Let’s talk about red…
The new blonde. There is a red that is out there for everyone! Now I know that the color is very scary, images that pop into one’s brain are punk – or Carrot Top from those really annoying commercials! There are ways of subtly putting it into your hair and making it look really natural. For you dishwater girls out there who are bleach highlight regulars, a little bit of really light strawberry gold looks great blended with pale blond highlighting. Continue reading »
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Crazy mohawk hairstyle 2013 for men. A Crazy hairstyle for the special occasion. Nice gentlemen hairstyle in the shades:. Blond and brown with fashionable Continue reading »
Gradient subtle or extreme, this cutting technique offers endless possibilities salon. The gradient can also give curls bounce and more volume to the hair 
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Nicknamed “shag” overseas, the gradient runs on virtually any type, length and structure of hair. Provided, however, take into account some details. Thus, in case of very fine hair, you keep stringing tips. Another imperative: the hairdresser must create visually harmonious transitions between different hair lengths. Otherwise, your cup of substance sorely missed.
The gradient: it depends on the thickness of your hair
Of fine hair and degraded should not get lower than in the shoulders, at the risk of ending up with spikes starving. To give them more volume, you can enhance the gradient on top of the head.
The gradient is ideal for thick hair as it lightens a little weight. If your hair is long (below shoulders), you can easily degrade up to ear level. This cutting technique also gives more spring loops tired. But as always, we must harmonize the transition between the different lengths. And especially do not cut too short loops on top of the head to avoid the poodle look. Continue reading »
Blunt ends and blunt, long side bang and a side part adds to this simple but elegant style.
Engaging highlights combine shades of Medium and Platinum Blonde.
Mousse was used at the roots for volume. A Flat Paddle Brush was used to blow dry smooth and straight ends.
The coloring, hair trauma factor
The coloration has evolved in recent years. But it still remains an unpleasant operation for your hair. Before you start, consider these few items. Your hair will thank you.
- Discoloration:
This process can lighten the color of her hair, or to prepare them for the next color in dyed lighter. If you intend to make a color more than two tones below your natural color, it will be necessary to perform a fade. To do so, it soaks the hair of oxidizer. This will dilute the color pigments. After bleaching, your hair will be much more fragile and brittle. If your hair is permed, avoid at all costs you embark on this operation. Continue reading »
I have recently gone from dark brunette hair to pale, golden-blonde. Now that one trauma is resolved, I have another: what to wear. I was accustomed to accenting my dark hair, pale skin and blue eyes with dark neutrals like black and bright colors like red, but I haven’t a clue what blondes wear. Oh, and I abhor those citrus brights.
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As I’m sure you’re finding out, that old adage about blondes having more fun is definitely true, no? Of course, the fun is only enhanced by wearing flattering colors. So I’m glad you asked. Blondes get to wear whatever they want. It’s just one more beautiful thing about being a blonde. And you’re particularly blessed by being a blue-eyed blonde because you’re going to look sensational in all hues of blue. Continue reading »
There are many hair care secrets for avoiding some of the most common problems like split ends, dull hair, or static in the hair. But in general, try to remember that the real secret to healthy hair is the old adage,
“less is more.” The following are some of the natural hair care tips you need to follow
All growing hair will split. Essentially the inner cortex of the shaft of protein that comprises the individual hair becomes dry. With this loss of moisture the hair literally unravels like a fraying rope. The only cure is to cut off the split end. Remember that the ends should be trimmed with the tip of the scissors only and done one at a time. You are trying to remove the damaged ends, not to alter the length or appearance of your hair. Continue reading »
This is the perfect “in-between-salon-visit” touch-up for those of us whose hair color is artificially enhanced to preserve that oh-so natural look.
Laurent D puts out a set of three hair lights in Brown/Black, Blonde, and Red. Each kit comes with three individual colors in their own mascara-like .33 oz tube. I have the Brown/Black kit. One tube is called Chestnut but it is a dark brownish/black which is excellent for touching up those annoying roots. The other two tubes are called Bronze and Citrine and are terrific for adding or experimenting with highlights. Neither of the highlighting shades has any red in them but each is a warm golden color with Bronze as the darker of the two. Think autumn leaves, thick fresh honey, rich molten amber and you’ll have a good sense of what those colors look like.
The application itself couldn’t be easier- just brush in daily using the wand applicator; as for removal- the color shampoos right out.
