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Cherubs & Chocolate are fast approaching

just throwing out some ideas for Valentine’s Date Hair

the addition of the loosey goosey french braid is quintessentially Romantic.  It’s virtually effortless (if you know how to plait) and looks like a ton of effort was involved in the making of the do.  What I love about this look, is that it works just as easily at a table for two as it does curled on the sofa with your bestie watching Kate Hudson RO-CO’s and stuffing your face au chocolate…..

who us? never… heehee

Fall/Winter 2011 Trend Report: Ombre Hair

Yes, yes I know, Ombre is not a new term to you, and by now everyone and their boyfriend has heard the word. But trust me, this doesn’t change its relevancy to hair.  This trend is as current now as it was 3 years ago when it first peaked its light blond strands from beneath Gisele Bundchen’s beautiful brown hair. From that moment on women everywhere were curious to find more about this “grown out” look that left us wondering, “was that on purpose, or not?”

In the fall most of us ladies are ready for a change. So lets chat. Its September and you’ve just come back from your European vacay, weekend at the cottage, trip to Vegas/South Beach, going down to Cherry, Polson or Woodbine Beach on your days off, hanging by the pool, or plain old fakin’ it down at the good ole electric beach…. the truth of it is, that no matter what, its fall and your hair color is anything but perfect. You’ve got roots for sure, maybe even brassy or faded, dull or washed out long overdue ‘lites’ or an overall color in need of some serious Rx. You’re thinking what can I do aside from going dark?

Enter ombre.

So let’s get a little technical? what is ombre some might ask? Ombre Hair is when hair grows from dark roots to lightened lengths and ends, in a series of 3 or more shades. Sounds easy right? Like letting a month old pedi  polish grow out under your eyes. But let’s be perfectly clear, like any other DIY home project, its very easy to make this blended hair color look like a botched bathroom job. So be extra careful if attempting this your self. The last thing we’re going for is ” I just don’t have enough time/money to do my roots. (although this is often a great way to achieve it)

Many girlies claim to have been doing Ombre for years, in fact just look at any 16 year old who has experimented with a bottle of sun in at camp and see their grown out perfection come late September. Golden ends and length and a chocolaty root area all blended to perfection. And from this scenario and many others like it, Ombre was born.

So you can see why September is the perfect time of year to start thinking about trying this look.  It’s an economical, versatile look that almost anyone can achieve from where they are right now. No more damaging than highlights, ombre is perfect because it works well on every client. You can have almost any length, although it works better on mid to longer lengths. It can be fine or thick, curly or straight. It makes little difference if its natural or processed.  

So let’s get to it. Some tips for great Ombre:

Pick a set of 3 shades that are all complimentary in the same shade within a similar level.(see pictures)

Have your technician think out of the box, forget the foils and go freehand. This term is called balliage (hand painted perfection) this allows you to really choose the pieces to lighten.

Try teasing your hair when applying the colors to avoid stark lines and a beautifully fused look from shade shade.

Use your natural or a colored base to start.

Most of all have fun. Because this look isn’t going anywhere.

xo Dre

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