Colouring your hair can, in some ways, be a life-altering decision. Your complete look is crowned by this shade on your locks. Hear out this hair specialist on the ‘what’s hot and what’s not’, when it comes to this practice.
How safe is it to colour your hair frequently?
It is absolutely safe to colour your hair frequently. Experimenting with a few highlights or lowlights can lift your look without causing any damage. It is however, important to remember that coloured hair requires specialised care at home, which means your regular shampoo and conditioner are not enough. It is essential to invest in products designed specifically for colour- treated hair.
What are some shades that would suit Indian skin tones?
As a colourist, I would suggest shades of auburn or chocolate for the Indian skin tone. Dark reds or red-violets can also be considered as more daring alternatives. Select a hair colour that is one or two shades lighter than your natural hair. You still have an option of adding few highlights in case you like the colours to pop. Always have a consultation with your colorist at length, before going ahead with the service. Remember the colours that we like may not be the one that suits our hair and skin tone.
What shade of colour is the hottest right now? Is there a festive special?
Hair fashion changes every 6 months, which means what we have for autumn-winter, may not stick around for spring-summer. This season, reds, red-violets and red coppers are the more dominant shades and will be in vogue over the festive months to come. That said, if you like to throw caution to the wind with your offbeat style, you can continue to play around with the flashes of blue, green, purple and pinks.
What are the different styles you recommend for different lengths, textures and hair types?
The texture and length of the hair matters a lot to a stylist, especially when it comes to specific hairstyles. Curly and wavy hair looks extremely glamorous at different lengths. But yes, it also invites volume. If you like that volume in your hair, then you can keep experimenting. In case of straight hair, bobs look classy. Here again, if you are inclined towards keeping it long, make sure there is enough texture with those layers.
White seems to be the hair colour in high demand these days. What do you have to say about sporting this look?
We have a lot of people requesting to colour their hair white or salt and pepper. What slips most people’s attention is that getting that look on Indian dark hair is extremely difficult. If somehow, we do manage to get somewhere close to that, then texture suffers. So, the better option would be ash blondes or cool blondes.
What is your recommendation to keep chemically treated hair healthy?
If your hair is chemically treated, you must stick to professional, salon-grade products only. These products are designed specifically to provide the right amount of care and moisture to your treated hair. Regulating moisture content in colour-processed hair is vital because colour treatment makes hair porous, which leaves it prone to absorbing and releasing moisture easily and drastically.