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In recent years, a hair coloring technique called balayage has regained popularity. It was invented in France in the 70s of the last century. Curls dyed with its use look as natural as possible. Most often, when using this technique, the hair remains dark at the roots, and at the ends it acquires a lighter shade - by 2-3 or more tones. Balayage allows you to achieve the softest transition from natural color to lighter color.

Peculiarities

This technique was inspired by sun-bleached hair. Natural highlights, light ends, play of light in the strands, healthy shine and radiance - this was the effect that was originally the main goal of coloring. Currently popular not only color combinations within several tones, but also contrasting colors with more vibrant colors.

One of the characteristic features of this technique is versatility such coloring. It is perfect for those with straight or curly, thin or thick hair. The length in the case of balayage also does not play a big role - the coloring will suit almost any haircut. The usual coloring in one tone often looks too “flat” compared to balayage, which adds visual volume to hair due to light strands.

For those with thin or straight hair, balayage can be a real lifesaver. After all, it is precisely such hair, especially if it combines these two properties at once, that most often suffers from a lack of volume. Using this coloring technique, you can give your hair noticeable volume and even visual thickness.

Balayage is a very multifunctional technique. With its help you can not only change your image and shine with renewed vigor.

It will also come to the rescue of those who are faced with unsuccessful coloring or want to get out of the long-term cycle of constantly touching up their regrown roots.

Balayage looks great on both dark and light hair. This technique does not oblige you to choose only natural colors, shading the natural color. Although such dyes look the most harmonious and give the same effect of burnt strands. Nevertheless, balayage is now widespread using quite bright colors, creating a memorable image based on sharp color contrasts. There are several tips for choosing the right shade for this coloring.

If we talk about harmony, The following shades are best suited for brown and light-colored hair:

gray and ashy - for those who prefer a cold blonde, but want to avoid the sharp contrast of color with the natural one, which occurs during hair growth at the roots, and also want to dye their hair more carefully;
mother-of-pearl and pearl - these shades are distinguished by their shine and radiance, which gives the strands a special liveliness.

Dark hair in terms of color selection, they are a more advantageous option, since they are combined with a huge number of tones. Dark curls look very interesting together with copper shades. This coloring will refresh the image and add a bright sparkle to it.

Also, dark colors go well with the options offered to owners of light brown and light curls. Coffee, caramel and golden the shades will look equally good on dark and light hair.

As for contrasting shades for balayage, it all depends solely on imagination and personal preference. Blue, green, raspberry, red- all these colors are a sharp contrast to natural tones, and will always attract the attention of others.

The choice of palette is unlimited. The main thing is that the coloring is done carefully and competently.

Balayage also looks very impressive and on red curls any shades. Red hair itself is a very bright accent, and adding highlights and transitions allows you to achieve greater naturalness if, for example, red is not the natural color of the strands.

Coloring hair of different lengths

The versatility of balayage is due not only to the fact that it matches any color, but also to the fact that it can be performed on hair of any length and haircuts of any shape. The hair itself can be straight or curly - the coloring will not lose its effectiveness.

Short

Balayage on short hair has not ceased to be relevant for several years. A hairstyle dyed this way looks a little sloppy, but always a winner. The dyeing method for short hair is quite simple, which makes it quite possible to do it yourself, at home. But it is still recommended to carry out such procedures in a salon.

Coloring consists of several stages:

to determine the strands on which light-colored dye will be applied, backcombing is done so that the ends of the hair stick up;
paint is applied to the ends using foil and left for a couple of tens of minutes;
hair roots are dyed (if necessary);
after some time, the paint from the roots is extended closer to the ends of the curls in order to tint them, but not to the very end;
After letting the paint sit for about ten minutes, it must be washed off.

Average

On medium-length hair, balayage looks no less impressive. However, the dyeing method will look slightly different than for short hair. This will be more difficult, and it is unlikely that you will be able to do it yourself.

Hair is separated into several squares by zone (temporal, parietal, occipital and crown) and pinned into buns or ponytails with hairdressing clips - the main thing is that they do not touch each other during the dyeing process.
Paint is applied onto the ends of the strands, where it is left for some time depending on the desired shade and the paint manufacturer’s instructions, then it must be washed off with water.
Further The paint is applied to individual strands; brush strokes should be as light as possible to blend out the transitions. At this stage, it is necessary to keep the dye for no more than 15-20 minutes to achieve a darker shade than at the ends of the curls.
Hair thoroughly washed to remove any dye.

