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Shades of blonde: natural, cold, ashy. Hair color for coloring. General Information on Characteristics Hair Color Number 8

Marina Ignatieva


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Millions of women around the world are constantly faced with the difficult choice of hair dye. The range of products is truly huge, and there is no need to talk about the future shade. On the box - one color, on the hair it turns out completely different. And after all, few people know that you can determine the future shade simply by the numbers on the box ...

What do the numbers in hair color numbers mean - useful tables of color shade numbers

In choosing paint, each woman is guided by her own criteria. For one, the brand's fame becomes a decisive factor, for another - the price criterion, for the third - the originality and attractiveness of the packaging or the presence of a balm in the kit.

But as for the choice of the shade itself, in this everyone is guided by the photo posted on the package. Last resort, on the title.

And rarely will anyone pay attention to the small numbers that are printed next to the beautiful (like “chocolate smoothie”) name of the shade. Although it is these numbers that give us a complete picture of the presented shade.

So, what you did not know about, and what you should remember ...

What do the numbers on the box say?

On the main part of the shades presented by various brands, the tones are indicated by 2-3 numbers. For example, "5.00 Dark Blonde".

  • Under the 1st digit the depth of the main color is implied (note - usually from 1 to 10).
  • Under the 2nd digit - the main tone of staining (approx. - the number comes after a dot or a fraction).
  • Under the 3rd digit - additional shade (approx. - 30-50% of the main shade).

When marking with only one or 2 digits it is assumed that there are no shades in the composition, and the tone is exceptionally pure.

Deciphering the depth of the main color:

  • 1 - Refers to black.
  • 2 - to dark dark chestnut.
  • 3 - to dark chestnut.
  • 4 - to chestnut.
  • 5 - to light chestnut.
  • 6 - to dark blond.
  • 7 - to the blond.
  • 8 - to light blond.
  • 9 - to very light blond.
  • 10 - to light light blond (that is, light blond).

Individual manufacturers may also add 11th or 12th tone These are already super-lightening hair dyes.

Next - decipher the number of the main shade:

  • Under number 0 a range of natural tones are suggested.
  • Under number 1: there is a blue-violet pigment (approx. - ashy series).
  • Under number 2: there is a green pigment (approx. - matte series).
  • Under number 3: there is a yellow-orange pigment (approx. - golden series).
  • Under number 4: there is a copper pigment (approx. - red row).
  • Under number 5: there is a red-violet pigment (approx. - mahogany series).
  • Under number 6: there is a blue-violet pigment (approx. - purple series).
  • Under number 7: there is a red-brown pigment (approx. - natural base).

It should be remembered that 1st and 2nd shades are classified as cold, others - as warm.

We decipher the 3rd digit on the box - an additional shade

If this number is present, it means that your paint has additional shade , the amount of which relative to the main color is 1 to 2 (sometimes there are other proportions).

  • Under number 1- ashy shade.
  • Under number 2- purple hue.
  • Under number 3- gold.
  • Under number 4- copper.
  • Under number 5- Mahogany color.
  • Under number 6- red tint.
  • Under number 7- coffee.

Individual manufacturers designate color with letters, not numbers(in particular, Pallet).

They are decrypted as follows:

  • under the letter C you will find an ashy color.
  • Under PL- platinum.
  • Under A- super lighting.
  • Under N- natural color.
  • Under E- beige.
  • Under M- matte.
  • Under W- Brown color.
  • Under R- Red.
  • Under G- gold.
  • Under K- copper.
  • Under I- intense color.
  • And under F, V- Violet.

Has gradation and paint fastness level . It is also usually indicated on the box (only in a different place).

For instance…

  • Under the number "0" paints with a low level of durability are encrypted - paint "for a while" with a short effect. That is, tinted shampoos and mousses, sprays, etc.
  • Number "1" speaks of a tint product without ammonia and peroxide in the composition. These products refresh dyed hair and add shine.
  • Number "2" will tell about the semi-durability of the paint, as well as the presence of peroxide and, sometimes, ammonia in the composition. Durability - up to 3 months.
  • Number "3" - These are the most persistent paints that radically change the main color.

On a note:

  1. "0" in front of a number (for example, "2.02"): the presence of natural or warm pigment.
  2. The more "0" (for example, "2.005"), the more natural in the shade.
  3. "0" after the digit (for example, "2.30"): The saturation and brightness of the color.
  4. Two identical digits after a dot (eg "5.22"): pigment concentration. That is, enhancing the additional shade.
  5. The more "0" after the dot , the better the shade will cover the gray hair.

