(60 photos) Hidden dyeing on red hair

Latent dyeing 🖌 is a technique that allows you to hide colored strands 👩‍🦰 or even an entire layer of a bright shade in the bulk of the hair 👱🏻‍♀️ so that they cannot be seen 🔍 until you loose your hair 👸🏻 or gather them into the hairdo, which reveals the "secret" layer.

Who is latent coloring suitable for?

Latent dyeing is ideal for those who want colored hair, but for some reason cannot advertise it. It is also an excellent solution for those who want to change something in the image, but are not yet ready for global changes.

At the same time, the hidden technique is quite universal - it is suitable for hair of different length and color. You can even paint an ultra-short pixie with this method. As for the color, then faster and easier such dyeing, of course, will fall on light hair, since the dark ones will have to be pre-discolored.

Pros and cons

The unequivocal advantage of this coloring is in its originality. In Russia it is rare to find girls with such an effect. 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, latent dyeing is gentle - the effect of the dye covers only a small area of ​​the hair.

If we talk about the shortcomings of technology, then we can distinguish three bases of the launch:

1. bright colors wash out quickly;
2. before dyeing, you will have to discolor your hair, and this is not always good for the health of too dry curls;
3. you will have to give up the collected hairstyles at meetings with a business dress code, as in this case the latent coloring will become noticeable.

WHAT IS HIDDEN HAIR COLORING?

Latent dyeing is a technique that allows you to hide colored strands or even an entire "layer" of a bright shade in the bulk of the hair so that they are not visible until you loose your hair or collect it into a hairstyle that reveals the "secret" layer.

As a rule, when dyeing the hair secretly, the color is applied to the hair of the middle or lower layers of the back.

Sometimes it is not distributed along the entire length, but "stretched" along the root zone. So the staining can be masked even more reliably.

SHADES FOR HIDDEN COLORING

Most often, hidden strands are made catchy in color - otherwise there is no point: why hide shades, the choice of which is in no way associated with risk and bold decisions?

Since the range of available shades is very wide, it can be difficult to decide. The best thing is to evaluate how this or that option suits you in terms of color type.

Purple staining

On blond hair, the now fashionable pastel shades of lavender and lilac look good. Most often, a little pink pastel is added to these colors. Brunettes, on the other hand, make latent coloration with "luminous" purple neon - brighter and more saturated.Because otherwise, latent dyeing on black hair will simply not be noticeable.

Blue staining

There are a lot of shades of blue (the color is now at the height of fashion). First, of course, the blue electrician, which suits brunettes, brown-haired women, and blondes. Another favorite is soft blue (it looks great on blond hair). A separate trend is the shade of dark denim, blue with hints of dark gray and dark green, which make it muted, but no less expressive.

Pink staining

In latent dyeing, you can use several pink shades at once - from pastel to fuchsia and neon. Connect them with a gradient or wear them on different strands.

Green staining

Someone chooses a very soft and girlish mint green shade. And some people prefer the caustic acid-green neon, which, by the way, goes well with other bright colors: blue, red, pink.

Red staining

The red color will definitely get lost in red hair, but blondes and brunettes can easily take it as a basis for hidden dyeing.

Hidden blond

If you have dark hair and prefer natural looks, try hiding a few light strands under the top layers. This accent will be noticeable in movement if the hair is loose or pulled together.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• a variety of original hairstyles showing a combination of several shades;
• in windy weather the hair “plays” beautifully in several shades;
• the ability to hide the staining.

Minuses:

• the complexity of the procedure;
• the need for frequent toning in case of staining with bright colors;
• weakening of the lower row of hair due to lightening and the need to use different care products (a regular balm for the main part of the hair and a nourishing mask for the lower row).

For what length of curls is this procedure suitable?

For such a procedure, the length of the hair on the back of the head is required, which will be enough to hide the strands of a new shade. In practice, hidden highlighting looks best on owners of an elongated bob and straight hair on the shoulder blade.

Features of technology

• For blonde hair. For fair-haired girls, the procedure is easiest: no preliminary lightening of the strands is required to give them the desired shade. It is enough to apply the selected coloring agent to the strands, which significantly speeds up the process.

All colors are suitable for the light tones of the blonde, so the question is only in the wishes of the girl. The combination of several bright unnatural colors looks beautiful: green and blue shades, red and orange, burgundy and purple.

• Dark hair. Before dyeing the lower dark row of hair, it will have to be lightened (if the hair is already dyed with mass-market household coloring agents, more than one lightening will be required and can significantly worsen the condition of the hair).

Colors that correspond to the color type of the main hair web will look beautiful: with a dark chestnut base, red, walnut and honey, as well as rich red, will do. Owners of cold blue-black hair are obliged to surprise those around them with a combination of black and deep blue or cold lilac.

