When thinking about violet as a colour or tone . we need to this question are we thinking Violet tone in controlled reds. Those shades of cool red those of so cool shades and tones we so much of these days.Those blue reds. Or are we thinking about. The role Violet plays in the hair dye and colouring process. Violet as a shade or tone plays a much bigger part in hair colouring than one might think. But in many cases it’s a behind the scene role in the colour process. Key to successfully getting the shade you require is using an choosing the correct toner.
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Violet base hair colour
Monday, March 26th, 2012Ammonia free natural hair colour, Beauty hair salon, Blonde, Blonde highlights, chemical reactions, colour wheel laws of colour, consultation, corrective hair colour charts, hair chemistry, hair colour education, hair colouring lift deposit, Hair lift and deposit, Karendavid Salon success, Natural Blonde. want it!, Salon success, Solid hair colour going lighter, The colour wheelNo Comments » -
Red Copper hair dye and colours maintaining them.
Monday, March 19th, 2012Beauty hair salon, Brunette to Blonde, colour wheel laws of colour, consultation, corrective hair colour charts, Hair Colour, hair colouring lift deposit, Karendavid Salon success, Solid hair colour going lighter, The colour wheelNo Comments »For so many the thought of going Red is very scary.Reds be they hot or cool can really change your appearance your skin tone the right choice can make your eyes Pop, look like swimming pools. Because our hair has so much red pigment that changes into orange as we lift it getting that perfect shade is a chemical decision it is that process of lift and deposit it is that balance of shade depth tone. The more vibrant the colour wanted the more of the hairs natural pigment we bring out to play, we achieve this with the correct choice of peroxide the lifting agent that exposes the pigment we want to use. But even this is a balance to much lift will remove the red and orange, so depending on the vibrancy required we choose the strength of peroxide to expose the pigment we want. unless we are going tone on tone as the swatch is to the right the no lift is required just deposit.
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Hair colour make over colour correction
Friday, March 16th, 2012Beauty hair salon, Blonde, Blonde highlights, chemical reactions, colour wheel laws of colour, communication, consultation, corrective colour chart, corrective hair colour charts, Hair Colour, hair colouring lift deposit, Hair lift and deposit, Hair salon consultation, Hair stylist consultation, home hair colour, Karendavid Salon success, Salon success, Solid hair colour going lighter, The colour wheelNo Comments »Our tool box of knowledge is full: We also have to have an understanding of hair colour.Different types of hair dye and trust the colour chart.
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Lets consider what is a make over and what would be classed as mild correction. -
Natural level three wanting high and lowlights
Thursday, March 15th, 2012Beauty hair salon, Blonde highlights, Brunette to Blonde, colour wheel laws of colour, consultation, corrective hair colour charts, hair chemistry, hair colour education, Hair colour techniques, hair colouring lift deposit, Hair lift and deposit, Hair salon consultation, Karendavid Salon success, Level 6 to 9 natural blonde hair, Lifting Dark hair with High lift colour, Lifting natural dark and warm hair shades, Multi tonal low lights, Natural Blonde. want it!, natural level 7 to 9 blonde, Solid hair colour going lighter, The colour wheelNo Comments »When we think about low lights the idea of that natural sun kissed look comes to mind,Those tones shades that natural lightening created from manipulating the hair’s natural pigment. Enabling us to use those tones just a few shades lighter than our natural base shade.Shade stat add dimension tone shine a really natural look. In so many cases client will ask for low lights that give a few shades of lift for a natural look however on so many occasions. they can end up with bleach decolourised cocktail lightening the hair to then have a stylist re add pigment with a toner to control the lift.Why can this occur? How does this occur and happen? poor consultation.sad lack of creative skill and technical knowledge.
