Hair dyeing according to sombre technique is a real find for girls who are not ready for a serious change of image, but want to renew their appearance, making it fresher and brighter. This type of dyeing appeared a few years ago in California and absorbed the best features of his older brother – omber.

What is a sombre

The name “sombre” comes from “soft, subtle ombre”, which means “soft, subtle ombre”. In contrast to omber, this type of gradient colouring allows for a more natural colour play.

As a result of dying, the transition between roots and ends of the hair is smooth. Thanks to this, there is no clear contrast in the sombre that is characteristic of omber: the difference between the coloured tips and the natural roots is only a couple of tones.

The stars.

Sombre became a trend as soon as his merits were appreciated. IT-girls such as Kate Mara, Lauren Conrad, Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Christine Aguilera, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Leyton Mister, Kate Beckinsale and Lily Aldridge chose this type of dyeing. The advantages of the new colour scheme were appreciated even by a man – actor and musician Jared Leto.

How much does staining cost

Like any trend, sombre is not cheap. Depending on the length of the hair, the paint used, the status of the salon and the experience of the master, the price ranges from 2000 to 10000 rubles.

The difference from omber, connecting rod, balajazh and Californian melioration

Sombre only at first glance seems similar to other types of gradient colouring, but it differs from them by the following features:

• Ombre. Omber has a clearer distinction between natural hair and coloured hair.
• Balajazh. Bright strands are arranged V-shaped, unlike sombre, which has a natural gradient.
• Shatush. It has the effect of burnt-out hair, but in sombre it is softer at the ends of the hair.
• California melting. It means uniform colouring along the entire length of the hair.

What kind of hair is the right sombre for

For sombre to maximize the benefits of your hairstyle, it is important to consider the length, structure and natural colour of your hair.

Length:

Suitable for hair of any length, except very short hair (pixie, garson).

Cheka:

It is possible not to colour or to lightly lighten the tips.

Thickness:

It is quite realistic to make a sombre on thick hair, but it is better not to do it at home, because of the density it will be difficult to dye the hair evenly. As for the rare and fine hair, dyeing will add visual volume to your hair.

Structure:

Hard hair is often porous, so uniform colouring can be a problem. To avoid this, use high-quality ammonia-free dyes.

Curly. If you have a lush mane made of tight curls, the effect of staining may be slightly lost. Therefore, it is better to straighten your hair with an iron.

Wavy. A light wave will once again emphasize the gradient colouring, so sombre looks good on wavy hair.

Straight. Dyeing looks harmoniously on straight hair. But to emphasize the effect, even more, you can slightly twist individual strands of flattened hair.

Colour:

Dark. Dark hair is dyed in the following shades: chocolate, coffee, cappuccino, cognac, walnut, chestnut, mahogany, honey and ashes.

Blondes. You can focus on brown hair with the help of ash, sand and gold shades.

Bright. Blonde girls can use the whole palette of “blond” colours – from platinum to darker and more saturated shades (amber, light copper).

Painting technique

Choosing the right shade, start from your own colour type – the colours of your face, eyes and hair.

• Cold gradients are recommended for women of winter and summer colour. For blond girls “a-la-summer” are suitable pearls, mother-of-pearl, walnut, ashes, light blond. For winter brunettes and brown hair it can be dark russet with ashes, dark russet with purple tint, plum, mahogany.
• Spring and autumn colours are “friendly” with warm tones. Spring blondes can choose between sand, amber and wheat shades. Representatives of the “autumn” colour scheme look stunning with strands of copper, cognac and light chestnut coloured.

What kind of paint should I use?

Since sombre dyeing implies a natural effect of slightly sunburned hair, it is better not to use aggressive ammonia dyes. For unpainted strands, it is enough to use a soft dye with a slight 1-3 tones clarification.

If your hair was previously dyed dark, it is advisable to use 4-6 tone dyeing, because the weaker one will not be able to wash away the dye used before.

Stages:

1. Mix the paint with the oxide.
2. Divide the hair into sections, fix the non-working with a clamp.
3. Scratch the selected strand with a thin comb, and then apply the paint on it, retreating about 5-10 cm from the roots of the hair. Wrap the strand with foil. Treat the whole head in this way.
4. Wait for the time specified by the manufacturer, remove the foil and wash the paint.
5. Apply the tonic, then wash the head and make a styling.

Sombre gives the opportunity to try on a new image, without resorting to a radical change in the shade of hair. If you want to get gentle reflections that resemble sun-burned strands, as well as a smooth transition of colour from dark to light, be sure to try this type of dyeing.