Brown hair is a feature inherent in Slavic appearance. It is he who is the main natural color for most of the inhabitants of our country. Its darker shade looks very deep and saturated and fits absolutely any color type. It is not surprising that today, with the popularity of everything natural and natural, many girls are returning to their natural beginning. They prefer it is a dark blond hair color. What brand of paint is able to dye curls in the desired tone without harm? And which one will convey this beautiful shade as accurately as possible?
Who is this color for?
Since this is a natural shade, we can say that the whole palette of dark blond hair color will suit everyone. It's all about the nuances. Hair with a golden tint is more suitable for a fall girl, as well as for owners of dark skin - golden tints emphasize it.
Ash cold tones of dark blond curls are suitable for a woman-summer and especially spring, make her image sophisticated and aristocratic.
As for age, such a natural color will make you younger, it suits both very young girls, emphasizing their naturalness, and ladies in age. However, the latter is better to choose lighter options for a more fresh image.
How to get the right color
It is very important to choose a natural beautiful shade when you need a dark blond hair color. Hair dye is sold in almost any store today. Many brands, names, staining techniques, rich palettes. How to find the right among them?
Most manufacturers of both professional paints and those intended for home use adhere to the generally accepted numbering of colors. Surely you paid attention to the number indicated on each box of paint. It can consist of one digit or two or three, separated by a dot or dash. The first number here denotes the basic natural color and its depth. This numbering is international, from 1 to 10, from dark to light, where 1 is black and 10 is light blond. Dark blond in this gradation is number 6, many manufacturers have in their palette just the sixth shade.
There are variations of these basic colors, they are usually indicated through a dot from the primary. This is the dominant shade with numbering from 0 to 7, where each number is assigned its own color:
- 0 - no shade, natural tone (may not be indicated at all);
- 1 - ashen;
- 2 - matte;
- 3 - golden;
- 4 - copper or red;
- 5 - red-violet;
- 6 - blue-violet;
- 7 - red-brown.
Sometimes there is a third digit indicating an additional tone. It is deciphered in the same way as the second, but the content of this additional tone is two, and sometimes three times less than the main one.
Although there are brands (for example, "Schwarzkopf" and paint "Pallet"), the palette of which does not always correspond to this classification, in this case, read the name of the tone.
Knowing the designations of these numbers, in the store you can easily navigate and find, for example, an ashy version or the same color, but with a red head.
The complexities and nuances of staining in dark brown shades
This color seems quite simple, but there are nuances in it. To make it look as natural as possible, it is important to carefully select the paint. In the case of professional compositions (for example, “Estelle” or “Londacolor”), the palette will be selected by the master colorist, and in the case of home painting, one will have to experiment.
Always look at the box with the dye - it shows those shades of natural hair that the product will fall on best. The lighter the hair, the more intense the color will be, but some dyes of a dark brown shade give a lighter tone than stated, keep in mind that you may have to dye your hair in two steps.
It is important that the shade does not turn out too red or yellow. Therefore, pay attention to your own pigment. If your hair is cast in gold or red, such a shade in the paint can aggravate the effect. But it will be difficult for you to get ashen and cold - hair can acquire a greenish tint.
Paint "Loreal"
L'oreal Paris is a French brand that produces a wide range of cosmetics, including several lines of hair dye that is easy to use at home. Classic dark brown is in the Excellence line, this is number 6. There are also variations with shades:
- Number 6.13 “dark blond beige”, as seen from the numbers, beige is created by mixing the prevailing cold ashy and shading warm golden undertones.
- Number 6.32 “golden” - a warmer shade with a predominance of golden tones.
The range of Excellence also has dark blond hair color. The paint in this line is resistant, which includes components that protect the hair before, during and after dyeing. Before the procedure, a protective serum is applied, and after - a caring balm for the ends of the hair.
In the line of Kasting creme gloss look for the shade “Frosty glass” number 6.13 - this is a dark blond shade. This is a soft, ammonia-free composition, which nonetheless paints over gray hair and withstands up to 28 uses of shampoo, while maintaining a beautiful dark blond hair color.
Loreal's Prodigy paint also could not do without dark blond tones. It dyes hair without ammonia, using a more gentle ethanolamine and micro-oil technology. Look for numbers 6.32 “Walnut” and 6.0 “Oak” - these are natural natural tones, the first is warmer and golden, the second is natural, but bright.
Among the unusual products, we note Casting Sunkiss Jelly clarifying gel. This is an ammonia-free formula for unpainted natural hair, creating a natural lightening effect that mimics strands burnt out in the sun. For dark blond curls, select shade 02.
Features of staining, which has a paint "Loreal"
Dark blond is popular in the lines of this brand, so the quality of dyeing and color reproduction is quite high. In general, at the moment, Loreal is the undoubted leader in the market for home dyeing products. Their lines allow you to radically change the color of your hair, and slightly adjust the shade, but maintain the health and shine of curls.
If you want to get dark blond from black or dyed red hair, then choose persistent Excellence. Judging by the reviews, it will not only provide a beautiful color, but also make the hair soft and shiny. The Prodigy line is suitable only for natural blond, who wants to refresh or paint over gray hair.
