When To Use Ash Hair Colors

So the bottom line with ash hair colors is to be sure you really need the extra counter effect of color that ash provides. Ash colors can be beneficial if used correctly, but if you try to use them when they are unnecessary you can end up with green or blue toned hair. Always remember; Ash colors have a green base that counters the red tones in hair.

So if you have blonde hair and want to become a brunette, DO NOT use ash hair colors. If you are a brunette and want to become blonde, or just want to put in hi-lights, using an ash color can be helpful to get the cleanest blonde tones. However, using a bleach to lift darker hair colors would be the best for hi-lights, but that is a totally different process. Bleach can be a lot quicker of a process, but it can cause several problems if you don’t use it correctly.

Using an ash tint to lift hair from dark to light can sometimes give you more even tones of color in your hair if you are not trying to drastically change the color. Just lifting a couple of shades can change the whole look of your style, as well as add some “effect” to your look.

So always make sure you know what you want your end result to be, and be sure you have the necessary tools and products to achieve it. Hair color can be fun and less expensive to do at home, if the end result turns out the way you want it to. So good luck! And happy coloring!