CHI - Summer 2008 - (Page 32) TALKING ABOUT COLOR color tips for highly textured hair Here are a few lessons before dying. HALLE’S NOT AFRAID OF HAIR COLOR. Neither is Beyoncé or Tyra. In fact, every year, more and more women of color are turning to tint to transform the look of their hair. And with good reason! A wash of mahogany that bans those silver strands, or a few tawny or caramel streaks, can erase years in an instant and make your complexion come alive. If you’re contemplating a hue transformation, there’s good news. Thanks to new technology in hair color and hair care formulas, coloring ethnic and multi-ethnic textures, even hair that has been chemically relaxed, is safer and more effective than ever. Proceed with care, work with a professional salon color expert and get ready for a whole new you. If your hair is extremely dry, brittle or breaks easily, put off until tomorrow what you plan to do today. Your stylist will advise you to place the color service on hold for a bit, and apply frequent deep-conditioning treatments to restore hair health before proceeding. 1. Start With Healthy Hair and Scalp Color services look best when the foundation is strong—which means a healthy scalp and hair that’s in great condition. That’s why your colorist will probably prepare your strands with a special formula like CHI® Infra Treatment, to balance your hair’s pH level and restore moisture. Another great go-to prep product for extremely curly hair? CHI® Keratin Mist, a leave-in spray which infuses strands with protein for needed strength, and enhances even color distribution, top to tip. 2. Choose a Flattering Hue The right color can turn back the clock and boost your glam quotient. But an unflattering hue can actually make you look tired or older. If your skin has a yellow undertone, for example, stay away from hair colors that are too pale—it will give you a jaundiced appearance. If you have a ruddy complexion, avoid warm brown hues, which will cast an unflattering glow on the redness—instead opt for caramel or tawny brown highlights. If your skin has a golden undertone, stick with warmer colors like amber and copper. If your skin is cool, you’ll look dazzling in true red, violet red, mahogany and mocha. If you’re uncertain of your under- Recently, Beyoncé embraced her inner bombshell with this creamy blonde hue. lying skin tone, work with your hair stylist to analyze your complexion and formulate the best hue. Another great idea? Try on a few wigs to determine which colors are ’dos and which are absolute don’ts! 3. Pick the Right Formula One of the best choices for your hair type is an ammonia-free color, which is safer and gentler for fragile strands. All of the CHI® color formulas fit the bill and there’s something for every color job. If you’re interested 32 Volume IV, Issue 15
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