Long

The most difficult thing in terms of coloring will be balayage for long hair. To carry it out, it is imperative It is recommended to contact an experienced technician. The dyeing method is similar to the technique suitable for medium-length hair, however, with long curls you need to be more careful so that the dyed strands do not stick together and spoil the result.

On curly hair, balayage almost always looks very natural, since all the transitions of tones are lost in curls and curls.

Before dyeing hair definitely needs to be straightened. Applying paint to curls can lead to unexpected and undesirable results.

Balayage on long straight hair is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful variations. From a technical point of view, it is much easier to dye such hair than curly hair, since there is no need to carry out any preliminary manipulations. Transitions on straight hair colors can be made completely soft or sharper- they will be visible much more clearly than on curly ones.

Dyeing using this technique is suitable for owners of long hair who would like to update their look. Often they don’t want to part with the length or make any drastic changes to their haircut like cascades or bangs. In such cases, coloring comes to the rescue. Painting in one tone, if it differs from the natural color or what the girl usually wears, can be useful. But using the balayage technique will allow you to achieve a much more expressive result.

If you have medium-length dark hair, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the fashionable coloring technique - balayage. This option is perfect for those who don’t want to part with their dark locks, but want to add something new to their look. Balayage for medium-length dark hair, you will see photos of its options in our article. After reading it, you will find answers to the following questions:

What is balayage?
How does balayage differ from ombre and shatush painting?
Cost in showrooms.
Balayage at home.
What haircuts does it suit?

What is balayage?

Balayage (from Frenchbalayage - blowing) is a hair coloring technique that creates the impression of sun-bleached strands. Many brunette girls choose balayage, and for good reason - it adds volume to thin and thin hair, maintains naturalness and adds natural highlights to dark hair.

Coloring is a type of highlighting. The surface strands are dyed: each is laid with foil separately from the others; the averages remain untouched.

It is better to do balayage on natural hair color than on previously colored hair. The ideal base is dark strands; at their ends, the lightening effect looks brighter and more contrasting. It is not necessary to dye the ends blonde; caramel and platinum shades, copper and silver, and their combinations look stylish.

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The best hairdressing masters recommend their clients who are hesitant to make drastic changes to do balayage. Having agreed, these girls have no regrets!

Balayage is a technique that amazingly combines brightness and novelty, an attractive price and a spectacular image. We offer you a selection of photos of balayage dyeing for medium-length dark hair. After reading them, you will be convinced: coloring truly deserves attention!

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Real reviews

I wear natural hair. I wanted a change, and I decided to go with balayage. I liked the fact that the hair roots remained unaffected, and the color turned out smooth, without the effect of regrown roots. The price is reasonable and lasts for about six months. Girls, I recommend it! ( Ksenia)

Loose hair looks very beautiful, especially in the sun, in a pigtail. My natural hair is quite dark, not dyed in any way, the hairdresser had to tinker a lot with lightening it. In the end, I was happy with the result of the dyeing, but my hair became terribly dry. ( Irina)

I'm happy with the result, I've refreshed my appearance. Just right for the summer. It looks especially impressive on my haircut, I have a cascade, the color transitions are very visible. ( Love)

Price in Moscow and regions

We have selected the best salons in Moscow and 10 cities of the Russian Federation, where you will get high-quality balayage at an affordable price:

City	Average price, thousand rubles	Salon
Moscow	4300	"Mint"
Saint Petersburg	3500	“Alexandrina”
Ekaterinburg	3000	"Alice"
Nizhny Novgorod	2800	"Hatch"
Novosibirsk	2500	“Lady Fashionista”
Kazan	2750	"Venice"
Samara	2500	“Style point”
Krasnoyarsk	2750	“Duchess”
Volgograd	2700	"Mango"
Voronezh	2750	“Come il faut”
Krasnodar	2800	"Elegy"

How to do it at home?

Don't trust other people's hands? You can find a new look at home! Prepare the following tools and supplies:

bowl (glass or plastic);
flat blade;
brushes;
comb-tail;
elastic bands and hairpins (small);
foil, cut into pieces;
gloves;
paint (preferably from the same manufacturer).

