Ablaze in colour Highlights, lowlights are in
If hair colour still conjures up images of poodle-looking ladies, with powder puff blue, and ivory white coiffures, or women of ‘a certain age’ with jet-black hair, you’ve got the whole colour image wrong. Fact is, women of colour have come a long way since those grave warnings from hairdressers that processed hair should be coloured two weeks after a cream. We’ve also moved away from that blue-black rinse, which would be as drippy as the wet curl, allowing all and sundry to know your colour secrets.
It is today a challenge to ascertain birth hair colour from acquired colour. Many women themselves no longer remember their natural hair colour. Grey hair is no longer considered infra dig, not when you know the secrets of MoisturColor’s “grey envy”.
The millennium female is now changing her hair colour as often as her wardrobe.
Highlights, natural dark brown, auburn ablaze, burnished burgundy, and bronzed honey blonds, are just some of the hot new colours available from Affirm MoisturColor. Affirm MoisturColor spokesperson Andrea M Groce gave All Woman the additional news that the results are fabulous “when used on the day of the relaxer”. Andrea also allowed us to test the products on a few women, only too eager to add extra oomph to the hair shaft.
Finding the right colour:
The world’s greatest hair technicians mix, and mix, until the perfect colour is found. In other words be prepared to work with your hairstylist to achieve the best results. With a semi-permanent hair colour, repeated shampoos, and conditioners, will eventually fade the colour. Talk to your hairdresser about the desired look. Be prepared to go lighter and then darker. Lighter is easier to correct.
Hair colouring requires additional hair care. Deep conditioning and regular moisturising will ensure shiny and healthy hair.
Always seek professional advice when changing hair colour.
Finally, do not be afraid to experiment.
Hot, new hair jargon
Highlights- A colour that’s higher than your natural hair colour
Lowlights- Lower than your natural hair colour
Shimmering Light- Grey envy
Colour modifiers-Depth and definition
Look out for words such as warmth, depth and nod in appreciation.
