- What is latent staining?
- Hidden hair coloring
- On dark hair
- On light brown hair
- On blond
- On red hair
- Who is latent coloring suitable for?
- Dark hair
- Brown hair
- Blonde hair
- Red hair
- What kind of latent coloring should you choose?
- What colors are best for latent dyeing
- Is latent coloring suitable for dark hair?
- How to choose?
- Care
- Popular hidden dyeing types
- With lightening
- No clarification
- Rainbow
- Straight line in 1 color, in several
- Colored ombre
- Zigzag
- For fair-haired
- What materials will you need?
- Crayons
- Special paints
- Gentle coloring formulations
- HOW TO MAKE HIDDEN COLORING IN HOME CONDITIONS?
- Dye selection
- Working with color
- Styling
- HAIR CARE RULES AFTER COLORING
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Below we will talk in more detail about this type of staining.
What is latent staining?
You can dye your hair in several ways. One of these methods is block staining. And its most interesting variety is latent coloration. Strands for painting are usually selected large.
They are taken from the back of the head or temporal part of the head, which allows the hair from the top of the head to cover bright strands that differ from the main hair color. Any color can be chosen, but saturated flashy shades will look more advantageous.
Hidden hair coloring
Invisible coloring is ideal for those who do not advertise themselves. It's a bit incognito. You can go to work, socialize with elderly and somewhat conservative relatives. But invisible hair coloring will remain your secret. Otherwise, secret hair coloring is universal: suitable for long hair and short, wavy and straight.
As for the color, the faster and easier internal hair coloring, of course, will fall on the blond, since the brown-haired and the brunette will need powerful preliminary lightening.
Secret coloring attracts with its originality. If you need a unique and at the same time "decent" image, go for it! Plus, it really looks beautiful on hair flying in the wind, and the regrowth of color due to the upper curls is almost imperceptible. In addition, invisible hair coloring is gentle - the effect of the dye covers only a small part of the hair.
An imperceptible coloring suits everyone, but the palettes for brunettes, light-haired, red-haired and blondes differ.
On dark hair
Latent dyeing on dark hair allows you to use the brightest shades. Why not dye your strands in wine, raspberry, navy or neon turquoise? Of all the varieties of pink, concentrated tones are preferable. Or maybe remove the color nuance altogether? How do you like this idea - hidden hair coloring is carried out on dark hair with a white dye as snow?
On light brown hair
This natural shade is called "mouse" and is accused of being boring. Hidden dyeing for light brown hair is an attempt to get away from a predictable image. In your case, the choice of shade is limited only by the color type and skin tone. Do not forget the main rule: cold shades - to cold, warm - to warm.
On blond
Light strands allow you to experiment with color ad infinitum, but our favorites are delicate, as if slightly washed out shades: denim, dusty pink, smoky, beige, golden.Latent dyeing of blond will not spoil, but, as is the case, for example, with brown hair, it may still require lightening. Colorists vote to raise the tone when dealing with fake blonde or wanting to be 100% correct.
Therefore, it is, of course, possible, but undesirable, to do hidden hair dyeing for blonde hair at home.
On red hair
Red hair is always a challenge for a colorist, and under color is no exception. The base must be prepared carefully, otherwise the result will deceive the expectations of both the master himself and his client. It is even more difficult to choose a shade. All colors from the palette of chestnut and dark bronze, milky white and some options from the palette of red look spectacular.
Who is latent coloring suitable for?
Doubt if latent coloring is right for you? In fact, there are no restrictions. Everyone will be able to choose an option that will look harmonious.
Dark hair
On dark hair, neon shades will create optimal contrast.
And if you don't want the brightness to go off scale, hide the muted shades of green, blue or, say, pink on the middle layers so that they only gently hint at your love of experimenting with color.
Brown hair
On light brown hair, even fairly restrained colors will be noticeable. At the same time, you can choose almost any shade - except that the pastels look faded on them.
