Ash hair color is a cold shade of light blond. In nature, he practically does not occur. However, this color looks very expressive and can be a highlight of any look.
Those who dye their curls in this shade very often resort to the method of lightening the shatush - toning the strands. This technique gives the hair texture and makes the color more interesting and natural.
What it is?
Ash Shatush is a dyeing technology that allows you to color individual hair strands in light and dark tones of the same color. This technique is designed to create the effect of sun-bleached hair. The strands are colored chaotically, which, on the one hand, allows to achieve visual smoothness of transitions, and on the other hand, creates the effect of pseudo-negligence, which is now at the height of fashion.
Ash shatush gives hair visual volume, revives and refreshes the base hair color, emphasizes the individuality of its owner.
Dyeing using the shatush technique is widespread among young people and among mature women, as it looks great on both. The main thing when choosing a color is to choose the shades correctly. The dyes used to color the strands are usually not aggressive and do not cause significant damage to the hair.
Difference from balayazh and blonding
And balayazh, and blonding, and shatush, and ombre are techniques for partial coloring of hair. And although they have a lot of differences, the result is similar - these are dark roots and light ends of the hair.
Let's briefly outline how these techniques differ.
Balayazh, or, as it is also called, stretching the color, allows you to achieve the most smooth transition from a dark tone to a light one. In the balayage technique, the ends are colored at the level of 2/3 of the entire length of the strand.
When blonding, thin strands are painted in similar colors of the same tone. This allows you to achieve the effect of extreme naturalness and revitalize the color. This technique is often used to color gray hair.
Shatush is designed to get the effect of sun-faded hair. Moreover, the longer the hair is, the more effective this technique will look.
Who is it for?
Cold ash shades look advantageous on dark hair: both owners of blue-black hair and brown-haired women will be able to revive their hairstyle with such coloring.
On blondes, such glare will not look so contrasting and bright, but no doubt they will make the hair look much more interesting and attractive.
However, an equally important factor when choosing a stain is the general color type. Ash tones are most suitable for those with a cold skin tone: thus, complexion and hair color do not conflict, but set off each other favorably. Particular attention should be paid to cold grayish shades for fair-skinned girls.
When is it not recommended?
It will be more difficult for owners of a very warm color type to choose a suitable tone for such coloring for themselves: strands tinted into ash may look unprofitable next to the face.Regardless, it is still possible for girls with warm skin tones to find a shade that will make the ash shank look amazing.
As for hair, there are restrictions only for those whose main color is shades of red and red. Stylists do not recommend combining ashy tones with such bright and warm ones.
The length and texture of the hair does not matter when choosing a shade for shatush. Ash coloring will look equally good on short and curly as well as long straight hair, and vice versa.
Important! It must be remembered that cold shades with a grayish tone will sharply highlight split ends and dry hair, so you should first pay attention to care and haircut, and only then dye.
Also, some types of pigment in hair dyes can interfere with other hair products, and you need to consult a qualified hairdresser about the compatibility of these products in order to keep your hair beautiful and healthy.
Finally, those who are not ready to devote time to caring for dyed hair should completely abandon the ash tones. Cool shades are demanding and unforgiving of carelessness, not to mention the importance of maintaining healthy hair after lightening and coloring.
Pros and cons
This dyeing technology has several advantages and disadvantages. Among the first:
the emerging gray hairs are completely invisible and seem to be part of a well-thought-out image;
due to the shade of light strands, regardless of the lighting, the hairstyle looks fresh;
there is no need to do complex styling: ashy shatush is good both in the tail and with loose hair;
compared to full coloring or highlighting, the gentle effect is obvious, because the brightening composition is not applied to the roots.
Among the disadvantages:
ashy shatush focuses on the face. In general, this is not bad, however, in the presence of skin problems, it can become a significant disadvantage;
gray is not very suitable for girls with warm skin color, especially if they have dark curls.
Staining price - in the salon and at home
Of course, the cost of services in a hairdressing salon depends, first of all, on its level. If the salon has good service and excellent specialists, you should not expect low prices. But you can be more calm about the result of the work done by professionals. In addition, the prices for the materials used and the length of the hair are reflected in the cost of dyeing.
