HEALTH & BEAUTY Sparkle & shine with
Christmas colours
by Chris Moody of Moody Hair, Darfield, Barnsley
The festive season is big news in the hairdressing world as many people want to really look their best for all the occasions and social outings approaching.
This time of year is also the perfect time to consider ramping up your hair game and going for a full-on, gorgeous hair colour upgrade. This year’s seasonal favourites are rich, deep reds, soft, warm rose golds and, of course, shimmering blondes and silvers.
As a general rule, darker colours are always easier to achieve and simpler to maintain. Going darker rarely takes a toll on your hair and invariably adds condition, shine and lustre.
Many deep or cool reds and dark, rich coppers can be achieved in just one session depending on the condition of the hair beforehand. Be aware though, the more extreme the colour change the more rapidly it is likely to fade and require refreshing. Warm reds use a base of yellow and orange (naturally occurring pigments) so they often last a long time. Cool red - think the colours of full bodied
red wines - use blue and violet as a base; because these aren’t naturally occurring pigments, these cooler tones fade quickly and will leave your claret red looking more auburn in a few weeks. Rose golds are a beautifully soft alternative to striking reds but they require a very light base to achieve the best colour. Unless you already have lightened hair, be prepared for one or two sessions to get your hair to a pale blonde base in order to make those new rose gold tones take effect. The tone will fade in time but unless you need it re-lightened then re-toning of the rose colour is relatively quick and affordable.
One of the most enduring colour trends over the last few seasons has been silver or grey hair and this is a beautiful tone to wear in winter.
Again, be prepared to have at least one, but often two, hair lightening sessions to get your hair light enough to begin. Be aware that your hair length, condition and type will all have an effect on whether or not this is feasible, how long it will take and how much it will cost.
There will be challenges - if your hair is already coloured, especially with a darker colour, or if the
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condition is compromised then the road to silver surfing may not run too smoothly.
As with the cool reds, greys and silvers also use a base of violet and blue tones, and, especially in very lightened hair, these will fade quickly, so expect frequent and regular maintenance visits. This same process applies to all the pastel tones or ‘candy colours’ of pink, violet, and pale blue. If you’re looking for colour that’s around as long as your Christmas turkey, then generally speaking, warmer tones last longer and cooler tones fade quicker.
There are some great colour products available on the high street if you don’t want to visit a salon, but be aware - the formulas used are very generic and not always suitable for all heads of hair. There is a higher than average chance that the colour on the box won’t be the colour you get.
I saw a great quote online the other day that I think sums it up….
“Great colour ain’t cheap and cheap colour ain’t great!” So put yourself on your Christmas list this year and treat yourself to some beautiful hair colour.
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