Examples of deciphering a palette of hair colors - how to choose your number?

In order to assimilate the information obtained above, we will analyze them with specific examples.

  • Shade "8.13" , presented as light blond beige (Loreal Excellence paint). The number "8" indicates a light blond scale, the number "1" - about the presence of an ashy shade, the number "3" - about the presence of golden (here it is 2 times less than ashen).
  • Shade "10.02" , presented as light-light blond gentle. The number "10" indicates such a depth of tone as "light blond", the number "0" indicates the presence of a natural pigment, and the number "2" indicates a matte pigment. That is, the color will eventually turn out to be very cold, and without red / yellow shades.
  • Shade "10.66" , called Polar (approx. - Estel Love Nuance palette). The number "10" indicates a light-light blond range, and two "sixes" indicate the concentration of purple pigment. That is, the blond will turn out with a purple tint.
  • Shade "WN3" , referred to as "golden coffee" (approx. - Palette cream paint). In this case, the letter "W" indicates a brown color, the letter "N" indicates its naturalness (approx. - similar to zero after a dot in conventional digital encoding), and the number "3" indicates the presence of a golden hue. That is, the color will eventually be warm - natural brown.
  • Shade "6.03" or Dark Blonde . With the number "6" we are shown a "dark blond" base, "0" indicates the naturalness of the future shade, and with the number "3" the manufacturer adds a warm golden nuance.
  • Shade "1.0" or "Black" . This option is without auxiliary nuances - there are no additional shades here. And "0" indicates the exceptional naturalness of the color. That is, as a result, the color turns out to be pure deep black.

Of course, in addition to the designations in the numbers indicated on the factory packaging, you should also take into account the characteristics of your hair. Be sure to take into account the fact of pre-staining, highlighting or just.

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There are more than a hundred shades of caramel hair color, so every girl, before buying paint or visiting a hairdresser, should study fashion magazines and well-known online publications to find her “own” tone. After all, caramel can not only decorate a woman, but also emphasize the flaws on her face.

Who suits caramel color?

Given the variety of celebrities, any girl, if desired, will be able to find an actress or a famous TV presenter who looks like her. It is quite difficult to evaluate yourself, but a detached look from the outside will help you decide on the choice of shade. After all, famous ladies often change their image, changing beyond recognition in one evening. So you need to find in the luggage of your star "twin" the period when she went caramel-honey and soberly assess which tone suited her more.

And who is this color "according to theory"? Caramel goes to girls with color types "Autumn" and "Spring".



The color scheme of "Autumn" is considered the most pronounced in comparison with other color types. A characteristic feature of this type is the absence of a pink undertone on the face. The skin can have both pale and almost olive tint, but at the same time it is always clean, dense, elastic without acne and other flaws. The only nuance is the golden freckles, but they can be considered just a cute feature. The look is always bright, juicy, but the color scheme is different: from amber, brown eyes to blue eyes.

As for the hair, their palette is diverse, but usually lies between light red and dark chestnut (coffee) shades. Nature itself gently pushes autumn women to caramel. After all, this color will fall perfectly on light red and copper strands.


The main star representatives of the autumn color type are Julia Roberts, Gisele Budchen, Ashley Olsen, Drew Barrymore and Carmen Electra. As can be seen from various photos, they are very well suited for a light honey shade, and repainting in a different color, for example, black, almost disfigured the star beauties. If a girl is somewhat similar to one of these actresses, she should take a closer look at the caramel paint and match her clothes and lipstick to it.

The coloring of "Spring" is somewhat similar to autumn, but it is not so bright and juicy. All spring colors are somewhat muted and washed out. Reminiscent of viscous soft toffee in creamy syrup. The eyes are light in various shades: from sky blue to light amber. The skin is thin and velvety, it easily turns red, although it does not become covered with ugly spots, but it seems to glow warmly from the inside.

Spring girls also have freckles on their faces, but they are almost invisible. This type is characterized by thin blond hair of various colors, for example, light walnut.

There are extremely many representatives of the “Spring” color type among actresses. Gentlemen and the public prefer blondes, and there are a lot of them among spring girls. For example, this:

  • Nicole Kidman;
  • Anna Kournikova;
  • Valeria;
  • Jodie Foster;
  • Cameron Diaz;
  • Glucose;
  • Keith Hudson.

