The appeal of balayage is the relationship between light and depth. Rather than copying one celebrity photograph, identify the details you like: the root shade, the brightest sections, the transition and the tone. Those details make a more useful brief for your colourist.
Balayage inspiration: soft gradients, bright ribbons and face frames Read Post »
Highlights can leave much of your base colour visible while changing the way a haircut catches the light. A small section can make a strong statement, or many fine pieces can blend softly. Decide how much contrast you want before choosing the shade.
Highlights for dark hair: colour and placement ideas Read Post »
A colour reference is a starting point for a conversation. Depth, warmth, contrast and placement matter as much as the shade name. Explore these colour families with your stylist, then choose a version that works with your hair history and the upkeep you want.
Hair colour ideas: from soft brunettes to expressive colour Read Post »
Balayage describes a way of placing colour, not one particular shade. Carefully chosen lighter pieces can add dimension while leaving depth between them. The result can be subtle or bright, warm or cool, depending on your starting colour and the plan.
What is balayage? Placement, highlights and upkeep Read Post »
Pale blonde, silver and pastel colours often need a lighter starting canvas. Bleaching can create that canvas, but the achievable result must be balanced against the condition and history of your hair.
Before bleaching your hair: colour goals, limits and aftercare Read Post »
Grey hair does not have to be hidden, and choosing colour does not mean choosing solid black. Coverage, blending and growing out your natural silver are different goals with different maintenance needs.
Grey coverage or grey blending? Choosing your colour plan Read Post »
A product described as conditioning colour can mean several different things. Understanding whether it deposits pigment, uses a developer or lightens the base is more useful than assuming the word treatment makes every colour service risk-free.
Conditioning colour, semi-permanent and demi-permanent dye Read Post »
Highlights bring lighter or contrasting strands into an existing colour. The effect can be barely visible or deliberately graphic; placement matters just as much as the shade on the colour chart.
Highlights: placement, colour and maintenance explained Read Post »
