When it comes to hair color, californication is so last season!! When a trademark blonds like Cameron Diaz, Claire Danes, Hilary Duff, Ashley Olsen, and Alison Lohman make the switch to darker manes, you know that ‘L.A.-blonde’ is out and ‘Manhattan-brunette’ is the in look.
If you’re one who likes to keep with the trend, you might wanna go from brown from blonde. But there are a few things you need to keep in mind.
Brad Johns, head colorist at Red Door Spas tells Elle.com that the first rule in hair color is that you have to make sure you are choosing the right shade and tone for you.
‘The right hair color brings out your eyes and makes your skin glow and look healthy.’
Ashy, drab, or too dark browns can age you and look too severe.
To find the perfect shade, Johns advices that you should look at pictures of yourself from your childhood. This will highlight the best tones for you and unveil a complex color combination.
Hair coloring is serious business. And Johns has a warning for the uninitiated:
Do not do it alone. You should have a serious consultation with your colorist, and remember that this needs to be collaboration. Go prepared with pictures of hair that you love and hate. This will ensure your final product. If you have really long hair, have some lighter colors added in the front so it doesn’t look so severe.
Maintaining a new color is an arduous task the further you go away from your natural color the more maintenance your mane will require. You will need to see your colorist at least every six weeks or your roots will begin to show.
And of course you should always use the correct shampoo and conditioner. Depending on your color your colorist will recommend the right products for your specific needs.
To finish off the look Johns says that you will need to change your makeup:
Yes, you should change your makeup every time you color your hair. The best shades for brunettes are warm and spicy ones. Anything too neutral will wash you out. Brunettes should stay natural for the day and play up their smoky eyes in the evening. Sultry makeup looks great on brunettes.
A D-I-Y might not be the best idea so remember to consult your colorist and have them help you choose the perfect shade for you. Go prepared with questions so that you know how much it will cost and how often you’ll need to come in for touch-ups.
Hair coloring is fun and spontaneous, but you should always be armed with a plan. So go ahead and spoil yourself a little this season with a touch of black and join the league of all the glam starlets.
Via: Elle
