- January 4, 2019
- Fashion trends
- Yulia Obolenskaya
Not all girls, even in our time, choose those shades of hair that are dictated by fashion. Bright, strong and eccentric personalities often choose garnet hair color, and there are a number of explanations for this. This tone is more than red or red. At the same time, it is deep, rich, very bright, catchy and expressive. You can't pass by this without paying attention. If you've ever thought about dying your hair garnet, this article is for you.
What shade is this?
You definitely won’t find garnet hair color in the natural color palette. It is beyond platinum, gold and even beyond copper tones. The color is extreme, such hair does not exist in nature, and that is why it is so original, attractive and non-standard. Many believe that the name of the shade comes from the fruit of the same name, the fruits of which have a slight pinkish tint. But in fact, garnet hair color is named after the stone, which is most often called ruby. This is how it is - burgundy-raspberry, rich, deep with dark tints and an unearthly glow. Separately, we decided to note that the so-called pomegranate palette has several shades. They differ from each other in depth and their ebb. Below we will take a closer look at this issue.
Garnet color: description
Turning to the few Russian dictionaries, you can read about pomegranate that it is dark red, cherry, with the presence of blue, the color of the grains of pomegranate fruits. But those who ate these grains (and therefore saw them) will say that pomegranate is different from grenade. They can have a shade from light pink to rich dark burgundy.
Then you need to think about what else bears this name? Men, of course, will remember the combat grenade, that is, explosive ammunition. By the way, in Russian it is feminine.
But women will understand that we are talking about a precious or semi-precious mineral used in jewelry. It is usually a rich dark red color, and is also named after the amazing fruiting plants. This means that garnet color is still a burgundy shade, with an admixture of bluish, which gives it depth and richness.
These are the synonyms found when describing garnet color: crimson, burgundy, ruby, dark ruby, crimson, cherry. Or here’s a poetic definition: garnet resembles the shade of hot blood that gives us vitality.
Who is it suitable for?
There is an opinion that garnet hair color is the prerogative of mature and elderly ladies. They say the shade perfectly hides gray hair, makes you look a little younger and gives you a fresh look. Therefore, it is believed that it is not appropriate for young people to use it. In fact, a well-chosen shade of this color scheme is a guarantee of success and harmony of the image. If the tone matches the natural color, then your appearance will become much brighter, more expressive and original, but not at all vulgar or even older. Take a close look at the photos of garnet-colored hair and the models who wear it. Even on the youngest girls, the color looks fresh, laconic and harmonious.
Well, now we will find out what shades exist in this palette and which of them should or should not be chosen for this or that color type.
Other options
Having figured out your color type and found out what suits you, it’s worth considering what color garnet goes with.
One of the most noble and brightest is a shade that includes a little blue and brown in equal proportions. Due to the fact that garnet is warm, it is necessary to select warm colors for it. What could they be?
An excellent combination of garnet colors with neutrals such as black, white and gray. Its presence with white in equal proportions will balance the image and make it elegant and festive. Black and garnet will add sexuality to the image and make it fatal. The warm light gray color perfectly sets off the brightness of the garnet and gives it even more depth.
It is worth considering combinations of garnet with tones such as light pink, warm blue or beige. But it will be difficult to achieve a good combination of garnet and green shades. Here, perhaps, emerald-hued greenery would be suitable, but herbal paint would be too tacky a combination.
Lightest tone
Girls whose appearance is naturally light, and sometimes even pale, cannot afford to dye their hair a very dark, much less a bright and rich shade. Otherwise, the hair will literally “absorb” the face, making it nondescript and unnoticeable. But especially for those who have just such an “innocent” flavor, but at the same time want to look bright and catchy, stylists have developed a unique paint. This is a garnet tone that has a very shallow color depth, it is rich, but at the same time it seems translucent and light. If you choose this shade with a cool undertone, it will be an excellent solution for a representative of the summer color type. But if you rely on a warm undertone, this will be a real find for the “spring girl”.
