Ombre is one of the most popular colouring techniques that visually increases hair volume. It can be easily confused with balayage and shatush, because in all variants, the natural shade in the root zone of the hair can be preserved. If you wanted to change your look and don’t know which colouring technique to choose, read on and find out all the pros and cons of ombre.
Ombre — a hair colouring technique with a noticeable colour transition
Ombre is a type of colouring that creates a soft but noticeable colour transition from dark to light hair. It looks stylish and impressive. The roots are left in their natural colour or dyed in a dark shade. Depending on the length of the hair, an indentation of 2-15 cm or more is made, after which the strands are lightened along the entire length to the ends.
Advantages of the ombre colouring technique:
- This is an option for hair of almost any length, structure and colour. You can do ombre on light and dark hair.
- No need to tint the roots if the natural colour remains.
- Many variations allow you to adapt the colouring of light and dark hair to your style. It’s not just about lightening the ends. Hair colour can be anything from pink to blue.
Ombre correction is required no earlier than 4 months after colouring. This way, the hair is less damaged and you save on trips to the salon.
How to distinguish ombre from other colouring techniques?
Ombre creates a smooth, but still noticeable horizontal line between dark and light hair. Other techniques preserve the natural look of the hair, creating a soft transition of shades — ‘natural highlights’.
If a shatush is made, the colour stretching will be gradual. This technique has a smoother colour transition. Compared to ombre, it does not seem so sharp. In addition, it is much easier to perform than balayage — another technique in which the nail technician creates a transition of shades like an artist. The result of balayage is different every time, because the colourist can partially or completely lighten the ends, create a natural or contrasting transition effect. The hair looks as if it has been burnt in the sun.
Ombre is ideal for those who want volume and sparse colouring
Compared to shatush and balayage, ombre is one of the most effective and client-friendly colouring techniques. It does not require frequent touch-ups, visually increases the volume of hair and creates a stylish hairstyle. During colouring, a palette of colours is used, so you can make a classic sharp transition or a smoother change of shades.
The disadvantage of ombre is that lightening dries out the ends of the hair. It is necessary to use indelible products for moisturising, nourishing and restoring. It is worth noting that any dyed hair needs more attention to itself.
Ombre is a colouring technique that not everyone will like
Three reasons to abandon the idea of dyeing your hair using the ombre technique:
- You prefer a uniform hair colour rather than a ‘two-tone’ transition from roots to ends. In this case, you should choose a shatush, AirTouch or other colouring technique.
- You want to hide grey hair. Ombre does not paint over the roots, so this technique is not the best choice for disguising grey hair. However, you can do a reverse ombre: light-coloured roots and dark-coloured tips.
- Not ready to take care of bleached ends on a regular basis. To make your hair look healthy and beautiful, you need to use special cosmetics. Additional hair care requires time and money.
The idea of dyeing your hair using any technique should be postponed for later if it is very damaged. First, restore its structure with the help of salon procedures and home hair care. Consult with your hairdresser about how to restore it. They can offer keratin treatment, protein saturation, hair reconstruction with natural oils, etc.
How to choose a hair colouring technique for yourself?
To choose a colouring technique that will look good on your hair, consult with experienced masters in PIED-DE-POUPLE salons. They will help you make a choice between ombre, shatush, balayage, AirTouch and other colouring techniques.
