Blu Hair Salon Pasadena Area Tips on How to Choose the Right Hair Color – Part 2
November 8, 2011 by Blu Salon and Aveda störe
Filed under Tips and Techniques
(Continued from: “Blu Hair Salon Pasadena Area Tips on How to Choose the Right Hair Color – Part 1“)
In Part 1 of this article series, we discussed some important questions that your Blu Salon Pasadena area hair stylist will ask when you consult with her about changing the color of your hair. At the end of that article, we made reference to two color categories that hair stylists use to determine which hair color(s) are going to look the best on you. These color categories have to do with the natural color of your skin tone, eyes, and hair, and are represented by the terms “cool” and “warm.” In this article, we’ll describe the “cool” and “warm” individual, discuss the best hair colors that look the best on you, and point out which colors you should avoid.
Blu Salon Pasadena’s Description of the “Cool” Individual
Skin tone
Cool skin tones range in color from pale, with pink or minimal undertones; to medium, with pink, golden, or minimal cheek color; to very dark brown. So-called true olive is also considered a “cool” skin tone.
Eye color
Cool individuals have eye colors in the following color range: black-brown; dark brown; dark blue, gray-blue; and hazel, with blue or white-gray flecks.
Hair color
Natural hair colors of the cool individual include blue-black, dark brown, medium ash blond, and golden blond.
The best “cool” hair colors
If your Blu Salon Pasadena area hair stylist has determined that you have the skin tone, eye and hair color of a “cool” individual, she will recommend the following hair colors for you: blue-red hair shades, blue-black, ash browns, and blonds in shades ranging from mink to platinum. The hair colors your Blu Salon Pasadena area hair stylist will steer you away from include such “warm” hair colors as gold, yellow, red, and bronze.
Blu Salon Pasadena Area’s Description of the “Warm” Individual
Skin tone
“Warm” individuals are identifiable by the following skin tones: pale, with gold or peach undertones; brown, with pink or gold undertones; freckled; and red or ruddy.
Eye color
Natural eye colors of the warm individual include golden brown; green; green-blue; turquoise; and hazel, with gold or brown flecks.
Hair color
Deep brown, with gold or red highlights; red; strawberry blond; gray-yellow; and golden blond are all hair colors that are found naturally in the “warm” individual.
The best “warm” hair colors
If you are a “warm” individual, then you’ll look best with hair in shades of dark, warm browns; chestnut or golden browns; or auburn. Your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist will recommend that you avoid cool hair colors that have a blue, violet, beige or ash base.
Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area Can Help If You Still Can’t Decide
Your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist may need more input to determine your color type, for example, if you have skin problems such as rosacea or you have a strong tan. In cases like these, the colors in your wardrobe can help her determine whether you are a cool or warm individual. If you look good in greens, blues, and violets, then you are probably a cool type. Warm types look best in yellow, orange, and red.
An in-depth consultation with your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist is the best way to determine whether you are a “cool” or “warm” individual and, from there, the hair colors that will bring out your best features. Call us today at 626.294.9067 to schedule an appointment.
(Read Blu Hair Salon Pasadena Area Tips on How to Choose the Right Hair Color – Part 1)
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Blu Hair Salon Pasadena Area Tips on How to Choose the Right Hair Color – Part 1
October 30, 2011 by Blu Salon and Aveda störe
Filed under Tips and Techniques
With so many hair colors on the market today, choosing the right color for your hair is not a decision you want to have to make on your own. Your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist has the training and expertise to help you select the hair color that’s going to enhance your looks instead of detract from them. However, we do want to give you some basic information on hair color selection so that you’ll be better prepared to discuss this important decision when you schedule your next appointment with us.
Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area Suggests You Ask Yourself the Following Questions BEFORE Choosing a Hair Color
The purpose of the initial consultation with your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist is to gather information that will help her determine which hair color is going to be the best choice for you. Some information she already knows just by looking at you. There is still some information she needs that only you can provide; therefore, answering the following questions as honestly as you are able will help her recommend the best hair color for you.
Why do you want to change your hair color?
It may be that you simply want to cover the gray hair that is starting to show in your hair. On the other hand, you may only want to experiment with a color change by adding a few highlights to your natural hair color. Or you may be looking for a total makeover and want to completely change the natural color of your hair. Being clear about why you want to change your hair color and to what extent will help your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist create the perfect look for you.
How much maintenance are you willing to commit to?
A basic rule of thumb that your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist will tell you is that the farther away from your natural hair color you go, the more time you’ll need to devote to maintaining it. In addition, an all-over color change will require more time to maintain than will the addition of highlights to your hair. Highlights can last as long as two to three months and won’t result in a drastic change in looks as they fade. An all-over color change, on the other hand, will probably need to be touched up every six to eight weeks. If you are unable or unwilling to devote this amount of time to maintaining an “all-over” color change, don’t be surprised if your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area stylist recommends highlights instead.
What kind of hair cut do you have or want?
If you want a new hair cut in addition to a new hair color, your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist will cut it BEFORE coloring it for the simple fact that your new hair color should compliment, and not detract from, the length of your hair. While shorter hair styles look great when the hair is light in color, and longer cuts look really fabulous when hair color is darker, this isn’t a hard and fast rule. Your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist will be able to recommend the right color for your hair cut.
What is the natural color of your skin, eyes, and hair?
Your answers to the first three questions represent personal information about your decision to change your hair color that your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist doesn’t want to make assumptions about. This final question, however, can best be answered by your Blu Hair Salon Pasadena area hair stylist because it is based on her training, experience and expertise as a hair colorist. In Parts 2 of this article series, we’ll discuss two categories that most people fall into that will determine the hair colors that are the right ones for you.
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Look out James Dean – Is the Pompadour back? – Blu Salon Pasadena Area
October 23, 2011 by Blu Salon and Aveda störe
Filed under Men, Style and Trends
Most would agree that James Dean never went out of style. The aloof, manly rebel made a name for himself with his well-groomed, high piled look. His untimely death only magnified the mysterious appeal of this legendary man. Maybe this can explain why the latest trends, leaning towards 50’s style, are now seeing the re-emergence of the pompadour.
Contrary to popular belief, the Pompadour is not difficult to achieve. A quality haircut from your stylist at Blu Salon Pasadena area, plus the use of some quality products can help you achieve this style. The basic form of this cut incorporates a shape that is longer on the top front than in the back.
Styling is much easier than many would believe. After shampooing and conditioning with quality products (check with your stylist at Blu Salon Pasadena area for suggestions), skip the blow-dryer and towel dry your hair. Apply a liberal amount of stiff styling gel beginning at the root and smoothing it to the ends. Use a comb to spread the gel and pull the hair up at the root and then back. Let your hair dry naturally.
Looking at the top trends in men’s styles, it’s clear that the traditional pompadour is one of today’s hottest looks. However, some are opting for an update to this greaser hairstyle. One of the most stylish ways to update this look is to shave the sides. This simple change from the traditional style adds an edge that brings the cut into the 21st century.
Whether opting for the original, or modernizing the look, the pompadour is a style for those who want to make an impression. It has the ability to 
resurrect the first “rebel without a cause” or reflect a bold, modern edge. If you’re interested in exploring this style, or another new look, the professionals at Blu Salon Pasadena area are here to guide you through the process and help you do it right. Let us help you transform your look and make a bold impression.
