What to know before making a dramatic change to your hair colour
Heading to your favourite hair colour salon in Kitsilano is the perfect way to kick off the summer! But, for stunning results, there are a few things to consider before making a dramatic change. Like, your skin tone and hair colour for instance. Also, the health of your hair. You should look to the future and consider the long-term maintenance requirements of your chosen hair colour, too.
Hair colourists’ recommendations for big changes
Consultation
Consider skin tone, hair colour
Assess hair health
Consider maintenance
Any big change starts with a consultation with a hair colourist for a professional assessment. To get results you will be happy with, they can guide the new colour selection to shades that will complement your skin tone to ensure you will look your best.
Your current hair colour will influence the colouring process. Darker hair needs more in terms of processing when going to lighter colours, especially the blonde tones.
The health of your hair plays a role as well. Colouring ultimately causes some damage to hair, so if your hair is already damaged, a colour specialist will determine if your hair can tolerate the process. Products are available that will help damaged hair, so colouring can still be possible. But there are some instances where the best course of action is to wait until the damaged area grows out and newer, healthier hair takes its place.
Would you prefer to go weeks or months between touch-ups? Or would you like to be able to naturally grow out your new colour. Your preference informs which colouring techniques are used. For example, balayage is a hand-painted colouring technique that starts further down the hair shaft from the roots. It produces a beautifully blended look that requires little maintenance and offers a more natural grow-out. Highlights, on the other hand, start at the roots to achieve more contrast or more striking results. To keep up with this colouring style, touch-ups are necessary every 4-6 weeks.
Ready to make an exciting and dramatic change to your hair colour this summer? See one of our hair colour stylists in Kitsilano first!
Rush Salon is located at 2652 Arbutus St. in beautiful Kitsilano. Book online or call today: 773-379-9505.