All of them go with caramel shades, and as soon as they were repainted in black, mustard-burnt or dark brown, the appearance changed for the worse.

Who doesn't fit?

But caramel is not favorable to everyone, it can only spoil some women. This applies to the color types "Winter" and "Summer". Summer girls are sometimes confused with spring girls, because they are both blondes. But the blond, which belongs to the “Summer” color type, has a colder palette. The skin of girls of this type has a reddish tint and green eyes.

Typical Slavic appearance can boast of:

  • Natalya Vodyanova;
  • Milla Jovovich;
  • Kirnsten Dunst;
  • Jennifer Aniston;
  • Sasha Pivovarova.

The caramel shade will only emphasize the reddish skin color, so girls of this type should choose a different palette for coloring.

The coloring of "Winter" is light cold, porcelain. A woman of this color type practically came out of a cartoon or a photo about the Snow Queen, but only with sometimes dark plum hair. Classic winter women include Monica Bellucci, Penelope Cruz, Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore and Megan Fox. Did any of the above go for a light honey shade of hair? So the Snow Queen should not experiment with colors that do not suit her.

Examples of popular shades with photos

But what shade of caramel will look most advantageous on the curls of a spring or autumn beauty? Here again, stars and typical classifications of the entire honey palette will come to the rescue.

Light caramel

This shade is based on a standard blonde that fades into luminous beiges and goldens. The richer the palette at the base, the better. When caramel is applied to the base, the hair will begin to shimmer from brown to sandy shades. Ideally, the color at the roots should be slightly darker than the tips of the hair. In this case, the hairstyle will acquire additional visual volume, which is so lacking for girls of the spring color type.

Light caramel shade is one of the most difficult colors in the palette. It cannot be obtained at home. Some girls believe that to get light caramel, it is enough to discolor the strands, and then apply caramel paint. But with this sequence, only golden hair with a slightly distinguishable reddish tint will be obtained. If you want to make a light caramel color rich in tints, you need to take a multi-stage light base.

Dark caramel

Goes to all swarthy and dark-skinned women, creating a general "chocolate" image. To achieve the right color, you need to take a light brown shade as a base and apply caramel paint to your hair. But when dyeing blond hair, even a tone darker, you must proceed with caution. It is better to color your hair gradually so as not to spoil it with a sharp transition and not to miss the shade that is most suitable for your face type. If you do not miss the tone, it will turn out gorgeous.

If the light caramel peach shade is more suitable for princesses, then dark caramel is made for queens. And for young girls with light transparent skin, dark caramel looks too unnatural.

Honey caramel

Honey caramel suits all spring girls with blond hair and light eyes. If a girl has bright dark eyes, then a similar hair color will make the image somewhat unnatural, and the general message of caramel color is maximum naturalness. The honey-caramel hue differs from the previous one in an abundance of redness and even rust, but the golden hue will soften the aggressive red, creating a sort of violent crown of fallen autumn leaves on the head.

caramel black

At first glance, this shade resembles a dark one, but upon closer examination, overflows and complex color transitions become visible, which are difficult to achieve for a non-professional hairdresser. Experts call it the most delicious and spicy caramel color, although too much time is spent on its creation, because in addition to the standard color, it is necessary to choose a basic shade of hair so that the hairstyle looks expensive and status.

Chocolate caramel

This shade can make any girl of the autumn or spring color type dazzling, but it will look more spectacular against the background of bronze and tanned skin. Alternatively, a brown-haired woman who has arrived from a vacation can paint with caramel chocolate, almonds, carioca or cappuccino to further emphasize her tan. For example, Jennifer Lopez or Beyoncé.

Also, this shade of marzipan is suitable for girls with a soft appearance or just those who prefer light makeup. Since the entire emphasis of the image will be concentrated on the hair, very pale skin is acceptable with this hair color. Technically, this color can be obtained by mixing several red, milky and chocolate shades and acting using the shatush technology.

Golden caramel

This shade of hair is probably the most natural in the entire palette of caramel colors. It is similar to wheat, but brighter and more iridescent. If a blonde wants to change herself a little, then with just a couple of tint balms she can become golden caramel, latte or camel color with cinnamon for a while, in order to understand whether she should repaint for good or not. This gentle tone, when applied correctly, has pronounced golden and copper notes.

