Fashionable balayage coloring technique at home and hair care after the procedure

Balayage is a popular hair coloring method that involves hand-painting highlights on your hair to give it a natural, sun-kissed look. Its sophisticated and easy results have made it extremely popular. The finest aspect? This chic appearance is attainable from the convenience of your own house.

We’ll take you step-by-step through the process of making a lovely balayage with this guide. You can accomplish it on your own with the correct resources and advice; you don’t need to be an expert.

In addition, we’ll go over important hair care advice that will help you keep your balayage looking great long after the coloring process.

Step	Description
1. Prepare your hair	Wash and dry your hair thoroughly before starting. Make sure it"s clean and free from any styling products.
2. Section your hair	Divide your hair into several sections to make applying the color easier and more precise.
3. Apply balayage color	Start applying the color to the mid-lengths and ends of the hair using a brush. Focus on creating a natural blend.
4. Let it process	Allow the color to sit for the recommended time, usually around 30-40 minutes. Check periodically to avoid overprocessing.
5. Rinse and condition	Rinse out the color with lukewarm water and apply a deep conditioner to moisturize the hair.
6. Maintain your balayage	Use color-safe shampoos and conditioners to keep the color vibrant and avoid excessive washing.
7. Regular hair care	Use hair masks and oils to keep your hair hydrated and protect it from heat styling tools.

What is it?

How and what kind of technique is Balayage coloring? Through the use of a unique coloring technique called Balayage, a master colorist can achieve a striking contrast in color on the hair by lightening individual strands. Shatush and Balayage are not the same technique; Balayage can cover a larger "area" for lightning. For instance, only half of the length is taken in the shatush technique, whereas lightning starts much higher in the balayage technique.

Moreover, ombre and balayage are not the same thing. When ombre is applied, the border where light and dark colors meet is more noticeable, meaning the transition point stays constant. Additionally, color dyeing works better with ombre hair; for example, blondes can use pink or purple ends, and so on.

Is it possible to dye your hair at home in this style?

Is it possible to dye your hair balayage style by yourself? It takes extra work to do DIY home dyeing with the balayage technique. Because the balayage coloring technique uses only three tones of lightening, caution must be used when handling the dye and consideration must be given to the tones that will be as close as possible to the original color.

What is needed for this?

What and how should be dyed? To dye your hair in the balayage style at home, we need to have the following supplies on hand:

• Gloves.
• A comb with thin teeth.
• Hairpins or silicone rubber bands.
• Sponges and brushes.
• Dye and lightener.

Even though balayage involves dying the ends, it’s still advised to apply a greasy cream lubricant along the hairline of the neck and ears to prevent unpleasant surprises like skin coloring. If you have an old towel or a special hairdressing cape, you can use it to shield your clothing.

How to prepare?

We then proceed to the hair preparation. It makes no difference if your hair has been washed or not because we do not come into contact with the scalp. The most important thing right now is to comb it thoroughly; if not, the dyeing process will tangle it, which will be very inconvenient.

Step-by-step instructions on how to do the procedure correctly for yourself or someone else

Simple and quick dyeing technique for short curls

Technology for doing step-by-step hair coloring on short hair that you can do at home:

1. Using a flat comb with small teeth, comb the hair so that it stays vertical. In other words: arrange a kind of hedgehog on your head, having previously divided the strands into several parts. The more strands you comb, the more effective the dyeing will be. If the hair does not stay, then you can resort to the help of hairspray.
2. Apply the dye with characteristic movements, as if “pulling” each strand from the bottom up. The paint can be applied using foil or gloves. Do not do this with a brush or sponge – your strands may "fall". Be extremely careful in the color transition area! Since the hair is short, one extra movement can ruin the entire coloring!
3. Let the coloring composition stand according to the manufacturer"s instructions. How long does the procedure last? On average, it will take about 20-40 minutes. After the paint has finished working, rinse your hair with warm water. You can apply a balm if desired.

For medium length

How can I carefully apply balayage to my medium-length hair? You’ll need foil for this coloring option in addition to supplies from a typical home hairdresser’s kit.

Homemade coloring method:

1. Comb your hair well and divide it into 4 zones. Then these zones can also be divided into several more, depending on your imagination. For convenience, tie each ponytail with small silicone rubber bands. The optimal width for each strand is from 0.5 to 2 centimeters.
2. Apply the dye composition as follows: the rubber bands should be distributed so that the line where the color transition begins is about 1-1.5 centimeters below them. Apply the dye separately to each "tail" and wrap it in foil. You can apply the composition with a brush or sponge. To get a smooth transition line, you need to clamp the dyed strand at the point where the dye ends between the pads of your thumb and forefinger and carefully make several up-and-down movements, as if rubbing the dye composition into your hair.
3. Keep the dye according to the manufacturer"s instructions. You cannot keep the composition on your hair for too long, otherwise the result will be the most unpredictable.
4. Carefully remove the foil and wash your hair. After dyeing, it is recommended to use a balm. It is better to wash off the paint alternately, starting from the lower layer, ending with the upper. This will prevent the composition from getting on unpainted areas.

Watch this video to learn how to use the balayage technique to dye medium hair:

For long strands

TIP: Since tangles may form on the back of the head, it is preferable to enlist the assistance of a friend when coloring long hair.

