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How to choose the right colour for hair extensions?
Hair extensions are a popular service used by many girls. For most of them, it’s not so difficult to decide on the length. After all, they have a clear understanding of what they want to achieve. But how do you go about choosing the hair color match extensions?
The easiest option is to consult with a specialist at the Ivana Farisei hair shop in London. The specialist knows all the subtleties and features. He will give clear recommendations to make the curls look natural and match the natural colour.
The easiest option is to consult with a specialist at the Ivana Farisei hair shop in London. The specialist knows all the subtleties and features. He will give clear recommendations to make the curls look natural and match the natural colour.
- You can visit Ivana Farisei beauty salon for the following types of extensions:
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In addition, we provide the following services: hair extensions removal, keratin treatment - straightening, post-procedure correction. You can also buy ready-to-use hair extensions from us.
Coloured hair extensions: what do you need to know before choosing?
Proper preparation and study of information is the key to achieving the desired result. There are several important points that are important to understand before extensions:
- There is no one colour without colouring. This statement is not 100% true, but it’s true for most girls. Hair is characterized by the presence of dark and light strands. In most cases, a barely noticeable difference in colour appears due to their burnout in the sun. Other external factors can also have an impact. Thus, the difference in tone can be called natural colouring. It’s not for nothing that stylists say that only wigs can be monochromatic.
- Hair is always lighter at the ends. This is a natural concept. The strands at the roots are usually darker. Therefore, the hair extensions colour match should be selected precisely on the bottom part. By the way, this color transition has long been considered a fashion trend. When girls dye their hair ‘ombre’, the tips are noticeably different in color from the roots.
- The difference in length is important. For a natural color transition, the extended curls should not exceed the difference in length with the natural ones by 15 cm. Otherwise, you will definitely need to file. Colouring or dyeing is also recommended. Without these procedures, too long hair extensions will be noticeably different in colour from natural hair.
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Hair extension colours: principles of shade selection
The first thing to decide is whether the current colour of your natural curls suits you. It’s important to determine the final tone. When the colour is set, the shade of the strands for extensions should be selected 1-2 shades lighter. This is because after the extension procedure, the strands are mixed with the native curls. If you choose a tone-on-tone colour, the difference will be noticeable. Especially if you use artificial hairs.
You should also pay attention to:
You should also pay attention to:
- The ends of your own hair. A common mistake is to focus on the root zone. As a result, the extended strands appear much lighter. To avoid this, the colour palette should be selected according to the native tips. This way, the extensions will be as invisible and natural as possible.
- The structure of the hair to be extended. The smoothness, thickness, and other criteria of natural strands are also important to consider. Especially if you plan to change the shade in the future. A strong difference in the structure of the extended and native curls will contribute to uneven colouring. Consequently, the extended strands will stand out noticeably.
- Current hair condition. Have the curls been exposed to chemical or other influences frequently? This can also affect the choice of the final shade of the hair extensions. In such situations, specific colours may be less favourable. It’s recommended to give preference to universal tones.
Hair extensions colour chart
The choice of strand colours may vary depending on the salon, individual labelling, and other factors. However, there is a standard international classification system for shades. You can use it to choose the colour of the cut of the hair extensions. It’s enough to know what colour the native strands are dyed with.
The depth on the palette of hair extensions colours is determined by the numbers from 1 to 12. The values go from dark to light. In this case, 12 is the lightest shade. The second important parameter is the colour direction. As a rule, it is denoted by a letter. It can be supplemented with digital markings. It is indicated by a dot, dash, or slash.
Here are some illustrative examples:
The depth on the palette of hair extensions colours is determined by the numbers from 1 to 12. The values go from dark to light. In this case, 12 is the lightest shade. The second important parameter is the colour direction. As a rule, it is denoted by a letter. It can be supplemented with digital markings. It is indicated by a dot, dash, or slash.
Here are some illustrative examples:
- N - natural number;
- A (1) - ash;
- Or V (2) - beige, purple;
- G (3) - golden;
- C (4) - copper;
- M (5) - mahogany;
- K or R (6) - red.
In the hue depth range, 0 may appear. It indicates muteness or saturation. It can appear in different places in the colour marking. If it is the second or third position, it means a saturated hue. If it is immediately after the colour marking, it means a muted shade.
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Recommendations for choosing the colour of hair extensions
Do you want to avoid difficulties when choosing a strand shade? Just follow these recommendations:
- Dark natural colour hair extensions are matched tone-on-tone. If desired, they can be tinted.
- Light and dark colours are selected with a difference of no more than 1-2 shades.
- Different coloured hair extensions require additional tinting. It’s also important to observe the proportions between the main and additional shades.
- The effect of ‘burnt-out’ hair can be achieved by extensions. It’s enough to choose curls of two levels and mix them with natural curls.
- When highlighting, the selection of mixed colours allows you to make the strands lighter or darker without dyeing.
- In addition to the tone of your natural hair, it’s important to take into account your face type, eye and skin colour. Especially when choosing warm and cool shades.
- If you plan to change your look frequently, it’s recommended to choose a colour that is easy to correct.
Can you colour hair extensions?
An urgent question that worries many girls. The answer is unequivocal - only natural hair extensions can be dyed. In the case of artificial hair extensions, even high-quality and gentle dye will lead to their gluing.
This procedure should be carried out only in specialized beauty salons by professional specialists. The quality and safety of hair extensions colouring is also affected by the composition of the dye. It should be as gentle as possible. It should contain a minimum number of oxidants and exclude ammonia. It should have excellent durability.
Now you know all the subtleties of choosing a hair colour for hair extensions. We will be glad if our information helps you find your perfect shade without any extra effort.
This procedure should be carried out only in specialized beauty salons by professional specialists. The quality and safety of hair extensions colouring is also affected by the composition of the dye. It should be as gentle as possible. It should contain a minimum number of oxidants and exclude ammonia. It should have excellent durability.
Now you know all the subtleties of choosing a hair colour for hair extensions. We will be glad if our information helps you find your perfect shade without any extra effort.