Summer all year round: how to achieve the effect of sun-bleached hair?

Wishing you could have that carefree, year-round, sun-kissed look? It is not only possible to achieve the look of sun-bleached hair in the summer. There are many ways to lighten your hair without waiting for the sun to do the job, whether you want to add a little brightness to your locks or mimic the natural highlights that come from a day at the beach.

It’s not as hard as you might think to achieve that understated, sun-bleached look, whether you use professional salon treatments or natural methods with ingredients you can find in your kitchen. To achieve the best results and maintain the health and strength of your hair, it’s important to determine the best strategy for your particular hair type and color.

We’ll look at a number of methods in this post to get that bright appearance so you can always have a little bit of summer with you. Prepare to welcome brighter, lighter hair that seems as though it has received a sun kiss every day of the year.

Features of coloring with the effect of sun-bleached hair

You can achieve gorgeous sun glare on strands using a variety of techniques. Depending on personal preferences, hair can be dyed all the way through or just the tips. Nonetheless, the coloring border needs to be undetectable to produce the most realistic appearance of sun-bleached hair.

Advantages and disadvantages

What benefits does this kind of coloring offer?

• Bleached strands look natural and harmonious.
• Only part of the hair needs to be dyed.
• A large selection of shades on the beauty market allows you to find a suitable option for hair of any original color.
• The effect of sun-bleached hair does not require frequent updating, since when the curls grow back, the result of such coloring continues to look natural.

Let’s list the principal drawbacks.

• “Burnt” strands are the result of lightening, and often (especially without proper care) this procedure is fraught with overdrying of the hair.
• To perform such coloring at home, specialized skills are required.

Who is it suitable for?

It is safe to select coloring that has the appearance of sun-bleached strands by:

• those who want to bring lightness and youth to their image;
• girls who dream of refreshing their look without risky experiments;
• everyone who is not ready to regularly dye their hair and update their hairstyle.

Keep in mind that, with the exception of very short and very light hair, light accents look good on hair of any length. In these situations, the coloring won’t be apparent.

Coloring techniques with the effect of burnt-out hair

What is the proper term for the burnt-out hair effect? It has no singular name and can be mimicked in a number of ways. We will inform you of the most applicable techniques in 2021.

Balayage

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Light-colored elements will look stunning in the light. You can produce an image that is both very appealing and organic by using the balayage technique.

The most straightforward technique for simulating burned-out strands is balayage. This is a method of outdoor highlighting. Once you’ve decided which parting (side or center) you usually like, use a bleaching cream to draw several strands on it. After letting it sit for the entire holding period, rinse it out with water and your regular shampoo. Follow the directions that are usually included with the dye.

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Highlighting

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Highlighting hair that has been bleached by the sun also produces a natural-looking effect, particularly on straight hair. You can use frequent highlighting to lighten a substantial portion of the hair, or you can concentrate only on a few strands that frame the face. The most important thing is to minimize the noticeable change in shade.

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Bronzing

You can use bronzing to get a delicate and kind outcome. Since the color of sun-bleached hair varies from strand to strand in natural settings, this technique alternates between multiple paint shades to produce a stunning yet realistic look.

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Shatush

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Shatush’s method gives hair a soft, sunny glow, which is why it has won the hearts of so many girls. Natural shade lovers will be drawn to carefree "beachy" curls.

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Ombre

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Dark roots and light tips also conjure images of exquisitely sun-bleached hair. To prevent unnatural contrast, the transition between shades should be as stretched as feasible.

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Zonal coloring

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It is possible to achieve "sun-kissed" curls without dying the entire head of hair. The image will appear more interesting and fresher with lighter bangs or blond strands close to the face.

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• How to do highlights at home
• How to lighten hair at home

The effect of burnt-out strands: photo ideas taking into account the original hair color

It’s crucial to begin with the hair’s base color and length in order to maximize the benefits of lightening.

Light brown hair

Use ash shades of blond in the shatush or highlighting techniques when experimenting with "burnt-out" strands on light brown hair.

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Try using cream or wheat hues or other warmer color solutions to give light brown hair the appearance of burned-out strands.

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Dark hair

On dark or black hair, golden or honey inclusions will look their best. These colors are also excellent for ombre coloring.