To choose the right dye for a similar result, you should pay attention to those tubes whose tone depth is 7 or 8. In the “Kapus” Palette it can be 7.62 paint, in the “Estelle” palette – 8/5 or 7/5.
Hair dye review
Almost every self-respecting brand has a line of red shades. We tell you where to look for the most pomegranate ones.
Majirouge, L'Oréal Professionnel
The special “red” series of the French brand is famous for its durability and predictability - this is a valuable quality for paint. Shades 5.64 and 7.62 are the richest in this line.
Chromatics, Redken
Perfectly covers gray hair and can lighten hair. The maximum garnet color in this line is 4Rr, a deep dark red, very reminiscent of the grains of this fruit.
SoColor, Matrix
This dye contains the Cera Oil complex, which evens out the surface of the hair. The shade 6Rv is the perfect garnet: rich, not too bright, with a slight purple glow.
Curls like a little mermaid
In this case, we decided to remember the Little Mermaid from the world of Walt Disney, whose curls were not white and blue like the sea, but bright red. Hair color, despite the fact that it is considered the most expressive and catchy of all existing ones, is universal. Classic red has a “golden balance” that harmoniously combines warm and cold tones. Plus, it is neither dark nor light (tone depth – 6), so it will harmoniously fit into absolutely any appearance. And garnet-red hair color will make any appearance incredibly bright, catchy, expressive and memorable. By the way, this color scheme will look most advantageous with long and voluminous hair.
Achieving garnet red hair color at home is not easy. By applying it to a dark base, you will get a deeper shade, and on light curls the color will lie a little unevenly and will be translucent. Therefore, to achieve the best possible result, it is advisable to have your hair done in a salon.
Dark blue interior
The color dark blue is great as a bright accent color. It would look ideal, for example, on the wall that forms the background for the sofa bed in the living room.
In the bedroom, you can cover the space above the bed with it. This solution will add elegance and sophistication to the room, especially if you place furniture made of natural wood against a dark blue background. What color should I paint the remaining walls? White, gray, beige, ivory and even shades of pink, especially powdery ones, are ideal.
The above colors soften the coldness and strength of garnet, and also bring more light into the interior. You can also safely check the connection with living color. Coral, crimson, mustard or dark yellow for blue will be a wonderful, energetic society.
When using intense colors, however, it is worth observing moderation. It is not recommended for painting all the walls in a room dark blue. The interior will turn out gloomy and cold, but rather, the effect will not be the same as we need. It should be not only elegant, but also cozy!
A wall covered with dark garnet is definitely a choice for the brave. More conservative people will probably like the idea of introducing this noble, dark color into the interior as accents.
Dark blue curtains, rugs, soft furnishings or throw pillows are very fashionable right now and will allow us to get a chic effect without having to worry about overpowering the interior with too many dark colors.
And if we feel that dark furniture is still too much for us, it is worth using at least accents in the form of glass or ceramics (for example, vases or dishes), lamps or candles.
In cold colors
For representatives of summer color, garnet hair color was initially contraindicated. Such a rich and expressive color scheme absorbed the delicate and tremulous appearance and made the image extremely inharmonious. Nowadays, “summer” young ladies can afford to wear a cool garnet hair color and not worry that it will introduce an imbalance into the image. It is only important to remember that such a color scheme should completely lack copper and golden pigments. Also, the depth of tone cannot be lower than 6. Many stylists believe that this shade ideally emphasizes a pale and delicate appearance, making it non-standard and expressive.
Again, painting your home in platinum tones is a thankless task. The result may not be what you expect, and “ominous” yellow or redness will sooner or later appear on the surface.
Caring for colored hair
Pomegranate hair color is good for everyone, but it washes out and fades quickly: without proper care, after a couple of weeks the shade will not be as bright as it was after leaving the salon, and after a month it will completely stop pleasing you with its richness. So be sure to add hair color preserving products to your beauty routine.