On average, the price of shatush dyeing in a good hairdressing salon hovers around 10,000 rubles.
When it comes to home painting, the benefits are clear: you gain experience while paying only for the materials you work with. The final cost in this case depends only on what quality paint you choose. Perhaps the first time everything will not work out the way you want, but in the future it will become easier and easier for you.
For different hair types
The plus of dyeing using the ash shatush technique on straight hair is that it gives them lightness and volume. However, it is important to place the accents correctly here. It must be remembered that when dyeing straight hair using the shatush method, you cannot do without the use of bouffant, otherwise all the bloopers and shortcomings will be visible.
Curly hair is the perfect canvas for shatush. On them, it looks natural and beautiful. The curls are randomly arranged, so shades of dark and light are especially visible.
If the curls are tight enough, then the bouffant can be skipped. Curly hair itself is more porous in structure, so it takes on dye faster, which allows you to shorten the dyeing time.
As noted earlier, owners of excessively short haircuts will not be able to use coloring using the shatush technique. But this does not exclude its use for short haircuts in general. Shatush is great on a bob haircut with lengthening.
Dark hair, painted by the shatush method, they look brighter and more expressive than light ones.Shatush for short and very light hair requires a mandatory consultation with a specialist, so choosing the right tone is much more difficult.
Fair-haired girls you can choose the same shades as the owners of the blonde color, since all these combinations look natural and do not create a conflict between the base shade and the color of the curls. But when choosing a color, one should not forget about the color type of the skin. The colder tones of the coloring products are suitable for fair skin. Owners of a darker skin color are more suitable for golden shades.
Hot brunettes Ash brown or any other dark shades with a gray tint are recommended. This choice is equally good on black hair, as well as on chocolate or coffee strands. In this case, the strands do not need to be strongly lightened, this will save their health. This combination perfectly emphasizes the depth of brown eyes.
For dyeing dark hair using the shatush technique, it is not recommended to turn to blonde shades, this will create an effect opposite to the desired one.
In order to create a shocking image on dark hair, the master may suggest opting for brighter shades - it can be blue or purple or even red. In this case, the hair roots are colored in the darkest variation of the selected shade, and the ends gradually turn into a lighter shade of the same color.
In general, the darker the base hair tone, the more vibrant and interesting effects you can create. The amount of clarifier in the paint and the waiting time also play a role. The higher the concentration and the longer the time that the paint will act on the hair, the lighter the result will be.
However, do not forget that the ash shatush technique itself creates the effect of burnt out (and therefore dry) hair, so if they are dry themselves, the ends split and frizzy, then it is necessary to cut them off before dyeing and not overdo it with the waiting time. This applies equally to dark and blonde hair.
Owners of light brown and blond hair are better off opting for a gray shade. This is especially true for older ladies, this color will look fresh on them. On light brown and light strands, pearl and platinum blonde looks great. At the same time, the contrast will not be so bright, but such coloring will revive the hairstyle, refresh the complexion and emphasize the expressiveness of the eyes.
Very young girls can be less careful in this regard and feel free to experiment even with the color of gray hair, which looks extremely bold and relevant.
Ash-blonde shade can be dark, medium and light. The first is universal. This color is suitable for those who are afraid to harm their hair and do not strive for special brightness. This shade of ash will help diversify and refresh your hairstyle.
Medium smoky blond (or light ash) is also considered universal. Experimenting with different combinations of light brown shades with smoky tones helps to find the right combination for warm girls, which is actually quite difficult. At the same time, for cold types, this tone is initially considered basic and indispensable in any variation. On dark hair, it is quite easy to achieve a medium smoky blond shade, since it does not require total lightening.
Light ash-blonde - this is a natural color for most Slavs, therefore cold light blond strands look natural on this color. Nevertheless, brown-haired women can also find a suitable tone of this shade. But black-haired girls are not recommended to choose light blond colors, since it will not be possible to achieve a beautiful transition between them.
The lightest of the various shades of ash shatush is ash blond. It is important to consider that when choosing it, the gradient between the base color and between the lightened curls is clearer, but at the same time it looks catchy and original.At the same time, light eyes will become even colder and sparkling, and brown will become alluring and expressive due to the sharp contrast with light curls.
