When done right, bright coloured hair can be a great trend. DJ Zinhle definitely nailed it. Mashudu Netshidzivhani – the business development manager for SoftSheen Carson Professional – gives us a heads up on hair colouring.
Everyone is playing with blonde hair colour – is the colour for everyone?
Appropriate hair colour shade can make you look lively and radiant, more so if you have a cool (darker) skin tone. Blonde hair colour looks attractive on people with lighter skin tones, especially when they pick the right shade. To look flattering you need to go for very light blonde shades. They make your cool undertones glow and shine. Another best alternative is the ash blonde to complement your skin tone.
What colour best suits people with dar skin tone, like Kelly Rowland and Lupita Nyong’o?
One major element many people fail to take into consideration when colouring their hair is skin undertone. Some people have warm under tones, while others have cool under tones. If you have deep, dark tones like espresso or inky black, blue black colour will suit you because the colour is bright but doesn’t stand out.
How long should one wait before colouring their hair and why?
It’s generally suggested to wait at least four to eight weeks between colouring. It is important to also apply night cream on the scalp because colouring can dry the scalp. You should also do regular treatments to ensure your hair and scalp is well nourished. Split ends and hair breakage are two of the most common problems. Every time you colour treat hair with a permanent colour you strip off the outer layer and damage the hair shaft.
Any tips for the green hair shades?
A dark black variety with a hint of blue or green is not only mysterious, but very flattering. It’s a great way to show your daring side with every turn of your head catching the light.
Tips:
- When styling your hair, you can choose bolder green stripes by simply changing your part. Try splitting hair in the middle of your green highlights and sweeping it off to the other side for a night out on the town.
- When going for green highlights, remember that your colourist will first have to lighten your strands to a pale blonde before overlaying with green. Ask for recommendations to see if your dark hair can handle the process before jumping in.
