Angie DeCaria, a colorist at De Berardinis in SoHo, NYC and Breanne Moore a colorist and educator at Joshua Christopher in Orange County, California, dish about their favorite colors, tools, education and techniques. What a difference a coast makes.
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Angela DeCaria, colorist, De Berardinis in SoHo, NYC
The single shade you use the most: A beige-y blonde demi that I use to control warmth.
Favorite level of developer and why: 10 volume. It maintains the health of the hair yet you can still achieve beautiful highlights with great foil placement.
Favorite color technique: Foil blending. It's a great way to achieve the look of sun-kissed highlights and to show shape in the hair by really making the ends pop a little more.
Where did you learn color: I learned a lot of my color education from Wendy Bond, who taught me how to enhance natural shades without looking artificial.
Celeb who most influences hair color: Right now, it's Gisele Bundchen.
Best shade I ever had on myself: When it comes to my hair, my philosophy is less is more. I really enjoy being a dark brunette. It's the shade I have stuck with for a long time.
My color mentor: I have two. Harry Josh and David Adams.
Favorite color tool: Goldwell color brushes. They are the perfect size and are not too hard or soft. They are the closest thing to paint brushes. I love them!
Favorite color product: I'm using a lot of the Blondor Creme by Wella. It's so gentle on the hair and you can add it to a highlift color as well for a little extra punch!
My inspiration: I am inspired so much by the people I surround myself with on a daily basis. My family, friends, co-workers, and living in NYC are what inspire me the most.
Best color education I ever attended: One of Beth Minardi's classes. She has such a great approach to hair color and she is such a solid businesswoman.
Biggest tip and what I did to receive it: I could never pinpoint my best tip but I will say that bartering with my clients in the fashion industry has paid off!
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Breanne Moore, colorist, educational director Joshua Christopher Salon, Fullerton, California
The single shade you use the most: A medium natural brown.
Favorite level of developer and why: 20 volume. It's the best for gray coverage.
Favorite color technique: Any technique that allows me to add dimension and tone without taking up too much time.
Where did you learn color: I got my first look at color in seventh grade art class-that's when I knew I was going to do something with the color wheel. The rest I learned at Joshua Christopher Salon.
Celeb who most influences hair color: Right now, Sarah Jessica Parker.
Best shade I ever had on myself: I always stay in the red family.
My color mentor: Te Nguyen
Favorite color tool: TIGI Mesh papers
Favorite color product: TIGI Colour because I get the best results, great color and great shine.
My inspiration: On a daily basis I'm inspired by my coworkers, I learn something new every day.
Best color education I ever attended: The Toni & Guy Academy in New York.
Biggest tip and what I did to receive it: $225 because I made a woman look fabulous on her wedding day.
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