Is Permanent Or Demi-Permanent Color Best For You?
Are you using the right kind of hair color? When it comes to coloring your tresses, knowing all your options will help you get the best results. Here’s how to decide whether permanent or demi-permanent hair color is best for you: Permanent Permanent color works by first removing the natural hair pigment. Then, it deposits...
What To Do Before Your Color Application
So you have a new hair color in your hands, and you’re excited to start coloring! Before you begin, make sure you’ve completed this checklist for the best results: Allergy test: It’s a good idea to perform an allergy test 48 hours before coloring, especially if you have sensitive skin. It’s also possible for allergies to develop...
What You Need To Know About A “Colorfill”
Many times, clients decide to make the change from a very light hair color to a much darker one. This happens all the time; just look at actress Cameron Diaz, who exchanged bleach-blonde for a darker-toned Medium Brown Golden: At first, it looks like this only requires a dose of color. But if you ask...
What’s Your Most Flattering Hair Color?
If you want hair color that pops, the trick is determining which shade will best complement your skin and eyes, according to Estelle Baumhauer, the Color Director at eSalon.com. This will give you the most flattering effect, and take years off your face! Step 1: Skin tone “First identify your skin tone, so that you...
Your Foolproof Guide To Long-Lasting Color
After you color your hair the perfect shade, the last thing you want is it to fade in a week. The best plan for long-lasting color: Proper maintenance. When you have color-treated tresses, washing isn’t just “rinse, lather, repeat.” “Color molecules can actually escape from your strands, so you’ll need to pay attention to the way you’re...
All About Strand Tests
You may come across that little Product Safety & Usage insert in your color order that says “Strand Test.” Have you ever wondered why companies recommend that? After all, shouldn’t the color already be perfect? “We always suggest performing a strand test before you apply color allover – just in case!” says Estelle Baumhauer, the Color Director...
How To Pick Your Best Hair Color
When it comes to hair color, it can be tough to know your most flattering choice. Luckily, Estelle Baumhauer, Color Director at eSalon.com, an online hair color provider, explains what to consider for finding your best hair color: Gray percentage Your best color may depend on how much gray hair you have. “Grays tend to...
Fast Fixes For Common Hair Problems
You have a party in 3 hours, and just realized your hair needs serious work! Check out these fast fixes for reviving color-treated hair in a pinch, from Estelle Baumhauer, Color Director at online hair color provider eSalon.com. Problem: Different colored roots Solution: “If your regrowth looks obvious and you don’t have time for a color...
How To Color Previously Colored Hair At Home
Coloring your hair at home can save money and time on pricey salon visits, but sometimes it’s difficult to be your own stylist. Here are salon tips for coloring highlights, going darker, going lighter, and maintaining color, from color expert Estelle Baumhauer, Color Director at eSalon.com, an online company that provides personalized, custom blended home hair color....
How To Wear A Dark Hair Color
Going with darker tresses can be a flattering option for many people. Estelle Baumhauer, Color Director at eSalon.com, an online company that provides personalized, custom blended home hair color, shares her professional tips for getting your best dark hair color: 1. Find the right tone The great thing about going darker is that it can be a...
7 Tips For DIY Hair Color
There’s no reason to be worried about coloring your hair on your own. Color expert Estelle Baumhauer, Color Director at eSalon.com, an online company that provides personalized, custom blended home hair color, shares her professional tips for the best DIY hair color: 1. Color selection Choose a hair color within 2 shades of your natural color. Colors outside...
Best Celebrity Hair Colors And How To Get Them
When it comes to hair color, it’s no surprise that many people turn to celebrity for ideas. They have professional stylists to design flattering looks for them! Hair color expert Estelle Baumhauer, Color Director at eSalon.com, an online company that provides personalized, custom blended home hair color, reveals how to copy the hair colors of the best celebrity...