A gray shade is a rather bold choice, which, however, suits almost everyone: both those who are young and daring, and those who want to hide the gray hair that appears. It is quite difficult to achieve a gray shade, but it is worth it, as it looks aristocratic and at the same time bold.
In general, dyeing using the ash shatush technique is possible on any hair color. At the same time, this type of coloring looks best on dark hair (all shades of chestnut, black, dark blond). But if desired, a competent master can choose the right tone for hair of any color.
The length of the hair also plays an important role - dyeing using the ash shatush technique is more profitable and looks interesting on long curls.
Classic staining technique
There is a certain procedure, following which you will achieve the best result when painting yourself.
You should start by selecting a few strands with which you will work. Their diameter should be no more than 1.5 cm.
The selected curls must be carefully combed, and then the coloring composition is applied to them in chaotic movements, trying not to penetrate too deeply.
After a certain time (maximum 40 minutes), wash off the paint. To regulate the lightening effect without waiting for the end of the gap, dampen a swab and run it through colored hair. If the shade suits you, there is no need to wait any longer.
Wash your hair as you would after painting.
How long does it take
The procedure can take from 60 to 120 minutes, the duration depends on the length of the hair and the materials used.
How long does it last
Dyeing using the shatush technique does not require a visit to the salon every month, the overgrown roots do not look pretentious. Improper care can wash out the color, then you should contact the hairdresser for a color update.
How often can you do
It is advisable to repeat the procedure after 3 months to update the hair color and the hairstyle itself. You may need more frequent staining, then you can visit the hairdresser immediately, as soon as the curls began to look gray and dull.
Popular Ash Shatush styles
Among the variety of different existing styles of shatush, not all of them are suitable for coloring strands in gray. Below will be listed those in which ash tones look great against the general background of the hairstyle.
Classical
One of the most popular styles of shatush. It is based on the dyeing of strands in gray tones throughout the entire length. Dyed curls after applying paint are not covered by anything, in contact with non-dyed hair. So it turns out, to achieve smooth, blurry transitions. This style will suit those with dark and black hair. It can be done on long and medium hairstyles.
Zonal
This style is perfect for Ash Shatush. It is based on the coloring of individual sections of the hair. Most often, the tips, temporal zones and bangs are stained. Thus, attention is focused on facial features and skin color. Looks very harmonious on dark, black and dark blond hair.
For light and light blond curls, a competent selection of gray tones of paint is necessary, taking into account the color of the skin and eyes (this can be done by a person who understands coloristics).
Suitable for hairstyles of various lengths, except for ultra-short (like "pixie" and "garcon").
Venetian
When performing this style, only part of each strand is stained, the roots and ends are not touched. The coloring composition is applied to the middle of the curl, stretched and shaded in the vertical direction.
For the procedure, use dark and light gray tones. This hairstyle looks unusual, even a little mysterious.The Venetian technique is used on black and dark hair, as well as on some light brown tones. Suitable for medium to long hairstyles.
Degrade (ombre)
At the moment, this style is the leader in its use on the hairline. This technique is considered very fashionable and is used by people of different ages and social status. It is based on dyeing the lower half (or slightly less) of the entire hairline in an ashy color. You can make a clear or smooth border between colors.
This style makes the edges of the hairstyle a little blurry, inaccurate, so it can be applied to both straight and curly hair.
Ideal for degradation will suit black, dark and light tones of the hairstyle. But on light brown hair, this style does not look attractive. It can be done on medium to long curls.
Balayazh
The style is similar to the Venetian dyeing technique, only when it is done, the strands are dyed completely in different tones of gray, which should be combined with each other (usually 3-4 tones are taken).
Coloring of curls is performed in a chaotic manner (at the discretion of the master conducting the procedure), due to which the hairstyle acquires brightness and creativity. This technique looks great on blonde, dark blonde, dark and black hair. You can do it for any length (except for ultra-short hairstyles).
Bronding
This technique is only performed on dark and black hairstyles. It is based on the coloring of very thin strands in two tones of ashy color (dark and light), which are located close to each other. It turns out quite fresh and original.