Comb your hair thoroughly along the entire length.
Divide them into equal parts with a comb and use a brush to color all the resulting curls.
To make a smooth transition, no later than 15 minutes later, comb the dye to the bottom.
Rinse the mixture off the ends and rinse your hair well.
Dye your roots by combing the dye down the strands a few minutes after you start applying it.
Set the color according to the instructions in the package and wash your hair thoroughly with plenty of water.

There are special kits for creating balayage at home. They provide a lightening effect of up to 5-6 tones, have a mild effect, and do not contain ammonia or other harmful components.

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With a bang

For girls with bangs, we offer 2 options:

focus on this part: color the bangs and strands around the face;
leave the bangs virtually untouched and focus on the sides.

Graduated bangs with unevenly colored strands will visually lengthen your face and soften imperfections, while straight, short bangs above eyebrow level will hide your age and make you look younger.

For straight hair

Hairdressers say that it is easier and faster to perform balayage on straight hair. There are 3 techniques for applying coloring:

classic (highlighting from half the length);
partial (strands near the face are lightened);
colored (colored dye is applied to the strands at the ends).

Choose the right technique and your hair will become fresh and shiny, adding a touch of elegance to your look.

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For curly hair

To add extra volume to your curls, try balayage coloring and you will drive any man crazy. Due to curly hair, the hairdresser’s mistakes, if any, will not be noticeable. The coloring looks best, since the curls themselves create a smooth transition from dark to light shade with their structure.

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Balayage looks great on a bob and creates a gentle and romantic look. The bleached ends of the hair, elegantly edging the face on both sides, give the effect of an “inner glow” to the face. Medium hair length allows you to quickly dye.

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Making a cascade of balayage is quite a difficult task, but such coloring will emphasize the step-by-step transition in the length of your haircut and will not spoil your hair so much. Smooth color transitions combined with a cascade will create a truly exciting and seductive image.

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There are a variety of coloring techniques: bronding, ombre, shatush. But one of the simplest, and, at the same time, spectacular, is balayage dyeing on dark hair. This is a special technology for lightening strands, which creates the effect of a slight glow of curls.

Medium or intermediate hair is curls whose length varies from 15 to 25 centimeters. Approximately, this is from the shoulder to the middle of the shoulder blades. It is this format of hairstyle that is considered universal: they are easy to care for, easy to style, etc.

Balayage dyeing for medium-length dark hair is the most popular technique this year. In it, hairdressers do not focus on lightening the curls to the roots, but highlighting the ends.

A step-by-step lesson on how to do this kind of highlighting on intermediate length hairstyles at home:

Dyeing is carried out on dry, clean hair. To begin with, you need to separate the strands with a central parting from the center of the forehead to the center of the back of the head. Similarly, curls are divided into two more zones - side ones. To do this, two more areas are separated from the central division - towards the ears. A horizontal division is made at the back of the head, approximately 2–3 centimeters deep.
Coloring begins from the lowest area. To do this, a strand with a triangular base is separated from the main mass of hair.
The paint is applied with light sweeping movements from the middle of the curl to the tip. If balayage is performed to the roots, then the lightener is applied the other way around - from the tip up.
The brush must be positioned at right angles to the strand being dyed. This will allow you to get thin, neat strokes.
Place a rectangular piece of foil under each curl to prevent the dye from touching other hair.
In this way, each zone is worked out.
After a certain time has elapsed (it is determined according to the instructions for the dye and the original color of the curls), the dye is washed off.
In some cases, such as if the original tone was very dark, the result will be unsightly yellow highlights. To give the strands a cool shade, they additionally need to be tinted. We recommend using professional products for colorists (say, IGORA or Constant). If necessary, color correction is carried out twice.

Balayage for dark short hair and bob

The bob is an ultra-popular haircut of all times. Its main feature is the presence of a clear contour of the hairline and a characteristic length just below the ears, but above the shoulders. This is a classic coiffure that suits absolutely everyone, regardless of face type, age or thickness. A large selection of possible variations adds a few points to practicality: bob bob, graduated, false.

Despite its popularity, after just a couple of months of wear, this haircut tends to get boring. Painting will help refresh the coiffure. Contrary to stereotypes, the balayage technique on dark bob hair looks very organic. Especially if the roots of the strands are tinted with camouflage and the ends are painted in a contrasting color.