The main disadvantage of the shade is that it often merges with a tan, so all girls with bronze skin should carefully choose the right tone for painting. Ideal for highlighted hair. Plays beautifully in the rays of daylight.

Caramel Ash

It looks perfect on naturally light hair, but to increase the glow effect, you can color the macchiato into individual strands. This tone is suitable only for brown-eyed owners of flawlessly clean linen skin. The correct tone can be achieved only in the cabin.

If you try to dye your hair in caramel color with an ash sheen, you can damage it. The technology of combining ash and caramel shades is quite complicated, not all professional masters own it. With obvious errors in technology, there will be something like flour or sugar on the hair, and not a uniform beautiful color.

Is it possible to dye gray hair with caramel?

Caramel color will perfectly cover the gray hair. And it is not necessary to immediately achieve a dark caramel color. To begin with, it will be enough to take any tint shampoo with the desired honey tone and apply it to the hair, and then rinse. Ideally, the gray hair will be unevenly, but stylishly covered with golden or hazel-honey blotches that will contrast beautifully with the white background.

You should not even try to dye your gray hair caramel colors yourself, since this technology has several stages. Violation of one of them will lead to incorrect toning of the entire head. Indeed, in fact, mother-of-pearl gray hair is the same bleached hair.

Trendy shades of the current season

In fashion, there is still an emphasis on naturalness, so caramel shades of hair are in trend. In addition to caramel, there was, is and will be popular amber, California highlights for medium hair and balayage. Fashion appreciates individuality, therefore it does not make any adjustments for colors, only for the style and quality of the hairstyle. There is no need for meaningless pictures, a simple harmonious image is needed. You can mix textures, colors, but carefully and as naturally as possible.

What hairstyles are suitable for caramel hair color?

The supply of caramel on the hair is based on the play of light and tone, which is what needs to be emphasized with a multi-layered hairstyle. The haircut should be layered, wavy and flowing, maybe with dark roots. And the length is not so important, although, of course, long light honey hair with overflows looks spectacular.

All short haircuts should have volume at the roots. Hair can be slicked back or curled, but the caramel color does not tolerate slickness. It's better to turn your hair into a lot of African American curls!

Medium-length hair can be cut into a multi-level caret with a ladder and curled at the ends. Also, for caramel shades of hair, all kinds of curls and ombre look good.

If you managed to keep long hair, then after dyeing in a warm caramel shade, they will shimmer and sparkle in the sun. With such a length, it is better not to do anything, you can only curl slightly at the tips and lift it above the roots. Then the hairstyle will look as natural as possible.

Choosing caramel: paints and balms

What paint to choose so that the color is maximal, saturated, bright and stylish? None, since only a professional hairdresser can make the right caramel. This is not coloring in one tone, but a complex multi-stage process, it is better not to experiment. Caramel hair color does not always look expensive and rich, if you break the technology, you can get a zebra instead of soft overflows.

The easiest way to give a caramel shade to your hair is with a balm. You can buy a product of absolutely any brand, for example, Tonic, Londa, Faberlik, Pallet or Wella. It is better to choose a tone based on your natural hair color. For example, golden caramel shades are suitable for blondes, and dark ones for brunettes. When applying the balm, you should rely on the instructions in everything, do not overexpose the product to maintain a brighter color, but wash it off exactly when it is required by the rules.

As the most interesting hair colors of caramel shades can be noted:

  • Estel ESSEX Shade 8/74 - light blond brown-copper (Caramel);
  • Garnier Color Naturals (Garner Color Neycherals) Hue 6.34 Caramel;
  • Paint Garnier - Garnier Nutrisse Crème Caramel;
  • Cies paint - caramel blond;
  • Capus Caramello - shade 7.8 Caramel or Caramello;
  • Loreal Casting Caramel - ammonia-free paint;
  • Estelle paint;
  • Pallet Mother of Pearl;
  • Palette Caramel Preference;
  • some colored shades of henna.

This is a small palette of colors. But any hairdresser should have their own best practices, working formulas, proven paint numbers and views on the perfect caramel color. It will help you choose the right shade or apply bronding. But you don't have to paint yourself.

Caramel is expensive and complex, maybe even a status shade. If there is not enough money for a good specialist, then turning yourself into a queen using improvised methods without professional paints (Loreal paint is, of course, good, but it is better to use more expensive means) is not worth it. It is better to save up and get a beautiful hair color for a long time. After all, you can never be sure which paint is suitable for a particular condition of the hair.

