of dye in accordance with the color type.

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