Caramel highlighting: features, shade selection and care rules

Recently, a procedure called caramel highlighting has become especially popular. This is explained by the fact that this option can rightfully be considered universal, because it suits almost everyone - both blondes and brunettes. What is caramel highlighting, what shades should be chosen and how to care for such hair will be discussed further.

Caramel highlighting is the same highlighting as the classic one. However, in this case, a natural and light color is chosen as a coloring shade. The main feature of this procedure can be considered that it is suitable for almost all girls with any hair color. In addition, the staining process itself does not take much time.

Of course, such highlighting has a number of its own pros and cons, which you should familiarize yourself with before resorting to staining. The advantages of caramel highlighting include the following:

• minimal harm to hair - due to the fact that only half of a woman's hair is dyed, the harm done decreases several times at once;
• the caramel color is distinguished by its naturalness, so the colored curls will not be very conspicuous;
• an excellent solution for those who want to slightly rejuvenate - caramel will make the image more spectacular;
• after the procedure, the hair acquires an elegant volume;
• regrown roots will not stand out much, the same goes for gray hair.

Despite the large number of advantages, such staining also has disadvantages, namely:

• among hairdressers and stylists, such a procedure is considered rather complicated, therefore, it is not recommended to carry it out at home;
• the damage done to the hair, of course, is small, but nevertheless it is there; you can eliminate it, if you do not forget about further special care;
• the difficulty of choosing the right shade.

Before carrying out the procedure, it is very important to consider the following contraindications:

• in no case should you resort to highlighting those girls whose hair was dyed with natural means - henna, basma and others;
• it is not recommended to carry out the procedure if the hair is dry and brittle; first of all, the curls must be cured and only then highlighting;
• women with perm should also forget about this coloring.

The most difficult task in this business is to choose the desired shade that will emphasize the main hair color and its beauty. It is best to do this together with a stylist, but for those who decide on their own, there are some tips.

It is worth paying attention to the following recommendations:

• for those girls whose hair has a cold shade, a color with an ashy undertone is suitable; if the shade is close to warm, then it is better to stop the choice on golden or honey color;
• girls with dark hair should refrain from staining the areas located near the roots, instead, you can safely paint the tips - make them light; it is worth noting that working with dark hair is quite difficult, because it is extremely important to achieve not just a light shade, but the most natural one;
• the most suitable hair for caramel coloring is light brown; it is on them that this shade will look best.

Such highlighting can perfectly emphasize the shape and features of the face. To achieve this, true professionals dye specific areas of the hair, for example, bangs, roots or ends. Many people choose the right shade based on their skin color. For example, gentle caramel colors are suitable for girls with fair skin and light eyes. For darker skin, it is recommended to choose warm colors that can emphasize the darkening of the face.

In addition to the type of hair and face, it is recommended to consider the main types of highlights.

• American. Such a procedure is better than others capable of giving shine and shine to curls. Usually 3-4 shades are used.

• Balayazh. It is specially designed for short hair. Only the tips on individual strands are lightened here. Coloring should be done only with foil.

• Vanguard. It is carried out only on the ends of long hair.

• The opposite. It is suitable only for light brown hair, allows you to make a transition from light shades to darker ones. It is used, as a rule, when the hair has suffered from unsuccessful highlighting - this is a great opportunity to change the situation a little.

• Partial. In this case, only those strands that are on the oval of the face are stained.

• California. Here, with the help of foil, they dye the hair of a light brown color so as to create a smooth transition from dark roots to light ends. The procedure is very popular among girls of all ages. This is due to the fact that the roots in this case grow very slowly.

• French. This type of highlighting is considered the most gentle of all, but it can only be carried out on blond hair. By dyeing some strands in lighter colors, you can create interesting highlights.

• Bright. This look is only suitable for already highlighted hair.The procedure is carried out using a special coloring gel. This technology is not popular, because the result is washed off rather quickly.

• Contrasting. This is a great option for dark-haired girls. The width of the strands is chosen arbitrarily, and the coloring color differs by several tones from the main one.

• Venetian. This technique is used to create a burnt-out effect. It is best suited for dark hair, especially if sand or honey is chosen as a coloring shade.

And also highlighting is divided into the following varieties:

• frequent - involves painting many small strands; in this case, the dye is applied to at least 70% of all hair;
• rare - in this case, only a few rather large strands are taken;
• longitudinal - the entire length of the hair is colored in different shades of the same color;
• transverse - one strand is divided into several parts and is painted in different tones in the same way.

Further care is a very important thing, which in no case should be forgotten, because when dyeing, the hair endures severe stress. Caring for streaked hair does not require much effort, just purchase a specialized shampoo and some other products. There shouldn't be any problems with the choice of shampoo - any product designed for colored hair will do. It often happens that the desired shampoo may not be on sale. In this situation, you can make it yourself using drugs from the same line.

Another important point is a moisturizer. A mask or balm - it doesn't matter, the main thing is that the effect is appropriate, since when dyeing, the hair becomes very dry and brittle. It is recommended to abandon absolutely all products that have a large amount of oils, because it is they that contribute to the fact that the dye is washed off too quickly. The same applies to hair dryers, irons and other electrical appliances - these tools harm hair, preventing it from fully recovering.

As for the washing itself, it should be carried out no more than 2 times a week. A toning shampoo can be used to maintain brightness. At the end of the wash, it is advisable to use a nourishing balm. It is extremely important to know that after such staining, in no case should you resort to using folk remedies - decoctions of chamomile, sage and others. Ingredients like these often react with dyes to create an unpredictable color. To avoid mechanical damage, you should abandon the usual metal combs in favor of wooden combs.

To understand exactly which type of highlighting is best to choose, you can see some pretty nice examples.

• Curls painted using the American highlighting technique. Looking at this hairstyle, you can notice the presence of several shades at once and a smooth transition between them.

• Reverse highlighting hair. A very elegant combination of dark and light shades.

• Contrasting caramel highlights. A great example of a light shade on dark hair.

As follows from the article, caramel highlighting is a great option for those who are tired of their own image. It does not require special costs, but there are still difficulties. You can achieve an amazing result by choosing a suitable shade and a good specialist.

You will learn more about how to make caramel highlights in the following video.