Bronding is very often chosen by older people, as it rejuvenates and hides individual gray hairs. It can be performed on hairstyles of any length, except for very short ones.
Dyeing shatush in ashy tones on short hair
The minimum length for dyeing using the shatush technique is 10 centimeters, but more is better.
Care Tips
Hair will require special attention to two aspects: recovery after lightening and color retention. To maintain healthy hair you need to:
Use hair masks that will nourish and moisturize the lightened strands. Apply caring oils to discolored areas.
Try to reduce exposure to heat, such as allowing hair to air dry rather than blow drying. It is imperative to use thermal protection products when styling.
To make the color last longer, you need:
Use shampoos and conditioners for colored hair.
Once a week, maintain toning with a balm or shampoo with the addition of purple pigment. This will prevent the clarified strands from acquiring their characteristic yellowness.
Wash your hair with lukewarm water. Dyes are washed out faster when exposed to high temperatures.
Ash shatush is an interesting coloring technique that allows the owner to express her individuality through her appearance and rivets interested glances to her. If there is no desire to radically change the image, but you want something unusual and fresh, then you should think about such coloring.
How to maintain a new shade
If you adhere to the rules listed above before staining and in the process, then to maintain the intensity of the new shade, you need to follow simple recommendations. They will not require large material costs and will not take time. In this case, the effect will delight you for a long time.
the washing up
You will have to refrain from washing for 72 hours after painting. When coloring, the cuticle layer opens, facilitating the penetration of the pigment deep into the hair structure. When you wash your curls immediately after acquiring a new shade, it may still be open. This leads to washout.
It takes up to three days for the cuticle to close completely. Therefore, the longer you wait, the more the color pigment will be absorbed into the hair and stay there for a long time.
Choosing a shampoo
Sodium laureth sulfate is a type of anionic detergent found in many personal care products. This ingredient is used to create the foaming effect of shampoos and conditioners.
In general, these are general rules for hair care. Tips on washing, shampooing and special cosmetics will help maintain color and thus reduce re-coatings.
Caring cosmetics
There is a wide range of special products on the market today that help maintain the color intensity of colored hair. These can be masks, sprays, balms.
When choosing cosmetic products, you need to take into account the original shade:
For brown or red hair henna is suitable. This is a natural product that has a lot of useful and even medicinal properties and is often used in folk recipes. With regular use of the powder, curls will become thicker, softer, silky and manageable.
For ashy strands you need to regularly use a special tint balm or shampoo. The products under the TONIKA brand have proven themselves best of all. The products have a mild effect and do not penetrate the hair structure, therefore they do not damage it. If you are a blonde, feel free to use it.
For dark-haired girls there are also proven and reliable tools. For example, basma. It can only be used by owners of black curls. For brunettes of other shades, it is better to take a closer look at tinting balms.
Styling
High temperatures will discolor the hair and drain moisture, causing damage to the hair. To prevent these problems when using hot tools, try a special spray to prevent drying out during styling.
Oil-based thermal styling protectors can help reduce moisture loss from inside your hair, smoothen hair scales and make curls manageable. This will generally allow you to maintain your color for a longer period.
Toning
If you are dyeing bright colors (such as pink, purple, or even blue), try adding a little of your dye to your hair conditioner. Literally 2 tablespoons of pigment is enough.
Each time you use the product after shampooing, your curls will be slightly dyed in the chosen tone. You can use this balm to maintain the intensity of the shade until the hair grows back at the roots.
Protection
Use a special stabilizing shampoo each time after painting, to make the color more durable and minimize the harmful effects. Currently, the most popular, judging by the reviews, are the ESTEL Professional and Helen Seward products.
Their principle of action is to stop oxidative processes in the hair structure. As a result, the shade is fixed. In addition, they contain special substances that prevent washout.
Video: Shatush | Ash blond using the shatush technique. Ashen blond. Shatush.
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Conclusion
If you want your hairstyle to look stylish and modern, but there is no desire to radically change your image, then the ash shatush is what you need. It will help transform your hairstyle, make it more pronounced and attractive. Thanks to the variety of ash shades, everyone can choose a style that suits their hairstyle. Observe all conditions of the procedure, and care after it. Thus, the effect obtained after the shatush will last for a long time.
