As
the sun starts to make an appearance so does my desire for all things light,
and so I decided this week I wanted to go blonder. I took a visit to
Foureighty, a hair salon in Shenfield where I booked in with Chrissie, Senior
Colour Technician.
I
had in mind my usual foil ‘Jennifer Aniston, caramels’, but after much discussion,
Chrissie managed to persuade me to have a change. Upon studying my complexion,
face shape and the way my hair fell she set upon weaving ‘biscuit tones’ throughout
my strands.
Now
I’m an honest Beauty Ed and when I looked into the mirror I wasn’t too sure, it
was different from my usual highlights and I craved the security of ‘blending
in’. My hair had been left darker on top
and lighter throughout, so not a uniformed streak in sight. However, with
ongoing compliments to ‘which salon as I want this done’, ‘you look 35’ (I’m
nearly 44) and ‘it really makes you look tanned’, I am now loving it. I was definitely
stuck in a rut before and now I belong to the trendy ‘Zara Brigade’. It has a European feel (the sun kissed
streaks) and has brought out my olive skin tone. Best of all the clever
placement of colour means no root regrowth (saved pennies), minimal damage to
the hair and the individual contouring of colour has slimmed down my chubby
chop cheeks!
What
trends are in for spring colour?
As
we leave the winter behind thoughts turn to warmer spring and summer days and
colour trends always tend to go lighter; sun kissed highlights and a gradual
build to the lighter end of the colour spectrum are always popular.
Do
you have any tips from going dark to lighter?
A
gradual move is always preferable; layering of highlights in the hair over a
few sessions is much better for hair condition. A sharp jump up of a few shades can cause
damage to hair and really dry it out especially if using pre-lightener.
Utilising high lift tint can be much kinder to the hair and also not such a
huge shock to the system.
We
hear about Balayage/Ecaille/Ombre – what’s the difference?
In
recent times there have been many strap lines for colour; Balayage/Ecaille/Ombre
etc. These basically boil down to one thing, creative colour. Your
colour technician uses their skill and eye to “place” colour strategically into
the hair to achieve the desired look. This technique requires real skill
and only comes with time and experience, in other words don't try this at home!
Are
there any 'rules' when it comes to choosing colour?
Colour
should always be chosen according to your skin tone, your colour technician would
be able to identify this and suggest accordingly.
What
hair styles/cuts are in for spring?
The
bob is really flying high at the moment, it’s a true classic and completely
timeless, so whether you go for a graduation or a classic Bob, the affect is
always the same;
Is
there any colour or style that ages the complexion?
There’s
a popular adage for women that when you get to a certain age you have to have
your hair cut short - I think this is rubbish, the most important thing about a
haircut is that it has to suit you! Be careful when going darker as if the
colour used is too dark it can “wash you out” and make you appear pale.
Okay,
how do I knock a few years off?
A
lot of people can get hung up on hair that is perfectly coiffured and “just
so”. Hair in itself is a transient and movable substance, having that
perfect blow dry is ace until you step out in the wind and it gets blown to
bits!
A
really strong shape cut into the hair ensures this and also that the haircut
grows out well. The sign of a really good haircut is how it is performing
five or even six weeks after it’s been cut.
What
are the trends for men hair cuts and/or colour?
Clean
and tight short back and sides, fading up to a longer more textured look
through the top is still exceptionally popular with the chaps, although early
signs are hinting at a possible return to length in gents hair. Colour
for the gents is distinctly lacking at the moment as the current trend for grey
hair continues in popularity.
Check
out the following products to keep your hair tiptop!
This
Spanish hair brand has just launched a new range covering a whole host of hair
types from dry, fragile, colour-treated, scalp issues to hair loss. I tested the Densi Volume range to give my
locks some oomph as I often find serums can weigh my hair down, and I’m pleased
to report back that not only did my hair look thicker, it felt healthier and
smelt amazing too!
Braun
Satin Hair 7 Brush £28.99 Amazon
Put
a brush through my wavy, processed hair and it turns to frizz unless has a heap
load of serum, which in turn makes it look greasy. Well this brush has solved my hair
dilemmas. Battery operated, this brush
on contact with the hair releases ionic technology, a process that distributes
millions of ions to boost shine and condition. Imagine a serum and brush in one
– this clever gadget gives just that!
Glamoriser
Salon Results Curl Wand £49.99 Boots
For
the final photo, Chrissie used a large barrel wand to style my hair, which was refreshing,
as quite frankly I’ve never learnt how to ribbon curl my hair with
straighteners. This wand heats up fast (20 seconds) and as it’s infused with oil,
leaves my hair shiny and full of gorgeous curls.
For
the ultimate in huge, glamorous bouncy curls these tongs are a must. With a
whopping 45mm circumference they give volume and bounce to rival Beyoncé’s mane.
The motorized unit makes them easy to use without snagging and the barrel is
infused with Argan Oil to keep hair looking glossy.
For
beauty/lifestyle queries contact Molly at molly@askmollybeauty.com
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