conversations with a colorist

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Yes … I color my hair! I’m not even close to being the brilliant blond that I’m transformed into every 5-6 weeks. When I walk into the salon I’m a mousy brunette. When I leave …”I feel like a woman”! I’m not sure there’s a better feeling than a fresh paint. Ahhh… it’s like a mini face lift!

Christopher

Some women dread the hours they spend sitting in a colorists chair, constantly wishing the process would be shorter. Not me! I look forward to my visits with Christopher. It’s like meeting an old friend for coffee once a month. We catch up, share stories, dish on celebrities, and sometimes share secrets. Christopher has impeccable taste. So, I love it when he shares all his “new finds” with me. He gives the best reviews of restaurants he’s tried, websites he’s been to, and merchandise he’s fond of at the moment. He’s a little quirky (like me), and he’s not afraid to laugh at himself. The truth is, I trust him. He’s good at what he does, he has integrity, he’s sweet, he’s elegant, he’s honest, and he doesn’t have attitude. Don’t get any ideas … I’m not sharing him!! OK, if you beg I might tell you where to find him. If you want to find someone like him, I have some tips.

Tips:

1. If he wants to “create” on your hair – RUN!
Those stylists are usually too full of themselves to hear what your needs are.
2. If a colorist uses a cap for highlights – RUN FASTER!
That is SO “store-bought” & they have no idea what they’re doing.
3. If you can’t relate to how they look, then they probably can’t relate to how you want to look.
4. When a colorist uses the term “warm”, it means red.
If he says ” we’re just going to warm it up a bit” … it means add tones of red.
5. Always bring a picture of what you want. It will help the two of you get on the same page.
6. Don’t expect miracles in the first visit. It may take a couple of visits to work out all the kinks.
7. If you’re scalp is burning – TELL HIM. Otherwise you’ll end up like Kim Basinger and all your hair will break off.
8. Lastly, don’t just leave the Salon unhappy. Try to go back and make it right. If they’re good at what they do they will help you fix it without attitude.
I hope this helps, and good luck finding your Christopher! xoxo

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  • http://www.sabinales.com/ Sabina

    All of the above tips are soooo true:) Great advice.

  • http://www.diamondstudio.co.za/pages/visit-our-studio Kim Diamond

    Very interesting post I haven't had hi or low lights in years but I sure will be keeping this advise in mind when I do decide to do so again

  • Barchbo

    I sometimes wish I colored my hair – I often feel so left out of the hair color conversations! My secret wish is for jet black hair! These are great tips for someone like me, should I decide to take the plunge one day!

  • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

    No,No, No!! Be thankful you don't color your hair. It's a constant upkeep – that sometimes is exhausting. If I thought for a second I would look good as my natural brown (which by the way I don't even really remember) I would go back. You know what you can do for the black hair – temporary color that washes out in 6 washes. That way, you don't have to fully commit.

  • Barchbo

    I've tried – the closest I've gotten is medium-dark brown. My stylist(s) in the past have told me that if I wanted true black (or even dark brown) I would have to bleach my hair to strip out the red, then dye it dark. No thanks! Strawberry blonde seems to suit me best, and I am definitely too lazy for upkeep (I barely can drag myself to the shoe repair shop.)

  • Barchbo

    I sometimes wish I colored my hair – I often feel so left out of the hair color conversations! My secret wish is for jet black hair! These are great tips for someone like me, should I decide to take the plunge one day!

  • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

    No,No, No!! Be thankful you don't color your hair. It's a constant upkeep – that sometimes is exhausting. If I thought for a second I would look good as my natural brown (which by the way I don't even really remember) I would go back. You know what you can do for the black hair – temporary color that washes out in 6 washes. That way, you don't have to fully commit.

  • Barchbo

    I've tried – the closest I've gotten is medium-dark brown. My stylist(s) in the past have told me that if I wanted true black (or even dark brown) I would have to bleach my hair to strip out the red, then dye it dark. No thanks! Strawberry blonde seems to suit me best, and I am definitely too lazy for upkeep (I barely can drag myself to the shoe repair shop.)