But if you first discolor the strands, then muted shades can turn into a full-fledged accent.
Blonde hair
Blondes have the widest choice: from milky pastels to dazzling neon. Both the first and the second go well with the blond and stand out noticeably against its background, but can be skillfully hidden under the top layer of hair.
Red hair
Girls with red hair need to choose shades for hidden dyeing that will not merge with their natural shade. Therefore, the red-pink scale is hardly suitable. Look for options that create dramatic contrast against the fiery background.
What kind of latent coloring should you choose?
If you have black hair and want to keep the base color, you can get the edges with indigo veins or a mixture of bright blue, navy blue and indigo. Various hidden shades of color will definitely make your hair look so much more attractive.
One very unconventional but beautiful color combination is purple and pink.
Ideal for women with thick and bouncy hair. The pink and purple strands hidden by the purple strands, when revealed, will surely make you the star of the party.
A simple pairing of natural black hair with blonde strands is one combination that will never go out of style. Ideal for women with medium length hair who are not ready for extreme changes in appearance. If you're not a big fan of experimenting, this is one of the styles you should try.
- Black hair with hidden red or red locks. Such a bright version of hidden dyeing will look great on short hair.
- Pink and blue are two colors that complement each other perfectly. More suitable for blonde hair. This combination will perfectly complement your curls and give your hair a sense of elegance and grace.
- Aquamarine - This unusual color has a completely different vibration and an eye-pleasing spectrum. Ideal for blonde hair, this color will match your vibrant curls, creating the perfect contrast.
- Pink strands under natural blonde hair are a great option for hidden dyeing for a hot summer.
- Hidden rainbow color looks great on girls with any hair length. This option can be paired with silver or white hair to accentuate the vibrancy of the colors.
- Hidden purple hair color comes in so many shades. An excellent choice for straight hair of any length.
- Hidden fiery hair color. Perfect for blondes.The combination of red, orange and yellow will accentuate your thick and long hair.
What colors are best for latent dyeing
As a rule, curls with this technique are painted in bright colors, the choice of which depends on the shade of the hair. With hidden staining colors can be used:
- Violet. Lilac and lavender tones look great on blond hair. You can also add pink colors to them. On dark hair, dyeing with purple neon will look good - so it will be noticeable;
- blue. It suits everyone: blondes, brunettes, and brown-haired women. You can dye your curls in a light blue tone, which is especially suitable for owners of light hair, or choose the color of dark denim;
- pink. With this type of staining, it is easy to use several tones of this color at the same time: from cloudy to crimson. You can also combine tones with a gradient or apply them to strands;
- Red. This color will not work for those with red hair. However, it is easy for blondes or brunettes to apply it with this type of staining;
- green. If you feel like it, it's easy to make this color soft by choosing a mint tone. Daring green looks harmoniously with other bright colors: for example, red, blue or pink;
- blond. For dark-haired ladies, to complement their look, you can hide light strands under the main hair. They will be especially noticeable when driving;
- multicolored. If you take a wide palette, you can create stunning iridescent overflows, you can make an unforgettable impression on the people around.
Is latent coloring suitable for dark hair?
Latent dyeing on dark hair is much more difficult than on light hair. The pigment will fit well on brown or black hair if it is pre-lightened a few tones. Without this procedure, the color change can simply not be seen. The advantage of light hair is that it can be easily dyed even in a lighter shade than it was before.
[attention type = green] Dark-haired girls should not deny themselves interesting coloring just because of the complexity of the process. The result will be no less striking than women with light brown hair. / Attention]
How to choose?
The main factor that plays a significant role in the choice of tones and shades is hair color. For owners of light (light brown) or red hair, almost any color scheme is perfect. Not only pastel tones of the same color range look very impressive, but also bright contrasting colors. The "rainbow" coloring looks good on such hair.
Its saturation is clearly visible against a light background. All shades of pink are also suitable for blondes.