How to keep caramel shine: care rules

To keep the bright highlights of caramel hair, you need to properly care for them. It is unacceptable to wash your hair with a simple shampoo that has not been selected according to the type of hair and the method of dyeing. 90% of popular hair products contain ingredients that weaken hair, make it brittle and dull. If there are similar inscriptions on a jar of shampoo:

  • sodium lauryl sulfate;
  • sodium laureth sulfate;
  • coco sulfate;

then you have to throw away the bottle. It is better to use shampoos without such compounds. Such medical cosmetics can be found in pharmacies, beauty salons and hairdressers.

As for special hair masks, all soothing herbal and oil masks will do, there are many recipes. Sometimes hair can be rinsed in a decoction of chamomile flowers.

You should never wash them in hot water, and always wear a headdress in the scorching sun. If this seems not enough, you can go through the procedure of salon slate lamination and toning, as a result of which the hair will no longer deteriorate.

When choosing hair dye, women usually pay attention to the hair color of the model that is shown on the package, then to the name of the dye, and at the very end to the numbers of the shade of the hair dye. And many do not pay any attention to it.

As a result, we bring home a package of paint with a beautiful color on the box and with an attractive name like “bitter chocolate” or “hazelnut”. But after dyeing, the paint does not live up to our expectations, because the shade is not at all like bitter chocolate.

I want to help all the girls who want to choose the right paint and choose the shade they expect to see on themselves.

To do this, first of all, you need to look not at the picture and not at the name of the paint, but at the shade numbers on the paint package.

The numbers on the package will tell you everything about the shade of paint, you just need to figure it out. What do they mean. In this article I will talk about the universal numbering of shades of hair dye, and explain what each of the numbers means.

The whole range of shades of colors consists of 8 main rows:

0 - natural tones (green pigment)
1 - ash row (blue-violet pigment)
2 - matte row (green pigment)
3 - golden row (yellow-orange pigment)
4 - red row (copper pigment)
5 - mahogany row (red-violet pigment)
6 - purple row (blue-violet pigment)
7 - havana (red-brown pigment, natural base)

The paint number usually consists of 3 digits.
The first is the depth of tone (from 1 to 10)
The second is the main shade
The third is an additional shade (it is usually 50% of the main one)The natural range of paints usually consists of 10 primary colors:

1.0 black color
2.0 very dark brown
3.0 dark brown
4.0 brown
5.0 light brown
6.0 dark blond
7.0 blond
8.0 light blond
9.0 very light blonde
10.0 pastel blonde

In the given example, the shade number consists of two digits, which indicates that there are no additional shades in these colors. When choosing a paint, you need to be guided by your color type and, on this basis, choose the depth of tone. For example, if your tone is 7, then it is advisable for you to choose a paint with the first number 7. Otherwise, the resulting tone may be too dark or light.

To make it clearer, let's look at a specific example. Take a very common paint color that manufacturers refer to as "mocha".

Usually its number is 5.75. The first number indicates that the main color 5 is light brown. The main shade is 7, that is, it belongs to the havana series and contains a red-brown pigment. Additional shade 5 - indicates the presence of a red-violet pigment (mahogany series).

There is also a very convenient table, according to which it will be very easy to determine the color that will be obtained by mixing the main shades.

Today, the widest palette of manufacturers and palettes of various colors is presented on the hair dye market. As if with a wave of a magic wand, you can become a burning brunette, a red-haired beast or a gentle blonde.

Of course, if you are used to always giving yourself completely into the hands of a hairdresser, then understanding the shades of colors is not at all necessary, although it is useful. But if you prefer do-it-yourself coloring or do not trust the choice of stylists, it is better to learn how to navigate the palette, which is usually quite extensive.

A palette of colors is a kind of map with which you can navigate in all the variety of colors and choose the right shade of hair. The palette gives a clearer idea of ​​​​the color, unlike the paint box. Usually the shades are laid out on a special cardboard booklet, opening which you see in front of you a wide variety of shades of paint, presented in the form of small samples of artificial hair.

Paint manufacturers use artificial materials for their palettes, as they are more durable and resistant, because they are constantly touched by hands. This is the main advantage of such palettes - you can visually evaluate the selected shade, move it, seeing the play of colors and all the halftones. A photograph on a box of paint is not capable of this.