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Red hair

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If you use the highlighting or balayage technique when dying your hair, copper tones will appear natural on red curls. It is worthwhile to select light colors with a golden undertone if you have light red hair.

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Blonde hair

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As we’ve already discussed, light blondes find it difficult to pull off the sun-bleached look; however, dark blondes can achieve the desired look with the aid of platinum shades.

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Short hair

Short hair makes it impossible to achieve smooth transitions, so the feather technique’s highlighting will be the answer. Colorists advise highlighting a few bang strands when wearing an asymmetrical haircut.

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Long hair

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This kind of preliminary data is especially useful for producing amazing shimmers in a variety of colors.

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It’s simple to try sun-bleached curls on long hair; practically any technique will work. We think balayage and shatush will be the most successful.

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Medium-length hair

Among the coloring methods for medium-length hair, we suggest trying Venetian highlighting or bronzing; these gorgeous, silky color transitions will undoubtedly adorn the look. If you have dark hair that falls below your shoulders, consider ombre coloring.

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Bob

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A good way to simulate sun-bleached hair on a bob or bob haircut is to highlight or shaah your hair.

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Review of dyes for coloring with the effect of sun-bleached strands at home

Light color tones can serve as the foundation for a stunning summertime ensemble. We’ve put together a review of hair dyes that work well for simulating sun-bleached hair at home.

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Préférence paint by L’Oréal Paris

The permanent Préférence paints give hair a voluminous, rich color and shine that lasts up to eight weeks because of their unique composition. The shade lasts for a long time because the coloring pigments give the impression of enveloping the hair. This series of paints contains unique particles that reflect light, giving the curls an amazing shine.

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Which colors work well for making your own "burnt-out" strands?

For light brown hair, the gorgeous cold blond under No. 10.1 "Helsinki" is a great option. This shade can be used for balayage or highlights to give the curls an aristocratic ash tint.

Women with brown hair or those with chestnut hair should go for warmer hues. Dark hair will have magical golden undertones thanks to Dye No. 8.3 "Cannes." This color works well for highlighting the entire mass of hair as well as zonally coloring hair strands close to the face.

Colorista Effects by L’Oréal Paris

If you’ve never dyed your own hair, how can you achieve a sun-kissed look at home? Colorista "Ombre Effect" paint makes it simple to achieve sunny curls and attempt on the look of a surfer girl. Using a specialized professional comb simplifies the self-dying process. You’ll get a gentle gradient as a result of lightening, which will make you think of a summertime vacation and a soft sun.

Garnier Color Sensation paint

Rich, dark colors are available in the Garnier Color Sensation permanent paint line. This is a great option for at-home coloring because the paint is easy to apply and does not spread because of its creamy texture.

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We suggest shade 6.35 "Golden Amber" for red curls. In terms of technique, balayage remains applicable. You can achieve the desired subtle shimmers on your hair with this technique.

The ombre or shatush technique, which uses warm shades that don’t contrast too much with the base hair color, works well on very dark curls. For brunettes, Dye No. 5.35 "Spicy Chocolate" is an excellent choice.

Use shade No. 7.0 "Golden Topaz" to simulate burned-out strands on dark blond hair.

Hair care after coloring

Once you’ve achieved the look of burned-out hair, your hair will require extra attention. For colored hair, we advise using specific products that focus on nutrition and restoration. Good thermal protection is essential for people who frequently style their hair with heat tools (this is true for colored hair especially).

It’s helpful to use caring hair masks in addition to the standard care products (shampoo and conditioner), as well as leave-in creams, conditioners, and oils that preserve the curls’ quality and give them a polished appearance.

A list of products that are suitable for bleached hair can be found below.

Garnier Fructis Goji Shampoo and Conditioner. Long-Lasting Color

For colored hair, nourishing and moisturizing shampoos and conditioners won’t cut it. Additionally, care products ought to preserve the color’s brightness. The Garnier Fructis Goji’s composition. Goji berry extract, which is part of the Long-Lasting Color line of products, keeps the color vibrant and prevents it from fading. Improved nutrition is given to the strands by grape oil.

3 in 1 Garnier Fructis SuperFood Goji Hair Mask

Shine will be restored to your hair with the Garnier Fructis SuperFood Goji Mask. The thoughtfully chosen mixture doesn’t "weigh down" the colored strands; rather, it acts gently. The product can be applied as a mask, a leave-in treatment for the ends of your hair, and a balm following a hair wash.

