Q. What is the best color of highlights for black hair (that won’t make them look orange)? Stephanie Perez; Navasota, TX A. When highlighting naturally black locks or strands that have been artificially colored black, the hair will go through several stages of “lifting” which is what the professionals call “exposing underlying pigment”. That’s generally [...]
Q. I have been coloring my hair “soft black” for six months. I hate it but am afraid to throw anything else on it. I would like to go back to the blonde I was before. What can be done, if anything? Anonymous A. This is a process the professionals call “color correction”. Although there [...]
Q. My hair fades in the summer, which is why I dye it. How can I stop summer fading? Katie Evans; Victor, ID A. The summer sun feels fabulous, but too much is damaging to the skin and hair. Fortunately, there are several haircare products infused with sunscreen available to protect strands from fading in [...]
Q. What is a glaze and what does it do for your hair? Tracy Rosset; Oakdale, MN A. Every hair color company has their own definition of such terms, but generally speaking a glaze is a sheer, temporary color usually achieved via a demi-permanent or non ammonia-based product. Due to the lack of ammonia, glazes [...]
Q. I’m seven months pregnant and I desperately need to dye my hair! I’d like to keep it a dark brown, but I can’t do an all over color due to the ammonia in the hair dye. Are there any other options for me? Cassie Pettit; St. Charles, MO A. According to Teca Gillespie, Proctor [...]
Q. What colors are best for dark black hair? Aisha Choudhry; Madison, MS A. Black hair is gorgeous when accented with color. To determine which hue is best for you, start with your own beautiful skin tone. African American women with medium to dark complexions can pull off almost any tone from gold to red [...]
Q. I’m 72, but don’t look it. I have little if any gray hair. It was blonde but I’ve been highlighting it the last few years and it has turned a darker brown. Should I continue with one shade of blonde highlights or go to two? Also, it has grown out. I need bangs but [...]
Q. What’s the best way to determine the right color of highlights for my cut and face shape? Marina Heflin; Hammond, IN A. Great question! In general, highlights that are two to three shades lighter than your overall color are most complimentary. Keep in mind skin tone plays a huge role. If your complexion is [...]
Q. Do birth control pills affect the way hair takes color? If yes, what can I do about that? Cynthia Chandler; Victoria, TX A. I’m not aware of any color I have never done on a client that has been affected by the use of birth control pills. That said, the school of thought is [...]
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