How to use the balayage technique to dye long hair:

1. First, divide the hair into 4 equal parts. Then divide these parts into 4 more. The optimal width of one dyed strand is 0.5 – 2 centimeters. Here, with thick and long hair, you will have to tinker with it. Fix each resulting ponytail with a silicone rubber band 1.5 – 2 centimeters above the intended transition line.
2. Apply the dye. To achieve a smooth transition, we will resort to the method described above: pinch the place where the paint ends between two fingers and make up-and-down movements, thereby “rubbing” the paint along strands.
3. Wrap in foil. We keep the paint according to the manufacturer"s instructions.
4. It is necessary to wash off the dye on long hair one by one, starting with the bottom layer and finishing with the top one. After the procedure, it is recommended to apply a conditioner for damaged and dyed hair.

Watch this video to learn how to dye long hair using the balayage technique:

How to tint?

If the hair still has an unwanted yellow tint after bleaching, it is fairly easy to remove at home. Yellowness can be neutralized with a variety of products, including tint shampoos and specialty balms. Manufacturers occasionally place them in boxes containing bleaches.

Additionally, bleached hair can be inexpensively colored at home. To do this, we’ll need:

• Purple tint "Tonica" balm.
• Hair balm.

The "tonic" and your normal balm must be diluted in a ratio of 1:1, then applied to the hair for three to five minutes. Rinse the hair well after the allotted time has passed.

When selecting "Tonic," use caution—the conditioner ought to be purple! This shade is the original color of all shades of cold blond. It is simpler to ask the vendor to open the tonic bottle in front of you in order to prevent errors. We need it if it is a deep purple or lilac color. It is not the same as blue! You’ll get "green" in your hair otherwise. To be safe, it is best to test the tonic on a different strand; this will allow you to control the color’s intensity and the balm’s duration of action.

Check out this video on toning hair that has been bleached:

Balayage is a well-liked hair coloring method that involves hand-painting highlights onto the hair to give it a natural, sun-kissed appearance. If you have the right tools and instructions, doing it at home can be simple and affordable. Following the coloring process, hair care is necessary to maintain the vibrancy of the color and the health of the hair; moisturizing treatments and mild products are the keys to enduring results.

How to make a single-tone color yourself?

It also happens that over time, trendy and contemporary coloring becomes stale. Don’t give up and take out your scissors to trim the boring bleached ends—you can paint over them at home with ease. To do this, we’ll need:

• Several packages of paint of the desired shade.
• Dyeing accessories.
• Patience.

To avoid damaging your hair, it is recommended that you use a dye that has a low ammonia content.

The process of removing color pigment from hair is known as hair lightening. Thus, we must "hammer" this pigment back into the hair if we wish to re-dye after removing it. As a result, the dyeing process will need to be done about once every week. It takes three to four dyeings on average to get the pigment to adhere properly to the hair.

Method for carrying out and dousing the dye (in the case of the initial dyeing):

1. Start applying the dye to the ends, gradually moving up to the roots. After we have applied the dye to the lightened areas of the hair, wait 10 minutes and carefully comb the hair.
2. Next, we tint the roots to even out the color. Stand 30-40 minutes and rinse with warm water.
3. After the procedure, it is recommended to apply a conditioner for colored and damaged hair.

Repeat the same steps for any further dying, being careful not to touch the roots. The coloring pigment has a 20–30 minute action time.

Life hack, how not to ruin your hair

What should be done after coloring to avoid damage and split ends and how can hair be saved? You can lubricate your ends with castor or fish oil if they appear unsuitable and are split after bleaching. Just a little—any more and your hair might appear unclean.

Additionally, colorless henna and vitamin E can be used to create a reanimating mask after dying. It is necessary to dilute the henna as directed (typically 1:1) and include a few vitamin E capsules. After 40 to 60 minutes of wearing the mask, rinse it off with hot water. Vitamin E will supply the essential microelements, and henna will aid in repairing damaged hair structure.

Contraindications

Important information: It is best to decline home coloring if your hair is split, lifeless, and dull from frequent bleaching and coloring.

Your hair is always at risk of getting damaged, and if it is already damaged, there’s a good chance that after bleaching it will just stay in your hands. In these situations, it is best to rely on the experts, who will choose a gentler coloring technique for you and provide you with a wealth of care advice.

How to care after the procedure?

The ends of the hair are the weakest after coloring. Every one to two months, they will need to be trimmed. This will promote healthier hair growth and restoration. Masks that promote healing are also advised. Shampoos designed specifically for colored and damaged hair must be used.

Applying oils to bleached hair will help it look better. Burdock oil, for instance, nourishes and enriches hair with vitamins, making it ideal for both oily and dry types. Nettle, oregano, plantain, or sage herb decoctions can be used to rinse hair after washing.

What to do if the result is not as desired?

The color you get when dying at home might not be at all what you had in mind. How can a poor balance be corrected?

• If the lightening turned out darker than planned, you can apply the dye again, but for 5-10 minutes.
• If you wanted a darker color, you will have to tone. Take the dye of the desired shade and leave it for 5-10 minutes.
• Hair turned yellow – remove the yellowness with a purple tint balm as described above.
• Hair turned green – the "green" from the hair is neutralized with a red pigment. Take the dye in a copper shade and hold it for about 10 minutes.

Take a look at this video on how to fix a bad balance:

You can get a chic and modern look at home without paying salon prices with badgalage coloring. A little perseverance and the appropriate equipment can help you produce results that look professional.

Maintaining brilliant color and healthy hair following the procedure depends on taking good care of your hair. To keep your hair silky and glossy, use color-safe shampoos and conditioners and make sure to moisturize it frequently.

Recall that maintaining your hair’s best appearance and extending the life of your balayage will require less heat and more hydration.

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