Light brown hair color: shade selection and coloring tips

The light chestnut color is very natural, but not boring at all. Most often, he is chosen by fair-haired young ladies who want to refresh their everyday look and make it more interesting.

Light brown hair color is not suitable for every girl. Although it is considered quite versatile and looks great on both young and mature ladies, the shade should not contradict the existing color type. For example, this tone does not look very beautiful with too light or, on the contrary, too dark skinas well as with blue eyes. Owners of neutral or golden skin in this situation find themselves in a more advantageous position - the tone suits them almost perfectly.

Light chestnut will suit the color type "spring" girls. Undertones such as golden, amber or even cherry tones will look good. No less attractive is the use of this tone on the "autumn" beauties. Young walnut suits ladies with brown or green eyes. Freckles and moles, which are a characteristic feature of warm color types, look very harmonious with this hair color.

In the case when a girl has a "cold" appearance, but you still want to try on a nutty shade, it makes sense to think about an ash-chestnut shade that goes into olive... He's pretty neutral.However, at home, it is quite difficult to achieve this shade, and therefore it is better to contact a specialist.

If a girl has too light, almost translucent skin, then she should choose a chestnut shade that matches the tone of mahogany... For dark-skinned young ladies, light nut tones without any specific undertone are very suitable. For even darker skin, you need a golden or honey extra tone.

Light chestnut color has a number of shades that are most suitable for a particular type of appearance. All of them are united by maximum naturalness and relevance. A girl with green, blue or light brown eyes makes sense to try a deeper nut color, for example, tending to "milk chocolate" or "pearl chestnut". A variation with a caramel undertone, that is, light red notes, is suitable for the spring color type. You can try to go to "caramel" or add more "gold".

Fair-skinned green-eyed beauties can afford brighter solutions. "Light chestnut" in this case is complemented by a copper or golden undertone. If the skin is dark, then it makes sense to play with red or chocolate notes.

The cold color type, as mentioned above, does not imply the use of this nutty shade. It is better for him to turn his attention to the "dark chestnut" with silvery or even black tints.

The light chestnut shade is not very complex, so it is quite possible to achieve it at home. However, if you have never done your own hair coloring before, then it is better to trust a professional. Best of all, the pigment is fixed on light, blond or golden hair. Brunettes or red-haired girls will first have to bleach curls, which can take more than one week.

Have L'oreal paris the palette contains several variations of the required tone, for example, "Very Light Chestnut" and "Pure Light Chestnut". In addition, a special line designed for fast dyeing also contains the required shade - "Very light chestnut". Thanks to a special technology, you can get it in just 10 minutes. For toning, which, although not long-term, but does not spoil the hair, due to the absence of ammonia in the composition, the series L'Oreal Paris "Casting cream gloss"... The required colors are listed under the names Chestnut Honey and Light Chestnut.

The company has Schwarzkopf on the market there is a "Light chestnut" shade, which is part of the "Nectra Color" collection. It enjoys well-deserved popularity, giving the strands not only a beautiful color, but also a natural shine. In addition, it makes sense to pay attention to the “Caramel Chestnut” shade of the same brand.

In general, when choosing a dye for changing hair color, it is recommended to pay attention to a number of important criteria. The product should be pigment-resistant and not deteriorate from shampoo, sweat or curling chemicals. Low alkalinity of the product is important, but high coloring power. In addition, it is good that the coloring substance is easy to work with.

Hair coloring follows the instructions. The toning shampoo will stay on the strands for up to a month, but with each shampoo it will still become paler. Resistant dye can withstand almost two months on the hair and will be washed off much less noticeably.

Quite often, a light chestnut tone is chosen for partial coloring. For this, techniques such as coloring, balayage or ombre are used, the essence of which is the partial coloring of the total mass of hair.

As for the cost, painting at home will only require the purchase of paint and, possibly, a brush for better elaboration of the root zone. Contacting the salon just for a color change will cost a couple of thousand rubles. The final price in this case is determined depending on the professionalism of the master and the prestige of the salon. In the case when it comes to preliminary provision or such complex procedures as ombre or balayage, you have to pay much more.

There is also an option for toning hair using natural ingredients, which is not so effective, but completely safe. "Light chestnut" can be obtained by rinsing the curls with onion broth.

In order to prepare the solution, you will need to take 100 grams of onion husks and pour 500 milliliters of clean cold water over them. The husk must be clean, ideally rinsed under the tap. The ingredients are placed on the stove, after which the contents of the pan are brought to a boil. The onion will have to be boiled for about a third of an hour, and then it should be allowed to cool naturally. The cooled broth is filtered with gauze or sieve, and is also freed from the husk. It will be necessary to apply it after completing shampooing. You do not need to wash off the onion broth. The first color result will appear only after a few applications, so this procedure has to be performed regularly.

Another interesting solution is the use of black tea., but not the kind that is sold in bags, but an expensive leafy variety. To prepare the broth, you need 5 tablespoons of dry tea leaves and 200 milliliters of freshly boiled water. When the tea is infused and cooled, it will have to be filtered. The tea leaves will no longer be required and will need to be thrown away, but the resulting liquid should be used to rinse the washed hair. The color will begin to show after about the fourth application.

Light brown curls require less complex care than bleached strands. But, of course, as a result of the procedure, they weaken, and therefore they should be provided with all the necessary procedures: cleansing, moisturizing, nutrition and restoration.

It is better to cut off already damaged hairs, and then purchase a special product that takes care of the ends of the hair.

In order not to dry out your hair and not spoil the color, it is better to protect the hairstyle from exposure to ultraviolet rays... If possible, you should appear on the street in a headdress, and also do not forget about special protective equipment.

Surprisingly even the use of ordinary tap water can affect the noble light chestnut shade... Since it often contains an excessive amount of chemicals, regular shampooing can cause the strands to turn green. To prevent the problem, it is recommended to regularly rinse the curls with a liquid with high acidity. It can be either a mixture of plain water and lemon juice, or a combination of water with vinegar.

It will be interesting, but effective, to carry out the biolamination procedure, which should be contacted a couple of weeks after using the paint.

Biolamination can be carried out not only in a professional salon, but also at home.

Chestnut hair coloring in the video below.