How to do light balayage on short hair:

To dye using this technique, you do not need to divide the total mass of curls into zones or comb them, as in ombre or. Strands that are not yet in use are simply pinned at the top of the head so that they do not interfere with work.
The development of areas begins from the top of the head. For each vertical parting, a thin strand with a triangular base is selected and carefully worked out with paint. This is repeated with each area. We recommend choosing thin curls - they are more convenient to work with and in the end the result will look very natural.
This is cold-type highlighting. That is, dyed hair is not covered with polyethylene or foil, but dries for the required time in the air.
After 40 (on average) minutes, the paint is washed off. Further, if desired, you can do toning.

The main advantage of this method is that it is easy to control the level of painting. You can lift some light curls, create a graduated transition effect, or stick to the same length on all strands. For example, in the backcombing technique there is no such possibility.

Dyeing for long hair

Curls of 4 or more lengths are the most difficult to work with. But, traditionally, the most chic hairstyles and colors are obtained from them. Long strands include strands that reach 35 centimeters or more from tips to roots.

How to do balayage on long hair:

Such curls are necessarily divided into zones, since they are difficult to work with in another format. If you are a master with many years of experience, then simply put aside the unused strands.
The hair is separated by thin horizontal partings. Small strands are selected from each of them using a wide-toothed comb. They need to be placed on a plastic stand or foil for ease of coloring.
After this, the desired length is worked out with a brush and paint. It is important to stick to the golden mean. For certain types, you can’t go higher than the middle of your hair - the image will turn out vulgar, but it’s also not recommended to dye it too low - you won’t get the notorious burnout effect.
With a brush, first paint from top to bottom, from roots to ends. When the strand is well worked out, then to create the effect of a neat transition, the strokes are done in reverse.
Dyed hair is left to dry naturally, after which it is washed with water and tinted with the desired shade. If you have not done coloring before, take lessons online or consult a professional hairdresser. Some dyes even shade natural hair, eliminating the shine effect.

This technique looks best on curly hair. Curly strands seem to emphasize the effect of a soft gradient. Weaving also looks good. Balayage strands blend beautifully with natural curls, giving them a glow.

Painting with bangs

When the haircut is not uniform - a cascade or a transitional bob, then the technique of coloring it becomes much more complicated.

Consider the option of painting balayage on dark brown straight hair with bangs:

At the end, you need to loosen your bangs and look at the effect. If the stretch is not raised too high, then the image will look organic. If you went too far and made the light strands too high, then to even out the effect you will have to apply dark camouflage over the dyed one. This is the name for dyeing the hair roots to create a contrasting transition. The result is a color that is something between balayage and dark hair.

Features of dyeing dark brown hair:

Before starting the procedure, it is important to understand what color type you have. Bright warm shades suit Autumn and Spring girls: copper, red, red, dark chocolate and coffee with milk. But if you are a cold winter or summer person, then you should avoid them. Your tones are gray, blue, some shades of pink and purple.
Any coloring is harmful to the strands. Balayage highlighting is no exception. To minimize the harmful effects on curls, we recommend using ammonia-free professional dyes (CHI, IGORA and others).
The main differences between balayage and other painting techniques are: natural highlights, natural shades and a stretching effect. If you are not sure that you can properly tint yourself, then it is better to trust the professionals. Otherwise, instead of a stylish gradient, you will get a regular shatush.
The main advantage of this type of painting is that there is no need to camouflage the roots. But if more than 50% of the hair on your head is gray, you will still have to tint it. It is best to choose a shade that is 2 shades darker than natural.

Step-by-step dyeing technique for straight hair

Traditionally, shatush, ombre and balayage are colors for curly hair of dark blond or chestnut color. But on straight strands this technology looks no less bright and original.

Instructions and pictures on how to make a beautiful balayage on straight hair:

How to do ash coloring at home

Ash balayage on dark brown hair is the most popular “hairstyle” trend of this year. Despite the apparent complexity, achieving this “gray” color is quite simple. The main thing is to know the basics of color and not skimp on professional tinting products. Ideally, take a master class from a good hairdresser-stylist.