L’Oréal Paris Elseve Purple Shampoo and Mask

Unwanted yellowing of the hair may persist even after partial blond coloring. The goal of L’Oréal Paris Elseve’s purple shampoo and mask is to restore hair’s depth of color and purity. They restore a noble cool shine and counteract the ugly yellow tint.

Oil-elixir "Transformation" from Garnier Fructis "Triple Restoration"

Oil-elixir is the only thing that can truly give hair a glossy shine. It facilitates combing and shields hair from harsh outside influences. You can either apply the product to the entire length of the hair or just the ends.

Restorative cream-oil Garnier Botanic Therapy

Persistent ammonia dyes are often used to simulate sun-bleached hair, but they can cause split ends and dry hair. Propolis and royal jelly combined in a cream-oil will help salvage the situation. An additional use for the product is as a heat-protective agent prior to hot styling.

The effect of sun-bleached hair: answers to questions

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Is it possible to achieve the effect of burnt-out strands using folk remedies?

Certain traditional medicines, like kefir, honey, or lemon juice, do have lightening effects. They are able to lighten the shade by one or two tones. However, these natural solutions won’t work on dark hair, and they won’t always produce the desired outcome on other types of hair either. It is preferable to handle the situation sensibly, seek advice from experts, and select premium dye.

How to make the effect of burnt hair on curly hair?

Any technique can be used to embody the idea of a burnt hair color if the curls are slightly wavy. Ombre and highlighting techniques are unlikely to work on extremely curly hair because it will be difficult to achieve natural transitions. Shatush and balayage will work best on this type of hair.

What styling is better to do after coloring, imitating burnt hair?

A tiny volume, gentle curls, and a hint of negligence are great solutions. Our hair appears sun-bleached and slightly wavy at sea, just like this. Certain salt sprays help to add volume and texture to hair, giving it more structure. "Beachy" curls are easily achieved by simply using a hair dryer to slightly dry the strands after lightly misting them with a hairspray and fluffing them up at the roots with your hands.

If the length permits, another easy way to accentuate the effect of sun-bleached strands is to braid slightly damp hair into one or two braids. This can be done in the evening before going to bed. In the morning, you can unbraid it and take in the stunning waves. You can do the same thing during the day; before a date or party, a few hours will be sufficient for the hair to take on the desired shape.

How often do you need to renew your coloring to maintain the effect of sun-bleached hair?

The color produced by such coloring does not require frequent correction because of modern techniques. The line separating the shades is hardly noticeable, and thinning hairs don’t significantly alter the composition. To keep the vibrancy and richness of the color in your hair, toning it occasionally is the simplest method of correction.

Tip	Description
Use Lightening Sprays	Apply a lightening spray to your hair and expose it to sunlight. This helps to gradually lighten the hair, mimicking the sun-bleached effect.
Try Lemon Juice	Mix lemon juice with water, spray it on your hair, and spend some time outside in the sun. The natural acids in lemon juice can enhance the lightening process.
Opt for Balayage	Visit a salon and ask for a balayage treatment, which involves painting highlights onto the hair to give a natural, sun-kissed look.

Having sun-bleached hair all year round can give you that carefree, beachy vibe. You can achieve the ideal sun-kissed effect that complements your style and hair type by selecting the appropriate technique, whether it be a professional treatment or a natural one like using lemon juice.

Preserving the health of your hair is crucial while going through this process. To avoid damage, always use protective gear, particularly when working with heat or chemicals. Maintaining the vibrancy and health of your hair can be achieved with regular conditioning and moisturizing treatments.

Recall that the key is to determine what is most effective for you. Try out various techniques and products until you find the look that suits you best. No matter the season, you can appreciate the beauty of sun-bleached hair with a little imagination and care.

No matter the season, you can always look and feel like you’re at the beach by getting the look of sun-bleached hair. This look, which evokes memories of summertime days spent in the sun, is simple to achieve with a variety of methods, such as balayage, natural lightening sprays, or delicate highlights that mix in perfectly with your natural hair color. With the correct technique and hair care, you can achieve a sun-kissed look without having to worry about long-term sun damage.

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