Fashionable hair coloring techniques are available everywhere today. You can get a hairstyle like a star’s, or even a similar one, either in a beauty salon in any city in Russia, or on your own at home. One of these new products is the technique. What is it, and is it possible to do shatush on blond hair?

Brief Definition

The shatush technique is a special method of highlighting strands that achieves the look of sun-bleached hair. To create the effect of the play of the sun in the hair, two or three close light shades are taken, which create subtle shimmers. Using the shatush technique, strands are dyed along their entire length without affecting the roots, which allows the effect of the hairstyle to be preserved for a long time - the growing hair is almost invisible.

This technique looks good on dark and long locks, but the shatush works great on light hair. “Before” and “after” photos for short hair allow you to make sure that the beautifully executed highlighting is in place here too.

How does shatush differ from ombre, balayage and bronding techniques?

All these techniques are based on contrasting coloring of the roots and ends of the hair or individual strands, that is, all of these are essentially highlighting options. However, if you don’t know what to prefer, it’s worth figuring out how the described method differs from similar ones. It’s worth seeing what shatush looks like on blonde hair, “before” and “after” photos.

Reviews about this procedure say that this technique is more gentle, unlike, for example, ombre or balayage, in which a large surface of the hair is dyed (all ends to a decent length). Shatush also looks more natural, since there is no clear transition from one hair color to another.

Also, unlike other techniques, shatush involves the use of ammonia-free, gentle dyes. The lightening is not too drastic, which is suitable for brittle, weakened hair and for those who are afraid of spoiling their hair with dyeing.

Shatush also suits those with blond hair. On them it will look natural and delicate, without being conspicuous. At the same time, techniques such as ombre and balayage look best on dark or at least light brown hair, and bronzing is generally only applicable to dark hair.

Therefore, if you are a blonde who wants to add a little summer sun, air, volume and lightness to your hairstyle, your choice is shatush.

Dyeing technology

Before you begin the procedure, some preparation will be required. First, refresh your haircut - the split ends will be colored unevenly and will look bad, and it’s also easier for the hairdresser to place accents in the form of highlights on the finished hairstyle. Also do a base color or toning of the entire hair mass if required. To understand whether you need pre-tinting, look at what shatush looks like on blond hair (photo). Short curls, by the way, do not lend themselves well to such coloring, since it is difficult to apply them. True, we are talking about

When everything is ready, you can carry out highlighting. Shatush is usually performed in two techniques:

• With combing strands.
• No backcombing.

In fact, the result is the same, but backcombing allows you to get a guaranteed result - the color will be stretched and natural. At the same time, combing itself can hardly be considered a gentle procedure, so highly professional hairdressers do without it - they shade the paint using an open highlighting technique, that is, with their hand and brush on an open strand of hair. However, a predictable result can only be obtained by contacting a specialist who has done this more than once.

So, coloring starts from the bottom, so the unnecessary mass of hair is pinned up and the remaining curls are divided into strands of 2 centimeters each. A cap or foil is not used in this technique. Next, the master combs each strand (or skips this step if he knows the shatush technique without backcombing) and applies paint.

The lightening composition in the salon will be selected individually for you, taking into account hair color, desired effect, hair shape, type, and so on. Usually the master takes from two to four similar shades to obtain the most natural result - ashy, golden, pearl, honey, beige tones.

The process of applying paint is also important - you should do it not evenly, but with light strokes, and only on the ends, without going to the roots of the hair. It is important to use light strokes to get a natural effect.

The dye should remain on your hair for 10 minutes to half an hour, depending on the intensity of lightening you need. After the specified time, the product is washed off and the hair is styled in the usual way.

The advantage of this technique is that coloring takes about 40 minutes, which is quite short compared, for example, with conventional highlighting.

Shatush for blonde hair at home

Of course, an ideal coloring result is only possible in a good salon and in the hands of a professional master. However, if you are confident in your abilities, you should try painting shatush at home. The advantage of using this technique specifically on blond hair is that the coloring is not drastic, and mistakes are easy to correct.

For the experiment you will need:

• Several shades of lightening paint.
• Comb.
• Gloves.
• Brush for coloring.