What is important to know:

It is best if the strands were not dyed. Otherwise, you cannot be absolutely sure of the result. This is especially true for henna and basma.
The paint does not lighten the paint. Therefore, stock up on active brightener and silver toner. Do not buy ash-colored paint - it will have no effect.
This coloring option suits almost all girls (regardless of color type) under 30 years old. Further it will give extra age.

Instructions and step-by-step photos on how to make an ash balayage or stretched shatush on dark brown hair:

Another advantage of ash paint is the ability to transform into any other color. Garnet, pink, blue, black, purple and burgundy against the backdrop of noble silver look simply cosmically cool.

Video on the topic

Balayage is a unique hair coloring technique in which dark colors smoothly transition into lighter shades.

This technique is considered quite universal: it can be used on curls of any length and different colors.

Benefits of the balayage technique for medium-length dark hairBalayage for medium-length dark hair (photo

presented at the end of the article) is very popular among brunettes and brown-haired women.

This coloring option is perfect for those who want to make changes to their image, but at the same time do not want to say goodbye to their dark curls.

The main advantages of using balayage on dark hair are:

Balayage for dark hair: what color to choose

A dark-haired young lady who has made her choice in favor of the balayage coloring technique is provided with a wide range of color palettes.

To choose the right color, you need to decide on the image that the woman wants to create.

For lovers of natural beauty, when dyeing, you can lighten some of the strands several tones lower than their natural shade. In this case, there will be an illusion that the curls are just a little faded in the sun.

For hot brunettes, for example, chocolate shades are perfect. You can add light highlights to dark brown hair using a golden color palette. Light brown curls can be refreshed by adding wheat shades.

If a lady wants to give her image extravagance and unusualness, then she should pay attention to bright and rich colors: burgundy, purple, cherry and pink.

Truly bold and daring girls can even use blue and green shades. These colors will look very impressive on dark hair and create a sharp contrast.

Also Using the balayage technique, you can use several shades at once. Colors can be chosen both in the same color scheme and very different from each other.

How to do a classic balayage on medium-length dark hair

Classic balayage is a partial lightening of strands by 3-4 tones. The roots remain dark in color or lighten minimally.

To perform classic balayage, hair must be divided into several zones: temporolateral and occipital.

First of all, the lightening composition is applied to the strands that are located in the occipital area. To do this, use a brush to make forward movements along the curls, starting from the top and moving to the ends. The mixture remains on the hair for the required amount of time.

Note! Balayage on dark hair will look more flattering when styled.

Photos of possible styling for medium length can be found on the Internet. Balayage also goes well with haircuts for medium hair: cascade, long bob and bob.

Before you apply balayage to medium-length dark hair, photos and videos will introduce you to many hairstyle options.

Popular site article: Fashionable women's haircuts of the new season for medium hair. Photo

Caramel balayage on dark medium hair: instructions

Caramel hair color is a luxurious and sophisticated shade that many ladies dream of getting. This is a rather capricious color that can be very difficult to make.

Caramel has many variations and can contain chocolate, copper, golden and wheat notes. Caramel balayage can be done in 2 ways, depending on the desired shade.

To obtain light caramel:

The hair is divided into several parts, each of which is secured with a clip.
A lightening composition is applied to each part of the strands and left on the hair for 20 to 30 minutes.
The mixture is washed off and the hair must be dried.
Dye is being prepared to give your hair a caramel color. You can dilute the finished product, or mix several shades to obtain the desired color.
The dye is applied to the strands that have been bleached. Keep on hair as long as indicated in the instructions.
Wash off the paint with shampoo and apply balm. Dry your hair.

To obtain caramel of darker shades, the lightening procedure is skipped. me: a dye with a caramel tint is immediately applied to the strands. Otherwise, all steps are identical.

Technique for performing ash balayage on medium-length dark hair

Ash balayage for medium-length dark hair (the photos demonstrate this) is ideal for young ladies who have a cold color type of appearance.

In order to obtain an ashy shade, coloring must take place in 2 stages. At the first stage, it is necessary to bleach the strands. To do this, apply a lightening mixture to the curls and leave it on for 30 minutes.

After this, the composition is washed off. At the second stage, you need to tint the lightened strands using ash-colored paint.

It is important to know! Ash balayage is not recommended for women who have skin problems. This shade will only highlight all the imperfections on the face.

