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| After: New Ombre Hair |
I'm
one of those people who are constantly on a crave to reinvent their hair, which
normally makes my naturally curly locks very angry with me. However, ignoring
that crucial fact I decided to try to
get the "Ombre" look. For those of you who've had a blind eye towards
hair trends, the Ombre look was popular in 2010. When I first heard of
"Ombre" I assumed it was some sort of spicy, Mexican dish. I came to realize that it's a gradient effect from which your
hair gets lighter and lighter making it appear like your roots have grown out.
It's more classy looking then how it sounds- if done right!
What I Adore
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| Day before |
My natural hair is a
very boring, standard, black color with nothing creative about it. One
of the main reasons why I adore Ombre hair is it provides anyone's hairstyle with dimension. It makes your locks more interesting to the eyes as you focus on the
gradient effect of colors swirling throughout. It satisfied my crave for a new
look and can transfer to the spring/summer season. Picture nice beach
waves with an Ombre effect? Beautiful!
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| Couple weeks after |
The Damage
Bleach is a feisty product that should only be handled by skilled professionals. If you have not messed around with bleach before be aware! Harsh chemicals are known for taking your hair for hostage, and returning it with dry, course ends. No mercy!
I came to terms with this and continued with caution.
The aftermath lead to me getting a slight haircut, but it
was long overdue anyways. Tip: To recover your hair
get a deep conditioner! It does wonders and is cheap.
I came to terms with this and continued with caution.
The aftermath lead to me getting a slight haircut, but it
was long overdue anyways. Tip: To recover your hair
get a deep conditioner! It does wonders and is cheap.
Overall
This is a very simple, cheap look that can make or break your hair. My friend and I experimented with it on my own hair making it so cheap. Salons normally run their rates from 60-120$ depending on where you go due to how long of a process it is. However, it's very low maintenance, only needing a touch-up every couple of months. I'm looking to re-do mine and maybe go a little higher and blonder with it. Perhaps I will even add a touch of pastel blue to the tips? Hmm...
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| Photo credit to: thefashioncitizen |