• On light brown hair. Fair-haired ladies should also be guided by the depth of tone and their color type: light and warm light brown shades look good with ocher and copper colors, red, warm pink and peach, and cold dark blonde - with blue, emerald and ash, turning "gray mice" in stylish and original girls.

Schemes and photos

Solid

This scheme involves dyeing the entire lower row of hair in one color. It is the simplest of all the hidden dyeing options, but requires careful separation of the hair layers from each other. You can separate your hair yourself at home using a special thin side of a single-row comb (it is better to purchase it at a hairdressing store).

Classic

A set of strands is carried out using the thin side of a single-row comb and does not differ from the classic highlighting in anything, except for the layer of hair on which it is carried out.

Ombre

With this scheme, coloring is not done from the roots, but the color gradually passes from the main to the additional one through "stretching" with the help of a comb and brushes. You can do it yourself, armed with two mirrors and placing one of them opposite the back of your head, and the other in front of you.

Zigzag

The separated occipital part is colored not evenly from the roots, but through one strand: the first is completely smeared with paint, the second is indented from the root and stretching the color, and so on. The technique is complex and not every specialist will be able to perform it accurately, therefore it is not recommended to carry out such a procedure at home.

Who is not suitable and in what cases?

The "cascade" haircut is not suitable for this type of coloring, because different hair lengths will not hide the bottom long layer. It is also better for girls with curly and curly hair to refuse hidden highlighting, since it requires perfectly straight hair, and constant styling with thermal devices will negatively affect the quality of hair damaged by dyeing.

Girls with long hair can try this coloring, but should be prepared for the fact that the strands will get confused in the wind and a beautiful play of strands may not come out.

Hidden highlighting - coloring for those who are ready to demonstrate their courage in matters of choosing an image to others, but prepares ways to retreat in advance if a strict and business appearance is required. When choosing a dyeing scheme and shade of the lower row of hair, you should focus on the shade of the main hair sheet, as well as on their length.

Carrying out the procedure at home is possible provided that someone will assist the girl - it is very difficult to cope on her own.

Types of hidden hair coloring

So what types of coloring should you look out for this season?

Rainbow coloring

The most common color palette for hidden staining. With thin or thicker stripes, the stylist gradually transfers the colors of the rainbow under the parting on the back of the hair and the same unusual effect is obtained.

Color staining

In this case, staining is a flight of fantasy. Almost any number of shades can be used, the number of which depends on your preferences and the professionalism of the colorist.

Pink staining

The pink color in a single layer falls on the staining zone, so it should be combined with the natural shade of the curls. For lighter hair, both pastel colors and bright colors like fuchsia or hot pink are suitable. For dark blond, brown and black hair stylists advise choosing dark shades of pink.

Purple staining

Another popular concealed shade that works well on light and dark bases.

Blond coloring

Women with dark hair are often dyed in cold shades of blond, thereby achieving the effect of a contrasting color combination.

Red staining

Dark cherry, wine, or lighter shades of red will work well on almost all bases.

Blue staining

Blue coloration is also divided into calm pastel and bright. The first option is perfect for owners of blond and light blond hair, and rich blue is ideal for dark curls.

How to make latent staining with one color at home: a step-by-step scheme

It is better not to experiment with several latent dyeing colors on your own, because we dye mainly the occipital part of the hair, with which it is most difficult to work alone. We offer step-by-step instructions on how to make latent staining at home in a simpler version - with one shade.

1. Divide the hair into two parts.

Using a parting, we divide the hair into two sections horizontally in the occipital zone from ear to ear. Next, we fix the upper part of the hair with a hairpin.

By the way! The higher the parting, the more hair will be colored. Alternatively, you can take part of the hair from the temporal part and dye it as well.

2. We mix the composition for clarification.

Before hidden dyeing, the hair must be lightened. To do this, mix a special powder with oxide in a separate container. Consider the length of the hair and its original color when observing the proportions.

“The proportion depends on the technique. Better to follow the manufacturer's recommendation. To lighten the strands, 1: 1.5 or 1: 2 is usually suitable. "

3. Lighten the hair.

Using a brush, we apply a brightening composition to the curls, which will later serve as a base for hidden staining, cover them with foil and hold for about 30 minutes. Then we wash off the paint and dry the hair.

4. Apply hair dye.

Pour the required amount of paint into a separate container and use a brush to apply it to the curls, starting directly from the root.

By the way!
It is most convenient to apply paint by dividing the curls into small strands of 3-5 centimeters each and working with two horizontal zones - upper and lower - separately.

We keep the dye on the hair for about 20 minutes and wash off with water without shampoo.

Who is this staining suitable for?

Brunettes, brown-haired women, blondes, redheads, girls with a natural or artificial shade of hair can experiment with colors - in short, everyone who craves a change. Bright painting looks good on curls of different lengths, straight and curly strands.

