How do I find the right (summer) blonde?
What was tested?
The tailor-made color service "Couture Color" at Wella Professionals hairdressers. In search of the perfect summer blonde ...
What does the treatment promise?
Wella Professionals states: "Three out of four salon customers in Germany do not feel like they're getting couture-grade hair, and almost every second would prefer to wear perfect hair everyday than a designer dress." Comprehensibly! We finally wear a hair color every day. The new salon service "Couture Color" is now to ensure an absolutely individual advice and a perfect color result.
And what does the subject say?
"Can one still call that blond? In the winter I like this dark tone, in the summer I want to be lighter again."
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Beauty editor Astrid: "On a sunny April day in Hamburg, I visit the hairdressing salon Nicolaisen in the Stadtpalais Always in the spring, as soon as summer gets underway, I get in the mood for a color change But how does woman find the perfect (blonde) Volume?
I ask color expert and Salon Manager Tina Schwanke. First and foremost, though, I have to answer a few questions myself: What do you imagine? How often do you dye? Should it be a natural change or an extreme one? 'Many customers bring star photos of Gisele, Heidi and Co. - that helps,' said Schwanke.
At the detailed conversation - notice: A good barber takes his time! - crystallizes out: I want to get brighter, but not too bright. Of course it should stay. And I need an uncomplicated color, because I only re-dye every three to four months.
Tina already has a concrete idea in mind. She suggests, Highlights and lowlights to put. The highlights give me the desired summery blond on the head. The lowlights are darker, similar to my natural color, and give the whole a natural touch. They are placed in the lower batches.
The color expert works skillfully and nimbly streaks. Without slides, only with a brush. This is called "Balayage". This suspension method makes the look look natural. My approach is thereby left out by millimeters, so that the color does not grow edgewise. My front strands are emphasized extra blond. 'This framed the face, it opens and makes it look friendlier,' explains Tina.
Finally, Tina recommends a gloss with a hint of apricotthat would flatter my skin tone. 'A copper tone would be good for you too!' Next time maybe. Now I am happy with my summer blonde.
Professional tip for the home: Especially for blondes it is recommended to mix the favorite shampoo with (purple) color particles. Just ask the hairdresser!
What does it cost?
Very different. As individual as the service is the price. It is best to give yourself a price in advance, so there is no unpleasant surprise waiting at the cash register.
