Hair Colors
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Sunday, April 6th, 2008Question: What should be the best color highlights for my brown curly hair?
Answer: Golden highlights are always the prettiest combination for brown curly hair. Reddish tones look good with curly brown hair too but as long it is not overwhelming the natural base.
Truth is… it all depends on your skin tones. You see, the way I see it is, if you want to find a color change that will flatter your brown curly hair, you should consider your skins undertones. Curly hair tends to be courser and dryer than straight hair so you want to stay away from very light streaks or tips because light blond colors tend to look dry.
If your hair is virgin hair (hair that has never been chemically processed) I would opt for a nice light golden blond using a cellophane process and a nice conditioning treatment, making sure not to over due it or overwhelming the
My stylist gave me the wrong hair color; if I go back will I have to pay for another coloring?
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Kaitlyn wrote:
Question: I just recently got my hair dyed dark brown from a highlighted blonde color. The one and only thing I asked for was not to have a red tone in my hair, but it seems that’s what I’ve ended up with. She used an orange-ish substance on my hair to fill in the highlights, and then applied the dye.
Going back there is not an option, and I was wondering since it is an all-over color, can I buy a neutral brown/dark brown box color and go over it? My sister would be doing it as she has done it for many others with good results before]
And lets just say I did go back there, I’ve never done this before, so
would she make me pay for another coloring as it was not what I asked for?
Answer: Hi Kate, Thanks for that great question; coloring bleached out hair back to a neutral color can be a tricky thing.
At least your stylist had the sense not to give you green tones! I’m sorry to read that you are not so happy with your new color, so let’s see if we can get your hair color to where you want it to be.
Your first question is, can you buy a neutral brown/dark brown box color and go over it?
Yes you can! Make sure there is no
My hair stylist used a semi-permanent hair color on me about a week ago and I have noticed that my grey hair has not retained the color especially at the roots, what do I do?
Thursday, March 6th, 2008Question: My hair stylist used a semi-permanent hair color on me about a week ago and I have noticed that my grey hair has not retained the color especially at the roots, what do I do? Any suggestions?
Answer: First of all let me just tell you this… your stylist should know better than that! If your hair is 25% or more grey, only a permanent hair color will cover completely with out the wash out effect.
When considering hair color, one rule to always remember is this, your natural hair color or your existing hair color plus how porous your hair is and the amount of grey, are the determining factors for permanent or semi- permanent hair color.
I suggest you tell your stylist to use a permanent color next time. The processing time and the developer used also plays a role in the ordeal. Sometimes we professionals have to know when to ease up or when to hit it
Jacqueline asked, are over the counter hair colors, dyes and tints reliable?
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008Question: Jacqueline asked, are over the counter hair colors, dyes and tints reliable?
Answer: If you stick to the Veteran’s of the hair coloring industry, I would recommend many hair color brands for home use for the do it your selfer. If you stick to the Veteran’s of the hair coloring industry and follow the direction to the letter, know the risks involved and have some one with some experience in home hair coloring assisting you, I don’t see why not try a little home coloring every now and them.
Home hair dyes to try
The hair color and hair dye industry is huge. We have learned to color our world with products such as Clairol hair color, Loreal Paris hair color, Loreal Feria hair color, and let’s not forget Revlon hair dye colors. We use these over the counter products to create hair highlight, lowlights and chunky hair highlights.
I can honestly claim that the products I just mentioned are probably the safest in the world. I would be more inclined to trust such products as Loreal, Revlon and Clairol because of their longevity in the market and the experts behind their development.
A new look
If you have never dyed your hair and want to have a different but subtle look for the holidays, try using a color that is one or two shades lighter or darker as long it isn’t black (black is virtually impossible to remove) follow directions and enjoy!
Is it normal to make hair color mistakes even if you are a professional colorist? How do you keep the client from freaking out?
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008Question: Is it normal to make hair color mistakes even if you are a professional colorist? How do you keep the client from freaking out?
Answer: Of course it’s normal to make mistakes! Every body makes mistakes! That’s why learning about color correction and educating thy self with books and practice is so imperative. Obviously, prevention is better than cure! But, nobody is perfect and it is therefore essential to be prepared to correct mistakes without the client ever having been aware of them.
We as professional stylist, could benefit plenty by taking a few acting classes (just kidding of course, but not really). The truth is that many salon customers hold their stylist as the all knowing all powerful hair gurus. When we portray our selves as the professional, we are than regarded as such. Professionals are not insecure and uneducated or unsure of one self. We are the answer to the question, the solution to the problem, the cure to the…well, you get the point.
If you miss your target on a color or cut or what ever, don’t let on to your client on how you are feeling. Don’t say anything that will
How can I get my clients to decide on hair color alternatives that suit their style?
Sunday, January 6th, 2008Question: How can I get my clients to decide on hair color alternatives that suit their style?
Answer: Build a small coloring service by starting with the ready grey clientele: use permanent colors, lifting the base color one or two shades lighter and toning the grey to create a natural effect. The next step is to introduce permanent colors to the other clients. By using a color two or three shades lighter than their base color you can alter the tone drastically without much of a shade change. Remember to explain the importance of returning to the salon every month for a touch up, and the prices involved.
Promote highlighting, which is ideal for the client who wants a new look without returning to the salon every three to four weeks. Don’t forget those semi-permanent colors that are great for those clients that want a
Can you tell me a little about henna hair colors and how they work?
Friday, January 4th, 2008Question: Can you tell me a little about henna hair colors and how they work?
Answer: Henna hair dyes are one of the oldest forms of hair color dating back thousands of years before Christ. It is a natural compound that is harvested and cropped usually in the month of November every year.
Henna Hair Dye Preparation and Mixing:
It is prepared by drying the leaves in the sun, removing the leaves veins and then crushing the remainder into a powder form. The powder form is obviously the most popular for retail but can be purchased in a more raw form if desired. The traditional method of mixing henna hair dyes is to add hot water and stir into a creamy paste. Some people today have devised their own mixing formulas. In our salon we use to add hot black coffee in place of water to give the hair a deeper richer tint. Some people add lemon juice for the red henna hair dyes as to activate and accelerate the red tones. Others add egg yolk to the mixer to help keep it some what moist during application. Henna can also be mixed with a
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