While ombré hair is less maintenance than other hair color techniques, that doesn’t mean it’s free of upkeep. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind before you ombré your hair at home. Wash it out and condition your hair with a really good nourishing conditioner. Step six: Dry and style!

description":"Discover Excellence Crème ammonia-free hair dye from L’Oréal Paris. Learn about our formula containing glycerin for hair full of bounce & shine. Read more."As you can see I got around 2-3 shades of lift with this kit. The condition of my hair after was very good. I can’t say whether this is the Colorista or Coconut oil that did this. Maybe a combination of both. Either way as scary as this warm blonde/bronde may be, I had achieved what I set out to do. Now’s the time to await your transformation. Leave the dye on your hair for the length of time recommended on the box, which is usually about 25 to 45 minutes depending on the level of the ombré contrast you want to achieve. If you’re unsure how long to leave the dye, or this is your first time experimenting with a lighter colour, simply wipe the dye off a small section of hair using gloved fingers after 25 minutes. If your hair doesn’t look light enough, reapply the mixture to the same section and continue to develop until you achieve your desired level of ombré intensity. With the ends coated, use your applicator brush to apply your colour mixture up to the point where your hair elastics are secure. Make sure you work the colour in thoroughly across all sections. Then, one-by-one, remove your elastics and apply one last brush through with the applicator brush from the tops of your dyed sections to the very tips. We’ll let you in on a little secret. Creating your own balayage hair at home is actually much easier than it looks. In this tutorial, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to get vibrant blonde balayage hair at home in just a few simple steps. If you’re trying to keep costs low and don’t have experience with dying hair, this is the perfect option for your new look.

Take the darker of the two shades and begin to spray the upper half of your hair, holding the can four to six inches away. It’s up to you to decide if you want your color to begin at the roots or a couple of inches down. Wait a couple of minutes for the color to dry before touching up any areas because the color will become more visible once it dries.What both ombré and dip dye styles have in common is a finished product that showcases darker roots and lighter, or brighter, ends. Beyond that, ombré hair colour is known for its soft gradient effect, as if blended with an artist’s paint brush to transition subtly between shades. Dip dyed hair, on the other hand, has a blunt, stark appearance – almost resembling a vertical yin and yang contrast that’s perfectly placed for an it-girl hair statement. This approach to dip dye makes it easier to achieve at home, as the gradient requires less blending. A little hair history if you will. I haven’t bleached my hair since March but have applied a permanent colour since then (Which I removed last week – review here on the Revolution Pro Colour Remover, Review here). I’ve been left with almost my natural hair colour, just a little warmer. Take the lighter shade, holding the can four to six inches away and begin to spray the remainder of your uncolored hair through the ends. Wait another few minutes to let the color dry and style your hair as usual. You can also chat to your hairdresser about what colors and processes will work best for you. What do I need to get the ombré look at home?

If you love to color your hair but loathe the dark roots that make an appearance just a few weeks after your session, ombré hair color may be the way around this. Ombré hair has been a popular hair color technique for years, featuring a gradation of color with dark roots and lighter ends. Before we get into the how-to’s of at-home dip dyeing, let’s first establish what makes dip dyeing such a good choice for anyone with the itch to colour. With such a wide variety of hair colouring terms being thrown around the internet, what exactly is dip dye? In the mood for a little DIY project? Try the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Bleach Ombré Kit. For best results, follow the instructions that come inside the box. Then, if you want to add a pop of color (like burgundy or teal) to your ombré, try the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Color. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF OMBRÉ HIGHLIGHTS

But what if you’re not ready to go maximum vibrancy just yet? If this sounds like you, it could be time to dip your toe (or, more accurately, your hair strands) into the great, wild world of dip dye. Using hot tools on a frequent basis can further damage your bleached strands. When you can, take a break from your hot tools and let your hair air dry. Those with wavy and curly hair should use the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Curls Non-Stop Dreamy Curls Leave-in Conditioner to enhance their natural curls. Those with straight tresses can opt for the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths No Haircut Cream Leave In Conditioner to smooth hair, control frizz and seal split ends.

Now, open the other box and apply the mixture again, this time just apply it to the bottom couple of inches of your hair. Use the same technique as before, working the solution into your hair to create a blended look. Wash the color or bleach out thoroughly, it will keep working while it’s in. Then roughly dry your hair and separate into sections again! Yes really! Step four: Highlight the ends. Open box one of your chosen kit. Let’s ombre! The easy way to do this at home and produce a natural looking effect is paint the mixture from your kit on in vertical strokes on each section. As with all colouring procedures, the result I achieved with this kit may not be the same if you used this kit yourself. When doing bleaching, I recommend (If you cannot have a professional do your hair) you ask a friend so you get a more even application. L’Oreal Colorista Ombre Kit (Top to Bottom) Before and after using kit If you’re going to use hot tools, always prime with a heat protectant like the L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Weightless Blow Dry Primer, Heat Protectant or L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Frizz Killer Serum Leave-In. Another good tip is to use your blow dryer, curling iron or flat iron on the lowest temperature setting and only pass through each section of hair once.From here, part your hair along your the parting that you normally style it with, so that the dye coverage falls naturally when you incorporate your new look into your day-to-day styling routine. The last thing you want to do is cause a dye disaster in your bathroom (or other at- home salon of choice.) This means being prepared with the tools you’ll need to keep your dye just where you want it. The most obvious port of call? Your clothes. Lightening Powder: Potassium Persulfate, Sodium Metasilicate, Sodium Persulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Kaolin, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, EDTA, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus Gum/Guar Gum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Calcium Stearate, (F.I.L. C198303/1), 1190290 - Lightening Creme: Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Deceth-3, Laureth-12, Ammonium Hydroxide, Oleth-30, Lauric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-22, Ethanolamine, Silica Dimethyl Silylate [Nano] / Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Carbomer, Parfum/Fragrance, (F.I.L. C198301/1), 437013 - Developer Creme: Aqua / Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stannate, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide Mea, Pentasodium Pentetate, Phosphoric Acid, Ceteareth-25, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Glycerin, C28427/17, 1084344 B - Conditioning Shampoo: Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Dimethicone, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Salicylic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Propylene Glycol, 2-Oleamido-1, 3-Octadecanediol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, (F.I.L. C44041/8) Follow this tutorial and learn how to dye your hair grey or silver from the comfort of your own bathroom. Covering everything from the tools you need to the colouring process, here’s everything you need to know to achieve the perfect silver shade." Ombré is as damaging as any other coloring process. And actually less damaging if you use your natural color as a base to begin with.