Coloration your life with good hair! Superstar colorist Bianca Hillier sat down with ET to share the hues you need to be attempting out this summer time.
For starters, the queen of balayage, who has labored with Sofia Richie, Whitney Port, Meadow Walker, and extra It-girls, says the natural-looking spotlight development is right here to remain.
“Balayage is a French word that means sweeping, so think of it as me painting chemicals onto the hair in a fluid pattern according to where it falls,” she explains.
Hillier’s particular approach? “I begin my formulation process with the desired results and starting color. … From there, I inspect the clients’ skin and eye color to determine the correct tone, which is created by acknowledging how dark the natural hair is and how light I would like the highlights at the scalp and tips to be. … I use cotton as a divider to prevent bleach spots, and since the cotton does not conduct heat like foils and saran wrap do, it allows the chemicals to process at a formulated pace.”
This methodology additionally creates the proper delicate, pure, and solar kissed ‘do that may develop out flawlessly because the climate heats up.
“Anyone can be a balayage candidate, especially people who want low maintenance upkeep,” she notes.
In relation to hair inspiration, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are at all times on the high of Hillier’s checklist.
“The Olsen twins are iconic, and their hair will forever be. Blonde with high contrast yet still maintaining a bit of a grunge for less maintenance will always be a staple. … It’s all about looking effortless and organic.”
In case you’re on the lookout for a extra apparent change, the Andy LeCompte salon hair knowledgeable suggests including a pop of pink.
“We are entering a pastel era where faded pink looks chicer and grungier. Keeping the pinks in the pastel zone allow for a temporary change and less commitment,” she spills.
When you’ve nailed the proper shade, sustaining your luscious locks is vital.
“To elongate color, use a proper sulfate-free shampoo and the Maria Nila color refresh mask once a week. … I also always recommend using a heat protectant to prevent damage or fading and getting regular trims to ensure that all of the dry ends are cut off,” the hair artist advises.
As for what it’s best to by no means do: “Wearing your hair ties too tight can cause tension on the hair, which leads to hair loss and breakage. … Flat irons without heat adjusters will absolutely kill the hair, and not using a proper brush with bristles for your hair type is a tragedy. Finally, at home color is the absolute worst thing anyone could do to their hair! It is diabolical!”
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