It’s important to briefly understand the natural levels of hair and levels of raw lift in hair [see image for reference]. Level 1 is black and level 10 is the lightest blonde. Stylists know the lighter a client’s natural level is, the less “lifting” is required to achieve a bright blonde, and the opposite goes for darker colors. Darker natural levels require more levels of lift. Based on the chart below, you can tell the lighter (higher) the level, the more yellow pigments; the darker (lower) the level, the more red/orange tones are present.
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Let's Chat: Blue or Purple Toning Products
Bridget Reddington • Feb 16, 2022
Picture this...
You’re leaving the salon after a highlight service. The placement: perfection. The tone: chef’s kiss. You want it to stay looking as fresh as when you first left the salon [and so do us stylists]... Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world which is why the hair gods blessed us with blue and purple shampoos, conditioners, and masks.
Your at-home care is equally as important as your in-salon maintenance.
Lower maintenance gals, you may find yourself in the salon every 8-10 weeks, maybe for a toning or glossing appointment, and even upwards of 12-16 weeks for your highlight appointment… Regardless of your maintenance schedule, toner washes out! You may start to notice brassiness a few weeks after your appointment. Using toning products at home reduces brassiness gradually, but cannot replace a toning service at the salon.
Let’s break down which product is best for which scenarios:
Looking at the color wheel, blue and orange live across from each other, and yellow and purple are across. In terms of art, they are complimentary colors, but in terms of hair they cancel or neutralize each other. Meaning blue toning products are best for the orange tones typically found in brunettes, and purple toning products are useful for yellow tones found in blondes.
Toning products do not replace regular shampoo and should be used only 1-2x a week. Overuse can cause your color to turn muddy, look darker, and even dry your hair out… Not cute.
In terms of toning conditioners, it’s best to couple it after using a toning shampoo. Use the product as directed, and ensure to towel dry your hair before use for best results.
Conclusion:
At your next appointment, remember to support small, purchase recommended products from your stylist,
make room in the shower, and take home a blue or purple toning product to add to your hair care regimen!
Watch this YouTube video where Alexandra Teske and I test out blue and purple toning products on 3 different mannequin models!!
Be sure to follow Alexandra on Instagram: @itsblendxsations
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Behind the Chair dropped an article on October 15, 2021, covering SB 803 which is a bill in California regarding cosmetology schooling and licensure requirements. The bill was signed into law as of October 7, 2021. Ashli Albert, stylist and Paul Mitchell Learning Leader for over 10 years, and Gina Bianca, owner of The Network, stylist, industry educator and role model for over 10 years, share their thoughts and experience to take this conversation deeper. We’ll explore its pros and cons, how it elevates the beauty industry, and much more.
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