Lesson Twelve Colour Theory Training Manual Hair tones Natural Hair Colour Hair can range from the palest blonde, white or silver to blue black or jet black. Hair colour is second in importance to the skin tone. Natural coloured hair always complements a person s natural skin tone. It is the easiest place to make change if you wish to display a different colour Like skin the hair can range from very cool to very warm. Hair colour is determined at the roots You will be amazed at how many women have had their hair coloured the wrong tone for them professionally. This is something hairdressers really should pay more attention to. be careful of making an comments to a hairdresser as you want them on your side...not off side. hair Hair is best described as back, white, ash, dark ash brown and blue black Warm Hair Hair is best described as golden, honey, and strawberry, auburn, golden brown, steel grey and dirty grey. Warm people never grey well. It is a phase they will often colour their way through. Blondes Warm Warm 69
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Colours will last up to a maximum of six weeks. L Oréal Professionnel Diacolor Gelée is a great option to refresh tired reds. Copper Luminous warm tones. Copper red Bright and intense. Mahogany Rich red tones with softness. Burgundy Intense with a blood-red overtone. Plum Iridescent cool red for intensity. Blonde Skin tone is one of the most important factors to keep in mind when you are choosing a colour. Golden blonde Golden, soft reflect. Beige blonde Soft champagne with the freshness of a cool blonde. Ash blonde A clean, clear shade with no gold. Light chestnut A mix of cool and warm soft caramels with a smoky overtone. Platinum Icy cool, translucent blonde. Brunette Easy to maintain and provides an incredibly healthy shine. Golden brown Luminous soft golden tones. Chestnut A rich caramel amber glow. Metallic brown Flat medium brown. Chocolate Rich, warm solid colour. Amber Warm and luminous. Hair Colour Glossary Highlights: Add light or shade with weaves or slices of colour placed in foil. This creates a subtle or obvious contrast and it only needs maintenance every five to seven weeks. Lowlights: Similar to highlights, but the colour used is darker than the natural hair hue. Ideal for highlighted hair that's too light. Gloss: Refreshes, conditions and adds shine. An ideal boost for between colouring. Permanent: Completely changes the natural hair colour from light to dark and vice versa. A great option for disguising greys. 71
Semi-permanent: Adds colour to your natural hue by brightening, deepening and darkening. Semis gradually disappear so they don't build up on the hair. Ballyage: This technique is used to create depth at the roots and lightness towards the ends by using two or more colours. Suitable for medium to long hair and perfect for blondes. Texture: Highlights or creative foiling can add texture. For maximum effect, work with several contrasting colours like a solid all over colour then add highlights and lowlights. Piggyback foils: Creates texture with two shades. Foils are placed in a weave, one on top of the other, leaving out some hair depending on the desired lightness. Tone: "" and "warm" tones refer to the reflect of the colour, not its lightness or darkness. For example, "platinum creamy blondes" are "warm" and "deep violets" are "cool". Hair tips from L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winners, Rose and Marie Cain from Head Studio Urban Retreat, WA as seen in Marie Clair The image is from a L Oreal home colour advert showing the variety of colours which can be coloured into the hair. 72
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