One of the three most common colors in nature. Moreover, there are countless shades of it. It is very difficult to list all the names of the shades of green. Indeed, if there are only two hundred and fifty-six in the computer RGB color palette, then the human eye is able to distinguish several thousand of them, and some animals see tens of thousands of tones. Therefore, it is worth mentioning only the most common shades.
His majesty is green
To admire the entire palette of green, just walk along the lawn or in the park on a sunny summer or spring day. Then you can see all of it, because thanks to the chlorophyll contained in the leaves, most plants have such an amazing shade.
In the old days, green was considered a symbol of life. It is noteworthy that in Christianity (Orthodoxy) he was a symbol of many saints and blessed ones. Therefore, icons were often painted in green colors. And in Islam in general, green is the sacred color of religion itself, it is colorfully sung in the Koran.
In printing, in order to get a full-fledged green color, you must either mix one hundred percent of blue and the same amount of yellow (for CMYK), or set the value of green - two hundred and fifty-five (for RGB). And the color itself has coordinates # 00FF00.
The most common shades of green
The names of all shades of green are very difficult to count, because there are about several thousand of them. However, you can focus on the most common of them, which, in turn, have a lot of their own colors.
So, the most common names for shades of green are light green, turquoise, aquamarine, emerald, olive and pistachio.
Light green
Light green color (coordinates # 99ff99), or, as it is correct to say, yellow-green, is familiar to everyone. Its popular nickname comes from an annual herb called lettuce.
Light green color refers to light shades of green, just slightly different from the classic tones of greens. V English language this color is called - light green.
In turn, the light green tone has its own shades of green. The palette, the names of these shades have several dozen names, and even more nameless shades. Lime, French, green and electric; pear chartreuse (regular and yellow), neon green and meadow green are just a small list of the most famous lime colors.
Interestingly, psychologists have experimentally proved that only light green color and its shades tend to provide positive influence on the development of the psyche of preschoolers. Perhaps for this reason, illustrations for children's books and computer games and are full of light green flowers.
Aquamarine and Turquoise
Unlike light green, aquamarine (coordinates # 7FFFD4) and turquoise (coordinates # 30D5C8) are not directly green: they are transition colors. Their names are also very diverse, especially when you consider that some of the colors belong to the blue palette, and some to green.
So, there are light, dark, pale, bright and medium turquoise colors. The electric blue and turquoise pearls should not be overlooked.
It is worth noting that it is often considered one of the shades of turquoise.
Fun fact: both shades - turquoise and aquamarine - are named after naturally occurring minerals.
Emerald
If the light green color is most positively perceived by preschoolers, then the emerald color (coordinates # 50C878) is one of the most pleasant for adults. And although it also belongs to the blue-green range, it stands apart from turquoise and aquamarine. Although, just like these names for shades of green, it comes from the name of the mineral - emerald.
Unlike the above colors, emerald color does not have such a huge variety of names for its tones. Like turquoise, its shades range from light, bright and similar to dark emerald. There are also distinct tones such as jade, dark spring green and sea red.
Olive and pistachio
The names for the shades of green, such as olive (coordinates # 808000) and pistachio (coordinates # BEF574), refer to noteworthy that they both derive from the names of the plants. However, unlike light green, they are darker.
The olive tone is called correctly Its standard is the color of the fruit olive tree... Typically, to achieve this hue, yellow and black tones are added to green. Sometimes the palette olive color can be very close to beige tones.
TO olive tones include not only its dark and light varieties, but also colors called olive wreath, olive feast and the whisper of the forest, paradise freshness, the noise of herbs (although the last tone can be attributed to the pistachio color in the same way).
Pistachio color is quite similar to olive, but is much lighter and is often considered a shade of it. Its tones are very close to beige and light brown.
Exists different colors shades of green. Unfortunately, not everyone has a name. In most cases, for convenience, each color and its shade has a certain digital meaning, knowing which, it is easy to find the tone in a catalog or reproduce it on a computer in one of the graphics programs. However, in order to do this, one must initially know the basic shades of green, since all others are simply varieties of them.