By the way, it is worth keeping in mind that modern paint is not only liquid, but also dry in the form of powder, which is what professional colorists use. You can buy it in specialized hairdressing stores. But you can choose a more affordable option, for example, use paint from the L'Oreal or Garnier brands - they produce a special line for ombre, which can also be used for the shatush technique.

How to choose shades

To choose shades, look at the main hair color and the color type of appearance. Based on this, choose the color of future strands to use the shatush technique on blond hair. The “before” and “after” photos presented in the article will also give an idea of ​​the possible result.

Warm golden, honey, and wheat shades are more suitable for a “spring” woman. It is better not to use, especially when dyeing at home.

For a woman of the “autumn” color type, light brown shades are well suited; choose cooler, inactive tones for the strands.

“Winter” - this color type is quite far from blonde, but if a lady still wants to be blonde, she only needs cold tones, so for highlighting you should choose ash and

Both warm and cool shades are suitable for “summer”, so the whole palette is possible here. However, if your skin is flushed, then avoid pinkish shades of light. Pale skins are afraid of golden strands.

As a rule, one base is selected, that is, the main color, and a couple of similar tones are added to it, a little darker and a little lighter. When distributing shades throughout the hair, usually the lighter ones are placed closer to the face, and the darker ones are left in depth for volume.

Effect on curls of different lengths

Shatush for blond hair will perfectly complement a haircut of any length, however, each hairstyle has its own nuances. So, with a short haircut, it is possible to lighten all the ends of the hair, and a fashionable bob with long bangs will sparkle in a new way if you lighten mainly the strands on the bangs and around the face. A bob with a straight line will benefit from lightening the ends evenly at the same height.

However, this coloring looks most impressive on long hair. An equally advantageous option is shatush for medium-length blonde hair. Photos of such hairstyles allow you to make sure that the coloring effect is more clearly visible and different options are possible - from highlighting several strands to coloring all the ends. If the color transition is too noticeable (which is more important for light brown hair than for light blondes), then lay your curls in waves - this will hide the color transition and make the hairstyle more elegant.

Who is it suitable for and who is not?

Shatush suits blondes who do not want a radical change in their image, but only want to refresh their image, give it lightness and shine. He is capable of exactly this - it will give the impression that the hair has naturally faded under the hot resort sun. In combination with slightly tanned skin, the effect of a rested, fresh appearance is guaranteed.

Owners of damaged hair with brittle and split ends should not use shatush - the highlighting technique will only aggravate the situation and the effect will be depressing. If you still want to dye your hair, then you must first treat your curls with special masks and cut off the damaged ends.

For gray hair, shatush is done only when there is 20 or a maximum of 30 percent gray hair, otherwise the result will not live up to expectations.

• To dye all ends evenly, you can gather your hair in a high ponytail, then the risk of touching the roots with paint is minimal.
• After the dye is washed off from the curls, you need to apply conditioner to them and comb them while they are wet, and only then rinse with shampoo. This trick will allow you to more carefully comb hair that has been combed and dyed.
• Do a course of restorative masks before and after coloring, especially if aggressive dyes with ammonia are used; this is important for owners of light hair, since it is more porous than dark hair, which means it suffers more in an aggressive environment.
• If powder is used for coloring, then subsequent ones will be required to achieve the best result.

Coloring curls is very popular among fashionistas all over the world. Shatush coloring can be ideally done on dark and light hair, thin and dense, sparse and thick. Mixing several colors allows you to visually add volume and shine to your hair.

Kinds

Shatush is a dyeing technique that is done on both light and dark hair, in order to obtain individual strands of a contrasting color. It must be said right away that this technology is a little similar to highlighting, but has fundamental differences. It is not done for the entire length of the hair, but only up to a certain height, which avoids monthly touch-up of the roots.

