5 Tips You Must Know Before You Color Your Hair Ombre
Ombre hair has been a big beauty trend these last few years.
I personally love the look – especially the more natural-looking balayage style ombre effect. But, just like every big hair colour change – there are a few things to consider before diving into a completely new look.
Today I am sharing a few things to consider before going ombre.
What to Consider before Going Ombre:
1. It will damage your ends – and you will likely need a good trim.
Bleach is damaging on your hair, and chances are after a few months you’ll need a good trim on those ends. I’d actually suggest you get your hair trimmed at the same appointment you’ve bleached your hair to minimize the damage.
2. Do you want a Natural or Dramatic Ombre?
You’ll want to be completely certain of this before visiting your hairstylist. I’ve heard many horror stories from friends who just said “I want ombre hair!” to their stylist and walked out with wildly dramatic hair, or an ombre so subtle they could barely tell it had been done.
Go in with a clear idea of what you’d like your hair to look like at the end of your treatment. In fact, bring a photo to really explain the level of ombre you’d like. I personally find Pinterest to be a great spot to find inspiration for hair changes.
3. Are you Willing to Achieve your Ombre Goals in a Few Separate Appointments?
Don’t hate your hairdresser for saying no to bleaching your hair out all in one go – thank them! A good hairdresser will let you know when a process will be too damaging on your hair.
Typically if you’re going from very dark hair to very light hair it will take a few times in the salon chair.
4. Invest in Hair Care
To care for your hair after your appointment you’re going to want to invest in a few great hair care products such as purple shampoo, a great deep conditioner, a leave-in conditioner, and a serum.
Bleached hair, even when done well and professionally, is damaged hair. The hair will be drier and more porous than it was prior to bleaching it which is why it’s so important to invest in hair care that will moisturize and protect your hair.
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5. Ombre Hair is Low Maintenance… but Expensive.
While ombre hair or balayage is quite low maintenance and you only need 1-2 trips to the salon in a year to keep up – those salon trips are pricy! Highlights or a full head actually costs less than ombre does because of the technique used to achieve the ombre look – it’s much more time-consuming.
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I think ombre hair can look lovely if it's done properly, and if it goes wrong you can always dye it again!
I say go for it, what do you have to lose? 🙂
Thats true, it's just been a lot of work getting my natural to grow in and not dye it!! xx
Yay!! I did this to my hair (at home) a few months ago! I loved it! But it faded fast as my hair doesn't hold color well. But I've wanted to do it again! I say go for it. I think it would look lovely!
C x
I think it's a great way to grow my hair out naturally, I am still nervous though! xx
I think this looks great! I agree with the commentor above, it needs to be done right. Make sure you get referals and go to someone who has a lot of expirence with it! I LOVE #4…may consider it myself!
Yeah I definitely will have to do some research – it will be a big change!! xx
I love the ombre style…I would love to try it. Im so afraid of change when it comes to my hair!!
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I am totally afraid as well, but I want to go natural subtly – hard to choose! xx
I love the ombre pics you posted here Bree! It looks so good! But you need a hairdresser that really knows HOW TO do it. I think it would look great on you, but worried because you haven't had great experiences with hairdressers in the past. I wouldn't want something like this to set you back after making so many accomplishments with your hair. You'll make the right decision.
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Yeah thats my biggest fear, all my efforts in getting my hair healthy and such will go down the drain if the colour gets messed up. I will really have to research! xx
Love the ombre style… I totally agree, the less fuss the better! 🙂
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Exactly, the easier you can be on your hair – the better! xx
I sya go for it. Amd I happen to think that ombre hair actually looks quite natural and subtle, though it depends on how different the colours are.
I think it would look nice. I used to have ombre hair and used to do it myself and it always looked fine 🙂
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I would want it to be very natural and subtle, not drastic at all! I think it looks really pretty and sun kissed if done right, just gotta really search for a great stylist! xx
I love that first picture! My hair is long but I dont know if the ombre is exactly my style. It sure is pretty though and im sure whatever look you choose will look fantastic! I cannot wait to read more of your posts and hope that maybe you can return the favor and follow The Preppy Student. I always comment for every comment left on my page and hope to start a friendly relationship with your wonderful blog! Happy Friday 🙂
Yeah the first photo definitely captures the perfect ombre look, plus she is gorgeous! I am still really curious to try this look out, nervous but curious…
I think as long as it is done natural to blend your two colors and not to be drastic it will look great.
Maybe ask her to go a shade lighter than your roots so it isn't as shocking and will still grow In easily.
I think it takes time to get used to a new look but if u want to go natural why not try it.
Oh I totally agree, I would never want drastic colours – very natural and sun kissed looking. I think it'd be a good way to get my natural colour more in my hair! xx
Hmm.. yay or nay? I think both options are great…. but as you say your a natural person; just dye it back to your natural hair color, I think it's gorgeous… and well, who doesn't have an Ombre hair style nowadays? I think it's getting a little boring, but well..that's just my opinion hihi. Of course both will look gorgeous on you!
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Yeah I can see your point, Ombre is very popular now but I also think it is a really nice way to keep your hair looking sun-kissed for summer. I really love being blonde, I just wish it wasn't so damaging! I think it could be a good way to keep a bit of blonde in my hair while I am getting used to my darker blonde/brown hair colour. True though, maybe I should just suck it up and get my whole head done to match my natural! Decisions, Decisions! xx
Well, if you can't decide.. you could get the Ombre look now (for summer) and when you get bored with it, just have the points colored to your natural hair color :D! But well, that's 2x a visit to the hair dresser :D!
Thats very true! I am definitely thinking/ weighing my options and seeing which is better – it's so hard to decide though! xx
Oh my gosh, you would look amazing with ombre hair! DO IT!!!!
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I love ombre. Just dont think i could pull it off..
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I am definitely nervous that I wouldn't be able to pull it off too! Totally understand that reservation! xx
Ooh, tough one! Ombre can look amazing (like in the picture of the mostly blond model looking at the light, or in the second picture from the top) or it can be a total miss. But isn't that the fun of fashion – being daring? At the worst, you can always try again! I think you can pull it off 🙂
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Thats very true, fashion is all about being daring! I think it can look terrible if done too drastically! xx
I know that ombre is eeeeverywhere right now, but I think that it is such a lovely look and can look really natural and sunkissed. As your ends are already blonde you could get your roots darker/colour matched so you don't have to dye the ends more? If my hair wasn't so mullered I would totally ombre xxx
I do agree, it's everywhere for sure – but I think it is here to stay too. It's so natural looking and pretty that I think it's almost the same as doing an all-over colour now. xx
I love the ombre style.
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The woman in first picture has fantastic hair!
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Absolutely, she is gorgeous! xx
I think the ombre looks gorgeous BUT it's going to be a lot of maintenance. If you want to spend less time getting your hair done, dye it back to your natural color. After dying my hair blonde for awhile, I decided to dye it as close as I could to my natural color and now years later, it seems to be back in its natural state 🙂
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I can see your point for sure, but my hair is already really quite blonde so no bleach would be needed, my natural would just be woven into my hair more so that it could grow in more naturally. I definitely have to think it over though! xx
I think the ombre style looks awesome. But you'll have to make sure you get a good stylist to do it and have it look natural. Let us know what you decide! 🙂
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I definitely need to research! I for sure will let you all know! xx
I love these effects on hair… I am sorry for what it happens to you 🙁
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Well nothing bad has happened yet….I am hoping nothing will…….
Oh, Whitney Port! ♥ I think Ombre will suit you very well, just try it! And if it doesn't turn out the way you want it to, you just cut off the dyed part 😉 Just try it, I'm curious to see how it turns out!
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Whitney Port always has such amazing hair – she is definitely who I'd want my hair to mimic! Very sunkissed and natural! xx
i think you should totally go for it!! i love ombre hair! ive been wanting to do it for a while now but im such a wimp 😛
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I am really wanting to! I love it as well! I am also super nervous though =|
I love the Ombre look! I would definitely go for it!
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Definitely considering it, I love how it looks too! xx
Amazing hair, love your color !!!!
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Not my colour yet, though I am flattered that you thought that photo was of me! hahah! =)
Yes, go for ombre! It is perfect if you want to look more natural but not loose all your blondeness. And it's really pretty
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It's super pretty, I am really considering it – I just hope I could pull it off! xx
I've been dying for ombre hair but my hairdresser (and he actually is right) said it wouldn't look good on my hair. I still love it though
Awe! Well I do hope my hairdresser is as honest as yours, I am so scared it won't suit me! xx
I tried ombre hair several times….no success!
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Awe no! Too drastic or?
I love the ombre look and actually did it to my own hair back in October. It still hasn't grown out and it damaged my ends- which made me end up cutting a few inches off. So if you are looking to keep your length, I'd suggest not doing the ombre. If a few inches isn't going to bother you, go for it!
But is that because you had to bleach your ends? I won't have to do that which is the good part…. Definitely will look into the damage aspect though! xx
Yeah honestly I think it's the bleach that fried it- even though I only left it on for a short amount of time. Yours would be the opposite, am I correct? You should be fine then- go for it!
Yeah I would be putting a darker blonde on my roots and leaving my ends. My hair is really blonde right now and I'd just want to get my natural more woven into my hair so that it grows in more naturally. It's scary losing the blonde though, that's why I am thinking ombre may be my route! xx
Do it! Ombre would look great on you! I have a black and pink ombre (:
Awe thank you! Black and pink eh? Thats daring! I'd be scared to do any un-natural colours cause I am a whimp! xx
I love ombre but only if it's done right. Goodluk with your decisions. At the end of the day, you have to be happy with the results. 🙂 Btw, there is a sunglasses giveaway running on my blog…would love it if you enter. Have an amazing weekend 🙂
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Very true, I gotta love it or else I am going to for sure regret it! I'll really have to look around and do my research. xx
wow I love your ombre hair 🙂
Not my hair… yet! xx
I really like the Ombree effect! Xo
Same here! xx
I like that hair style 🙂
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Same here! x
I think the brown to blonde ombre is so gorgeous! It would look awesome on your long hair xx
Awe thanks! I really like that as well, I like the idea of it being my natural woven in too! xx
I love the ombre! When I grew out my highlights I was so tempted to die it, but it's so worth it in the long-run!
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Carol-Anne
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Yeaah definitely worth it for healthy hair! xx
I love the ombre trend but right now if I can avoid dye…I am going to. I will need to start dying soon…part of age lol!
hahahaha! I should probably avoid dye too… but the temptation!! x
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Ombre style is really good!
I'd love to dye my hair like that!
By the way, if I don't have time to dye my hair and my roots are peaking through, I'll always wear hat 😀
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haha I wish I could wear a hat, work will not allow it though! I love ombre as well, definitely am thinking it over!
I would try the ombre 🙂
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Your hair looks gorgeous! Love the ombre!
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haha not my hair! Yet!
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i love these natural curl vibe!
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I like that too 🙂
I am loving the ombre look! All my friends that have gotten it, look fabulous. So pretty!
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I am loving it too! I'll for sure check out your post! xx
I think it looks perfect!!!^^
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Yeah they all look great! x
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so cool.,
agreed =)
of course lovelovelove Ombre!
but your hair is still so gorgeous now!!
really! 🙂
& guess what? I just changed my hair to ombre style yesterday 😉 haha
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Looks gorgeous! xx
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I think so too! x
I love it! 🙂
Same! x
Sooo pretty! I love this! My hair goes kinda like this in winter!!!
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I love ombre hair, so YAY, go for it dear.
It would look great on your hair.
Love your blog.
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I really want to! I think I will! xx
If done preoperly, this trend can look amazing! I think you should go for it! it would look wonderful on you!
Awe thank you! I really love how it looks, I am nervous though! xx
Super trendy and BEAUTIFUL!
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Agreed! Very pretty looking! xx
It's GORGEOUS!! :DD I absolutely LOVE it! Can't wait to see it with an outfit post! 😀
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lol i reread it and realized that the first pic wasn't you haha (: But I think you should do it, because though natural hair IS the best hair, ombre is pretty trendy and it can fade as well, so you will get your natural hair back, just give it time (:
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Thats very true, it does fade which is actually kind of nice isn't it? I definitely want my hair back to natural – I think this would be a good way to do it naturally!
Go omebre! As long as you do it well it will look amazing. Cant wait to find out what you decide. Just found your blog and it super lovely I am now following 🙂
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Awe thank you for following! I definitely am wanting to try it out, it's always scary changing your hair though, you know? xx
I think if you're going to try Ombre this is definitely the time to do it because it's in style, hehe. BUT I'm always trying to grow my hair out too and I know it can be a long process so I understand why you want to think this one over. I'm sure whatever you do it will be very pretty
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Very true, it would be prime time to do it now! This could either help or hinder my hair growth though! AH! x
I love ombre hair. I'm sure it'll suit you perfectly. And all these pictures are so, so beautiful.
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Awe thank you! And I agree the photos make a convincing story don't they?
Beautiful!!!! I can;t wait to see more!!!
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It is risky but if it turns out looking anything like those pictures, it would have definitely been worth it! Anything like the second style would be amazing.
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I totally agree, risky but could be so so worth it! Xx
I think you should definately go natural on top…that way you wont have to re-dye when your roots come though! But your current ombre is gorgeous!!! How did u achieve such a gradient effect?
I don't have ombre yet – but I am definitely wanting to get it! I think it would be great to have the dark colour be my natural – way better for it than dying my hair blonde like I have been!
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Thanks, glad you like it! xx
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I really think you should go for it, you could ask the hairdresser to make it really subtle and natural, I'm sure it would look gorgeous!
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I think I probably will, I am just a scaredy cat! xx
I love the ombre hair!X
Same here! xx
If it's easier- just ombre it out!!! Always pretty on everyone and easier on the wallet. I say go for it!!!
That's what I was thinking! xx
I what this too <3
but I'm not sure about it 😀 ahhh!! it looks so nice <3
Hard to commit isn't it!? xx
Yes, ombre it up!
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hahaha I probably will, I tend to just jump into hair changes! xx
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I think you should give it a go! I love the Ombre look!
Let me know what you decide 🙂
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I really love it as well! and no problem! xx
I think ombre can look great if it's not too drastic. 😉
Totally agree, drastic is not nice! xx
Pretty Ombre! Looks fab.
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Theirs all do look fab, I agree! xx
Ombré hair is the greatest! Go for it girl, you are beautiful and you can rock it perfectly!
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I agree, it's pretty awesome! You're so sweet, thank you <33
I love the first picture and thing you should definitely dye your hair similarly 😉
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I love that too, I think I probably will! xx
I love long hairs! Perfect ombre 🙂
I really love long hair as well! xx
I think you should go for it Bree! It will suit you! And its nore really difficult to maintain 🙂 How I got my ombre hair: I just let my hightlights grow out and after six months I had ombre hair 🙂 and now to maintain it, I just get T-Bar highlights done!xx Marina