Red Hair Rules!
By Kerri Winick, GalTime.com
Hollywood is seeing red…red hair, that is! Strawberry tinted locks are taking over Tinseltown, with celebs like Blake Lively, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, and Joanna Garcia embracing the trend. Follow these "red hair rules" and stand out in a sea of blondes and brunettes. It's time to take a walk on the wild side!
Auburn, copper, cherry, and more! How do you know which shade of red is right for you? Senior Colorist Amy Mrkulic at the Oscar Blandi Salon in New York City has had a lot of clients asking her to fire up their locks this season. "After a long winter, women want a lighter, warmer shade and a lot of my clients are choosing red and copper tones over the usual blonde. Pale skin tones look best in Blake Lively's light, copper shade of red, while I suggest a deeper auburn or chestnut shade of red, like Joanna Garcia's, for olive skin tones. I tell my clients that going red is a lot of maintenance, but as long as they can handle the upkeep, there is a shade of red for everyone."
What's the best way to maintain your new red hot hue? Master Colorist to the stars Kelly Van Gogh says that in order to maintain your brilliant red hue, be "prepared to prep the hair before coloring. The hair is like a sponge with little holes in it. If you don't fill in the little holes, the color will not go on evenly, and your color will fade." To prevent this, use a deep conditioning treatment several times a week before heading to the salon. (Try: BIOLAGE hydrathérapie Aqua Immersion Hair Crème-Masque, $17). You can also look for an at-home color system with a built in deep conditioner. (Try: Kelly Van Gogh Master Blend Multi-Dimensional Luxury Hair Colour kit in 4RO, $39. It contains keratin proteins and amino acids.)
What about the brows? In terms of brows, you never want to go red - you'll turn into Bozo! Keep them a neutral shade of brown, or even strawberry-blonde, depending on skin tone.
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Here are some more stylist approved products you can use to transform your tresses:
L'Oréal Paris Feria Muti-Faceted Shimmering Color in 74 Copper Shimmer : Get Blake Lively's new, bold look easily at home. Feria's Colour Booster Technology delivers dramatic red shades that work with all skin tones and hair types. (Price: $9.99, Available at LOrealParis.com and chain drug, food and mass market retailers nationwide)
Oscar Blandi At-Home Salon Glaze: Keep your red locks bold and bright without frequent trips to the salon. When used weekly, this clear glaze prevents color fading and adds moisture, brightens natural & color treated hair and protects hair from heat damage. (Price: $28, Available at OscarBlandi.com)
Pronto Colore Root Touch-Up & Highlighting Pen: To keep roots looking freshly red, even if they're not, try the Pronto Colore Pen in warm reddish brown. (Price: $23, Available at OscarBlandi.com)
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TIGI Bed Head Colour Combat Colour Goddess collection Leave-In Conditioner: Keep rich, red tones salon-fresh with TIGI's latest color-protecting collection, which includes shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in conditioner. Colour LockDown Technology secures color to prevent fading and adds shine. (Price: $16.95-17.95, available in fine salons and tigihaircare.com)
Blake Lively Photo: Donna Ward/PR Photos
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