“My new client came to me with more bands than you’ll ever see," Carly Brown says. "I knew this was going to be a HUGE challenge! Thankfully her hair surprised me and it did exactly what I wanted it to first time... YAY!”
Denise Mahoney (@colourauthority) of Colour Authority Salon and Spa, Portland, Oregon, says first time client Samantha came in with very warm ends and about 6 months of regrowth looking for a color upgrade. Details here.
The secret to cool platinum blonde, balayage and brunette highlights is neutralizing unwanted yellow or orange undertones.
Amy Malarchik has been referred to as the “Transformation Queen." This color conversion is particularly inspiring. Noting that she is the ideal client to get the brightest blonde, Malarchik says she has "a base color that just lifts to the perfect pale yellow where the toner can do everything I want it to." See what happens after some highlights and perfect toning.
Marina Sellecchia (@colorbymarina) says her client with extremely brassy solid ends was looking for a more dimensional balayage look and less red. Sellecchia knew she had to create dimension and formulate properly to make it look its best and equally important, last.
Color Pros: Set yourself up for color success by understanding the theory of neutralization and offering clients toning solutions for every level.
The Biolage Color plant-based hair color line is gentle on hair and delivers superior results without developer.
Tia Lambourn uses photographs to demonstrate the importance of toning. Get the details for this makeover here.
In this gallery of balayage inspo, see how Ellie Toia creates the most stunning looks--plus how she captures her content for social media.
Gone are the days where silver hair is something to hide; now, it's not only embraced, but it's also requested! Clients of all ages are seeing the benefits of shiny, healthy hair with a silver hue, and artists such as Leigha Lane turn to Milk_Shake to make their clients' dreams a reality.