It is also worth remembering that ashen hair color will visually make a lady older than her years.

How to Create a Dramatic Red Balayage on Dark Medium Hair

Red balayage is a bold decision for uninhibited women who are not afraid of increased attention to themselves. It will look especially advantageous on dark hair of medium length, which is clearly visible in the photographs.

There are several options for creating a spectacular hairstyle using red strands:

Full. Some of the strands are dyed from the roots, the rest from the middle.
Average. Individual strands are dyed. Reminds me of the highlighting technique.
Partial. Only the ends of the hair are painted with red dye.
Gradient. Use 2 or more shades, focusing on the ends. There is a gradual transition from light to dark or vice versa.

An excellent addition to red balayage would be pink or burgundy.

Balayage for dark medium hair at home (step by step guide)

It is best to dye your hair using the balayage technique from an experienced hairdresser. But not all women have enough money and time to visit a salon. In this case, coloring can be done at home.

To successfully perform balayage on medium-length dark hair (photo instructions will help with this), you need to follow the following steps:

Read the popular article in the category: Fashionable haircuts for medium hair that add volume.

How much does balayage cost for medium hair in a salon?

The balayage technique is performed in the salon by specialists who have undergone special training.

The cost of this type of coloring depends on the complexity of the technique performed, the length of the hair, and the number of shades used.

Also, the price depends on the status and prestige of the salon. The cost for balayage starts from 3,000 rubles excluding consumables.

All salons offer their own dyes in different price categories, but it is possible to bring the dye with you.

Balayage for medium-length dark hair: before and after photos

Stylists and designers are confident that you can quickly update your image using a coloring technique such as balayage. In this case, you can use both shades that are close to the natural hair color, as well as bright and creative colors that will emphasize individuality and add audacity and courage to the image.

Don't be afraid to change. It's never too late to make your image stylish and modern!

In this video you will see balayage options for medium-length dark hair, photos after dyeing.

From this video you will learn how the coloring procedure goes and what the results of balayage look like.

Watch the video: Fashionable highlighting 2018. It's time to refresh your bob: 18 stylish options for highlighting short hair (January 2020).

Modern fashion tends to maintain naturalness in the image. All women and girls dream of beautiful hair.

You can add luxury and at the same time naturalness with the help of balayage. The play of colors gives the hair a natural look. The hair acquires a depth of color, and the curls begin to sparkle and shimmer.

Balayage is highlighting done in a slightly different way. The ends of hairs dyed using this method differ in color from the rest of the strands.

Translation into Russian from French of the word balayage means - sweep away. When dyeing using this method, the old dye is, figuratively speaking, swept away from the ends of the hair.

After balayage, there is no need to apply makeup often to maintain a neat appearance of your hair.

This helps protect hair from the harmful effects of chemicals. and reducing harm to them. In addition, this allows you to save on visiting the salon.

The result of hair coloring in this way looks more impressive on the hairstyles of those with dark curls. You can experiment with different color schemes, creating the image you like.

For bold personalities, brightness and contrast of the colors used are suitable. For women of a calm nature, it is enough to add only sun highlights to the strands. Romantic girls prefer honey, golden or caramel colors.

Brunettes should try coffee or chocolate shades. You can add a silver tint or imitation gray hair to blue-black hair.

Those who like to stand out from the crowd prefer shades of aged bronze, autumn foliage or red wine. A bright color will look unusual on your hair.. You can use it to slightly shade the length of the strands or simply color the ends.

Balayage depending on hair color

The balayage technique for dark hair (photo below) is selected depending on the hair color. Coloring can be done either with one color or using several shades.

By using this technique on dark strands, you can create the appearance of thicker hair., while sparse hair acquires additional volume thanks to non-uniformly colored strands. For the second tone, paint similar to the natural color is selected.

The use of contrasting and bright shades will give a woman individuality.

Balayage will also help if a brunette has a desire to feel like a blonde, transforming herself with minimal harmful effects on her hair. In this case, the top of the head remains its natural color, but the rest of the strands acquire lighter tones.

This dyeing method can be used on both straight, wavy or intensely curly hair. After that there is no need to regularly touch up regrown roots, as if you had to do with a radical change in shade.

Variants of coloring results can be compared in the presented photographs of women.

