Hair Colour Decoder

January 3, 2008, 7:57 ammarieclaire

Get the perfect hair hue every time with tips from L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy winners, Rose and Marie Cain from Head Studio Urban Retreat, WA

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RED

Colours will last up to a maximum of six weeks. L'Oréal Professionnel Diacolor Gelée is a great option to refresh tired reds.Shades decodedCopper Luminous warm tones.Copper red Bright and intense.Mahogany Rich red tones with softness.Burgundy Intense with a blood-red overtone.Plum Iridescent cool red for intensity.


BLONDE

Skin tone is one of the most important factors to keep in mind when you are choosing a colour.Shades decodedGolden blonde Golden, soft reflect.Beige blonde Soft champagne with the freshness of a cool blonde.Ash blonde A clean, clear shade with no gold.Light chestnut A mix of cool and warm soft caramels with a smoky overtone.Platinum Icy cool, translucent blonde.


BRUNETTE

Easy to maintain and provides an incredibly healthy shine.Shades decodedGolden brown Luminous soft golden tones.Chestnut A rich caramel amber glow.Metallic brown Flat medium brown.Chocolate Rich, warm solid colour.Amber Warm and luminous.


COLOUR GLOSSARY

Highlights: Add light or shade with weaves or slices of colour placed in foil. This creates a subtle or obvious contrast and it only needs maintenance every five to seven weeks.
Lowlights: Similar to highlights, but the colour used is darker than the natural hair hue. Ideal for highlighted hair that's too light.Gloss: Refreshes, conditions and adds shine. An ideal boost for between colouring.
Permanent: Completely changes the natural hair colour from light to dark and vice versa. A great option for disguising greys.
Semi-permanent: Adds colour to your natural hue by brightening, deepening and darkening. Semis gradually disappear so they don't build up on the hair.
Ballyage: This technique is used to create depth at the roots and lightness towards the ends by using two or more colours. Suitable for medium to long hair and perfect for blondes.
Texture: Highlights or creative foiling can add texture. For maximum effect, work with several contrasting colours like a solid all over colour then add highlights and lowlights.
Piggyback foils: Creates texture with two shades. Foils are placed in a weave, one on top of the other, leaving out some hair depending on the desired lightness.
Tone: "Cool" and "warm" tones refer to the reflect of the colour, not its lightness or darkness. For example, "platinum creamy blondes" are "warm" and "deep violets" are "cool".

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