Avoiding Hair Color Mistakes
By Taylor James Stylist
Fantastic Sam ' s Cut & Color , League City Pkwy
When it comes to getting a new hair color , you can do everything right ; from stalking Pinterest for the perfect balayage reference pic , to eating beanie weenies for a week so you can afford that upcoming appointment you ’ ve been dreaming about . All that effort , and you can still walk out of the salon feeling underwhelmed . If you ’ re ready to put an end to the disappointment , this article is for you ! There are common coloring pitfalls that you don ’ t even know you ’ re making . From picking the wrong shade for your skin tone , to color placement that doesn ’ t flatter your face shape . Here ’ s what not to do ...
Bad color placement : This is where highlights are not strategically placed throughout the client ’ s hair to suit their facial shape , hair texture and length . To avoid this make sure you have a thorough consultation with your stylist . Talk to them about how you can accentuate your face shape . A lot of times clients don ’ t realize a couple pops of color could really change their whole look ! Ask for suggestions - your stylist is a trained professional , and when you find the right one they will never steer you wrong !
Dodgy ombrés : This technique is usually done free hand , and let ’ s face it - humans c a n m a k e m i s t a k e s . T h e m o s t c o m m o n being a lack of blending , causing a less than desirable outcome . When done well though , it can look like a heavenly blend of tones hugging your head ! Always ask to see some of your potential stylists work , or better yet , check out their webpage and browse at home . Stylist ’ s tend to post the work they do the best at , so if a stylist has tons of beautifully melted together colors displayed you can feel good about sitting in their chair !
Color bands : This faux pas is essentially when a colorist hasn ’ t quite matched your roots to your mid-shaft and ends , creating an unbalanced and disjointed finish . When you ’ re paying money for a hair service always make certain you are getting what you paid for ! Analyze your end result ! Use their hand mirror to check out the back ! Don ’ t feel like you ’ re being picky , when a stylist realizes you truly care about the work they ’ ve put into your hair it can really make their day !
Bleeds : This isn ’ t when a stylist snips your ear , it ’ s when color expands while in a foil . It can happen if too much product is used , or if the foil isn ’ t properly folded . Ultimately it leads to the color overflowing ( bleeding ) out from the foil onto parts of your hair it wasn ’ t intended for . Not a good look ! Take your time after you get foils and look through all of your hair to check and make sure you don ’ t become a hair victim ! On the bright side , it is usually an easy fix .
Bad toning : Toner usually takes place after a lightening service . It creates an equal blend to all lightened hair . Make sure you are asking for the tone that suits your personal skin tone . Just because platinum blonde highlights look good on Sally doesn ’ t mean they ’ re right for you ! Don ’ t be scared to wear warmer tones ! Most people don ’ t like brassiness in their hair , but really it can be very complementing on the right skin tones ! If you prefer wearing gold opposed to silver , it ’ s probably because it looks better on you . This means you look good with warmer tones . If you prefer silver to gold , you ’ re probably cool toned and will look better with blue / violet undertones in your locks ! If you have no clue , just ask your stylist ! That ’ s why you ’ re sitting in their chair !