HAIR: JAMISON SHAW CREATIVE TEAM/JAMISON SHAW HAIRDRESSERS, ATLANTA, GA; PHOTO: GLOBAL HAIR & FASHION GROUP.
Even the slightest burst of color in naturally dark hair will create instant contrast. Go experimental with reddish and caramel-colored tones.
Be Natural Since hair is so naturally dark, even the subtlest highlights will require brightening the shade quite a bit, says hair guru Irene Meikle, International Artistic Director for Graham Webb International. Keep the look natural by asking for thinner highlights, as opposed to large chunks of color.
Be Dramatic For mane drama, “Go with some chunky slices to really break through that dense color,” says Meikle. To minimize a regrowth problem, keep the highlights focused on the top of your head, or ask your colorist to leave out a sliver of hair at the center of your part so it can fall over your highlights.
Be Edgy To create drama but still keep hair healthy, Meikle suggests adding vibrant, strong reds to your base. You can have funky highlights, like violet reds.
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Whats the technique used on Camila Alves’ hair? Love the two toned dark with light at the ends.
Hi, R!
For Camila’s hair, there are a variety of approaches. I like to use a technique that involves two or three colors in the same foil. I begin with a rich chocolate brown near the scalp; then move to a more dark caramel in the mid shaft with a lightening powder at the ends. Sandwich foils together to keep the colors separated while processing. This process is similar to an old painting technique that moves the eye from dark into the light. Another approach is to do a technique called base breaking, which uses a higher level color with 10 or 20 volume developer to expose the underlying pigment in the hair and then tipping the ends with highlights. Either approach will yield a very satisfactory result.
I didn’t know that Asian hair fall under brunette… Was searching for Asian hairstyles and then I gave up and started searching for Asian celebrities that I know… But should I be searching for brunettes? Would that make my search easier? Because I don’t want the Japanese hairstyles… I think they look childish, and I don’t want to look like a little girl. Please help!
Hi, Janet!
Try asking your hairstylist which haircolor would work well on you. Your stylist will have a better idea of color and style by seeing you in person and taking a look at your face shape and skin tone.
Most def Sarah. She has beautiful hair and a gorgeous face to go with.
Hello, Silvia, Jennifer and Jess:
If you love the haircolors you see above, your best best is to take a picture to show to your colorist. We have gorgeous brunette shades in every issue of Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide that you can choose from. A picture is worth a thousand words, and your colorist will be able to help you decide on a color that follows the vibe of the photo, but will also be customized to your hair’s needs. We wish you happy haircoloring!
What color hair would you say the first picture is?
Sorry, I meant Emily’s (the picture above) I know it is brunette but it would be helpful to know what color of brunette to bring to my stylist. Thanks!
Jennifer:
We’re checking and will be back!
I would like to know what color her hair is too
I love Sofia’s hair color! Any ideas what the color is?