Green color multifaceted. He can be light-heartedly cheerful, exquisitely romantic or military-style strict. Century after century, green has consistently proven its loyalty to other colors. He does not displace, does not seek to break out into the leaders, he just is. And for this it is loved and worn by absolutely all rich and poor, adults and children, men and women.
As time shows, fashion on green comes suddenly, giving rest to the eye and mind after the dominance of exciting red-orange colors. And just as quickly it disappears - until the next whimsical turn of the fashionable spiral. As a rule, in spring-summer collections green color- pure, intense and fresh, like the greens of May. In the autumn-winter seasons, green in magnificent complex swampy and mossy shades, in the colors of pine needles or bottle glass, sounds more restrained and cooler - in accordance with the season and mood.
Green is the color of life, balance and harmony. Of the 8-10 million colors perceived by the human eye, we distinguish the shades of green most of all.
The whole palette of green shades is relevant all year round but especially popular green shades In spring and summer. They are real favorites in sportswear, casual wear and resort wear.
- Bright green is an informal color. Therefore, it is often used in sportswear and rarely in business.
- Green favorably emphasizes a fresh tan - at least stock up on tops!
They look colorful and romantic in ethnic and exotic styles... National costumes of the East, Asia, Africa, India abound in green colors and unexpected color combinations: green with pink, green with purple, turquoise or gold. Bright green color together with a rich red, it is especially good in a tartan.
Light green tones can be used both in an independent ensemble and in accents (scarf, bag, shoes, etc.). They look great in both evening and casual wear.
The paramilitary military style, where olive and khaki are the dominant colors, enjoys particular authority among the youth. These unsaturated yellow-green, brown- green shades v modern world are the camouflage color of tourists and the military. They create the effect of disguise, allow you to merge with nature, not to attract attention to yourself, hide individuality, hide inner world behind a neutral facade.
By themselves, olive and khaki are harsh colors, but in soft tissues and knitwear, they create a feeling of comfort, calmness and naturalness. Olive, marsh, and khaki are easy to make attractive when paired with soft colors like coral, blue or beige.
- A palette of green shades in the military style: olive, khaki, protective, marsh, tobacco, gray-green, all shades of earth and grass. In alliance with red, orange, bronze, brass, gold, combinations appear that help to create unusual, sexy and extremely feminine images.
Blue- green colors more often used in clothing for outdoor activities, but they can also be present in a business wardrobe, creating a sophisticated look. And for the holiday seasons turquoise and navy blue are simply irreplaceable. Also, blue-green shades are luxurious - in an evening ensemble of expensive fabrics: silk, chiffon, crepe de Chine.
Dark shades of green , perhaps, the only colors that organically fit into a summer wardrobe. Combinations of malachite with neutral and rich summer colors create an exotic color palette known as summer dark colors. And the combination of malachite with cream and powdery pink creates a fresh and attractive look.
To create a truly spring look, it is enough to add at least one light detail to your wardrobe. Green colour... Both in nature and in the spring wardrobe, bright green colors appear gradually: first in accessories, drawings, then entirely in clothes. Light green color goes well with spring clothes in beige and sand shades. This combination adds freshness to the look. Combined with others bright colors an op-art effect is created, which is welcomed in youth and creative circles. A white summer outfit is perfectly refreshed by accessories of a bright yellow-green color.
"Greening" from head to toe is not necessary. Much more important is not the quantity, but the quality of the shade and the correct combination of green with other colors.
Aqua color is indispensable for summer parties. Open silver sandals and jewelry made of multi-colored transparent stones will suit this outfit.
- The main colors of the spring-summer wardrobe: pistachio, apple, aqua, light green, mint, lime, chartreuse (bright yellow-green), leafy green, willow.
Autumn is the time for high boots, half-open dresses and light-season coats unbuttoned. The fall wardrobe consists of darker, more saturated colors. Autumn is so rich in its colors that bright green becomes alien. It loses its relevance, its shades are difficult to combine with other autumn colors. Only complex dark shades of the green palette look harmonious. Combining them with bright colors - yellow, gold, burgundy - create a rich, sophisticated image. Blue-green accessories and jewelry together with silver can act as a wonderful accent for brown and beige clothing tones. The dosed bright yellow-green color combined with black varnish adds tough chic to the autumn urban wardrobe.
Shades of green gemstones look expensive and high quality in winter. They work great on outerwear, including fur. Malachite color creates a warm mood in woolen, cashmere, knitted fabrics, it goes well with rich bright colors, creating festive looks. A bright blue-green color in small quantities, as an accent or decoration, is good to combine with white and black warm clothes. But aquatic colors in winter look very cold and inappropriate, and therefore unpopular this season.
- The main colors of the autumn-winter wardrobe: coniferous, bottle, malachite, emerald, jade.
Despite the fact that green is the color of money and financial structures, green is practically not used in conservative business attire. He is not formal and authoritative enough for a competitive business environment. However, this color helps in those situations when you need to win over the interlocutor, convince you that you are right, and persuade them to make a decision that is beneficial to you. In such cases, the bet is placed on dark shades of green. In a business wardrobe, unsaturated muted shades are actively used, such as jade, olive, dark bottle and navy blue. In combination with light soft colors of blouses, they create spectacular, creative costume ensembles, not devoid of delicacy and sophistication.
By itself, olive is a harsh color associated exclusively with military uniforms. It is rarely used in business attire. This color is especially undesirable in the communication business. Undoubtedly, it looks rich in suit fabrics, but in combination with white (shirt) and black (shoes) colors it does not look presentable enough, and in worst case- gloomy. Best combination- olive with pastel and energetic colors.
- Example: A suit in a desaturated, muted olive shade and a blouse in a vibrant rich coral color will accentuate the depth of olive, effectively contrasting with the color of the suit.
Malachite is the color of the fall business wardrobe. It combines perfectly with burgundy, plum and brown, and in combination with black, it makes the image somewhat unusual.
Bright green and blue-green shades look great in blouses and accessories, they give a freshness and dynamism to a business style. And the combinations in the business ensemble of emerald green with pink and rose-lilac create an elegant feminine look.
In the warm season, light shades of green are allowed in women's business suits, such as pistachio, muted mint, pale green. An aqua blouse refreshes and refines formal business suits. Bright greens with blue undertones are more conservative. Their popularity in the business wardrobe is growing. They add personality to the image, demonstrate strength, confidence and professionalism.
Dark shades Green colour look restrained, respectable, conservative and serious. A suit of a dark green shade combined with light soft colors add diplomacy to a business image. Dark cold shades of green with a blue undertone are actively used in blouses, scarves, accessories and outerwear.
If you do not have a love for shades of green and do not accept them, believing that green does not quite suit your image, use it at least in accessories and jewelry. This is the easiest way to add fresh air to your business style. In this case, it is not necessary to match the color of the bag to the shoes or vice versa.
- Conservative image
Blouse color: white, light and bright colors of blouses in a contrasting combination with a suit allow you to look authoritative and businesslike.
Accessories color (bag and shoes): black, neutral and dark colors do not attract attention, emphasize restraint and conservatism.
- Communicative image
Blouse color: white, rich pastel shades do not contrast with the color of the suit, they look elegant.
Accessory color (bag and shoes): neutral, desaturated shades accentuate femininity.
- Creative image
Blouse color: choose the most contrasting - white, black, all bright colors.
Accessories color (bag and shoes): bright and bold combinations will emphasize individuality, modernity and non-standard image. Yellow, scarlet, orange, purple, pale blue, pink - the palette is unlimited.
Dresses of the color of precious green stones are literally eye-catching. These magical green colors in shining silk and embroidered brocade, mysterious and beautiful in the evening light. Emerald satin or chiffon cocktail dresses are extraordinarily good in summer and winter. Aqua green is an indispensable color for summer parties. Heavy blue-green silk is the perfect choice for an evening out. The malachite-colored outfit may well replace the black one. This dark green color is surrounded by a halo of mysterious appeal and inaccessibility. Gold jewelry looks great against the background of this color. The union of malachite with black, of course, can be given the palm among the most spectacular evening dresses.
You have to be extremely neat with dull and grayish green shades in evening dresses. At artificial lighting they are expressionless and boring.
Evening clothes of various shades of green - from the most delicate light to noble dark tones - should preferably be combined with accessories that are contrasting in color. It can be black, white, as well as gold, crimson or deep blue.
- Shoes. Gold or silver open sandals will only emphasize the greatness of the color and create an overall rich image.
- Emerald, jade, fern, quite intense and eye-catching. They should be paired with colors that enhance their purity. They are wonderful when paired with other bright colors - scarlet, yellow, coral, purple.
- Combinations shades of green with achromatic colors: white and beige enhances the purity of bright light green and emphasizes the nobility and solemnity of dark green;
- Black emphasizes the strength and drama of green. On this win-win duo, the whole fashion 1980s.
Bright green- how Colour precious stone, should be worn with colors that enhance its purity and originality. Combinations with bright turquoise, purple, sapphire, ruby are magnificent, revealing the best advantages of each. Combinations with fuchsia, orange, bright blue and yellow are wonderful. These are quite bold and avant-garde duets. Paired with red, green looks very elegant, festive, New Year's;
Emerald, coniferous, olive, apple, lime green, herbaceous, turquoise, lime color, forest green, fern color, chartreuse, fieldgrau, asparagus, mossy, myrtle, khaki, office green, jade, sea wave, marsh, shamrock, Islamic green, Persian green ... Not true an endless variety?
The green range is very good for a "tropical" interior. Such a technique will refresh the rest rooms and bedrooms, especially the "cold" ones - oriented to the north and devoid of natural light.
Photo 1: armchair - juicy pear, floral ornament on the wallpaper - the color of a fern.
Green the shade is interesting with predominantly blue or predominantly yellow. It is extremely difficult to combine them in one room, but the result will exceed all expectations. This is a very sophisticated and trendy mix.
Photo 2: wallpaper - shamrock color; chest of drawers - light emerald.
The darkest blue-green shades were popular in the Art Deco era, and thanks to retro cinema, they are still chosen for boudoir-style rooms to this day. On a large surface, they look best in combination with other colors. Classic partners are silver and tin shades, although dark blue-green looks no less advantageous against the background of gold and bronze.
Photo 3: walls - viridian (one of the shades of buryuz, close to jade); curtains - sea green; furniture - gray-green.
Olive green tones have “softening” qualities that go well with both modern and traditional furniture. In combination with light shades, they visually expand the room, fill it with coziness and warmth. This effect should be fixed by pastel floors, best of all from light wood.
Photo 4: the decor on the wallpaper is olive.
The luscious tones of sage green create a natural, welcoming atmosphere that is associated with gentlemen's clubs and old country houses.
This is a warm color designed to create a comfortable and relaxing environment in rooms, main function which - to collect people. However, this color is best used in rooms that receive a lot of sunlight, or in rooms that are used mostly in the evening.
Photo 5: the walls are light fern.
Swamp shades- the perfect base for the classics. But in large numbers, they make the premises heavy and gloomy. But as an element of decor (pattern), they are successful in modern and very sunny interiors. Especially when combined with olive!
Photo 6: walls and upholstery pattern - juicy olive (yellow-green).
There is never too much green... Especially if its shades are well chosen and perfectly combined. You can focus on green with a neutral background. White creates the best contrast.
Photo 7: pillows - Islamic green; floor lamp - asparagus; carpet - lime pulp.
"Garden" green
Lighter green tones most often found on calico fabrics and flower patterns, especially in conjunction with other garden shades: pink and yellow. These soft and pleasant combinations for wallpaper and curtains look great when paired with striped and checked accessories.
Light green
Richer shades can also be part of a carefully designed range: create tropical interior and add vibrant pinks, oranges and teal blue tones. You can also combine them with soft blue-green hues for a muted effect. Use them in nurseries or apply light green paint to an accent wall in a family room or study.
Gray-blue
There are no two identical shades of gray., but among them, tones with a dominant in blue and almost green shades. Very light tones lend a sophisticated elegance to walls in sunny bedrooms and living rooms, as well as brilliance wood trim... They look great on window frame(only walls should be painted in lighter gray or pastel cream shades) or on grooved panels in bathrooms, hallways and kitchens.
Turquoise
This vibrant tropical color- an excellent choice for modern interiors. Try combining it with pinks and reds for a little sparkle, or combine it with bright white for a fresher effect. It may turn out to be too bright on four walls, but just like light green, it looks great on an accent wall. It is most suitable for rooms with big amount sunlight, but window decoration should be simple and neutral to increase the feeling of light.
Intense peppermint shade
Very bright mint colors
create an atmosphere of cheerfulness, which makes them an excellent choice for decoration accent wall in work rooms such as the kitchen and study. By itself, this shade may seem too harsh, but add luscious tones of wood with a yellowish pigment and mirror elements ("chrome" and "metallic" are ideal for modern kitchens) - and you get a profitable combination.
Make sure the walls are properly prepared as such bright paint will make all cracks and crevices visible. For brighter colors, it is better to use acrylic paint than matte vinyl emulsion.
Deep slate color
This is an unconditional comfort factor. in a simple kitchen with pine furniture. Greenish notes of this shade make gray walls warmer.
The earliest and most established meanings of colors come from observation of nature. So, brown is the color of the earth, which means stability and prosperity. Blue - the color of the sky - meant serenity and spiritual purity, closeness to God. Yellow - the color of the sun - has become the color of joy and prosperity, because the sun gives life to all living things. The harvest depended on the sun, and hence the life of a person.The symbolism of the green color also originates from here. Green is the color of life, harmony, youth. It gives hope, because young green seedlings precede the new harvest. For the human eye, this is the most familiar and comfortable color. After all, he fills the earth with himself: grass, foliage of trees.
At all times, green has been a symbol of prosperity, confidence and reliability. However, it should be remembered that each color carries, symbolically, several opposite meanings, depending on the shade. So, the green color of young foliage personifies rebirth, and the dark brown-green shade of mold, - oppression and desolation, abandonment.
V Ancient egypt, the traditional culture of Japan, Christian culture In the Islamic culture, green color has extremely positive properties, it is revered and loved. For many countries, especially with a hot climate, it is the color of earthly goods, the color of an oasis in the desert. In Japan, there were even such poetic names for the shades of this color, such as "grape" and "green leaf mixed with a fallen leaf."
Muslim paradise in sacred books appears as a green space.
But in Ancient rome only women were allowed to wear green. If a man wore clothes of this color, then he hinted at his unnatural depravity, effeminacy and femininity. There was even such an expression "galbini mores" - "greenish" (that is, pampered, perverted) customs.
In Russian culture, green also has a number of negative meanings: green melancholy, potion is poison. Alcohol is called a green serpent.
Color affects a person not only aesthetically, but also psychologically and physiologically. Green brings calmness, normalizes blood pressure, even heals nerves and relieves fatigue. From this one can judge a person by the color he surrounds himself with. And, first of all, it concerns clothes. People who prefer blue-green hues are proud and have tough demands on themselves. They always stay true to themselves and achieve their goals with confidence and consistency.
Pure green is loved by conservative people who strive for self-confidence. Yellow-green is liked by those who strive for new experiences and new meetings. They are lighter and more open-minded people than those who prefer cool green shades.
Green, when chosen for clothing, is versatile. It suits any color type of appearance, you just need to choose suitable shades. Light types work well with light, pastel shades of green, such as mint. Slightly dusty shades of green (marsh, khaki, etc.) are suitable for soft types. Deep types should choose darker shades of green. Bright types are suitable for bright, saturated green shades (chartreuse, lime color, etc.). Warm and Cool types are advised to select warm and cool shades of green, respectively.
Green is a strict and restrained color. It is rather an everyday color than a festive one. Although some of its shades, say, emerald, look very elegant and noble. And can be used in outfits for celebrations.
A lot of green in the wardrobe of self-confident people. But with its help, you can also gain confidence if it is lacking. Seeing you in clothes of this color, those around you will perceive you as a person who is confident and reliable. And you, thus, will learn to be such a person.
Bright, saturated, unusual colors can radically change a woman. Green hair color - unusual solution, to which only a bold and shocking nature, a creative person with a rich imagination, and it does not matter if it is a woman or a man, can come. Such a shade of hair will undoubtedly attract increased interest and public attention to its owner.
Color features
Green has about 30 shades in its arsenal. He decisively displaced pink, blue and purple from the fashionable pedestal, becoming a new trend.
A wide range of hair dye products will help to dye strands not only for a long time, but also for a short period - for a creative photo shoot, a theme party.
To get a harmonious look, you must follow some rules for applying makeup and choosing clothes.
Contrasting tones will enhance the brightness of the image:
- Green hair is harmoniously combined with shades of a red palette, orange tint, gradient lip makeup and smoky eyes.
- The color is friendly with grays, blues, blues and coral tones.
Muted tones will help green curls become the main bright accent image:
- Tanned owners of emerald hairstyles will help to emphasize the brightness of cream, golden, pastel colors in makeup and clothes.
- Light daytime makeup looks unusual with a bright hairstyle.
Attention! The main criterion for choosing a shade of green, like any other, is the color type of a person.
Who suits
Green suits almost everyone. The main thing is to choose a suitable shade, using the rule - the brighter a person's appearance (skin, eyes), the brighter the shade of green should be.
People with short hairstyles and owners of long curls can try it on - with correct selection shade and method of staining.
In addition, you can not completely change the natural hair color - you can apply coloring of individual curls or turn to the ombre technique.
The same shade of green looks completely different on previously colored and natural hair of different shades:
- If the hair warm shades, then green paint of warm shades with a yellow tint is suitable for a person.
- A pale green color will look great on light hair.
- Owners of hair with a golden tint should pay attention to light green and emerald dyes.
- Mint shades are good for owners of ash hair.
- For owners of dark curls, to obtain bright tones of green, preliminary clarification is required.
Also when choosing a tone, one should take into account not only the initial hair color, but also the color type:
- Spring. Delicate tones of translucent, light, light green and light green shades with yellowness, as well as a warm light green-yellow-white shade, are suitable. If you want to be brighter, then you should pay attention to shades of lime, green apple or peas. Dull or dark tones with hints of red or brown are categorically contraindicated for people of this color type.
- Summer. Owners of this type will be decorated with green paints with a blue accent with a slight cold, steel sheen. These are shades such as mint, lemon balm, green-gray, aqua, turquoise. These colors go well with natural color hair, inherent in this color type when toning individual strands.
- Autumn. The marsh group of green colors is suitable for representatives of this color type - from olive to brown-green, bottle, mustard, khaki. These are colors consisting of a mixture of green, yellow, red and brown. The hue changes depending on the percentage of each of the colors.
- Winter. This is a fairly bright, contrasting color type. Therefore, its representatives will not go blurry, withered tones with shades of gray. From the variety of green colors, they should pay attention to the color of the needles. This palette includes shades from green-turquoise to dark green-blue - emerald, sea wave. If there is a desire to play in contrast, then you can tint individual curls in light green, neon or lime color.
Home dyeing
You can carry out the procedure both in the salon and at home. Using the tools that manufacturers offer for permanent or temporary staining, you can achieve the desired result.
Persistent paints
To get a lasting effect that will stay on your hair for about two months, you should pay attention to persistent dyes.
The method of using green paint is practically no different from ordinary paint of a different color. The nuances of using a particular tool can be found in the instructions for it.
Most popular brands:
- Kapous Hyaluronic Acid Special Meshes. Long-lasting color highlighting cream with hyaluronic acid. The color is emerald. It is a persistent dye that lasts for at least 1.5 months. Not suitable for use on colored hair - only applied to natural hair. The composition includes components that take care of - aloe, vitamins, keratin and panthenol.
- Crazy Color. The series is specially designed for lovers of bright, expressive shades in their hairstyle. Green is represented by a palette of three greens of varying intensities and shades of green (Crazy Color Pine Green, Crazy Color Emerald Green, Crazy Color Lime Twist and Crazy Color Peacock Blue). The advantage of this paint is that when washed off, the color does not become dull with dirty impurities, but simply the shade changes.
- Manic Panic. There is a bright green in the palette. The manufacturer positions the paint as resistant, but, according to reviews, the effect obtained does not last long.
- Punky Color, Alpine Green. Permanent ammonia-free paint. It stays on the hair for 1–1.5 months, depending on the frequency of hair washing. Does not change color when washed off. American-made, you can buy it only in online stores.
Tint preparations
To obtain temporary staining, you should turn to the following means:
- Tint balm. Not suitable for dark blonde, brown and black hair. Pre-staining required. Balm with a jelly consistency, easy to apply to hair. Stays on hair for about 2 weeks. Represented by brands: Directions La Riche, Tonika Rocolor (malachite), Bonjour, Matrix.
- Spray, varnish. Easy to apply, give the hair a juicy green color. Easy to rinse off. Looks brighter on blond hair. Represented by brands: Fluo Hair Clour green, YniQ (neon), Stargazer.
- Mascara. Designed to be applied to individual strands. On sale you can find brands: Hair Mascara Highlights & Streak from IsaDora, Estel MY ANGEL (colored strands will glow in ultraviolet rays), HRC01, PlayUpColor.
- Color gel. The method of application is the same as for the usual, colorless - apply to the hair and model the hairstyle. On the shelves you can find the following gels: Hair Color Gel, Paintglow UV Neon.
Natural dyes
Permanent dyes provide color fastness, but their use can negatively affect the quality of the hair. Tint products are safer, but have a short-term effect. Green tint can be obtained without even resorting to the use of chemicals. For this purpose, you can use the following dyes:
- Basma. It is a natural dye derived from indigo leaves. For a brighter effect, it is recommended to pre-dye your hair with another natural remedy- henna. The dye should be bought at the rate of: 100 g of powder per 15 cm of hair length plus 10–20 g for thick hair. The powder is diluted with water until a slurry is obtained and left until it acquires a green hue (10-15 minutes). Gently apply the gruel along the entire length of the hair, starting from the back of the head. Avoid getting basma on skin and clothes - the paint is very difficult to wipe off. Hair should be hidden under a plastic cap. Staining time - 40-60 minutes. Wash off the gruel warm water without detergents, dry them naturally. It is not recommended to wash your hair 3 days after staining.
- Solution Brilliant Green - brilliant green. Pour balm or conditioner into the container, which would be more than enough to apply along the entire length of the hair. Then add 15–35 g of brilliant green. The mixture is applied to the curls and kept for 2-5 minutes, and then washed off thoroughly.
The cost of the procedure
When dyeing hair in such an unusual color, it is worth contacting a qualified specialist, at least for the initial dyeing. It will help you choose the right shade of green, taking into account all the characteristics of a person. In addition, it is difficult to independently perform high-quality highlighting or coloring of strands, ombre.
If the hair color requires preliminary lightening, then the master will carry out this procedure with the least harm to the curls.
The cost of the master's services depends on his qualifications, the level of the salon, the dyes used and the complexity of the work.
Simple coloring is estimated from 500-800 rubles, highlighting, coloring and ombre - from 1500 rubles (depending on the length of the hair and the number of flowers).
How to get rid of
While some people are trying to get the desired green color, others are looking for ways to get rid of it. This is not easy enough, but you can try using simple ways:
- Tomato juice and gruel applied to strands, kept for about 1 hour, washed off with warm running water. The procedure ends with the application of a care product - balm or conditioner.
- Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Several tablets (depending on the length and density of the curls) are crushed to a powdery state, diluted in a small amount of water (150-200 g) and used for rinsing no more than 1 time per week.
- Lemon juice bred in warm water in a 1: 2 ratio, rinse the hair and wash off after 15–20 minutes.
- For rinsing, you can use soda dissolved in water(1 tbsp. L. Per glass). Wash off after 20-30 minutes.
Important! If these funds have not brought the desired result, then it is worth contacting a hairdresser. An experienced craftsman can remove the tint using professional tools.
Colored hair care
- It is advisable to protect the hair from heat. Irons, hair dryers, prolonged exposure to the hot sun and hot water will fade paint.
- The more often the hair is washed, the faster the paint is washed out. To preserve the "green" it is recommended to use dry shampoos - they cleanse the scalp and hair without washing off the pigment.
- When visiting the pool, you should not allow the contact of hair with chlorinated water, it is advisable to wear a hat.
- The use of special shampoos for colored hair is recommended.
- To maintain a harmonious bright image it is necessary to periodically refresh the paint. To do this, the dye residues are mixed with a balm or conditioner and applied to washed hair for 10-15 minutes.
A juicy and cheerful color scheme can significantly change a person's life - it will give self-confidence, make it the center of attention. However, one should be prepared for the fact that society can react to such a change in its image not only positively.
Useful videos
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