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Blonde issues and thoughts
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012Ammonia free natural hair colour, Beauty hair salon, Blonde, Blonde highlights, colour wheel laws of colour, communication, consultation, corrective hair colour charts, hair chemistry, hair colour education, hair colouring lift deposit, Multi tonal low lights, Natural Blonde. want it!, natural level 7 to 9 blonde, The colour wheelNo Comments »Lets start with a case study of Highlights and low lights [ie lift and deposit] This in it self can create many issues both from a technical stance and from a client stylist relationship point of view. Many years of experience have shown me that when a client is unhappy with her blonde hair the maintenance required and yes the cost things can start to go down hill on the communication front.
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A hair colour disaster and fix.
Monday, March 12th, 2012Blonde highlights, Brunette to Blonde, Colour correction, colour wheel laws of colour, communication, consultation, corrective hair colour charts, hair chemistry, Hair Colour, hair colour education, Hair colour techniques, hair colouring lift deposit, Hair salon consultation, Hair stylist consultation, Hair Stylist standards, Lifting Dark hair with High lift colour, Lifting natural dark and warm hair shades, Multi tonal low lights, Salon success, Solid hair colour going lighter, The colour wheelNo Comments »n all my years as an educator I have been fortunate and have had the pleasure to be invited into many salons. These are some cases that arose whilst spending time in any given salon or in my own career as a stylist none are made up. In most cases of salon colour mistakes the error are caused buy the stylist making poor choice for applications.
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Low lights and multi tonal shades
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012Beauty hair salon, Blonde highlights, colour wheel laws of colour, consultation, Hair colour techniques, hair colour trends, hair colouring lift deposit, Hair lift and deposit, Hair salon consultation, Hair stylist consultation, home hair colour, Level 6 to 9 natural blonde hair, Lifting Dark hair with High lift colour, Lifting natural dark and warm hair shades, Multi tonal low lights, Ombre hair colour, The colour wheelNo Comments »How can one create these looks? Well firstly I have to state it is dependent on the history of the hair that is being considered for this look. It’s back to that need for in depth consultation both parties if using a professional stylist or being honest with yourself if doing it as a home project.
Their are many formulations that one can explore and experiment with but one has to consider both target colour and effect required. The target colour and then tones and shades being used. Again this is so dependant on starting point previous history.
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Grey hair Embrace it work with it!
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012Ammonia free natural hair colour, Beauty hair salon, Blonde highlights, Brunette to Blonde, colour wheel laws of colour, communication, consultation, grey hair issues, hair chemistry, hair colouring lift deposit, Hair lift and deposit, Hair structure and Ph chart, Hair stylist consultation, natural level 7 to 9 blonde, Solid hair colour going lighter2 Comments »The one topic that is talked about by both men and women as this silver threads start to appear. Yes it can happen at any age to any one.Yet society tries to dictate via Media and social barriers that it’s unsightly ageing and must go. women of all ages dread the day the first one shows up!
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Hair structure.The science the chemistry.
Monday, March 5th, 2012Ammonia free natural hair colour, chemical reactions, colour wheel laws of colour, communication, hair chemistry, Hair Colour, Hair structure and Ph chart, Keratin hair relaxer, Metallic salts, Salon successNo Comments »To be a good hair colourist we have to know so much to understanding. How the hair structure works. What role it plays is key to successful colouring. In order to understand the dynamics of hair colour we need to look at the hair’s inner structure and understand how it is affected and changed in the colour process.or any chemical process we apply.We also have to keep up with the changing chemistry of the products we use.We have to understand how they react on the hair. What is the chemistry in that tube of colour pigment or that relaxer.Is it safe can i trust it! Blind faith or trusting the sales rep is not enough!
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A complimentary hair colour for you
Thursday, March 1st, 2012Beauty hair salon, Beauty tips, Brunette to Blonde, colour wheel laws of colour, communication, consultation, Hair ColourNo Comments »Hair Colour cut style it’s all part of the bigger picture that is you makeup, clothes, accessories that is you! Says. This is me. Individual stunning stylish!
All possible with patients, faith and a willingness for change!! Hairdressers we play a part in this and that’s what makes what we do so special. We have the power to solve problems come up with solutions make a difference. To work with our clients to educate and advise them to get that unique look and style.
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