Hair Colour 101

Hair Colour Guide At west with style Hair Salon In Westhill

Hairdressing lingo can be confusing - especially with the names and techniques changing all the time. This is why, at West With Style Hairdressing Salon near Aberdeen, we’ve created a simple guide to help you understand all the latest hair colour terms. This means that when you next come into our Westhill hairdressers, you’ll feel confident in how to ask for what you want.

Whether you’ve never had your hair coloured or have been getting your hair coloured for years, our expert colourists are happy to answer any questions you may have. Just book in for a hair colour consultation and our highly trained colourists can help find the perfect hair colour for you. As a Wella salon, we also offer the best hair colour products to provide you with amazing hair colour results.

Important: Although it is rare to have an allergy to hair colour, you must come in for a quick allergy patch test at least 48 hours before any hair colour appointment.

Highlights

Highlights involve lightening the hair using bleach or a colour that is lighter than your base colour. The highlights will be painted throughout your hair in sections that are then wrapped in foil to help the hair colour develop. The level of coverage for highlights will vary depending on what you ask for:

• Full head of highlights – the highest level of coverage as highlights will be woven throughout the entirety of your hair.
• Three-quarter head highlights – this will cover the top, sides and crown of your hair.
• Half-head of highlights – this will cover the top and sides of your hair.
• Babylights – these delicate blonde highlights are used to create the subtly sun-kissed hair.

Lowlights

Lowlights are the opposite of highlights and tend to be 2 or 3 shades darker than your base hair colour. They add depth and dimension to your hair colour and can be used with a root smudge and toner.

Balayage & Ombré

These top hair colour trends are often confused with each other, although they create very different looks.

Balayage involves our skilled colourists hand-painting highlights throughout your hair to create a naturally sun-kissed look.

Ombré creates a gradient hair colour in uniform all over the hair, from dark at the roots to lighter at the tips.

Colour Melt Hair Colour

The colour melting technique uses multiple hair colours that overlap throughout your hair for a beautifully blended effect that looks very natural. Our expert colourists will ensure that the colours

Hair Colour Contouring

Similarly to contouring with makeup, hair colour contouring can be used to compliment your face shape and skin tone. We will achieve this by choosing hair colours that are specifically suited to you. Then, your colourist will expertly place the colour throughout your hair to create an impression of texture with light and shade.

One of the most popular forms of hair colour contouring is the Money Piece which is another name for Face Framing Highlights.

Root Smudge / Root Shadow 

In the everchanging world of hair colour, balayage has evolved to create a new hair colouring technique which is called Root Smudge (or Root Shadow). This low maintenance technique involves a darker hair colour being applied directly to the roots.

Root Smudge adds depth and dimension to the hair, whilst creating a fashionable, lived-in look to blonde hair colour.

Bleaching

When done incorrectly, bleaching can create a hair colour disaster as it can fry your hair and lead to breakage. This is why you should leave bleaching to the professionals at west with style Hairdressers in Westhill. Our expert colourists have been highly trained with the skills and knowledge to bleach your hair whilst maintaining its condition.

It is a common misconception that bleaching your hair once will immediately lift it to white blonde. If you have dark hair and wish to bleach your hair several shades lighter, then it will likely take more than one session to achieve the colour you desire. A toner may also be applied to your hair after the bleaching process to remove any warm, brassy tones.

During your hair colour consultation, we will explain the bleaching process to you, how long it will likely take and how we will achieve the beautiful blonde hair colour that you want.

Semi-Permanent Hair Colour

If you’re new to hair colour then semi-permanent hair colour is a great way to dip your toe into the world of hair colouring. Semi-permanent hair colour creates a hair colour that lasts up to 8 weeks and fades with each wash so that you can try out a new shade with less commitment than a permanent hair colour.

For those of you that like to change your hair colour regularly, semi-permanent hair colour is also a fabulous option as all you will need to do is simply wait for the hair colour to wash out and then try something different! However, it is worth noting that these colours will show up more vibrantly on lighter hair than darker hair.

Whole Head Tint

The Whole Head Tint is another semi-permanent option as it involves using a single colour all over your hair for an extra layer of semi-permanent pigment to your hair. This will create a subtle sheen of colour across your hair which will glint gorgeously in the sun. We can also create stunningly shiny hair with a Hair Glaze!

If you’re looking to cover white hair, we offer a Full Head of Permanent Hair Colour which will transform your hair.

Olaplex

Olaplex is a hair care treatment which can be added to our hair colouring services. It is specifically designed to protect your hair during the hair colouring process. Olaplex will leave your hair looking sensationally shiny with longer lasting hair colour.

Book A Hair Colour Appointment At Top Westhill Hair Salon

Now you know all the latest hair colouring terms and techniques, it’s time to book your hair colour appointment at west with style Hairdressers & Barbers in Westhill. If you’re still unsure what to ask for, don’t worry – just book a consultation with our friendly staff and we’ll help find the right hair colour for you. To book your appointment just call us on 01224 741313 or book online.