Cold colors are often used for dark hair. Blue and purple tones look very impressive. The bright palette also looks good. In this case, you can use an unusual technique, which consists in dyeing the hair in two contrasting colors from different sides to the middle of the head. If the general color type of appearance is closer to warm shades, then fiery colors can be applied to dark hair. They will look harmonious.
Care
With hidden dyeing, as with usual, the hair is injured and requires more careful care. In order for them not to dry out and not begin to chop or break, use special moisturizing masks and balms. To preserve the brightness of the colors, it is better to choose a mild shampoo.
It must be remembered that direct sunlight and frequent washing will inevitably make the colored strands dull. Therefore, after a month, the grown roots will need to be tinted, focusing on the already existing intensity of flowers.
Rainbow coloring is an unusual way to express your personality. It goes well with any outfit and allows you to create interesting hairstyles. And bright colors will cheer up not only their owner, but also those around them.
Popular hidden dyeing types
Latent dyeing for dark hair has several techniques that imply the creation of a new bright image.
They differ (techniques) in the density of the color chosen for dyeing the hair and in the method of applying dye to the strands.
There are not so many types of latent dyeing, but each technique is aimed at ensuring that the pigment lies on the strands most advantageously and does not spoil the image of the girl as a whole. Listed below are the basic concealment techniques.
With lightening
Moving from a dark shade of hair to a light one is not easy. Hairdressers resort to such a method as lightening. It is the process of artificially blurring the hair's natural pigment.
This method will help girls with dark hair to lighten the desired area to the desired shade, so that further it will be possible to dye the strands in a bright contrasting color.
No clarification
It is almost impossible to dye dark hair in a bright color without lightening. The color will either not be able to fix on the hair, or will not be visible, or it will be washed off the first time.
Girls who are afraid to spoil the quality of their hair with lightening can use special materials that give a short-term (usually before the first rinsing), but bright effect
These include:
- Tint - hair pastel, which helps to lighten the strands by 1-2 tones. Unlike lightening, tint does not destroy the hair pigment, but only lifts the scales of the hair cuticle, painting over its shaft.
- Toner - sold as a shampoo or spray. The advantage of this material is that it can restore the color of strands that have already been dyed. Toners have a wide palette of shades: from pastel to acidic.
- Mascara - decorative cosmetics for hair. Despite the fact that mascara is harmless and has a wide palette of shades, it has a significant disadvantage - on dark hair, some of the shades may be invisible.
- Crayons - improved analogue of colored ink. The chalk of the desired color should be passed over the damp strand and allowed to dry. Crayons are absolutely harmless, do not contain toxins and do not damage the hair structure.
Rainbow
The brightest variation of latent coloration. The bottom layer of hair is separated from ear to ear, and each strand is painted in a specific color of the rainbow. The number of colors can be different - from 5 to 7, but clarification is required first so that the coloring matter remains bright and does not wash out from the first 2-3 times.
This type of painting is especially popular with schoolchildren and young girls in the warm season.
Straight line in 1 color, in several
In this type of coloring, strands of hair are highlighted in the occipital and temporal zones. The parietal and crown remain intact. You can dye your hair in 1 color, or in several at once.
Colors of similar shades, for example, blue and turquoise or orange and yellow, will ideally be combined. If you select only 1 area for staining, you get an unusual minimalistic accent.
Colored ombre
A variation of the classic ombre, but more interesting. The coloring principle is the same, but with a slight difference. With the classic ombre, the natural hair color is replaced by a lighter shade; in the hidden color ombre, one bright color changes into another.
Shades can be similar or radically different from each other. The main principle of this kind of ombre is that the transition should go horizontally and be smooth, replacing one color with another.
Strands can be taken from any part of the head, but painting should be done with an indent of 0.5-1 cm from the hair roots.
Zigzag
This is the most difficult staining, which is difficult to do on your own without assistance. The curls are taken from the back of the head and painted through 1. The peculiarity of this technique is that 1 curl is painted from the root, and 2 is slightly lower.
