Highlighting on light blond hair, medium, short and long. Staining technique ashy blond, reverse, Californian, dark. A photo

Highlighting on light blond hair looks original and beautiful if done correctly. Lightened curls should be in harmony with the overall color along the entire length, so as not to stand out too much. For this, hairdressers recommend choosing muted tones instead of bright ones.

Shades for highlighting light blond hair

To obtain the optimal effect from the staining procedure, the correct selection of the coloring shade is required. The latter, in turn, depends on the natural hair color.

According to stylists, the following colors ideally fit on light blond strands:

• ivory;
• butter;
• milk;
• platinum;
• coffee with milk;
• caramel;
• silver ash.

The important benefits of creating streaked strands on blond hair are:

1. Highlighting is an effective way of dyeing curls of light blond color, giving the owner style and extravagance.
2. A great opportunity to add volume and shine to thin and lifeless strands.
3. Hair practically does not suffer from exposure to chemicals, because only individual strands are dyed.
4. The ability to renew the staining no more than once every 2 months, the roots that have grown are not very striking.
5. Using the zoning technique, you can focus on some of the features of the haircut and hide the flaws.
6. Highlighting looks good on haircuts of different lengths, with any structure.
7. This dyeing technique hides gray hair well.

   

The procedure is not without small drawbacks:

• Difficulty performing the procedure at home without professional help.
• Duration of staining.

French highlights

This type of highlighting is one of the most gentle. There is no ammonia in the composition of the substances used to create it. On the contrary, beeswax, which is in such paints, additionally nourishes and heals the structure of the follicles.

Separately, the following features of French highlighting should be noted:

• giving volume to even very thin strands;
• decorating hairstyles with shining highlights;
• does not require long sitting in a hairdressing chair, the procedure is performed in no more than 2 hours;
• hides gray curls well;
• does not cause allergic reactions;
• allows you to give your hair shine and a well-groomed look;
• does not leave sharp transitions between natural and colored strands;
• does not destroy hair follicles and does not violate the structure of the curl.

  

On light blond hair, the following shades look great:

• Honey and dairy.
• Gold and beige.
• Walnut and light coffee.

French highlighting is performed in several forms:

1. Classic: along the entire length of the curls, in a chaotic manner.
2. Impact on the upper strands: beautifies short haircuts.
3. Coloring the ends: creates a natural effect.
4. Partial: used to frame the face with individual strands or dye the bangs.

California style

Highlighting on light blond hair in the California style is considered a universal option. for all face types and color types of the girl's appearance. This type is distinguished by the desire to create the most natural image.

The purpose of coloring is to achieve the effect of sunburned hair, for which not 1, but 2-3 shades are used.

Coloring features:

• for highlighting, tones are used that are 1-2 tones lighter than the natural shade;
• this technique looks especially beautiful on long curls with smooth transitions of shades;
• strands dyed in this way look as if they shimmer in the sun;
• the highlighting process takes a lot of time;
• the procedure does not require a monthly repetition, it is enough to update the result once every 3 months.

Reverse highlighting

The direct type of highlighting quickly loses its attractiveness, due to the fact that the tips become too light. This is due to the lack of timely correction, incorrect proportions and coloring of most of the curls.

In this case, it makes sense to resort to the reverse type of coloring, which has the following features:

• the shade of the previously colored strands is aligned;
• paint is used at the roots, lighter than for the tips;
• the specialist chooses shades that are a couple of tones darker than the natural color;
• the transition between dyed and natural strands looks natural.

  

Stages of back highlighting:

1. The tips are coated with the desired shade of paint and wrapped in foil.
2. Then the same procedure is done with the tips.
3. The correct choice of shades and strand width is important.
4. After 40-50 minutes, the paint is removed.

Proper care after the procedure is important:

• the use of masks that strengthen the hair structure;
• applying balms after washing;
• periodic use of shampoos for toning.

Zone highlighting

To create the softest overflow of light curls, a very subtle highlighting is created, which requires a large amount of applied forces and has a high cost. In addition, this technology captures, and therefore damages, most of the strands.

An excellent way out of this situation is to perform zonal highlighting when not all curls are stained, but only the upper part of the strands.

Features:

• no impact on the entire structure;
• damage to curls is minimized;
• most of the hair retains its natural shade;
• the opportunity to emphasize certain features of the haircut.

Classic frequent highlighting

Highlights, which can be done on light blond hair, can be frequent.