Ash balayage for dark hair

The color of the paint using the balayage technique is selected based on the color type of the woman’s appearance.

The use of ashy shades is suitable for representatives with lighter hair. On dark strands this color looks much more contrasting. But women who like to experiment may like this option.

The difficulty of such coloring lies in the obligatory bleaching of the ends, followed by the application of an ashy tone.

Attention! If there is a lot of red pigment in the hair, then the desired color may not be obtained, and when applying ash dye, the ends of the curls will acquire a greenish tint. Therefore, it is better to first consult with an experienced specialist on the issue of such coloring.

Red balayage on dark hair

This season, balayage of red flowers on dark hair is the most fashionable trend. Shades range from copper to bright red.

The paint can be applied to the ends of the strands or a smoothly transitional stretch of color is done to approximately the middle of the length.

Caramel balayage for dark hair

The shade of toffee or caramel candies looks natural on the hairstyles of brown-haired women. A natural transition to a lighter color provides the effect of sun-bleached hair, especially with a smooth transition of shades.

A clear border between colors will look interesting on girls who like to stand out.

Red balayage for dark hair

Applying red shades to dark hair suits extravagant female representatives.

This type of balayage will look more impressive on girls if their hair is colored eggplant.

Gray balayage on dark hair

When dyeing the ends of dark hair with gray, a noble shimmer is created. This is achieved if stretching of shades is carried out almost along the entire length of the curls. This way you can give your hair a metallic sheen and add naturalness to your hairstyle.

Gray dyeing is best used for hair that does not have a reddish tint.

Balayage highlights on dark hair

Using the balayage highlighting technique allows you to quickly transform your appearance without radically changing the main shade of your hair. Dyeing thin strands with this technique will not only add color variety, but will also visually increase the volume of the hair.

The paint can be selected from the proposed options of the same color or from radically opposite shades. The colors of the paints used for this method of painting may vary. depending on the time of year and individual desire.

Balayage on colored dark hair

If a woman has to wear full makeup, for example, because of gray hair, then this is not a reason to refuse to use the balayage method. By applying paint along the length of the hair, the master gives it visual volume and achieves a unique shade.

Using this dyeing technique, you can create the effect of burnt strands. Of course, such hair will require additional care using masks and balms to soften and heal the strands after the aggressive effects of dyes.

Then, if necessary, for 2-3 months on such hair periodically you will have to carefully apply paint to the regrown roots so as not to spoil the strands dyed using the balayage technique.

Balayage on dark brown hair (photo)

In our country The most common women are those with dark brown hair. It is believed that using the “balayage” technique on such strands can add both harmony and effectiveness to them.

On dark brown hair, this dyeing technique can be used to create from light natural highlights to radically provocative strands. If you look at the photographs presented, you can see the result of such a transformation of women.

Balayage for dark long hair (photo)

This method is used for hair of almost any length and all shades., but it looks most successful on strands of dark colors.

Using the balayage technique on very long hair creates highlights along the entire length.

If desired, on hair of dark shades, you can use dyes of contrasting colors, which are replaced without stretch marks. This gives the owner of such a hairstyle individuality.

This method allows hair to look well-groomed for a long time., since the procedure does not change the color of the roots. Even if it is not possible to visit the hairdresser often, regrown hair will look beautiful for a long time.

You can compare the results before and after staining in the photo below.

Balayage for medium-length dark hair (photo)

When using the balayage technique on shoulder-length hair, you can create a natural, smooth transition using several colors or one, but with different intensities.

Dyed strands, being close to the face, add color not only to the hairstyle, but also highlight the color of the skin.

That's why When choosing paints, you should also pay attention to skin color. Photos of girls with dark hair after applying paint using the balayage technique confirm this.

Predictions:

Balayage for dark short hair (photo)

The dyeing method in question is intended mainly for hairstyles for medium or long hair, but a skilled hairdresser using this method can add volume and naturalness to short hairstyles.

Here, as well as for long hair, It is recommended to use two shades, to create a more natural look.

Balayage on dark hair (photo): bob

A bob haircut done on medium-length hair looks more impressive after applying balayage.

This dyeing technique is relevant for thin and sparse hair. Using color you can imitate visual splendor.

For women with a bob, curls lightened at the ends will add romance to the look.

