In the life of every woman there comes a moment when she wants some changes, and most often they begin with a cardinal change in hair color. The easiest way for owners of a light shade, they can easily go into a chestnut or black palette. But, if a girl wants to go from a brunette to a brown-haired woman or become a blond, then she will need a lot of time. The fact is that the way out of black is considered the most difficult. Care should be taken to maintain the health of the curls and their integrity.
Differences between brunettes and brown-haired women
The main differences between them are as follows:
- In brunettes, the color of curls can be black and dark chestnut, and in brown-haired women - from light blond tones to a variety of shades of chestnut, except for the darkest.
- The palette in clothes, makeup and even perfume compositions for these colors are different.
- Brunettes and brown-haired women are completely different in character, temperament and manner of behavior. The first are fatal natures that can break hearts, and the second are softer, but also very bright.
- Natural brunettes have a much higher level of testosterone in their blood, so they “mature” earlier than girlfriends with a lighter shade of hair.
- The brown-haired curls are thicker than the owners of black hair, but thinner and weaker.
If we examine the brunette and the brown-haired woman in more detail, we can see that the locks of a lighter shade are inherent in soft and warm natures. Brunettes can only seem so visually, in fact they have a masculine, penetrative character.
Shade selection
The most difficult part in this process is deciding on the shade. Oddly enough, but many women are wondering: “Brown hair is a brown-haired woman or a brunette, or maybe it's the same thing?” So, let's see what colors belong to the category of "brown-haired"?
First of all, it is a brown palette, from a dark blond shade to a dark chestnut. These are natural colors: earth, various breeds, tree bark, stones.
Before deciding to switch from a brunette to a brown-haired woman, it is necessary to understand that they are quite bright personalities, both in terms of clothing and character traits. When staining eyelashes and eyebrows, it is recommended to choose mascara brown. Eyebrows should be the same shade as the hair, otherwise the image will be funny. As for decorative cosmetics, pink shades should be avoided, but the gray and brown palette, on the contrary, is welcome. You can safely conduct experiments with bright colors.
When it comes to clothing, you should choose the same natural colors, but in this case, a light pink palette is also welcome. It is not recommended for girls repainted from brunette to brown-haired to wear things in peach, apricot and red colors. But, do not forget that these are only general recommendations, and all individually.
How to repaint from black: ways
If you decide to get rid of the black color of your hair, then you need to be prepared for the fact that getting the desired result will not work quickly. Especially when it is not about natural, but colored curls. In this case, you need to perform the clarification process, the degree of which depends on the expected result. In order to move from a brunette to a brown-haired woman, dark hair is lightened by 2-3 tones. The repainting method is best discussed with a professional craftsman.
Flushing
In salons, the washing procedure is called decapitation. It is used in order to eliminate previously obtained hair color, including in order to get brown color instead of black. This is the most gentle way to lighten curls. In the process, a weakly concentrated oxidizing agent with a minimum acid content is used. After applying the solution, the flakes of the hair shaft are lifted, and the pigment is partially neutralized. If the hair is black from nature, then you won’t be able to completely get rid of the pigment - the structure of the strand becomes very thin and very susceptible to dyeing, accordingly, the shade changes.
You want to be repainted in brown hair, but how do you not know? If the black color of the hair was obtained as a result of dyeing, then first of all it is necessary to do the decapitation procedure. In stores, a huge number of solutions for carrying out the procedure at home are presented, but it is better to entrust the process to a professional.
The washing procedure to obtain the color of the brown hair from black hair consists of the following steps:
- Thoroughly wash your hair with a special cleanser. It does not just wash away impurities, but also raises hair flakes.
- Drying the strand with a towel. They should not be wet, but not dry.
- Solution preparation - mixing a reducing agent with a catalyst.
- Application of the composition to the hair and aging. The duration of the mixture is indicated on the package.
- Thorough hair wash.