It is also worth thinking about moisturizing your hair: after coloring (especially if it was preceded by lightening), it may become drier. You can’t do without oils, conditioners and masks.
Shampoos
The main enemy of colored hair is shampoos. With each wash, the color washes out and becomes duller, so it is very important to use a special product that takes this factor into account. Among the experts' favorites is the soft sulfate-free shampoo Vitamino Color Soft Cleanser , L'Oréal Professionnel . It gently cleanses strands while preserving and protecting vibrant color.
Also working well is Keep Me Vivid , Matrix , a shampoo designed specifically for cleansing and protecting the color of hair dyed in very bright shades.
Masks
Only masks can provide truly deep nutrition, and they should be applied not to wet hair, but to wrung out and towel-dried hair and left on the hair for at least 10 minutes. Of the masks designed specifically for colored strands, experts recommend Vitamino Color, L'Oréal Professionnel . It maintains color for up to 8 weeks and leaves them strong and soft thanks to its formula with resveratrol, a natural polyphenol derived from grape skins.
The Colorlast, Biolage mask also shows excellent results . It contains orchid extract and apricot seeds. After this mask, the hair is shiny, smooth and nourished, and the color is bright, like immediately after dyeing. What’s nice is that the effect of the product is cumulative.
Air conditioners
Conditioner is a must-have item in a hair care program, although many people think that it can be painlessly replaced with a mask. This is not so: the mask is aimed at penetrating the hair and strengthening its cortex. For this substance, hair scales are raised in it. Not covering them means getting dull, tangled strands. The conditioner closes them, additionally nourishing the hair.
One of the best in the genre is Color Extend Magnetics , Redken , with amino ions for color protection and a patented RCT protein complex. Hydrosource conditioner , is interesting - it has an unusual gel texture and an impressive effect: it smoothes the hair and makes it noticeably easier to comb.
Leave-in care
For leave-in care, the first thing you need is oil - it nourishes your hair and makes it shinier. Some oils, such as Source from L'Oréal Professionnel for colored hair, also work to preserve color. It can be applied to both dry and damp hair, and can also be added to masks.
Nectar Thermique, Kérastase
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An interesting type of leave-in product is thermal care. A must-have for those who dry their hair with a hair dryer, that is, for everyone. They not only protect the strands during styling, but also nourish them, smooth them and give them multi-faceted shine. One of the best representatives of the species is Nectar Thermique , Kérastase .
Tint products
Touche Chromatique, Kérastase
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Mask Chromatique, Kérastase
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If the color is still rapidly trying to leave you (which is unlikely if you use the products from our selection above) or you want to increase its brightness without waiting for a visit to the hairdresser, try tint products. Our favorite is Touche Chromatique , Kérastase with direct pigments. It must be mixed with a mask from the same line (it is available for thick and thin hair), which helps the shade to be evenly distributed throughout the strands and maintains the brightness of the color for a long time.
All shades of warm
In contrast to the so-called “platinum garnet” there is a golden or copper garnet color scheme. It is considered a classic: a rich red tone with a noble golden tint and sufficient depth. This color fits perfectly on girls with an autumn color type; it emphasizes dark skin and makes brown or green eyes incredibly expressive. The main advantage of the golden garnet hue is that you can easily paint it even at home. The tone will lie smoothly on almost any base and no side effects are expected. We also note that this color will look great in combination with absolutely any hairstyle. This can be either a cascade or bob haircut, or long curls.
The most suitable professional dyes: “Estelle” - 7/54 and “Kapus” - 7.44.
Chairs
It is not necessary to make the upholstery in burgundy; colored legs will look elegant in the same loft. Burgundy looks very interesting on various textures, for example, on velvet or leather. The first option is more suitable for classic interiors, and the second - for modern styles. Marsala-colored chairs look especially advantageous in kitchens with darker and more restrained shades, or made of dark wood.
In a dark palette
The winter color type is very capricious. Despite the fact that the skin is fair and the eyes are bright and expressive, the wrong hair color can ruin the whole picture. With an appearance of this type, alas, all of the above shades will look ridiculous and inharmonious. But it cannot be that a woman who has very bright facial features cannot afford garnet hair color. The colors from this palette are partially applied to dark hair, and this work is based on one of the modern dyeing techniques. As a result, the hair remains either dark brown or black, and at the same time there are curls in it, colored in the color of a precious ruby.
Jewelry with garnet stone
The preference to wear such a stone in jewelry indicates the good taste of the owner. Garnet is the general name for minerals that range in color from yellow and greenish to deep red and opaque black.
It is named so due to the fact that the structure of the mineral is similar to pomegranate grains. The most classic is red stone - pyrope. It looks great in both gold and silver. It goes well with pearls, cubic zirconia, and of course, diamonds.
Rings, pendants, earrings, and garnet-colored bracelets are classic jewelry that never goes out of fashion. They give their owners confidence and activity. By wearing jewelry with garnet, you can feel that family relationships have become more harmonious.
For those who have not yet met their soulmate, it is also a good idea to wear something with this gem, because it is believed that it attracts lovers. It is recommended that active, passionate people choose jewelry with garnet, since the red mineral is not suitable for calm people.
Tips for choosing a coloring technique
Good old highlighting became the progenitor of all modern technologies for partial hair coloring. However, it was not destined to turn out to be a classic, so these days this type of coloring of strands looks out of date and can even “throw on” a few extra years to the image. Highlighting has been replaced by techniques that look much more natural and harmonious - these are shatush, balayage and ombre. The main thing is that this type of coloring looks equally good both in tandem with natural shades and with extreme ones, for example, with garnet. If your hair is blue-black, then to dye your locks it is advisable to choose a cool shade, which will even have plum notes. Well, if the base is dark chestnut (or cold chestnut), then any warm shade of ruby color will come in handy.
Who should categorically refuse the garnet shade?
In this section we will not talk about a specific color type; fortunately, we have already found out that this tone is universal. But there are some cases when it is advisable to abandon such a bright and attractive color scheme. If the skin has imperfections - these could be redness or protruding blood vessels, then garnet-colored hair will only highlight them. Also, in cases where the skin has a pronounced pink undertone, stylists recommend not dyeing your curls in a ruby tone - it will cause a painful appearance.
Some masters also do not recommend that their clients, who are still very young, turn their curls the color of ruby stone, as they believe that this tone is very mature and age-related. But in fact, a well-chosen shade is the guarantee that the image will be appropriate and harmonious, and neither age nor social status has anything to do with it.
Tips for choosing paint
Above we have already discussed shades of garnet color and the dye numbers that allow you to get them. Indeed, for an expressive, but at the same time as natural result as possible, it is worth choosing a professional dye. In this case, your curls will look very harmonious in combination with your image, facial features and makeup, even though their color is completely unnatural.
But if your goal is to achieve a bright garnet or red color, then it is best to choose a dye from the line of extreme cosmetics. The result is incredibly bright, rich hair that has exactly the undertone you chose. The main thing is that you can apply makeup with such beauty products at home – simply and without any fuss. The garnet color scheme is widely explored in dyes called Manic Panic. You can choose a shade with cool undertones - Red Passion (number 11050), with a warm undertone - Pillarbox Red (number 11020) or just a bright red called Wildfire and number 11010.
The healing and magical properties of pomegranate
During the Middle Ages, pomegranate was ground into powder and mixed with water to heal the stomach and restore vigor.
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Garnet, known primarily as a stone of bright, rich red color, is considered a stone of passions, emotions, and desires.
In Persia, garnet was considered a stone that bestowed power and the ability to control people. The Crusaders believed that a ring with a garnet could protect them from injury in battle, and in the East the mineral symbolized perseverance, devotion and good health.
How to color your curls correctly?
Dyeing strands in bright and extreme colors is far from an easy task. Sometimes, in order to achieve the desired shade, it is necessary to completely bleach your hair and thereby ruin it. But if the desire to have the treasured garnet color is great, then any obstacles can be overcome. So, if you are a fair-haired young lady, or your curls have a red tint, and in some cases even light chestnut, then dyeing them garnet is a piece of cake! It will be enough to choose a durable paint and completely fill your hair with it.
It happens that the dye is washed off, in such cases the curls should be dyed again. But if your hair is dark, then without damaging it, the most you can do is partial coloring (shatush or balayage). In order for the entire head of hair to have a rich ruby tint, you will need to completely lighten it, and only then do tinting.
Marsala color in different rooms
The wine range looks great in rooms of any purpose. It is important to remember only one rule: in modern styles and small spaces, use Marsala in small proportions in relation to other shades, and in traditional decoration and spacious rooms you can allow it in larger quantities.
Wine shade in the interior of the room
Hallway
A deep burgundy wall color is perfect for a hallway that you use to display your art and art objects: this background evokes associations with a museum, so paintings and photographs look as impressive as possible on it. In other cases, add small accents of wine - in the form of a pouf, banquette or even a colored door.
Marsala-colored walls in the hallway are an excellent backdrop for an exhibition of paintings
Wine color in the interior of a spacious hallway
Entrance door in a wine shade in the interior of the hallway
Living room
The living room, decorated in Marsala color, is conducive to sophisticated relaxation: if you prefer reading, classical music and fine drinks to noisy parties, this is your option. However, with the help of furniture and textiles in wine tones on a neutral background, you can create a very current, sharply fashionable interior in which everyone, without exception, will feel comfortable.
Dark wine shade in the living room interior
A wine-colored armchair fits easily into the interior of a modern living room
Upholstered furniture in burgundy color in the living room interior
Kitchen
As in the living room, wine color in the kitchen is associated with sophistication and luxury: this design is suitable for those for whom eating is associated with relaxation after a hard day, as well as for lovers of gastronomic delights. If you have a large cooking area, dark red is appropriate in large quantities (on the walls, in the form of a full-fledged kitchen unit), and in small rooms use it in detail - for example, on the facades of only a few cabinets.
Wine-colored walls in a classic-style kitchen
Wine-colored kitchen set in a modern style interior
Kitchen island and cabinetry in Marsala shade
Small marsala-colored elements in the kitchen are a great way to add color to a minimalist design in light colors: try a backsplash in this shade or take a closer look at burgundy chairs.
Kitchen apron made of wine-colored clinker
Wine-colored wooden bar stools in the kitchen interior
Bedroom
Deep wine shades, especially on the noble textures of velvet and satin, turn the bedroom into a precious box. This design is an ideal choice for those who consider the relaxation room to be a closed, purely personal space where you can retire and devote time only to yourself. If you prefer a more restrained design in light colors, but want to add Marsala color to the bedroom, stop at textiles: bed linen or curtains will suit any style.
Bedroom interior in wine tones
Wine purple color in the bedroom interior
Burgundy textiles in the bedroom interior
Children's
Since burgundy in large quantities can depress and reduce activity, in children's rooms it is better to use it only with small accents in the form of textiles (especially in prints), while for walls and furniture you should give preference to calmer tones.
Textiles with wine accents in the interior of a children's bedroom
Burgundy textiles in a children's room for two
Textiles with print in wine color for a children's room
Home office or work area
In psychology, the color Marsala is associated with stability, confidence, solidity and prosperity, which makes it an excellent choice for an executive's home office. However, do not forget about its “overwhelming” influence: dilute the wine with white or beige and warm wooden details.
Decorating an executive's home office in wine tones
Wine brown wall in home office interior
Work chair upholstered in burgundy color in the interior
Bathroom
Deep wine is perfect for a bathroom designed for relaxation and luxurious spa treatments. However, visually it can narrow the space: to avoid this, add light shades or use it in small details - rugs, a cabinet or decor.
Decorating bathroom walls with Marsala-colored tiles
Wine accents in the bathroom interior
