10 Hair Color Challenges Every Stylist Faces and How Experts Solve Them
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Simple Steps For Dramatic Change
Chrissie Ortiz (@thebeautyparlor_ny) of The Beauty Parlor in Dobbs Ferry, New York, says her virgin haired client was ready for a change. After removing 8 inches of length, she addressed the color:STEP 1: Apply to the root: Schwarzkopf ...
TRANSFORMATION: Strawberry To Ashy Blonde
Lindsay Racca (@Hairbylindsayracca) of Vivid Studio at Sola Salons, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, says it took three hours to transform her natural level 8 strawberry blonde client to a sunkissed ashy blonde. Here she shares the HOW TO: STEP 1: ...
FORMULA: Kida Inspired ICE White
Meliana Clark (@melerinaa) of Lockeford, California, posted this icy blonde inspired by Kida from Atlantis. Here she shares the very simple formula:Kenra Professional 10SM over pre-lightened, level 10 ...
Pretty and Warm To Dimensional Glam
Rosa Russo (@glamartbyrosarusso) worked with her client's natural base to achieve this wearable, icy, dimensional and fresh blonde.Here she shares the HOW TO:STEP 1: Start at the nape applying Italy Hair Fashion Lightener with 40 volume ...
A Subtle, Delicious Change
Lindsey Benitez (@lindseybenitez) calls this finished shade Chestnut Praline Latte. It is not a dramatic shift but the added dimension results in a yummy color.STEPS and FORMULAUsing all Schwarzkopf USA haircolor, alternating between ...
by Anne Moratto
Dark Brunette to Emma Roberts Blonde
We found this pretty finish by @lizyjung on @Olaplex. The Details: "She wanted Emma Roberts Blonde, almost platinum, and needed it done before her vacation.She is a natural dark brunette. This client was with Liz for almost 12 hours ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Steel Sombre
Lisa Hart-Walker, an artist at Creations Salon in Rochester Hills MI says "I love a challenge so this was definitely something I was excited about. I discussed the process fully with the client so she was aware of the cost and ...
Washed Out To Balayage Blonde
"Hair is my passion," says Kimberly Marie (@km_stylist) of Salon Ish in Puyallup, WA. "I am inspired to create looks that complement my clients look and lifestyle. I am devoted to creating a unique style for each client that ...
Dramatic Red-to-Beige Blonde Balayage
Kathleen Austin (@hairgoddesskat) in Stockton, CA has an Instagram feed filled with beautiful finishes. We liked this deep, dramatic rooty blonde.HOW TO: Red to Beige Blonde BalayageRoot: Fanola USA 6.44 + 10 volumeBalayage: Fanola USA ORO 24k ...
by Anne Moratto
THE FIX: THE BOMBSHELL
Hailey Mahone (@haileymahonehair), located at The Style Studio, Texarkana, Texas, shares the details for this correction on her client who "had not had her hair done in 8 months, so there were a lot of things happening on her head." ...
Broken And Damaged To Bold Strawberry Blonde
Nicole Knoblach (@nicoleknoblach), a corrective color and multi-color specialist based at Salon Ventures, Kettering, OH, says, "My guest came to me with over processed and banded hair from her previous lightening services. Before ...
TRANSFORMATION: Faded Copper To Dimensional Blonde
Elizabeth Faye (@beautybyelizabethfaye) thanks her color and styling expertise to mentors Kelly Cardenas & Brandon Holt. Now based at Leather & Bone in St. George, Utah, Faye shares the details for this faded copper to dimensional blonde ...
TRANSFORMATION: Going For Depth And Condition
Kelly Pham-Do (@excellenthairsalon), a senior stylist at Excellent Hair Salon & Spa Inc in Fremont, California, says "Kelly came to me wanting a change. She's starting her Masters Program and wanted a more subtle, classy and low ...
FORMULA: Winter Ice
Aimee Jörliden (@hdresseronfire and @aimeeblondie) of Helsingborg, Sweden, wowed us with this amazing photo she posted on her Instagram page. Once we reposted, many of you (not surprisingly) asked for the formula. We tracked down Jörliden ...
COLOR CORRECTION: Bye Bye Bands, Bye Bye Brass
Melissa Grace Smith (@sweetmelissagrace), a hairstylist at Roots Hair Loft, Jensen Beach, Florida, specializes in color correction and expertly blending dimension for soft, wearable hair color of any shade, natural or vivid.When we saw this ...
Shades Of Blonde...The Journey To Silver
Salem (@salemscissorhands), a freelance hair artist from Sacramento, CA (but relocating to Los Angeles, CA next month), posted this 3 panel photo of the same client with three different shades leading up to their mutual goal of silver ...
TIME FOR AN UPDATE: Going Lighter and Brighter
Kim Bruce (@hair_by_kimmmm), a blonde specialist at Finally Lisa's, Southbridge, MA, shares the details for this transformation that took 3.5 hours:"This guest has been my client for a few years. I do her hair about three times a year. ...