Bleaching
How does a brunette become a brown-haired woman? The washing procedure is quite effective, but the black pigment can be completely eliminated only by bleaching. The stores have a huge selection of tools for this procedure. Workers in beauty salons most often prefer to use powder. It perfectly destroys the black pigment and deeply penetrates the structure of the curl. This procedure lasts about half an hour. It is quite difficult to work with powder, therefore only an experienced master can perform high-quality bleaching.
For home bleaching, it is better to use a cream mask. This tool gently affects the hair, is easy to apply and evenly distributed throughout the hair.
The use of professional compounds allows you to lighten the locks for 7-8 tones, depending on the desired result. But it is impossible to do this at a time, the process should be divided into several stages. In order not to completely spoil the hair, breaks should be made between the procedures, the duration of which should be at least two weeks.
The nuances of staining
After the black pigment has been removed, the locks are completely ready for the next step - dyeing. When choosing a paint for dark hair, it is worth considering that after bleaching, the color will turn out to be more saturated and brighter. This is because natural pigment no longer affects it. Therefore, take a shade of a tone lighter than what you want to get as a result.
To dye black hair in a dark brown, it is quite possible to use an ammonia-free dye or high-quality tonic. These compounds gently affect the hair structure. If you opt for a brownish tint, then there will be no need for frequent tinting of the roots, and it will also be possible to paint over the gray hair.
Tips & Tricks
Before proceeding to the staining process, you should study the advice of professionals:
- It is better to refuse monochrome staining, because a repeated procedure will be required in a few weeks. In this case, overgrown roots quickly become noticeable. In the modern beauty industry, techniques are available to avoid this, for example, ombre, balayazh and so on.
- The quality of dyeing depends directly on how evenly and carefully the dye for dark hair was applied.
- It is very difficult to dye long and thick hair well yourself, so it’s better to seek professional help.
- If dye is applied to dirty locks, they are less damaged.
- Before applying the composition, it is necessary to ensure that there are no styling products on the hair.
- It is impossible to withstand hair dye for longer than the time specified in the instructions. The color from this will not become brighter, but the structure will suffer greatly.
- When lightening four tones or more, it is recommended to add a little natural oil to the paint (about half a teaspoon). For this purpose, burdock, castor or olive oil can be used. It has a beneficial effect on the structure of the hair and softens the aggressiveness of the paint.
Paint selection
Recommended palette for transforming from a brunette:
- Estel - ash purple (8–61), golden (8–36), purple red (8–65).
- Londa - copper (4/4), natural brown (4/07), brown (4/0).
- Kapus - golden-copper (9.34, 10.34), intense gold (7.33, 8.33, 9.33), chestnut (5.35, 6.35, 7.35).
Care after staining
After all the manipulations to eliminate black pigment and dyeing, the hair needs additional care. It is recommended to use professional detergents and care products designed for colored curls. This will allow you to keep the color saturation longer and positively affect the general condition of the hair.
After the dyeing procedure, the hair structure becomes porous, which means that with each rinsing they “give out” a piece of paint. To maintain color as long as possible, you must be able to correctly use modern means. A good result gives a tint balm. This is a cosmetic product with many functions: cleansing, nutrition and changing the color structure. It is recommended to use it twice a week and then a radiant shine and rich color are provided. Professionals recommend the following brands: Irida, Kapus and Rokolor.
Homemade solutions and masks should be used very carefully. So, the composition based on oil perfectly softens and moisturizes the strands, but contributes to the rapid leaching of pigment. Twice a month, you can apply a high-quality tonic, thanks to it the shade of curls will become more saturated, bright, as well as gray hair and growing roots. In order not to injure your hair once again, it is recommended to minimize the use of hot tongs and irons.
Conclusion
After studying the material, you now not only know what shade of the hair the brown-haired woman may have, but also other useful and interesting facts. Including how to switch from dark to brown, so that the curls remain healthy and acquire the desired color. Follow the recommendations before dyeing and the rules of care, then your hair will amaze others with rich color and shine.