The Colour Series is a collaboration with the lovely and very talented Sydney based Colourist, Gilly Parry. It is often very confusing and frustrating when talking to your hairdresser about colour, not all of us are versed in the secret language of T-Sections, High & Low lights or Balayage? Each week will feature a different hair colour : Blondes, Redheads, Asian-tones, Pastels and Brights & Brunettes! Gilly will give you the low-down on what to ask for when taking the colour plunge and also how to maintain your new do, with tips to keep your new locks looking lush and save you time and money when visiting the salon!
WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?
Elle fanning is a simple case of the Classic Highlight. This classic technique has taken a back seat with Balayage taking the spotlight recently. When highlights are performed with love and technical care by a well educated colourist the classic highlight should never be underestimated.
TIP - It’s really important to ask for a couple of different blondes to create depth, shine and a natural.
Full Head Highlights : Covers all areas of the hair
Half a head highlights : This covers the area you see PLUS the middle parts of your hair creating more colour and colour bulk.
T- Section : Top section of your hair where is visible if you were standing above someone or tying your hair back.
Gloss It : If you don’t have the time for highlights its also a great idea to pop in for a toner in between sessions this can lift the colour and add a couple of weeks to your next appointment .
TIP - Alternate the above - This saves money and time in the chair.
WHAT MAINTENANCE WOULD THIS COLOUR TAKE?
To achieve this heavily coloured blonde you would need to book your appointments every 6-8 weeks. Regular top ups this would help build up the blonde and also keep your roots at bay. To make this more cost affective you wouldn’t need to do a full head of highlights every time you could alternate it with.
WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?
You can really alternate this look with Half a head of highlights to soften and lift you roots and ask for balayage through the ends to create that heavy ended look
WHAT MAINTENANCE WOULD THIS COLOUR TAKE?
This look is super easy maintenance and depending on the look you want you i.e. if you like being lighter and are a blonde addict you can come in when you like, or let your natural colour grow out to create an effortless fuss-free look. Otherwise you can leave this look for up to 6 months but ideally to keep yourself looking groomed go for top ups every 3 months.
TIP: In between colour appointments have a 'Gloss Tint' for an instant pick me up . 'Gloss Tint' is a less abrasive semi-permanent colour which lifts existing colour and gives your hair a bit of a treatment at the same time.
WHAT TO ASK YOUR COLOURIST FOR TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK?
This is a full on Bleach and tone of your entire head. For the first time achieving this it would be ideal if the hair had not been coloured before and virgin hair. It would be a huge job the first especially if your hair is long. So be sure to leave a lot of time and explain to your Colourist when making your appointment what you are looking to do and achieve so ample time is left.
WHAT MAINTAINENCE WOULD THIS COLOUR TAKE?
To up keep this look you would need to be in the salon every 4-6 weeks .
It is important not to leave it longer than this as you will get nasty colour bands in the hair .
TIP: Before you undergo such a major bleach job make sure to patch test the bleach and toner on the back of your neck behind your ears - You are looking at approximately 3-5hours in the chair with bleach or tone on your skin, so you want to make sure you aren't prone to a reaction. Also treatments on coloured are a must for healthy hair soft hair!
BLEACH IT OR DYE!
Thinking of going Blonde? You totally wont regret it babes!
The lovely Gilly Parry is offering you an AMMMAZING deal this week to get you looking great for Winter.
Self maintenance these days is off the hook with prices creeping up higher and higher so this week we have the best deal for you : $100 off your CUT and COLOUR service when you book them together.
Damn Girl!
This means your cut will be $50 total and then another $50 off your colour. Pretty good dont you think?!?
Give Gilly a call with any questions or queries and lets see what fun we can have this winter to change your look and make you feel a million dollars .
Gilly Parry - 9331 0380
gilly.parry@gmail.com
xxx Nella
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