It is not difficult to notice that some Loreal paints have the same numbers in different lines, for example, 6.32 for Excellence and the same for Prodigy. The result they will give is about the same, but the second product is more suitable for dark blond girls who want to diversify the shade of hair.
Garnier palette
The French company Garnier is actually one of the Loreal brands, however, it is isolated on the market. No less popular than the older brother of Loreal Paris, and persistent paint "Garnier".
The dark brown shade 6.0 is presented by Garnier in three different lines:
- Color & Shine - ammonia-free cream paint with cranberry and argan extracts .
- Color Sensation - a line with mother of pearl and floral oil, conveying true and accurate color.
- Olia - enriched with oils, gives a classic natural dark blond without yellow pigment.
Also in the lines are dark brown shades with undertones, for example, Olia 6.35 “Caramel” with warm golden chestnut tints.
Reviews on "Garnier", how to get a dark blond hair color
Garnier paint is generally more budget-friendly than the Loreal counterparts, which gives it certain advantages, but the reviews for these products are ambiguous - the resulting shade does not always correspond to what is indicated on the box, a lot depends on the quality of the hair and their individual characteristics.
Reviews say that many of the light brown shades of Garnier give a rather noticeable yellow tint, which is often not a dignity of color. Also, Garnier paints, especially the Olia line, are washed off too quickly from the hair. The effect of bright and saturated colors passes within a couple of weeks after staining.
However, there are pluses. This, in addition to the low price mentioned (only 130-250 rubles, depending on the line), good condition of the hair after dyeing. This is largely due to oils generously added to all formulations.
Palette Estelle
Estelle is professional paints that are available in beauty salons or in specialized stores for hairdressers. Home use of Estelle paints is possible, but you need to be prepared for the fact that in order to get a deep natural color you will have to mix paints and learn how to use special activators and coloring pigments.
More than a hundred different shades of color counts paint "Estelle". Dark blond is represented in all its diversity, especially in the main Essex palette - from the classic dark blond 6.00 to the tone 6.54 “Jasper” with red-copper tints. Please note that options 6.00 in palette 2 - one main, and the second for staining gray hair.
Other unusual dark blond shades of Estelle:
- 6.75 “Rosewood” - brown-red.
- 6.76 “Noble Umbra” - brown-purple.
- 6.6 “Burgundy” - purple.
Reviews for Estelle
With the advent of the Internet, anyone can lay out a coloring scheme and paint proportions, confirming the result of the photo, and anyone can try to repeat the experiment at home. You can come to the salon, talk about your wishes, and professionals will take care of the rest. Estelle paints are able to give the desired shade.
According to numerous reviews, it becomes clear that the result of staining at home will be very different from paints intended specifically for home use. Ladies also note the lack of yellowness or a green tint in the hair, pigment resistance, as well as the general good condition of the hair after the procedure.
Palettes of other brands
In addition to the above brands, there are many others on the market that offer different options for dark brown shades.
For example, Schwarzkopf paints occupy the middle price segment and are represented by a rich palette. It is worth noting that the Schwarzkopf color numbers do not correspond to the generally accepted classification. So, dark brown shades have the following numbers:
- 700 in the Perfect Mousse line - judging by the reviews, it colors well, but blondes will get a tone lighter than on the package;
- 700 “Dark blond” and 750 “Golden dark blond” in the Color Mask line - pure color without yellow and green tones, much more stable than the previous version due to the presence of ammonia;
- 852 “Luxurious” in the Brilliance line with a rich golden red hue.
Also in the Schwarzkopf concern there is also a budget paint “Pallet”, the palette of which is very diverse. There are many dark brown shades here - look for “Flirty Ginger” in the Color & Gloss line, 600 in a glass with mousse, 6-0 in the Salon Colors palette, 500 in the Fitolin line.
There are interesting colors in the Syoss palette, for example, the classic color 6-8 and the golden option 6-7 in the main line of the brand. The first is often obtained with a red tint, but darker than golden. Keratin components make hair vibrant and shiny. If you like cold shades, without gold and red tint, then pay attention to the color 6-10 in the Oleo Intense line. It is not very persistent, but suitable for owners of natural light brown for a more intense cold overflow.
The professional paint “Londacolor” has a palette similar in concept to “Estelle” and has several dozens of different shades. Dark brown is numbered from the number 6. In the Landakolor brand, the palette of dark brown shades is represented by options with ash (6/1), gold (6/3) and brown (6/07) undertones.
How to care
Staining in a dark brown shade can be called sparing, since it does not require strong lightening or the use of too bright pigments. Especially if you used paint without ammonia.
When washing, use shampoo and a balm with a formula to protect the color in order to maintain its intensity longer. If staining worsens the condition of the hair, be sure to do caring masks. However, modern paints have a lot of caring components, so many note the opposite effect - after dyeing, the hair is smoother and shinier than before.
If the pigment is washed off unevenly between stains or leaves a greenish or reddish mark, use tinted shampoos to maintain color.