The highlighting procedure is a change in shade by dyeing a separate part of the hair. For short-length hair, highlighting is a fairly easy and short process, according to the results of which it is possible to change the hairstyle to a more feminine and extraordinary, emphasizing an attractive appearance.
Features highlighting short hair
An important feature of highlighting short hair - the use of very bright shades of dark and light colors, giving a more bold image, or cute and attractive, it all depends on the woman's taste and her status in society.
When dyeing short hair of a dark shade, cosmetics are used most often, which lighten the hair, creating a hairstyle with individual strands of a light tone. As a result, highlighting on short dark hair, the stylist creates a look that emphasizes feminine beauty from a more delicate, original and soft side, while the woman remains individual and expressive.
If the main hair tone belongs to a light shade, then the hairstyle is created with the use of strands of darker colors. This hairstyle will add visual fluffiness to the hair if you apply the paint closer to the hair roots.
Advantages and contraindications of highlighting short hair
The advantages of highlighting short length strands include the following factors:
- in comparison with the usual coloring of the entire surface of the head, with the help of highlighting, you can create a smooth transition from natural, for example, brown to artificial shades of strands. As a result, the hairstyle acquires a more natural and natural style, which in turn gives a certain uniqueness and originality;
- highlighting does not so much damage the hair structure, in comparison with a full painting;
- when applying highlighting, only a part of the scalp is painted or brightened;
- after the hair roots grow, on fully colored strands it is more noticeable than when highlighting, on the basis of this, painting can be done much less often.
But for highlighting there are also contraindications for which it is recommended to refrain from painting.
- weak and brittle hairs are not recommended, as a result of this procedure they may be damaged even more;
- no need to resort to the dyeing procedure after a perm;
- should not be dimmed if you dyed the strands with henna, because then the final result cannot be correctly foreseen, henna in combination with other paints and lightening agents can create a completely different color that was intended.
Highlights on short hair: technique and types of painting styles
Having chosen a good hairstyle for owners of short strands, you can visually transform a lady, make her younger and more attractive, emphasize femininity and grace.
Currently, there are about a dozen styles of highlighting in the world, differing from each other by experiments on color schemes and parameters. For strand lengths less than 15 cm, the most optimal will be: Peek-A-Boo; Two-Tone; Bright Strands.
Peek-A-Boo refers to the form in which very thin, but in large quantities very bright dark strands are added to the lower zone of the clarified strands.
This hairstyle will give volume and brightness. When applying many strands of dark tone, it is necessary to pay attention to the area of bangs and temples, so you can subtly emphasize the feminine beauty.
Two-Tone - refers to the highlighting of short hair, by creating several colors that complement each other well. The presented type of coloring can give the image its originality and a certain highlight.
For quality selection of color and painting of strands, highlighting is best left to professional stylists, not trying to carry out this procedure on their own.
Bright strands - a bold decision that attracts attention. It consists in the creation of several very wide strands that stand out clearly on the rest of the hair color.
In most cases, a bright paint of an unnatural color is applied to the hair, for example, varieties of violet gamma, bright red, pink or blue.
Classic highlighting for short haircuts
The procedure of classical highlighting for short hair does not have any age restrictions. Young girls can highlight their hair to emphasize their beauty and originality, the older female population can emphasize their well-groomed and social status, the elderly category of women can visually make their appearance younger.
When dyeing hair of short length it is possible to apply several shades, with the help of which the hairstyle will become more voluminous. The most suitable option for short haircuts would be balayazh, which will focus on the ends of the hair.
After highlighting care for the hair must be carried out correctly. Care involves the regular application of cosmetics, designed specifically to restore hair.
No need to be upset if, after highlighting, the volume of the hairstyle became a little less, as paints and brightening agents may possibly deplete the strands, as a result of which they will become more brittle.
California highlighting for short hair
This method of painting this year is quite popular. At all times, Californian highlighting was in demand among fashionistas and Hollywood stars.
This technique makes it possible to obtain the effect of a smooth transition from dark hair to light vertical strands. Also, the hairs that shine are subject to low chemical damage (the stylist does not use foil when doing his work).
California highlighting can be used on any length of curls. With a well-performed procedure, the resulting shade will be well combined with the natural color of the strands.
It should be noted that the Californian method can be performed in different variations: you can make thin strands, wide, dye your hair, starting from the roots or from the middle of the length of the hair.
Venetian highlighting for short hair
Venetian highlighting according to the method of application is similar to Californian.
They differ among themselves by the fact that the first method is not suitable for light shades of hair.
The proposed method of highlighting is in great demand among celebrities in Hollywood.
Balayazh and broad highlights for short hair
Balayazh is a zone lightening hair.
This technique involves painting individual parts of the strands in a light color, for example, from the temples, bangs and the back of the head.
The presented option will go very much to women of absolutely any age category and will emphasize the uniqueness of the beauty of each lady.
It is necessary to apply balayazh when deciding to radically change their appearance (for example, change the hair color from brunette to blonde).
Pulling a tint into a color similar to natural color helps to make a smooth transition, and the result will be even more interesting and unique.
The main advantage for the balayazh technique is the ability to use it with both long and short hair.
It should be noted that when this technique is used, foil is not used, which to a greater extent reduces the risk of chemical harm to the strands.
Highlights broad strands look good on thick hair. It emphasizes their tone and depth.
The cap for wide highlighting is not used, the hairs must be wrapped in foil.
Visually create a more voluminous head of hair with the use of a wide highlighting will not work, it is not recommended to hold it on thin hair.
What is necessary for self-highlighting at home
Hair coloring is a simple procedure that can be done at home. In order to highlight the hair yourself, you should buy a special cap with a large number of holes.
You can buy such a hat in the store, the direction of which is to offer professional cosmetics.
How to make highlighting at home? To obtain a quality effect, you should wear a hat so that it is as close as possible to the head. Then, using a special hook from the holes of the cap, it is necessary to reach the strands, which will subsequently be painted or clarified.
The size and number of strands a woman can determine to your taste. It is necessary to get the hair out from under the cap very carefully to prevent an uneven number of strands on the head.
If, nevertheless, any curl did not turn out like the others, the only option would be to put the cap back on and repeat the procedure, if this is not done, the result of staining may not be very good.
After removing all the hair necessary for highlighting from under the cap, you can begin to prepare the mixture to change the color of the hair. Making the mixture must be done based on the instructions attached to the paint.
It is necessary to try to make a very thick mixture so that it cannot leak through the holes of the cap. After making the mixture, carefully and carefully apply from top to bottom over the entire length of the strands.
For perfectly even staining, paint must be applied generously.
After all the hair is thoroughly washed, you can remove the cap. The next step is to feed the strands with different masks and creams.
Having chosen a good hairstyle for owners of short hair, you can visually transform a woman, make her younger and more attractive, emphasize femininity and grace. Highlights - a good opportunity to change the hairstyle to a more fashionable and beautiful.
An example of highlighting short hair is in the following video.
