Dark hair color: shades, tips for choosing a dye and care

Dark hair is an excellent solution for those who want to shade their appearance, bring a riot of colors and stylistic perfection to it. Luxurious black, delicate coffee beige, deep mocha and hot chestnut are just a small part of the variety of colors that a modern woman can “try on”. The names of the trendy shades of the dark palette often sound like menu lines in an expensive restaurant. But how to figure out which color will be relevant, trendy or simply beautiful in combination with a specific hair type?

When planning to change the image, you should not be afraid to experiment or focus on the style that was in demand in the past. Beautiful shades of dark for long, medium and short hair in 2019 are very different from those that were in vogue two decades ago. Besides, monochrome coloring has long been replaced by multi-layered, multi-color coloring options.

When choosing a dark hair color, women often fear that they will look older than their age. This is partly true for all bright hair shades. AND dark brown and black or rich chestnut shades of hair accentuate any skin imperfections... If there are wrinkles on the face, age-related pigmentation is pronounced, staining will only emphasize the changes taking place.

For example, for ladies of an elegant age, dark hair colors in natural coffee tones or light brown, chestnut tone options will be a good choice... Young ladies appreciate dramatic changes more. If age-related changes are not too noticeable, you can experiment with hot chocolate-copper tones, spicy cinnamon shades.

It is worth considering the features of different color types. You can figure out whether the selected color is aging or rejuvenating, keeping in mind the following important points.

• Cold dark shades always add age. The brighter and more unnatural the tone, the more difficult it will be to adapt it to the image of a mature woman without emphasizing the years lived.
• Choosing a dark hair color, you should not worry about emphasizing the age only for ladies of the "autumn" color type. All shades of dark chocolate, dessert, deep brown tones will suit them.
• All shades of black have a rejuvenating effect on women of a bright southern type. For them, raven-colored hair is the most organic, emphasizing the natural dignity of appearance. The shade must be selected as close to natural as possible, coloring can be started at the first appearance of gray hair (and it can appear early enough in girls of the south).
• The type of "Snow White" - a fairy-tale character with clean white skin, black curls and blue eyes - also looks quite young with dark hair. You need to choose a color from a pure brown-black scale, without admixtures of ocher and reddishness.
• Dark shades will add age to all owners of light or naturally blond hair. In combination with colorless eyelashes and eyebrows, pale skin, bright curls will look unnecessarily sharp, highlighting any flaws in appearance.

Everything is very individual. Many Hollywood stars remain faithful to their favorite shade of hair and do not add age to themselves in their mature years. But when it comes to unprofessional staining or a randomly selected color, the results can be the most unpredictable.

Dreams of dark hair color today can be easily realized in just a few hours - ready-made dyes are sold in any large store. But few people think that harmoniously bright colors look only in combination with certain types of appearance. By nature, this range is typical for "winter", "autumn", "summer" - color types that allow for pale and dark skin, different options for staining the iris of the eyes. It is very important to correctly determine the division of tones into warm and cold.

Warm shades - chestnut, brown, chocolate - will decorate the appearance of brunetteswho want to make their image a little brighter. The darkest version in this range - mocha - allows you to get a thick and rich black-brown color scheme on the surface of the strands. Both eyebrows and eyelashes should be dark, eyes - brown or brown-green, skin - dark or golden.

Cool dark hair tones require an appropriate look - discreet, with light eyes, pale skin. They suit gray-eyed, blue-eyed, green-eyed ladies. Among the popular tones in this category are coffee with milk, dark ash blonde, silver brown.

Hair type also matters. If you plan to wear long curls, their condition should be flawless. And the darker the shade, the more obvious the flaws will be. No split ends, unevenly growing strands, protruding hairs. The dye always comes off unevenly from damaged hair, and it is difficult to achieve uniformity of color over a long length.

Medium length hairstyles are the most advantageous option for using dark colors. It doesn't matter whether it is a cascade, a bob-square or a classic square-length shoulder-length - the chocolate-brown range will favorably emphasize the sophistication of the image. These colors go especially well with graphic, well-defined haircuts. Black and purple looks spectacular in complex asymmetric hairstyles.

Short dark hair is a classic, sung by Hollywood film stars. This haircut is suitable for women with large brown eyes, small facial features. But for ladies with a large nose or lips, a short hairstyle in black and brown is not very suitable. It is better to choose more natural shades here: light brown, chestnut, ash-earthy.

The type of hair can also influence the choice of the color scheme of the strands. Curly and curly need a milky chocolate scale or the use of all shades of chestnut. The more natural the colors used, the better. Straight strands allow for a much wider variety of shades. Deep black, brown, rich nutty will be appropriate here.

Naturally wavy curls are quite difficult to keep in order. They often do not look too neat after staining, they need additional care. For such a structure, the use of natural dyes or the use of sophisticated coloring techniques that are often chosen by celebrities are recommended. For example, you can use the techniques of shatush, balayazh, ombre in various designs.

The palette of dark shades available to modern women of fashion is quite diverse, it allows you to choose a beautiful hair color for every woman. What trends are at their peak of popularity today? First of all, the transition to a dark range of those colors that would have previously been considered unsuitable. For example, painting in the color of wet sand, with a dark brown undertone, has become one of the most fashionable options.