There are the following types of coloring of shatush:

1. California highlighting is a gentle Hollywood-style painting method. It, like the classic shatush, is performed exclusively in “fresh” air, i.e. without foil. Suitable for blondes and those with light brown, dark brown and light brown hair. The difference here from the traditional technique is that a variety of shades are used to obtain deep color. Separately, you can select any color;
2. Booking. Mainly used for coloring brunettes. Unlike highlighting, this technique does not use shades of blonde. The strands are lightened by just a few tones, resulting in a color close to natural. This type of coloring helps create the effect of burnt hair. And it will give a more detailed idea of ​​the painting method;

   

   

   

3. Ombre or balayage. Due to the very similar results, it is quite problematic to immediately understand what the difference is between shatush and ombre. Ombre coloring technology is used for both short and long hair, since it mainly dyes only the ends. Depending on your preferences, you can make a straight line, or dye your curls with a backcomb. Another key difference is that dyed locks are wrapped in foil strips for faster dyeing;

   

   

   

   

   

   

4. Degrade- This is a special shatush technique, with the help of which a straight line is created on the curls with further shading of the hair in a contrasting color. It is rarely used for blondes, since this coloring may visually reduce the volume of the hair.

   

   

   

Shatush hair coloring is a very fashionable trend; it saves time and effort when creating a hairstyle. It looks great on both curly and straight strands, but it does quite a lot of damage to the structure. After coloring, curls become dry and brittle, so experts generally recommend using gentle techniques - without wrapping them in foil.

Shatush is a popular coloring technology that, if done correctly, will create the stunning effect of sun-bleached strands. This technique with an unusual name is a kind of highlighting, which means stretching several similar shades of dye over the hair.

Painting using a similar application pattern is applied both to the entire volume of strands and exclusively to the ends, reminiscent of the ombre technique. Despite the fact that shatush is a subtype of highlighting, a cap or foil is not used for its implementation.

The dye must act on the hair when it is open, coloring selected strands without affecting the roots.

This coloring technique also has many advantages:

• Delicate coloring does not injure and affects only a small number of strands.
• Looks natural and natural.
• Creates a new image without radically changing the hair color.
• Thanks to smooth transitions, hair looks fuller and fuller.
• Suitable for any hair type and any length.
• There is no need for frequent corrections.

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Can I dye my own hair at home?

Shatush is a rather complex technique for beginners in coloring and achieving a harmonious, beautiful result will not be easy. However, not every girl can afford to go to a salon because of the high prices for this equipment, and therefore many of them prefer to do the coloring themselves.

By itself, shatush does not require any special knowledge. The main thing is to strictly follow all the instructions and then you can achieve a good result without spending a lot of money.

What is needed for the procedure?

To carry out this procedure you will need the following:

• Paint and brightener.
• Special brush and container for paint.
• Comb for creating backcomb.
• Towel.
• Gloves.
• Cape.
• Shampoo and conditioner.

How to properly prepare your hair?

In order for coloring at home to be no worse than in professional salons, the hair must be prepared. A few days before the start of the procedure, it is advisable to nourish them with special masks that match your hair type.

It is also recommended to trim the ends a couple of days before painting and give them a shape that will look best using the shatush technique. To protect your curls and reduce the risk of damage from using a chemical coloring product, the dye should be applied to dirty hair. Thus, the last hair wash before the procedure should be 2-3 days before. During this period, it is not advisable to use any styling products.

Painting technology

There are two types of coloring using the shatush technique:

1. with fleece;
2. without backcombing.

With fleece: step-by-step instructions

Without backcombing

This technique is almost impossible to do on your own, since only a specialist from a salon can handle it. Without backcombing, dyeing occurs more subtly and the color is distributed throughout the hair due to proper application with a brush.

In order not to spoil your curls when applying paint yourself, you should take into account a few useful tips:

• Apply the dye exclusively to dry hair.
• It is best to wash your hair a few days before dyeing.
• Select the dye and oxidizing agent based on the natural color of the strands.

Contraindications

The only contraindications when staining using the shatush technique are:

• Individual intolerance to the components included in the paint.
• Scalp diseases.
• Damaged and dry hair.

How to care for your curls after the procedure?

Usually, It is necessary to update the color after painting using the shatush technique no earlier than after 2-3 months. All this time, you need to properly care for your hair, otherwise the color may quickly fade. The care will also help the curls cope with recent exposure to dye, which very often leads to dryness and damage to the hair.

Proper hair care after dyeing consists of:

1. Using shampoos and conditioners suitable for your hair type.
2. Gentle and gentle combing.
3. The use of special moisturizing and nourishing masks.
4. Complete refusal for the first time from thermal tools intended for styling.

What to do if the result was not achieved?

In rare cases, the result may not be at all what was expected. In such situations, first of all you need to pay attention to the paint and oxidizing agent that was used for coloring. The paint itself may be expired or the dye was not strong enough.