For this coloring to look the most effective, you should use more than two colors.
For fair-haired
Owners of light brown hair more than others go to do dyeing in order to add variety to the hairstyle, but at the same time preserve their own natural shade without spoiling it with discoloration.
To light brown strands go:
- blue,
- purple,
- lilac,
- orange and light green strands.
No less aesthetic curls of a pastel shade, for this reason, when choosing a paint, one should give preference to such tones.
What materials will you need?
Latent dyeing for dark hair does not require any specialized, sophisticated tools.
You will need:
- mirror;
- body cape;
- gloves;
- foil;
- hairbrush;
- brushes;
- glassware;
- coloring materials;
Crayons
If you want to experiment with hair color in order to understand whether a particular color is suitable for your hair, you can use special crayons. They are washed off the hair the first time and, thanks to the gentle components, do not dry out the curls, leaving them with a fresh, well-groomed look.
In order for dark hair to be dyed with the highest quality, crayons should be applied to wet strands, which should be pre-treated with an indelible hair mask.
Special paints
Colored paints last 1-3 weeks, depending on the company that produces it. Most of these materials do not harm hair, since they do not contain aggressive elements.
There are a lot of companies producing colored paints. The best of them in terms of value for money are Manic Panic, Punky Color and La Riche. These brands are one of the best, as their palettes range from 30 different colors for every taste.
The dyes of these companies have a good composition and, with proper hair care, last for up to a month.
You can buy such colored paints in hairdressing salons, professional stores, and less often in regular perfume and cosmetics stores. Available in cans or tubes at a price of up to 1000 rubles.
Gentle coloring formulations
An allergic reaction can occur to any coloring composition. In order to avoid this unpleasant situation, you should apply a little paint on your wrist and wait 5-10 minutes. If there is an allergy to the components of this paint, then the skin of the wrist will turn red and itchy. In such a situation, it is better not to use this tool and pick up paint with a different composition.
For people with sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions, Pravana has released special eco-friendly color paints. They contain no toxic substances that can irritate the skin.
HOW TO MAKE HIDDEN COLORING IN HOME CONDITIONS?
Now let's figure out what the procedure should be if you want to do hidden hair dyeing at home.
Dye selection
The first step is to decide how long you are willing to last in the experimental look. Not longer than a week or two? Then choose a temporary dye that will gradually wash off as you use the shampoo. For example, Colorista Washout balm from L'Or? Al Paris.
By the way, they are very convenient to use. It looks more like a hair mask. You don't need to mix anything. Simply distribute over the desired strands and after 15-30 minutes of exposure, wash off the product with water. You can also try Colorista Hair Makeup Jelly. We talked about how to apply it in more detail in this video.
As for the long-term result, permanent dye will help to achieve it. The vibrant shades can be found in The Vivids collection from Garnier's Color Sensation series.
There is no need to wash your hair for the long-term staining procedure. If a temporary effect is required, then suitable products are applied to clean hair.
Working with color
Mix the components of the dye composition and apply to the strands of your choice, collecting the remaining hair so that no paint gets on it. You will have to wait for the formula to work from 15–20 to 30–40 minutes - in each case, the instruction will help determine the exposure time. Then all that remains is to rinse off the paint with water and apply a color fixing balm.
Styling
Appropriate styling will help to fully assess the result - for example, in waves.
HAIR CARE RULES AFTER COLORING
To keep the color (albeit hidden) on your hair for as long as possible, follow the advice of stylists. First, you need a shampoo for colored hair.Thanks to its mild formula, it almost does not wash out the color. Try, for example, “Fructis. Goji. Long Lasting Color ”from Garnier.
Second, moisturize and nourish your hair more often. Add masks and leave-in balm to your beauty diet to avoid the problem of dry hair that often occurs after dyeing.
How do you like the idea of latent coloring? Would you dare to do this? Let us know in the comments.