Color palette: professional and home coloring

Manufacturers of hair dyes for home use have a slightly smaller choice of shades than manufacturers of professional dyes. They can offer up to a hundred or more shades of one paint. In addition, professional dyes can be mixed with each other, getting all new shades. Do not be afraid of such a large number of samples, looking closely, you can easily make a choice.

Or maybe exactly the opposite, but the colors in the professional palette of colors are saturated, luminous. Confirmation of this is the Syoss professional hair color palette.

Samples of paints are arranged in a palette not randomly, but according to a certain pattern. The ideal palette of large firms usually looks like this, so you find the right tone very quickly. The lightest shades of paint are located on top, which gradually become darker as the row decreases. That is, the darkest tones will be located at the bottom.

Shades of the hair color palette

Paints for brunettes, blondes and redheads occupy separate islands in the palette, therefore, having chosen your range, first you need to decide on a shade, not a tone. Here you need to focus on your color type of appearance. It can be warm or cold. The correct definition of your color type guarantees that your image will be harmonious and, therefore, you will like the result.

For example, paint with an ashy tint is suitable only for girls with a cold color type. And if the owner of golden hair decides to paint over with an ashy shade, her hair will acquire a greenish tint. Accordingly, a warm shade will not look natural on a girl with a cold type of appearance.

Having decided on the necessary “warm” or “cold” undertone of the future hair color, you need to choose its tone. If you are using home dye, then you can only get a shade close to your hair color by changing it one or two shades up or down. The choice of professional paint provides more freedom of choice, since various oxidizing agents can be used to obtain the desired color.

With the help of a palette of colors, every girl, whether brunette, blonde or red-haired, can accurately select the right color for herself and endlessly change within her range.

Color palette for blondes

The palette of colors for blondes is the most diverse, these colors are most suitable for cardinal color experiments. Blonde girls are offered shining shades of platinum, cold ash or golden blonds. Golden curls are ideal for a “spring girl” with bright eyes. Ash blonde is a great option for the summer color type.

And bold platinum will suit confident girls of a cold color type. The least harm to the structure of blond hair is caused by shades of golden and platinum palettes.

Brunette color palette

The palette of colors for brunettes is represented by brown, eggplant, chestnut and red shades. To give the image of mystery and mysticism, a palette of black shades will help: blue-black, plum-black and the color of a raven wing.

The palette of chestnut shades is especially diverse, here are chocolate, and walnut, and various shades of chestnut and caramel. Ashy shades are suitable for green-eyed girls, and golden brown for brown.

The most extreme is the palette of red shades of paint. The owners of the cold type are suitable colors from dark blond to black wing, and for the warm type of appearance - from medium chestnut to rich chocolate and deep brown.

Color palette for redheads

Red-haired girls should not turn to light or rich dark palettes of colors. A chestnut palette will help to make the image more strict and modest. And for those who want to have a brighter hair color, garnet, copper, burgundy and rich red shades are suitable.

It is worth noting that different manufacturers of the same shade may have a different name. For example, an ash blonde can be called pearl or silver.

1. Hair dye L "Oreal Casting - Palette

2. Hair dye Schwarzkopf Essensity - Palette

3. Hair dye L "Oreal Excellence Creme - Palette

4. Hair dye Garnier Olia - Palette

5. Hair dye L "Oreal Preference - Palette

6. Hair dye L "Oreal Prodigy - Palette

7. Hair dye Syoss - Palette

8. Hair dye FitoColor - Palette

9. Hair dye Schwarzkopf Palette Phytolinia - Palette

10. Hair dye Schwarzkopf Palette Perfect Care - Palette

11. Hair dye Schwarzkopf Palette Intense color - Palette

I think that each of us has come to this moment - when you get tired of constantly going to a manicure / pedicure, to a beautician or hair stylist. And not even because of employment, but simply because of the lack of funds for all these activities. I personally also have a fear of failure: it is not known what another, albeit a vaunted master, can do with you, especially in terms of hair coloring. My hair grows fast (pah-pah) and over the past year I've developed a formula for the perfect home coloring, which is cheap and cheerful - but in reality cheap and fun certainly! This option is very good both as age-related coloring with the rapid growth of gray hair, and as a non-ageing one - to elegantly refresh your natural hair color without any tricky strands, shatush, balayage and just do it. So what we need:

