Sombré : The Soft Ombré Look
It seems in the last couple of years the look of ombré hair has been trending huge with no end in sight, but now it comes with a twist. A softer twist. This hair color technique is a softer type of balayage or melting technique that does not appear as “blocky” as an ombré hair color does. Salon Helena in Albuquerque, NM is always keeping up with the latest trends and sombré is just one of them.
Look Natural
One of the main reasons somber hair is beginning to take over the hair color world is because it evokes a natural feel to the hair, as if it was just lightly kissed by the sun. Highlighting your hair can achieve the look of “sun-kissed” hair, however with highlights they start at the roots and are individually blocked to appear like lines of lighter hair streaming down. Sombré is different. Sombré combines the feel of ombré hair without the extreme contrasts between colors.
Get the Look
It is time to refresh your look and go for a soft look that incorporates lighter shades in a more natural way. With ombré, you can easily just grow your roots out to get the look. The ombré look typically combines drastic dip-dyed ends with different colorings such as deep black roots and platinum blonde ends.
Here are a few tips for when you visit Salon Helena or another salon, seeking sombré hair:
1. Bring a picture with you. It is always a good idea to bring a picture or two of a celebrity or anyone really, with the hairstyle, cut and color you are hoping to achieve. Actresses such as Mila Kunis and Kata Mara have been rocking this look all summer. By providing a photo, your idea is also not going to get lost in translation with the colorist.
2. Set aside 2 hours for your appointment. Never rush your colorist. Make sure you have set enough time aside so your hair is looking perfect when you leave the salon.
3. Ask for one to two shades lighter. Unlike ombré hair color, sombré is soft and natural. Therefore you want to avoid drastic contrasts between the colors in your hair. By going only one or two shades lighter, you can achieve the look of a natural hair color.
4. Foils make it more natural. Unlike ombré which uses a balayage technique, sombré relies on the use of foils. Foils help the colorist customize the strands to be lightened for a more natural look.
5. Maintain every 8-12 weeks. Use a good sulfate-free shampoo to help the color last and not become brassy. When you are ready to get the sombré look refreshed, visit your colorist at Salon Helena in Albuquerque and have it updated.
Sombré hair is a look that works with every hair color and style. Stay on trend and turn that ombré into a softer, natural look at Salon Helena in Albuquerque, NM. Our expert teams of colorists are dedicated to helping you get the color and style you want while making sure your hair stays healthy.