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Everytime I shampoo my haircolor gets duller looking
Then you are using the wrong shampoo. Haircolor does fade over time. Try using shampoo and conditioner made for colored hair – ColorVive for example, or something made for your hair color that will brighten the color and freshen it, to keep it from fading. There are many shampoos that have a little color right in the shampoo that help keep it fresh looking; the Aussie hair care line has several, as do ARTec and Redken. They usually come in shades for dark hair (black/brown), red hair colors, golden blonde colors, champagne blonde colors, and ash blonde colors. Check them out at a store to see which might work for you. Continue reading »
Last year, when Aveda launched Enlightenment Blonding-a 97% botanical-based lightening system-the company promised an even bigger breakthrough in permanent hair color. After years of germination, that innovation has finally sprouted. Continue reading »
Grown-in roots may be a fashion statement for some, but most of us just want them to go away. If you’ve changed your natural color by more than about two shades, it’s best to have a touch-up done at a salon — correctly applying the color on your own is a tricky proposition, and you could wind up with an uneven mess. If the difference between your roots and ends is less noticeable, simply follow the directions for touch-ups that come with your color
Perming and straightening are basically the same process: The hair is reshaped (put around rods or pulled straight with a comb), a reducing agent breaks down certain strong protein bonds (disulfide bonds) in the hair, and a neutralizer re-forms the bonds in the new shape, whether curly or straight. If you think this sounds drastic, you’re right — it’s the most damaging process of all and leaves your hair porous and prone to breakage. In fact, hair-product manufacturers and salon professionals will tell you never to perm or straighten hair that has been double processed or highlighted, and reputable professionals generally advise against using these processes on permanently colored hair.
This season, redheads have more fun thanks to new colour formulations which deliver brilliant, saturated hues that won’t wash down the drain.
“Red is huge for fall,” reports Laddy James, general manager of The Hairstyle Inn in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. “Women with vibrant, confident personalities can easily pull off bold red shades.”
From strawberry to black cerise, James says there’s a red out there for everyone-finding the correct shade for you hinges on skin tone and natural level. Before proceeding with colour, make sure you clearly communicate to your stylist the results you desire.
“If you want carrot red and they give you mahogany, you’re not going to be happy,” James says. “Communication is key.”
Lucy DeFidelibus, director of Goldwell Canada’s Toronto Studio, in Mississauga, Ontario, says in the past, reds have been notorious for their quick fade factor, but she reports today’s formulations have incredible holding power. Continue reading »
Screen siren Raquel Welch recently launched a funky line of wigs which feature touchable texture, cool ventilation and a snug, custom fit.
When I was in New York last year doing the musical ‘Victor/Victoria’ I liked looking pulled together when leaving the theatre each night,” explains Welch, who recently launched the Raquel Welch Collection of wigs with Celebrity Signature International, based in Kansas City, Missouri. “I found pulling a wig on was just the ticket-I was able to look great for the crowds and cameras waiting for me after an exhausting performance.”
Welch’s line features 18 wigs and four hairpieces, available in 39 colours, including five funky highlighted shades. Prices range from $170 to $400 for one of the synthetic creations, which Welch claims will not frizz or fade, and looks and feels exactly like human hair. Each wig comes with a “Memory Cap,” a thin, light-weight fabric that conforms to the head and memorizes its shape, creating a customized fit. Continue reading »
Is highlighting just for blondes?
No, anyone can have highlights but the biggest mistake most people make is that they highlight dark hair the same way they highlight a light brown or blonde. Continue reading »
Coloring can add spice and enhance any hairstyle. There is nothing better than when it is perfect and so devastating when is wrong. A good color can add shine, drama and fun to your hair. It can make some hair types easier to style. Although the majority of women color to cover gray, many women color for the fun of having a new look and the dazzle it can add to a hairstyle. Continue reading »
More men are coloring their hair more than ever before from covering the gray with gentle semi permanent colors to highlighting for that I’ve been at the beach look. Even children are coloring their hair, with a little help from mom. Continue reading »
Given all these choices, the biggest question women now face is ’What is best for me? But before taking the leap consider this: Select a colour to match with your eye colour and skin tone.
In general, cool skin and eye tones are best complemented with cool or ’ash’ shades. Warm, golden skin and eye tones look most natural with warm hair colours. Any colour can be warm or cool, depending on its primary base.
Natural colours
If you prefer a natural look, stick with a few shades of your natural hair colour. Go a bit lighter or darker. Also, the father
you move away from your natural hair colour, the more obvious your roots will be as they grow out.
As for colour categories, temporaries wash-out, semi-permanent shades slowly fade in four to six weeks and permanent colours are just that. So, if you’re certain you like the colour, only then choose a permanent one.
The condition of your hair also matters. If your hair is premed or relaxed, semi-permanent colour is an advantageous choice because it’s gentler on hair that’s been previously exposed to chemicals.
The semi-permanent or long-lasting semi-permanent colours – the newest colour category, combine gentleness with long- lasting shades providing one of the best choices. And if you’re just experimenting, sheer or slightly tinted colour glossers add a healthy sheen and shine without noticeably altering your natural colour.
Read hair colour instructions carefully, if you’ve made a mistake, don’t hide under a hat for months. Salons have colour removers that take you right back to where you started, where hopefully, history won’t repeat itself.
Understanding basic hair colouring
Most unwanted hair colour disaters are due to the lack of understanding of the basic hair “laws” of colour and application.
