How to Transition From Black to Grey Ombre

How to Transition From Black to Grey Ombre

Black to grey ombre is one of the boldest hair color transitions you can make.black to grey ombre Getting your locks light enough for a grey ombre requires a good bleaching session and lots of care. To preserve your strands and get the best results, I recommend using Olaplex or other bond builder before lightening your hair. But once you have a healthy canvas, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the color possibilities!

Whether you want to go dark and stormy or float on the sunny side, these gray ombre hair looks will take your style to the next level.black to grey ombre So lighten up and get ready to rock your new ombre look.

A smoky grey ombre can be just as beautiful as a lighter blonde ombre.black to grey ombre Just as dramatic, but with a softer, more subtle transition. To achieve this smoky look, use a pre-lightener and a color like Blondor Freelights Opens in a new tab on roots to lift dark hair to a level 9 and then apply the lighter blonde shade to the tips. Then, use a toner like Wella Passionate Violet Opens in a new tab to keep the shades from muddying together as they blend. Finish with a light mist of EIMI Dry Me Opens in a new tab dry shampoo to give your lengths that extra boost of shine.

If you’re not quite ready to drop the ash and go all-grey, try adding a little bit of warmth to your tresses with a light brown ombre. Whether you choose to freehand your paint application or use a tape measure to block off areas for different ombre paint colors, be sure to add a few drops of white milk paint to each hue. This helps them flow together without muddying and provides more even coverage to your overall color. If your paint colors start to dry out, just spritz them with water to encourage their blending process.

Purple ombre is a major trend right now and it’s easy to see why. It’s a gorgeous, moody, and unique color option that can work on just about anyone. To create this violet ombre, your stylist will first need to lighten your hair for an ombré effect. To maintain the integrity of your strands and prevent damage, I recommend using a quality hair color protection spray like L’Oreal Paris ColorMotion+ Protector.

Light lavender ombre is another cute and chic ombre color option for black hair. This soft, pastel shade can be worn on any length, but I recommend focusing the lighter layer around the cheekbones to accentuate your features. If you don’t want to commit to a permanent shade of lavender, try applying a semi-permanent color like the L’Oreal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Lilac to your strands.

Metallic tones are eye-catching and perfect for adding a hint of drama to any color palette. To create this silver ombre, your stylist will need to first lighten hair for an ombré effect. Then, they can either add the shade directly to roots or paint a light-reflective highlight on ends.

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