You can also correct this situation yourself, but since the curls have just been dyed and new exposure to chemicals can seriously damage them, it is advisable to wait 2-3 weeks. If you need to get your hair in order as quickly as possible, then It’s better to contact a specialist who can correct the result without harming the hair.

Useful video

From the video you will learn how to dye shatush at home:

Conclusion

It’s not for nothing that Shatush is considered one of the most popular coloring techniques in recent years. Many girls who have tried this technique at least once no longer want to return to other coloring methods.

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Features of dyeing shatush for dark hair

Naturalness and naturalness are still at the peak of popularity. This applies to everything - makeup, manicure and hair.

Shatush dyeing on dark hair is very popular, allowing you to achieve the effect of sun-bleached strands. Thanks to the special method of applying paint, it is possible to create a fashionable and current look that gives a woman a touch of natural charm.

Features of the shatush technique

Shatush is a method of applying dye to hair that is close in shade to natural color. The main difference between the technique and others is the backcombing at the roots to obtain maximum color flow.

Advantages:

• Since the hair is not processed along its entire length, this reduces the negative impact of the dye.
• Dyeing is done outdoors, which also reduces the harm of the dye.
• With the help of shatush you can achieve the natural effect of burnt strands.
• Due to the lack of a clear border (like ombre), a very smooth color transition is obtained.
• There is no need to touch up growing roots every month.
• Light strands visually give the hair more volume.
• Shatush helps hide gray hair (if its amount does not exceed 20%).
• An ideal solution for women who are not ready for radical changes, but want to add a touch of novelty to their image.
• Allows you to visually correct the shape of your face, highlighting the shade of your skin and eyes.

Flaws:

• It is not recommended to do shatush on hair damaged by perm or frequent dyeing.
• On thin and sparse hair, the coloring will look less voluminous.
• The procedure is expensive.
• Difficult to do on your own.
• Shatush is not done on short hair.

Difference from other techniques

Distinctive features of the shatush technique from ombre, sombre, bronzing, balayage and Californian highlighting:

• Ombre has a clear border on the hair.
• When performing balayage, the dye is applied randomly along the entire length. Shatush has the same technology, but only from the middle to the bottom of the hair.
• Shatush is performed on combed strands, while ombre, sombre and balayage are performed on smooth strands.
• In the ombre and sombre techniques, foil is used.
• Bronzing is mainly done on light brown hair and a large number of shades are used.
• For California highlighting, use at least 5 shades. In this case, not only the top layer of hair is lightened, but also the deeper layers. California highlights are more suitable for blondes.

Who is suitable for dark hair?

Coloring is suitable for brunettes and brown-haired women. And so that it emphasizes the features of your appearance, soberly assess the structure and condition of your hair.

Length

• The ideal option is long hair and medium length. They allow you to maximize highlights and color transitions. Shatush looks very beautiful on shoulder-length hair, for example, on bob or bob haircuts with extension.
• Short hair does not go well with shatush, so owners of a sessun, pixie or garçon will have to look for another coloring option.
• Shatush is suitable for both haircuts with and without bangs. If the bangs are short or reach the eyebrows, then they usually do not dye them.

Structure

Shatush looks best on curly hair, as wavy hair focuses attention on the strands. Therefore, if you have straight hair, you can curl it with a curling iron. And those with curly hair can straighten them slightly with a hairdryer.

Density

It doesn’t matter what kind of hair you have - thick, thin or medium: shatush goes with everyone. Due to the use of similar shades, even the thinnest hair will look more voluminous and thick.

Previously colored hair

Shatush looks great on natural dark hair. To achieve the desired effect, you just need to apply paint of the desired shade to them. But if you are planning to do shatush on previously colored hair, you need to take into account some nuances:

• The technique is not suitable for strands previously dyed with henna or basma. Natural dyes do not always react adequately with artificial ones, so after dyeing your hair may acquire a blue or green tint.
• If your hair has been dyed black, dark blond or dark brown, you first need to apply lightening dye to it and then tint it to the desired color.

How to choose a shade

To choose the optimal color for shatush, you need to take into account your color type of appearance and the original shade of your hair.

