Two Tone Hair Color Tips

How to get two tone hair color, blonde on top and darker at the bottom at home.

There is a method that doesn't require sacrificing the length of your hair, namely the two tone hair color streaks. If you want to leave it to a professional go to a hair salon, however you can easily do it at home following these steps.

Before you start the actual coloring process, think about your real purpose. Do you want a radical change or just a slight one? If you would like to have a smaller change, the colors should match or create a contrast with your natural hair color. These can be 3 shades darker or 3 shades lighter. For a dramatic look pair two contrasting tones, dark and light according to your personal style. The colors must blend into your overall image, that's why for a 100% success match the colors to your skin tone. Whether you belong to the cold or warm type, opt for tones that are recommended to your skin. If you do so, your hair will have more texture and volume.

Two-tone hair coloring is done similarly to all-over hair dying.

When experimenting with two contrasting colors, separate the sections you would like to highlight. Do it horizontally right above your ears, in order to head toward the crown area.

Remember to apply the darker tone to the section that is closer to your neck, while the lighter one closer to the crown area to get natural effect. However if you want it more daring effect, switch the colors.

Start with the upper section, apply the dye to the crown area saturating the hair in the mixture, then protect it with a shower cap. Leave it on until your hair absorbs color and sets.

Now, go on with the lower section, repeat the process and leave it set. Finally rinse off the dye from the lower part first, then from the upper one. Dry it and style it as you wish.

If you like your natural hair color you can opt to color a single layer only.

If you would like to have smaller sections, then choose smaller strands, that you'll color later. Whether you'll choose overall highlighting or only a partial one near the face, the effect will be stunning.

This process resembles that of a usual highlighting. Whether you opt for foil-dyeing or panelling, be careful not to stain the base color with the highlighting hair dye.