1. Determining your color type according to my system is important, because you have to choose the paint yourself in the store and think about what pigments you need in the end.
2. Assess the lightness of your natural hair color
3. Read mine on what the number on a pack of paint means
4. And you will also need the help of a faithful friend or mother (or who can you entrust your precious hair to?); also, everything you need for high-quality home dyeing can be purchased at the same Auchan (or another large supermarket) - brush bowls, clips for strands, a cape (!) And comfortable thin gloves (those that are in the paint are pointless to use - we all know this )

And now from words to deeds! We will not go far, I will tell you about my experience of staining. The lightness of my natural hair is a confident 5, and the color is not very expressive, it's not even chestnut, but some kind of gray chestnut. And given my color type Chestnut Autumn, this same 5 is not too refreshing for me. Also, my hair contains red pigment, which comes out in general with any coloring (even if you take the so-called “zero” paint without pigments). I take paint 6.23 - and I get a lively light chestnut with a golden redhead and at the same time with a barely noticeable beautiful difference in the strands, because there is still a slight uneven clarification. And what is especially dear to me: with this hair color, I can walk without makeup at all (!), because the face is fresher, the features are brighter and, in general, the soft contrast that I need is created.

Perfect hair color obtained with paint 1 tone lighter than your natural hair and with additional color pigments that will give those very coveted iridescent highlights.

Why 1 tone lighter? Because in this case, the paint gently brightens your natural hair base and, as it were, color pigments are already laid on top of this, which look brighter on a slightly lightened base than if you take tone-on-tone paint in lightness. Also, lightening one level creates strands of different colors, and the coloring turns out not like a wig, but more natural, nobler and more expensive, finally, as if it were a salon coloring, and not some homemade one (let it be our secret). Moreover, it is the difference of one tone that grows back more correctly, the roots turn out a little darker - and this is better than tone-on-tone coloring, in which the roots often look more gray (and visually lighter) than regrown dyed hair.

An exception are cases of FZ and NZ with a very light hair base for these color types 6 (in fact, a fairly common occurrence in winter color types!), Which can also burn out with light strands - obviously you should not lighten here, tone-on-tone coloring with additional color pigments as desired.

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As an example, consider paint GARNIER- the palettes are large, but I want to note the very ideal shades for each color type. I advise you not to peer into the tone of the hair in the picture, but to trust the paint number more, because it is it that more accurately reflects the future hair color.

Very dark hair (base 3-4)

Frankly black hair is actually difficult to meet. I already joked in our VK group that only Indians or cats have black hair (!), and when girls dye their hair in a categorically dark color, it often looks like a wig. Therefore, for very dark hair, I recommend level 4 and 5 paint, but not darker. You will have a beautiful highlight, and it will turn out that way, but it is clearly not worth darkening even more.

Brown hair (base 5)

Such shades are already more common - quite often brown hair of different color types has different color highlights. For example, winter FZ and NZ chestnuts will have more variety and color than the grayer OL and KO chestnuts. And for base 5, level 6 paints are the best suited.

Brown (base 6)

And this is the most fertile base for any type of coloring, because light chestnut is a very plastic universal color that can be diverted into a wide variety of tones without obvious harm to the hair. Light chestnut is found in most color types - LV, ZV, PL, OL, KO, FZ, NZ (except for Copper Autumn, of course, whose hair coloring is a completely different story). So, base 6 is taken to the shades of level 7.

Brown hair and blond (base 7-8)

Of course, the mistress of blond hair is, first of all, spring and summer color types. When some Night Winter tells me that she has blond hair, I just want to exclaim from the bottom of my heart: what kind of blond they are when they have a gorgeous light chestnut!). So excuse me, but only LV, ZV, PL, OL have blond hair, there is no other way. And a clear blond is an obvious spring, mostly Lilac. Below are recommendations only for LV and ZV, because in the case of PL and OL it is better to become a blonde with the help of not uniform light coloring, but due to light strands (and this is already in the salon after all). We paint the “spring” base 7 and 8, respectively, with shades 8 and 9.

And here are some star examples of how cool it is to be 1 tone lighter:

Important note- standard paint kits include 6% oxide by default, because this level of oxide is necessary to paint over gray hair. In the case when you have a little gray hair, you can use 3% oxide - it is easy to purchase it yourself or check with your hairdresser (if, for example, you come to the salon with your paint). Oxide 3% reduces the damage from staining, and your durability will be about a month anyway. And do not forget that dyed hair needs to be pampered in every possible way with masks for hair restoration).

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