There are four color types:

• Spring. Those with spring appearance have fair skin, grey, blue or green eyes and blond hair. Warm colors will suit you: wheat, honey, golden and cappuccino.

• Summer. The hair color of summer beauties is light blond or blond, the eye shade is cool gray, blue and light brown, the skin is light, slightly pale. Shades of a cold palette will suit you - pearl, nut or ash.

• Autumn. Autumn women have a warm skin tone with a slight blush, chestnut, red or dark brown hair, brown, green or amber eyes. Warm colors will suit you - caramel, copper, amber, golden, chocolate, cinnamon.

• Winter. The winter color type can be of two types - contrasting and non-contrasting. In the first case, winter women have porcelain-pale skin, cold gray, blue or blue eyes, blue-black or dark brown hair. In the second case, the skin has an olive tint, the eyes can be brown or black, the hair can be rich chestnut or light brown. Shades that suit you: coffee, dark chestnut, pearl or ash.

What paint is best to use?

Since coloring is carried out in a shade close to the original hair color, there is no need for aggressive lightening. This means that soft dyes can be used for shatush.

Coloring at home

The shatush technique is not easy and to perform it you need to follow the rules described below.

Preparation

Before painting, you should not wash your hair for 2-3 days. The presence of a layer of natural fat on the hair will protect it from the negative effects of the coloring composition.

Execution technique

• Mix the paint with the reagent in a ceramic container, mix well with a plastic spatula or brush.
• Separate a strand about 2 cm wide and pin up the rest of the hair using a hairdresser's clip.
• Pull the strand at a right angle to the head and comb. Then treat all your hair in the same way.
• Apply the dye to the top layer of hair in a derivative manner. At the same time, leave the dark roots of your hair undyed.
• Leave the coloring composition on your hair for the time specified in the instructions.
• Rinse the dye from your hair, dry it and style it.

For a softer transition, you can pull your hair into a ponytail and comb it:

Hair care after coloring

• Be sure to trim the ends of your hair once a month.
• Use shampoo, conditioner and conditioner labeled “for colored hair.”
• Use softening nourishing masks.
• Do not rub your hair with a towel after washing. Instead, blot them gently.
• Use thermal appliances as little as possible.

Expert opinion

Shatush for black, brown and light brown hair is a great opportunity to get the effect of sun-bleached strands. If you want to be on trend and look as natural as possible, this technique is for you!

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Every fashionista can dye her hair using the shatush technique. The look will be stylish and fresh.

Every woman dreams of looking irresistible and standing out from the gray crowd. At the same time, I want to always remain fashionable, stylish and spectacular. Hairstyle plays an important role in the image, as it creates the overall impression of the lady.

• Currently, a popular hair coloring technique is shatush.
• With its help you can achieve the look as if you have been sunbathing for a long time and have just arrived from vacation
• Many ladies think that shatush is the modern name for regular highlighting, but this is not so. This technology allows you to achieve the most natural and natural hair color.

When tinting using the shatush technique, foil paper and a cap are not used, as with highlighting. So, what is shatush hair? This technology allows you to achieve the effect of sun-bleached hair.

If you have dark skin or like to sunbathe in a solarium, then shatush will allow your hair to look as if you have recently flown in from the seaside.

Worth knowing: When applying paint using this technology, it is important to achieve a soft transition from light ends to the dark and deep color of the roots.

Interesting to know: To achieve the desired effect using the shatush technique, different blonde shades are used, ranging from gray-ash and light brown, and ending with golden and pearl color.

Shatush is usually done on long hair, but this type of coloring also looks great on haircuts. This method of toning adds volume to the hairstyle, and the whole look turns out fresh and unique.

How to make shatush correctly at home? The following should be remembered:

• Use thin strands for dyeing, choosing them in a chaotic order after backcombing
• Leave 2-3 cm from the hair roots, and the hair below can be dyed
• Use only high-quality cosmetics so that the coloring turns out beautiful and the hair is shiny and natural
• Before the dyeing process, you need to visit the salon to cut off split ends
• Moisturize your hair with special oil or any other cosmetic product or composition
• Don't wash your hair for 24 hours before applying paint - this will reduce the degree of harmful effects on the hair follicle and scalp
• Do an allergy test: Apply the mixture to the inside of your wrist for 10 minutes. If during this time the skin does not turn red or irritate, then you can begin the process.
• Apply color from the ends of your hair, moving towards the top of the head. If the resulting shade is not satisfactory, then you can re-color it

Tip: To create a more pronounced contrast, you need to dye your hair dark colors, and only then do shatush.

