Sombre coloring on dark hair. Photo, difference with ombre, balayazh, shatush. How to do it at home

There are many techniques for dyeing hair, which differ from each other in the range of shades, the effect on the structure of the strands and the method of dyeing. Sombre looks great on dark hair and the photos below confirm this.

Sombre staining technique

Sombre is a method of dyeing hair, which consists in creating smooth transitions from one color to another. This method is able to give the hair a natural shade. Sombre allows people around to think that the girl's hair has grown very much, and the roots have darkened significantly. The ends of the hair fade and become light.

The dyeing method does not imply dyeing all hair, so any girl can master this technique at home. You don't need foil to dye your hair, so there won't be any clear boundaries of the transition from color to color. The paint is applied quickly, it is recommended to keep it for a long time, then rinse off.

Sombre looks great on hair of any length. If you dye blonde hair, then there will be the effect of burnt hair, and if dark hair, then as if the girl had been to a seaside resort.

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Features of coloring

Sombre (a photo on dark hair shows a visible effect) has many features compared to other types of dyeing:

• creates a natural look;
• the technique is characterized by gradual staining, proceeding from the roots (the roots are not stained at all);
• a visible effect of burnt hair is obtained;
• makes hair beautiful, healthy and shiny;
• looks great on both long hair and short;
• easy to paint at home;
• allows you to make a voluminous hairstyle;
• emphasizes color depth and saturation;
• does not make hair brittle and unhealthy;
• creates a long-lasting effect;
• allows you to replace highlighting;
• refreshes the image;
• does not radically change the girl's image;
• the effect of burnt hair does not become ugly; on the contrary, it gives a special charm to the girl.

Pros and cons of technique

The sombre staining technique has a number of advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages are:

• the opportunity to refresh the external image without radically changing the entire image;
• gives a natural look;
• coloring is suitable for women of all ages;
• corrects visually imperfections in the shape of the face;
• no need to tint the hair roots every time;
• it is possible to use any shades;
• you can easily get rid of this staining by cutting off the unnecessary ends.

Cons of hair coloring:

• it is contraindicated to dye for women with dry hair;
• if you are not sure of a positive result, it is better to seek professional help;
• the procedure is quite expensive;
• it is difficult to find a good master who can carry out such staining.

Who does the sombre suit and does not suit?

Sombre allows you to dye your hair in lighter shades, so this dye is most suitable for girls with dark hair. The fair sex with dark blond hair should choose muted and calm tones.

You can look at ash, chestnut and other shades. For owners of brown hair, caramel, hazel and golden colors are suitable. For women with black hair, it is best to dye the ends charcoal, but it is very difficult for them to choose a shade that goes well with the natural color.

Sombre on blond hair looks less effective, but you can still come up with a good look. Dyeing will look spectacular on curly hair. Blonde girls should give preference to beige blonde and ash shade.

Table of differences between sombre and other staining techniques

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Choosing a dye shade for dark hair

Representatives of dark hair should correctly select the 2nd shade for further dyeing. So the walnut color, which has a beautiful golden tint, is perfect for women. A light brown color will give your hair a reddish tint.

Chestnut - will create a natural look, chocolate - will give the external look a healthy look. Dark copper dyes are able to give the hair a reddish, dark red - go well with black.

Sombre (the photo on dark hair shows that the color of eggplant, plum graphite makes the look more lively and stylish) is now undergoing many innovations. Stylists allow you to mix several colors at the same time to get more sophisticated and suitable shades.

Required tools

In order to color your hair with high quality and beauty, you will need a whole list of special tools:

• brushes of different lengths (for permanent, semi-permanent and blonde dyes). It is important to look at the width, hardness and quality of the brush;
• hairbrush with thorns;
• hairbrush for highlighting thin strands;
• hairbrush with fine teeth;
• comb for applying the coloring agent;
• stripper;
• foil for thorough staining;
• foil strips;
• foil with a relief effect;
• transparent thermo-foil;
• dyes with physical properties;
• chemical dyes.

Staining technique

The staining technique contains the following steps:

1. apply the dye to the upper part of the hair, without touching the roots, you should step back 6 cm from them, keep the dye for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water and dry your hair;
2. apply the dye to the lower sections of the hair without creating clear visible boundaries, keep the paint for about 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water and dry the hair;
3. dye the ends of the hair in a different color, keep the dye for 45 minutes, rinse and dry the hair.

Features of hair coloring with bangs

There are some peculiarities when dyeing hair with bangs using the sombre technique:

• there is no need to paint over the roots - this is the main feature of the technique;
• when using light colors, a new hairstyle allows you to make a woman much younger;
• it is possible to hide gray hair even on bangs;
• coloring is relevant for brunettes who want to give their hair a light shade;
• does not take much time, because the strands are colored unevenly, the bangs are painted over only slightly in one tone;
• universal type of staining.

How to make a sombre at home?

It is not difficult to color hair at home using the sombre technique. The main thing is to know the basic rules and recommendations of stylists, which must be followed.

Sombre (a photo on dark hair shows that dyeing is more suitable for brunettes) can be obtained if you choose the right color scheme. The shade should go well with the natural hair color.

Chestnut, red and dark red colors are perfect for brunettes. It is necessary to determine the place where the 2nd shade will be applied. Before painting, you need to thoroughly comb your hair, put on old clothes or an apron, wear gloves so as not to stain your skin.

At first, it is recommended to lighten dark hair slightly to make the sombre coloring more effective.

Light hair dye is great for this. For lightening, you should divide the hair into strands, choose tools for applying the clarifier. After all this, proceed to the process of lightening the hair. Wash off the dye after 20 minutes, dry the hair.

Make sure they are completely dry. Divide the hair into strands, put on gloves, prepare the paint, apply it to the upper part of the hair, departing from the roots by 6-7 cm. Paint the ends with a different paint, but not too different from the base. Let it work, rinse after 45 minutes, dry and style your hair with a hairdryer.

Shampoo-stabilizer after staining

A stabilizing shampoo after coloring is necessary in order to maintain the effect obtained for a long time. The product makes hair smoother and shinier, neutralizes alkali, cleans and rinses well, has a pleasant aroma. You can always purchase a product according to your budget.

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How to care for hair after dyeing

Hair suffers from dyes, and if they are dyed often, then you should constantly take care of them. After the next staining process, all alkali must be neutralized immediately. This can be done with a balm or shampoo with a stabilizing effect. Wash your hair with a special shampoo once every 4 days.

Dry your hairstyle correctly so that your hair does not become dry and brittle. It is recommended that you carefully consider the process of combing your hair, because very often they break from poor combs. It is better to get a comb with rounded teeth. You can also buy special hair masks so that they will soon acquire a healthy look.

Sombre, made on dark hair, has a beneficial effect on them, does not create additional problems, the photo confirms this.

Sombre is a dyeing technique that looks great on dark hair, before and after photos confirm this. Before dyeing, it is important to get acquainted with how to do it correctly at home, and how to care for your hair after the procedure.

Article design: Mila Friedan

Video about sombre staining technique

Technique of staining and photo sombre: