The Californian is nothing new in Spanish salons, and even though she is an old acquaintance, she still has many fans, after all, there is no denying that the illuminated effect that the technique gives to the strands guarantees an incredible look in the most different types of hair.
And if you still don't know the Californian technique or are looking for inspiration to change your look, we've separated tips and inspirations to encourage you to adopt this new style in your hair.
Questions about the Technique
What is it?
The Californian, as the name suggests, is a technique that was inspired by the hair of surfers in California.
As surfers were very exposed to the sun and sea water, it was common to use paraffin in their hair to protect the strands, and this use and all the exposure resulted in hair with lighter ends, giving the typical discolored characteristic.
Inspired by this look, the Californian technique appeared in salons with the proposal to leave the ends of the hair in another tone, initially in shades of blonde, in order to lighten the hair and give the look a more summery look.
Over time, the technique expanded to new ideas and other dye colors began to be used for the procedure, and the result is that today there are more classic Californian shades, even the possibility of colored tips.
How is it Made?
The Californian technique consists of changing the color of the ends of the hair, so the process is done by discoloring that part of the hair, in order to reach the desired tone.
If the intention is to add another color, it is common to carry out lightening on dark hair and then add this other color over the already bleached hair.
Therefore, the main characteristic of the procedure is to discolor the ends of the hair to give the locks a lightened effect.
Damage Hair?
To reach the effect of lighter ends, there is no miracle and chemistry is needed, whether with the use of bleaches or paints; and this can make the hair more fragile.
If your hair is healthy, you won't notice much damage; but if the strands are already damaged or dry, bleaching the ends can further damage the locks.
Therefore, the ideal is to bet on this change when the strands are healthy, preventing the hair from suffering from the chemical process.
What Precautions Are Necessary?
For those who are thinking of changing their look and adopting the style of lighter tips, pre- and post-procedure care must be taken, ensuring that the strands are and remain healthy.
And to help, we've listed tips on the care needed before and after the procedure.
| Pre Care | After Care |
| Moisturize the strands: as the procedure uses chemicals, the ideal before lightening the ends is to take care of the highlights and moisturize frequently, in order to leave the strands healthy so as not to suffer damage during the process. | Maintain hydration: after discoloring the ends, care must be even more frequent, avoiding the dry effect on the ends with Californian. In this way, be sure to moisturize and even bet on the hair schedule to ensure that the strands remain healthy. |
| Cut the ends: split ends do not look good on any hair and bleaching can highlight the damaged ends even more, so the ideal is to remove a little bit from the ends to ensure a beautiful effect after using the Californian technique. | Use specific products: after changing the color of your hair ends, a good tip is to use a line of specific products for dyed and/or bleached hair. This type of product helps to take care of strands that have gone through a chemical process, avoid stains on the hair and even contribute to keeping the new color longer. |
| Do the strand test: before adhering to any chemical procedure on the locks, it is ideal to do the strand test and thus analyze the reaction of the hair, preventing the ends from breaking in the act of bleaching. | Avoid hot water: to take care of the highlights and avoid the dry effect on the discolored ends, avoid very hot water to wash the highlights, as the high temperature of the water can mistreat the hair. |
Californian X OmbrΓ© Hair: What's the Difference?
Californian and ombrΓ© hair techniques often cause confusion, and are often considered equivalent, however, both procedures are different and give different results to the strands.
To better understand this difference, let's see an explanation of what each procedure is:
- OmbrΓ© Hair: this procedure consists of the idea of ββlightening the hair, and for this purpose locks are made that start at a certain distance from the root and go on extending through the hair. These locks become more intense towards the ends, and it is common for the ends to be lighter than the rest of the hair. Therefore, the result is hair where the root is maintained and strands extend along the length until reaching the ends with a more marked effect.
- Californian: in this technique, the idea is to lighten only the ends of the hair, and the difference lies in the fact that Californian women do not pull lights throughout the hair. In the procedure, the color change is restricted to the ends only, and may have a less or more marked effect.
Californian Hair Photos and Inspirations
Loire
Honey / Golden
For those looking for inspiration to lighten the ends of their hair in a highlighted tone and very inspired by surfers' hair, the proposal here brings dark hair with golden tips and a lot of prominence.
The result is beautiful, and the chanel-style hair takes on a more modern color, which brightens up the dark hair and face.
White / Platinum / Gray
If the idea is to bet on the platinum trend to lighten the ends, the light color is great for making Californian blondes, as it lightens the ends well and highlights even lighter strands.
In this proposal, long hair gained much lighter tips, which illuminate the locks well and leave the strands with a more modern style.
Colorful
Azul
If the idea is to get away from the classic blonde tips, a good inspiration is to choose blue to give the look a modern and youthful style.
In the proposal, the short hair gained a dark blue tone at the ends, which looks harmonious with the dark brown hair.
Rose
Among the possible colors to make the colored locks at the ends of the hair, one of the inspirations is to use a fantasy pink shade of paint, as in this proposal.
To reach this very open tone, the dark locks had to be bleached and only then the colored dye was used.
Red / Marsala
If the idea is to change your look and adopt red hair, but you are still afraid to dare, a good bet is to start with red Californian, which already adds color to the strands, but without changing radically.
As an inspiration for the red tips, the idea here brings the hair with an asymmetrical bob cut and only the red tips, which stand out against the dark hair tone.
Roxa
Among the most daring colors to make colorful ends, purple is a great idea and is a good bet for anyone who wants to have purple hair.
In this inspiration, the long black hair was bleached at the ends and gained a violet purple tone, which highlights the locks and leaves the look modern.
in short hair
To completely change the look and adopt a more modern style in the threads, the inspiration here brings an asymmetrical and modern cut that gains even more prominence due to the discolored ends.
The lightened ends guarantee an incredible look and make all the difference to highlight the short haircut.
In Medium Hair
If you have adopted a long bob as a haircut, the medium length is already a trend bet, and to get an even more modern look, this idea of ββadopting bleached ends to the medium cut is worth it.
In the proposal, the light brown hair gained a blonde tone wide open at the ends, and the effect is beautiful for summer hair.
in curly hair
And if you have curly locks and want to lighten the strands, don't be afraid to bet on the Californian effect, which will leave the curls with a brighter and more modern effect.
In this inspiration, the dark hair opened up a few tones at the ends, leaving the discoloration in a slightly golden tone and illuminating the dark skin.
in brown hair
For straight, dark brown hair, the bet was on Californian honey-toned highlights, and the color is a great choice for not damaging dark hair too much during lightening, as well as giving a super harmonious result for darker strands.
in brunettes
For brunette women who want to adhere to the Californian effect on their locks, a good tip is to look for a bleaching tone that is in harmony with your hair tone and skin tone.
As an inspiration, the idea here was to leave the tips in a honey tone, a color that goes perfectly with dark skin and illuminates the hair and face.
In Black
Black women can and should also abuse the idea of ββchanging the color of the ends of their hair, and as an inspiration for this change, the idea here was to bring a golden and coppery blonde tone to the ends, giving a well-lit effect to the hair and for the skin.
How to Make Californian: Step by Step
If the idea is to bet on Californian locks using the bleaching technique with hydrogen peroxide, the first step is to understand the correct volume of hydrogen peroxide.
- 20 Volumes: ideal for lighter hair, such as blondes, as it opens 1 to 2 tones.
- 30 Volumes: indicated for light brown hair, opening up to 3 tones.
- 40 Volumes: best bet for darker hair, as it opens up to 4 tones of the natural color of the hair.
Now that you know how to choose the right volume for hydrogen peroxide, we can go step by step to make Californian.
- In a container mix the proportions of 2 measures of bleaching powder to 1 measure of hydrogen peroxide;
- Detangle the hair and divide it into 5 parts β top of the head, two side sections and two parts at the nape of the neck;
- Start by loosening the strands at the back of the neck, and with a brush apply the bleaching mixture to the ends of the hair (consider the desired height to start with);
- At the beginning of the application, where the locks begin, apply a smaller amount and concentrate the application on the tips, so as to get a more harmonious gradient effect;
- Wrap the locks with product in aluminum foil;
- Keep releasing the other parts (side locks and top of the head) and do the same procedure β apply the product and then wrap it in aluminum foil;
- Leave the hair wrapped in aluminum foil for 15 minutes and then open one of the papers to see if it has reached the desired tone;
- When you reach the desired tone, rinse your hair well and wash it normally with shampoo and conditioner.
Now that you already have inspirations for this new style, just make an appointment at the salon and bet on this change of look!
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