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Things to Consider Before Going Ombre

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 Updated March 29, 2019
 
 

Ombre hair has been a hot beauty trend these last few years. 

I personally love the look – especially the more natural looking 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 hair stylist. 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.

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 hair dresser 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 a purple shampoo, a great deep conditioner, a leave-in conditioner, and a serum. Here are a few articles where I highlight my favourites, I highly suggest you check them out:

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  1. 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? 🙂

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  2. 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

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  3. 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!

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  5. 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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  7. 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

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  8. 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 🙂

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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!

    Wishing you a lovely sunny weekend!!
    Kisses,
    Lucia

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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

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    • 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!

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  14. 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

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    • 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

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  17. 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 🙂

    -Sharon
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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

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  20. 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!

    XO, Imke

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  21. 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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  25. 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

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  27. 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!

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    • 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!

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    • 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

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  29. 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 🙂

    xx
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  37. 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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    Amy x

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  55. 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

    xoDale
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  58. 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.

    Anna @ FEED ME NANA xoxo

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  59. 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?

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    • 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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  63. 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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  74. 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

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