When using trendy coloring techniques, culinary and dessert associations are considered very popular. Dark caramel or burnt sugar are beautiful shades that add softness, attractiveness and chic to a woman's appearance. This hair color belongs to the warm range, adorns the owners of golden or tanned skin, is suitable for mulattos and naturally dark-skinned girls.

The current trend that hairdressers elevate to the category of a universal way to tidy up hair. The natural tone goes well with the traditional European look. The addition of a contrasting undertone provides the coloration with a more interesting and modern look. In addition, the correct choice of shade helps to diversify the design of the hairstyle - it can be with notes of gold, copper, ash, walnut, cognac or chocolate.

The dark blond color is well suited for use as a means of disguising gray hair. It does not add age, gently sets off the appearance of women of mature age, can be used to transition from a natural dark shade to a lighter range. Depending on the choice of ebb tide, you can choose the best options for beauties with a warm and cold type of appearance.

This color has recently come into fashion again and managed to conquer the hearts of women with a naturally bright appearance. The darkest of the reds, with tints of brown, ruby, scarlet, it creates an incredibly effective image, visually increases the volume of the hair. But mahogany is quite capricious, it needs an impeccable supplement in the form of matte clear skin without a mesh of blood vessels, age-related pigmentation, freckles and fine wrinkles.

For owners of brown eyes and dark skin, mahogany should consist of rich brown strands, scarlet and orange curls. Asian women need color adjustments - they are more suited to a mixture of shades of copper and chestnut. The optimal solution would be complex coloring or highlighting on a darker contrasting basis.

Another trendy shade that can create a unique look for a modern beauty. Ash brown color harmoniously combines with fair skin, eyes of blue, gray, olive shades. For brown-eyed women, the lightest surface tone is used. The added dark blond color or bitter chocolate gives the hairstyle multi-layering.

Among the shades which are included in the classic dark range can be noted:

• nutty - the softest, goes well with a darker substrate at the roots;
• chestnut - natural, creating soft contrasts;
• dark chestnut, without excess redness and reddishness;
• black brown or mocha;
• black, one tone darker than the previous one, pure cold color;
• chocolate, brown interspersed with copper and gold undertones;
• bitter chocolate, with hints of eggplant and hints of plum;
• black and purple - rich, bright, for creative people;
• golden brown - one of the few suitable for the "spring" color type;
• dark red, rich, close to coffee;
• dark red - in wine tones or mahogany colors.

All existing types of hair coloring can be classified according to the characteristics of the procedure. Finding an interesting solution will not be difficult if you understand the current trends from the very beginning. What technique can be used for dark light staining? How to dilute bright contrasting strands? To begin with, it is worth examining all the available options in more detail.

• Classic monochromatic dyeing for dark hair. The color changing composition is applied to the entire length of the hair, without nuances and undertones. A uniform, even shade in this case covers the hair from roots to ends. Usually done to change the tone by 3–4 positions, more global changes may require preliminary lightening.

• Highlighting. In the case of dark strands, we are talking about dyeing hair with a basic shade and contrasting strands of 3-4 colors. You can easily radically change the image or "try on" an unusual bright tone. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the result obtained creates the effect of a thicker and more luxuriant head of hair, with multifaceted transitions of color and shine.

• Coloring. Dark strands of different shades help to revitalize the natural image, make it possible to stretch or create contrasting transitions between individual areas. For brunettes, honey, sand, and cherry colors are considered optimal for coloring.

• Ombre. A staining technique in which the color is stretched to create a smooth transition from dark roots and middle part to contrasting (bright or ash) tips.

• Gradient staining or degradation. With its help, representatives of the Hollywood beau monde create their images.The technique involves stretching the color from root to tip - from the darkest shade to the lightest. The look is natural, memorable, but it is almost impossible to implement this type of coloring on your own. Degrade is usually done on long hair.

• Stencil. Coloring, which is especially fashionable for owners of naturally dark hair. Using a stencil on the surface of the strands, original patterns and prints are created that look as impressive as possible.

After dyeing, dark hair needs special, gentle care. Despite the lack of contact with ammonia, the color change still has a certain effect on the condition of the hair. The first and main problem is the gradual washout of color. In just 2-3 weeks, the bluish-black tone can be replaced by chestnut or even red. And only with proper care can you ensure the longest preservation of hair beauty after dyeing.

Some useful tips for newly minted brunettes include the following.

• Shampooing after staining. It should be postponed for 3-4 days for a more complete development of the coloring pigment. This approach will prevent rapid color washout.
• Burnout prevention. Dark shades of hair quickly lose color when exposed to UV rays. It is imperative to protect the hair from contact with the sun using hats.
• Maintaining the brightness of the color between stains. To maintain the juiciness of the shade, it is worth using the appropriate tint shampoos or sprays to mask overgrown roots.
• Constant care. For hair after dyeing, you need to use special shampoos and balms, sprays and conditioners. Special nourishing oils and masks help to fight excessive dryness.

Observing these recommendations, you can maintain the obtained color brightness for a long time, ensure attractiveness and healthy shine to dark hair.

In the next video, watch about caring for colored hair.