This procedure is one of the sparing ones and has such important features:

• there is no staining of the root part;
• the impact applies only to the upper strands;
• its own shade of hair is preserved as much as possible;
• most of the small strands are painted in colors that are similar in tone;
• curls acquire the missing volume.

Brazilian highlights

A Brazilian technique is used to create sun glare on the hair that is visible at a certain angle.

Principles:

• most of the small strands are fully lightened;
• then they are painted in different shades of the same color;
• highlighting is multi-shaded, due to this, the maximum naturalness of the result is achieved.

The advantages of Brazilian technology:

1. Sparing effect on curls.
2. Suitable for hair of any structure, including curly hair.
3. It distracts from problems with facial skin and is suitable for women of mature age.
4. The adjustment is carried out every six months.
5. Gives extra volume to fine hair.
6. Perfectly hides gray strands.

   

An important feature: Brazilian highlights may not suit a woman in terms of appearance. Therefore, it is necessary to involve a professional in its creation, who will prompt, if necessary, other staining options.

Shades used for Brazilian highlights for light blond hair:

• mocha and honey;
• gold and wheat;
• sand and caramel.

Venetian highlights

This technique is similar to the California one in that it involves the use of foil, several shades and the effect on the hair roots. To create amazing overflows, paint is applied to the strands with a special brush.

Benefits:

• maximum naturalness due to chaotic application;
• change in appearance without the use of cardinal staining techniques;
• effectively decorate hair of any length;
• does not require frequent updates;
• the color is very deep.

Ombre on light brown hair

Ombre looks very original and rich on hair of light shades.

This technique has specific features:

• hair takes on the effect of sunburned;
• the result of such staining is the volume and brightness of the color;
• in the course of highlighting, the roots of a dark shade transition to the most snow-white tips;
• this technique looks especially beautiful on long hair;
• transition borders look as blurry as possible.

Shatush on light brown hair

Light brown hair looks just gorgeous when they use a highlighting technique called shatush. This type of staining is not striking, but it perfectly hides gray hair and is created in just 1 hour.

Features of the technique:

• use for dyeing shades as close as possible to the natural hair color;
• the dye is applied to the strands gradually, with stretching the shade with a brush;
• hair does not deteriorate at all under the influence of dye;
• frequent updating of the result is not required;
• the technique refreshes the complexion and looks very natural.

Balayage on light brown hair

This technique will surely decorate any shade of hair; it looks especially elegant on light blond.

Balayage features:

• the paint is applied with movements reminiscent of the work of a broom;
• shades smoothly transition from one another, are arranged chaotically;
• most of the hair is not affected by the dye, therefore this type of dyeing is considered to be gentle;
• the main attention is given to the tips, which are painted in a contrast of a light shade;
• this technique will surely decorate a cascade, bob and other options for multi-layered haircuts;
• for light hair, honey tones of blonde and wheat cold shades are ideal.

Bronding

Bronzing is a technique that allows you to change the external image without harming the hair structure and without spoiling it with chemicals.

For owners of light-colored hair, the following tones are ideal:

• nut;
• coffee;
• gold;
• nacre;
• light chocolate;
• honey;
• wheat.

With the help of bronzing, you can emphasize the individuality of the image, adding to it ease and fashionable effect.

Coloring

Coloring is a coloring in which absolutely any shades are applied to the strands. Light brown hair benefits from that neighborhood, and their owner acquires a bright personality and immediately stands out from the crowd.

Subtleties of coloring:

1. All selected shades of paint should be of the same tone, combined with each other.
2. To obtain a deep, saturated result, you should use as many different shades as possible.
3. The strands are dyed partially or completely, their size varies from thin to wide.
4. A light shade always acts as a base, bright strands revive it.
5. Bronding requires constant care and timely painting of overgrown roots.
6. Changing the usual styling creates a new look every time.

Multi-tone highlighting

Coloring strands in multi-tone or highlighting with the creation of highlights is a real hit of the season. The master specially selects shades close to the same tone, due to which spectacular overflows are achieved.

Coloring features:

• smooth transitions between tones;
• the use of several shades;
• a combination of bright and pastel colors.

The multi-tone technique allows you to use the following shades on light hair:

• cocoa and honey;
• wheat and gold;
• cinnamon and nutmeg;
• caramel and honey;
• cherries, currants and cornflowers.

Light blond hair, on which professional highlighting is done, seems to come to life. This effect is especially clearly visible in the sun. This dyeing technique allows you to revive a boring look, avoiding drastic changes and not spoiling your hair.

Interesting videos about highlighting technique

The process of creating an ombre on light blond hair:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEczekdAx1s

Details about the balayage technique: