Thursday, December 31, 2009
Asian Black Hair
I found it necessary to make a blog post on Asian Black Hair, as it applies to me as well, and I actually learned quite a few new things about my own hair, and what to do when i want to highlight it, or to make it less flat! Read on (:
Color Booster: Dark hair can look shapeless and flat. Try a color-infusing conditioner to give it depth and dimension.
Try: Pantene Pro-V Midnight Expressions Conditioner, $5 at drugstores.
Secret Weapon: Use a styling clay to give your style some movement. Warm up a dollop in your palms and apply to ends for a piece-y effect.
Try: Garnier Fructis Style Play Pliable Clay, $4 at drugstores.
Style Tip: Dark black hair can make skin look sallow — use bronzer so your complexion will glow.
Fun Idea: Add some contrast to your dark strands with a blast of red! The temporary color will wash out after a hair washing.
Try: Streekers in Red, $11 at ULTA stores.
DIY Trick: You'll get a gorgeous sheen with an egg yolk mask. Get 1 egg yolk, 2 avocados, 1/2 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons olive oil, and mash them together until they form a paste. Apply from your scalp to your ends, and cover with plastic wrap. Leave it on for two hours (or until it feels stiff), and rinse. Instant shine!
(http://www.realbeauty.com/hair/asian/characteristics-of-asian-hair)
Asian hair has a reputation for being very coarse, but in fact there are many different textures of Asian hair. One example is slightly wavy Asian hair. This type of hair is usually very fine and has an irregular shape which produces the "wave."
With the typical straight Asian hair there are multiple variations which depend on so many genetic conditions, for example: "thick, straight, hard and coarse" compared to "soft, fine and straight." These variations start with the hair cuticle: how many hairs come from the cuticle and what shape the cuticle is. For example, African American hair cuticles are more "flat" compared to Asian and Caucasian, which produces the unique texture of African American hair.
Today though, you can change your hair texture. Hair bleaching techniques and hair products have advanced so much over the years that procedures are easier and more successful. The price point for these products and procedures is now more affordable and the training of hair colorists is far superior.
Finally, Asians tend to have an oily scalp necessitating the hair to be washed everyday to avoid the appearance of it not looking fresh and clean.
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(http://www.realbeauty.com/hair/asian/best-hair-colors-for-asian-skin)
As many Asian women know, it's hard to dye thick hair that tends to resist color. Plus, unless it's done properly, coloring Asian hair can sometimes result in an unappealing brassy effect, especially if you're going blonde. Your best bet is to seek the help of a professional hairstylist, but if you decide to try it at home, here's what you need to know to choose the right hue.
Overall color: Sleek, black hair against a pale complexion can look striking. However, Asian hair naturally tends to lack depth, since there's little color variation. If you’re looking to add some dimension, you can get a boost from colors like copper and dark brown, according to Vietnamese hair stylist Ngoc Huynh. One of her clients' faves is Joico's moss brown, but she also gets many requests for rich chocolate and cinnamon tones as well. The pros at hairhighlights.org recommend avoiding violet, white, platinum blonde, and blue-tinged shades because they tend to clash with Asian skin tones.
Layered color: Double-sided coloring, which involves dying the underside of your hair a darker shade while using a lighter color for the top layer, is another option for adding intensity to your hair. The benefit is that the two colors offer contrast while allowing for two completely different looks, depending on whether your hair is worn up or down. Adding to the appeal, when the hair flows, a shimmering effect occurs, which will add luster to your locks.
Highlights: Asian hair gets a huge boost from highlights. Benefits range from improved depth and texture to more visible movement and the illusion of fullness, according to Kyle White, senior colorist at Oscar Blandi Salon in New York. Huynh agrees, recommending that you choose tones that are in the eggplant, mahogany, or burgundy family, but she warns against overly chunky effects, because they look fake. It's best to keep your look low-key; remember that less is definitely more.
Lightening Hair
Don't be deterred from dyeing your locks — just proceed with caution, especially when you're opting to lighten your hair. White recommends seeking the help of an expert stylist — specifically, one who is accustomed to coloring Asian hair — since properly lifting (or bleaching) color before dyeing prevents that dreaded red and orange tinge. Don't go to the extreme; instead, consider warm tones, specifically, ones that mimic how sun naturally lightens hair.
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(http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/choosinghighlig_skgt.htm)
[[Asian women have naturally dark hair, dark eyes, and skin with gold undertones, most Asian women have naturally warm coloring.AVOID: White, platinum blonde, violet/blue shades of black (tendency to give coloring a washed out look)
BEST: Red, auburn, dark/golden brown (organce/golden highlights can often accent these colors well)
BE CAREFUL: Golden blonde (striking look, clash with natural skin tones)
MAY BE NECESSARY TO: choose a color a shade or two lighter than what you want.
WHEN USING BLACK HAIR: it's very difficult to match, and usually comes out looking unnatural, to think carefully!]]
To achieve a shade of color that is lighter than your natural color, Asian hair usually needs to be stripped completely of its color. This is typically done with bleach in a hair salon. After the hair is stripped of its color, a new color can be washed in. The products used to lighten hair can be very harsh. Frequent use can cause your hair to look damaged.
There are some hair color products on the market formulated specifically for Asian hair. View the color chart on the back of the hair color kit to get an idea of what your final color will be when using that specific shade. The color charts on brands formulated for Asian hair will be most reliable in predicting how the color will affect your hair.
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