Balayage for dark (short and long) hair with bangs (photo)

On hair of dark shades, the dye using the “balayage” method begins to be applied after retreating some distance from the crown. Almost the entire parietal surface of the head retains its primary color.

Therefore, in order not to disturb the intended image, Do not apply dye to short bangs. If the bangs are long, then its bottom is also lightened or a shade similar to the rest of the range is applied.

Balayage for dark straight and curly hair: dyeing features

The balayage technique can revive both straight strands and wavy curls. Curls will help hide the sharp transition of colors.

There is no difference in the method of applying dye to straight or wavy hair. The mixture is applied after dividing them into strands, depending on the color transition planned by the master.

Balayage for dark hair at home (technique and step-by-step photos):

Undoubtedly, a master hairdresser will color your hair with high quality. But you can experiment and apply the balayage technique yourself at home.

Knowing the basic techniques of this method will help you achieve the desired lightening of your strands. It is much easier to achieve the expected result if you follow the step-by-step instructions with photos attached to the article.

Required materials and tools

The use of chemical dyes requires caution when working. It is necessary to eliminate the possibility of paint getting on clothing. For this purpose, it is better to use a special oilcloth cape.

If you want to do balayage for dark hair, the photo of which you see, use the services of professionals for the first time.

Besides, you will need:

glass container for preparing the mixture;
crest;
brush or sponge;
hairpins;
food foil;
gloves;
paints of the required shades.

Step by step guide

Important to remember! Before you start dyeing your hair using the balayage technique, be sure to apply the main dye to the roots, and their ends are blond or lightened with chemical dyes. Only after this stage can you proceed directly to coloring the strands.

You should wash your hair first so that there are no cosmetics left on them such as foam, gel or balm, and then lighten the ends.

Balayage dyeing for dark hair, as in the photo, is suitable for hair of any length and any type.

Long hair is divided into equal 4 parts and secured with hairpins. Then each curl is dyed at the ends with the selected shade. You should start coloring the strands from the bottom. Thick hair is dyed using a sponge.

After the time required for staining has passed, the paint is washed off with water without adding shampoos, and then the hair is treated with balm. After 2 minutes of exposure to the product, the hair is finally washed and dried.

For medium length, a slightly different technique is used:

The hair is pulled into a bun at the top of the head and tied tightly with an elastic band;
The ends of the strands are treated with a lightening agent;
The ends of the hair are smeared with the prepared dye (you must ensure that it does not flow onto the roots).

Medium hair can also be dyed by attaching small ponytails to the back of the head, crown and temples.

For short hair, the procedure for applying dye is simpler. After backcombing, the strands are fixed with varnish, and a small amount of dye is placed in prepared food foil caps. They are then attached to the ends of the hair.

Shatush and balayage for dark hair: distinctive features of the techniques

These techniques have several significant differences.

Using the “shatush” technique, dye is applied to individual strands, while balayage involves applying it to all ends without significant gaps.

Hair after dyeing using the “shatush” technique more closely resembles iridescent natural curls, and Balayage provides for a clearer separation of hair shades along a vertical line.

The balayage hairstyle lasts longer than the shatush type., since even regrown roots do not spoil the image conceived by the master, and a repeat visit to the hairdresser can be postponed until a later time.

In terms of complexity, balayage is simpler, and if they wish, girls can handle this on their own. And shatush requires certain skills, so it is better to do it in beauty salons.

Balayage for dark hair: cost in salons

If you do not want or have the opportunity to do balayage yourself, you should use the services of a professional master.

The cost of such coloring varies depending on:

salon categories;
length of dyed strands.

On average across the country, dyeing short hair this way will cost about 1,500 rubles. If at the time of visiting the salon your hair has reached medium length, the cost of the service will increase by 1000 rubles. Owners of long curls will have to part with an amount of 3,000 to 4,000 rubles.

Balayage hair dyeing: photo for dark hair

The advantage of hairstyles after coloring with this technique is that It will take less time to get your hair in order, while the appearance will remain interesting and bright for several months.

Thus, you can independently choose the color and type of balayage for yourself, consult with your hairdresser or stylist, and for a long time forget about constantly tinting your hair roots.

In this video you will see balayage on dark hair, photos before and after dyeing.

From this video you will learn how the procedure of coloring using the balayage technique takes place.