Important: The paint is applied to the hair in a special way, a smooth movement of the brush occurs or, as hairdressers call this process, color stretching. This is necessary in order to soften the line of transition from one tone to another.

Toning using Shatush technology can be done using two side by side

located (in the color table) shades. Indentation from the roots is made using backcombing. Thanks to this, the transition of shades will be soft and beautiful.

Important: The shatush technique allows you to achieve a natural effect. This will allow you to tint your hair less often, which will help reduce damage.

The shatush technique takes much less time than highlighting or coloring. Toning is done as follows:

• Divide your entire hairstyle into thin strands
• Backcomb each strand
• Apply dye to the part of the strand that is not combed. Choose a highlighter tone that creates a beautiful contrast
• When the effect of the solution ends, wash it off with warm water.
• Tint your strands to the desired shade

The shatush technique is often used to hide the shortcomings of a previous unsuccessful coloring. Toning adds volume to fine hair and a youthful look.

Currently, there are several fashionable shades of tinting:

• Pearl
• Beige
• Walnut
• Golden
• Wheat

But the most popular among young girls and older ladies is the ash shatush. This color can be used by both girls with blond hair and burning brunettes.

Brunettes can get a new image without harming their hair. Shatush for dark long hair is suitable for those beauties who do not have the opportunity to constantly go to beauty salons to take care of their curls, but want to be fashionable and stylish.

Important: This kind of toning helps transform your hair, make it perfect, and also perfectly disguise gray hair.

Highlighting and coloring need to be adjusted every month. Shatush is updated once every 3 months. Thanks to this, girls with any hair length can save time and money.

Important: Shatush on medium-length dark hair will look beautiful, especially with a multi-level haircut.

An interesting color transition will create a play of light on the hair, adding unique depth and light efficiency to the hair in the rays of the sun and in lamp lighting.

For fair-haired fashionistas, the shatush for a haircut turns out to be ugly and inexpressive. Shatush looks great on dark short hair.

Important: If you have light hair, and you want to transform yourself and make a fashionable shatush, then you will first have to dye your hair a dark shade.

To tint dark short hair, choose only one shade, and not two or three, as when coloring long hair.

Tip: For your dark and short hair, choose nut and honey shades. The result is a noble color and a unique image.

For toning this type, the texture of the hair and its thickness do not matter. Shatush looks beautiful on straight, curly, and thin hair. You can create both smooth transitions on a delicate shade of hair, and a contrast of two or three shades.

Toning using the shatush technique will look great on hair with long or asymmetrical bangs. The gradient is done at the ends of the hair. You can dye several thin strands on your bangs.

A chic shatush for dark hair with bangs helps to perfectly combine naturalness and uniqueness in one image.

Advice: For the first time to perform the shatush technique, it is better to go to a salon. Once you have experience with this type of toning, you will be able to create a stylish gradient yourself.

Many young beauties prefer a bob haircut - the appearance is stylish and fashionable. But it will add charm and luxury to the image of a shatush on dark bob hair. This coloring will emphasize the structure and give the hair additional volume. Interesting shatush for dark brown hair

It is on dark brown hair that the fashionable gradient looks interesting and natural. Anyone with this hair color will love the end result when using this type of tinting.

Shatush on dark brown hair will turn out laconic and soft if you do proportional coloring. To do this, you first need to backcomb it, and then start tinting.

Owners of black hair also always want to change something in their appearance. For example, make the image not burning and fatal, but gentle and romantic. Dyeing shatush on black hair will help achieve this.

Beauty salon masters, before giving shatuzh to burning brunettes, suggest making the base tone a little lighter. This will allow you to get away from ugly contrast and achieve effectiveness and romanticism in the image.

The shatush technique is many times simpler and easier than conventional highlighting or ombre. It takes no more than 40-50 minutes to complete, and adjustments need to be made only once every 3 months. Therefore, try on new images, change your appearance to always be beautiful and well-groomed.

Video: Haircut and coloring of Shatush in the beauty salon “Naturel Studio”