Rules of hair colour
Hair colour is not hair paint. Colour as we perceive it, is actually the reflection of light off the coloured pigments in the hairshaft. This reflection is what we see as colour.
The shade of colour is made of different combinations of reflections of light off the coloured pigments. This is why hair colour appears different under fluorescent lights than is natural sunlight whether it is natural colour or from a bottle.
Types of hair colour
There are several types of hair colour: Permanent hair colour.
This makes a permanent change in the pigment of the hairshaft. It does not wash out. It will fade in time, but it cannot be simply removed to bring back your natural colour. All hair that has been coloured in this manner has the natural colour pigments irreversibly chemically altered.
The ’altered’ hairshaft pigments can be ’correctively coloured’ back close to the original colour.
Single process colour
Single process means that the colour is lifted and deposited in one step.
Semi-permanent
This type can cover grey and goes darker but cannot lighten. It lasts for varying lengths of time depending on the product.
Deposit only colour
This ’deposits’ colour into the hair. There are many varieties in the market for the home user.
These are user-friendly and usually condition and colour in one step. Glazes or translucent colours are among the easiest to start with. Most use very low peroxide to activate them.
Do your homework before you colour
You must be perfectly honest to yourself before venturing into this exercise and study the facts about hair colouring. If you are very dark-haired and want to be a blonde, forget home colouring.
Always do a strand test
A strand test is the only reliable way to preview the new shade. At this time adjustments can be made to the hair colour formula by either adding or subtracting colours to enhance or cancel different undertones in the test strands.
Do not be afraid of doing more than one test strand and always do it on uncloured hair. The length of time that the colour mixture is left on can also be varied to change results. Always thoroughly dry the test strand to check for proper colour and breakage/damage. Do not attempt to colour hair that has had henna or metallic dyes used on it.
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Given all these choices, the biggest question women now face is ’What is best for me? But before taking the leap consider this: Select a colour to match with your eye colour and skin tone.
In general, cool skin and eye tones are best complemented with cool or ’ash’ shades. Warm, golden skin and eye tones look most natural with warm hair colours. Any colour can be warm or cool, depending on its primary base.
Natural colours
If you prefer a natural look, stick with a few shades of your natural hair colour. Go a bit lighter or darker. Also, the father you move away from your natural hair colour, the more obvious your roots will be as they grow out.
As for colour categories, temporaries wash-out, semi-permanent shades slowly fade in four to six weeks and permanent colours are just that. So, if you’re certain you like the colour, only then choose a permanent one.
The condition of your hair also matters. If your hair is premed or relaxed, semi-permanent colour is an advantageous choice because it’s gentler on hair that’s been previously exposed to chemicals.
The semi-permanent or long-lasting semi-permanent colours – the newest colour category, combine gentleness with long- lasting shades providing one of the best choices. And if you’re just experimenting, sheer or slightly tinted colour glossers add a healthy sheen and shine without noticeably altering your natural colour.
Read hair colour instructions carefully, if you’ve made a mistake, don’t hide under a hat for months. Salons have colour removers that take you right back to where you started, where hopefully, history won’t repeat itself.
Understanding basic hair colouring
Most unwanted hair colour disaters are due to the lack of understanding of the basic hair “laws” of colour and application.
Rules of hair colour
Hair colour is not hair paint. Colour as we perceive it, is actually the reflection of light off the coloured pigments in the hairshaft. This reflection is what we see as colour.
The shade of colour is made of different combinations of reflections of light off the coloured pigments. This is why hair colour appears different under fluorescent lights than is natural sunlight whether it is natural colour or from a bottle.
Types of hair colour
There are several types of hair colour: Permanent hair colour.
This makes a permanent change in the pigment of the hairshaft. It does not wash out. It will fade in time, but it cannot be simply removed to bring back your natural colour. All hair that has been coloured in this manner has the natural colour pigments irreversibly chemically altered.
The ’altered’ hairshaft pigments can be ’correctively coloured’ back close to the original colour.
Single process colour
Single process means that the colour is lifted and deposited in one step.
Semi-permanent
This type can cover grey and goes darker but cannot lighten. It lasts for varying lengths of time depending on the product.
Deposit only colour
This ’deposits’ colour into the hair. There are many varieties in the market for the home user.
These are user-friendly and usually condition and colour in one step. Glazes or translucent colours are among the easiest to start with. Most use very low peroxide to activate them.
Do your homework before you colour
You must be perfectly honest to yourself before venturing into this exercise and study the facts about hair colouring. If you are very dark-haired and want to be a blonde, forget home colouring.
Always do a strand test
A strand test is the only reliable way to preview the new shade. At this time adjustments can be made to the hair colour formula by either adding or subtracting colours to enhance or cancel different undertones in the test strands.
Do not be afraid of doing more than one test strand and always do it on uncloured hair. The length of time that the colour mixture is left on can also be varied to change results. Always thoroughly dry the test strand to check for proper colour and breakage/damage. Do not attempt to colour hair that has had henna or metallic dyes used on it.