• The main limitation is age: bright purple or red strands can make a mature woman's appearance vulgar, therefore, when choosing shades, you should show a sense of proportion. Pastel, soft colors are the best option for those who are already masking the first gray hair in their hair.
• Another limitation concerns the condition of the curls. It is not recommended to dye damaged, weakened strands with dry, split ends. There is only one way out: to heal, and only then tint. Also, do not paint during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Due to hormonal changes, the composition may not adhere well to the hair.

Price in the salon and for home use

Preliminary discoloration in a beauty salon will cost an average of about 1000-1500 rubles. In the regions, you can find a master who will carry out the procedure half the price.

In large cities and the capital, the cost of hair washing varies up to 2000-4000 rubles for short curls and 3500-6000 for long ones. At home, you can use a brightening cream, lotion, powder, or powder.

The price range is great: from 100 to 1000 rubles and even higher. The hairdresser can offer you a pickling or blonding procedure. This is the same as washable and decolorizing.

The most multicolor dyeing of strands will cost about 3000–3500 rubles: from 1.5 thousand in small towns to 7–12 thousand rubles in megalopolises. To conduct a color experiment on your own, you will have to carefully choose a product from a rich assortment of cosmetic products.

It can be:

• ammonia-free paint-wax Mistine Flashy Glossy Hair Wax with argan oil and vitamins (price - about 250 rubles per tube of one tone). Palette - 6 shades;
• crayons for temporary hair coloring: produced by Hot Huez (from 400 to 1000 rubles, in a set of 4 bright colors) or a 6- and 12-color Hair Chalk set (from 220 and 400 rubles, respectively);
• ink. It can be an ordinary coloring preparation - for example, from Joyous (300 rubles for 1 of 6 shades) or a product that additionally glows in the dark. In particular, this is produced by StarGazer. Pink, blue, yellow, orange - any of these colors costs about 600 rubles;
• hair dye Anthocyanin (1 pack - 600 rubles), Crazy Color (from 700 rubles for one color) and other cosmetic products

Hair care rules after dyeing

When it comes to color dyeing, care must be built around two key factors: maintaining the health of the hair after lightening and protecting the brightness of the color.The last point is especially important, since the color is washed out very quickly if you take care of the curls incorrectly.

• First, change the way you wash your hair.

Do not overuse shampoo, use it only as needed. Discard the hot shower, the water should be lukewarm. This will not only keep the color vibrant, but it will also help your hair to frizz less.

• Second, choose professional care.

Colored hair requires special care, and most often products from the mass market are not able to cope with their protection and restoration. As a result, a couple of days after the salon, the curls lose their expensive look, look much less well-groomed, and the color becomes dull after a week. To avoid this, be more careful with your choice of daily care products.

“It's important to find the right professional care. It is he who will preserve the brightness and color of the colored strands, will nourish and moisturize the hair. "

Hidden rainbow coloring concept, technique

Rainbow staining involves two stages:

1. Removing dye or bleaching hair.
2. Painting in bright colors is like a rainbow.

Latent coloring differs only in that it looks less extravagant, because only the lower layer of the strands is painted, and the upper ones remain natural (or uniformly colored).

This method was invented by Carla Rinaldi, a famous London colorist, in response to numerous reviews from ladies that most would like to try bright accents of rainbow coloring, but cannot afford it due to office work.

This technique has many advantages:

• extensive color palette;
• high speed of the result;
• the opportunity to stand out from the crowd;
• long-term result;
• no restrictions on hair type.

The color staining technique involves the following steps.

With crayons

1. comb wet curls, horizontally separating the top layer and securing it with an elastic band or hair clip;
2. divide the bottom layer into equal strands;
3. twist them into bundles;
4. in turn paint over the strands with crayons (each has its own color);
5. follow the order of colors so that there is a rainbow effect;
6. sprinkle the result with varnish;
7. no rinsing required.

The result is not long-term, until the first head wash. Crayons are harmless, even adolescents are allowed.

Special dyes

1. put on gloves and an old T-shirt (or cape);
2. treat the hairline with a fat cream or oil;
3. prepare dyes (in separate containers, mix different colors of paint with an oxidizing agent according to the instructions of the selected manufacturer);
4. divide the curls into zones, stab the upper one;
5. Divide the bottom layer into strands (7 pieces);
6. take strands one by one, applying a dye composition of different colors to them;
7. put foil under each strand and wrap colored curls;
   work should be done quickly;
8. withstand the composition on the hair for 20-30 minutes;
9. wash off without the help of shampoo until the water is transparent;
10. apply a revitalizing balm or mask;
11. withstand the required amount of time, rinse;
12. start a new installation.

Preliminary bleaching of the strands is required (at least a week before the planned painting).

Conclusion

Rainbow (hidden) painting is definitely a winning painting technique. Thanks to a wide range of dyes (from crayons to paints), you can make a temporary version, and based on its result, start a complete transformation. After the procedure, you should devote time to special hair care, which involves the use of balms, masks, toning agents.

If you want to draw the admiring glances of passers-by, this coloring method is exactly what you need.