2 mins
SUMMER HAIR ROMANCE
In summer, clients want colour that’s fun and low commitment. The pros give advice on how to serve clients who want to flirt with colour Words: Keysha Davis
SOPHIA HILTON FOR INNOLUXE
“THE BEST NON-COMMITTAL COLOUR FOR SUMMER? YELLOW. PULP RIOT SATIRE FADES SO WELL THAT CLIENTS LOVE THEIR HAIR AT EVERY STAGE.”
“We can be as creative as we want, without worrying about replicating the look because we use Vish (colour management system). Every formula is saved, so we have flawless client records. Our colour is always consistent, without any waste.”
“PASTELS ARE THE WAY TO GO FOR SUMMERY, NON-COMMITTAL COLOUR. I USE ASP SEMI-PERMANENT COLOUR DYNAMICS. YOU CAN PUSH THE BOUNDARIES WHEN APPLYING PASTELS, USING PERFECT PLACEMENT AND CLEVER SECTIONING.”
“We are steering clients to choices that require only a few shades of lift from their natural base. The more vivid the colour, the less the hair needs to be lightened as the intensity will cover a warmer lift.”
HEFFY WHEELER
“TRYA COLOUR PLACEMENT TECHNIQUE SO CLIENTS CAN HIDE OR EXPOSE THE COLOUR, SUCH AS A SECTION UNDER THE PARTING.”
“Smoked Blonde is wearable, yet slightly grungy. The beauty of this look is the versatility, it can be toned cooler or warmer and looks great with a little root.”
TRACEY DEVINE SMITH
“THE NEW COLOUR ALCHEMY RANGE BY SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL IS DESIGNED FOR ALL HAIR TEXTURES BUT FOR DARK BASES ONLY, WHICH IN A WORLD FULL OF BLEACHING, VIVID COLOURS AND PASTEL TONES, IS THE PERFECT ADDITION. THEY HAVE HIGH IMPACT WITH ZERO COMMITMENT AND THE COLOUR CHANGING TECHNOLOGY IS MIND-BLOWING.”
SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL
WELLA “Wella Professionals Shinefinity is a glazing service that's zero lift and damage, and lasts up to 6 weeks. It's perfect for subtle placements, global colour, or a soft balayage.”
“We’re seeing an increasing use of the peek-a-boo technique, as this allows a more discreet use of our vivid shades, but also pushes imaginative boundaries.”
“Think of denim blues fading to soft blues, fuchsia pinks into pastel pinks. To achieve these colours, I apply Fudge Professionals Paintbox shades over pre-lightened hair.”
“Adding pink tones to blondes is a great way to dip a toe into something more fun, while knowing that after a few shampoos blondes tresses will be back to normal. I love Redken Shades EQ Pastel Pink.”
“WHEN CLIENTS WANT TO BE MORE EXPRESSIVE I USE ELEVEN AUSTRALIA LIQUID DEMI PERMANENT TO CREATE NON-COMMITTAL METALLICS OR PLAY WITH THE INTENSITY OF TONES.”
ELEVEN AUSTRALIA