A few of us here at
GL have dyed
’dos, and we’re always complaining about having to constantly touch up those
roots! Pool water and the sun are especially harsh for newly dyed hair, which
is why the ombré hair trend may be the perf solution for the hot summer months. Ombre hair, a quickly growing craze among celebrities and fashionistas alike,
gives us girls a reason to skip our monthly salon trips and grow out those
roots—it’s an edgy, low-maintenance look that focuses on contrasting darker,
natural roots with lighter ends. It will leave your tresses looking stylish and
sun-kissed against your tan. Read on for our dos and don’ts!
Dye Dos:
1. Do choose the dye based on your natural complexion.
Darker-skinned or tanned ladies should turn to deeper, cooler shades while
fairer-skinned gals should experiment with coppery, caramel, and
blonde shades.
2. Do let your roots grow out a li’l bit. Touch-ups are only
needed every 3-6 months. Score!
3. Do try out this look on medium to long hair with layers.
While this look can work on shorter hair, like Miley's, it’s the most
noticeable on long, layered locks.
4. Use a nourishing shampoo and conditioner that is safe for
color treated hair.
We love: L’Oreal Vive Pro
Color Vive Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair That’s Normal, $5,
drugstore.com
Dye Don’ts:
1. Don’t attempt to do-it-yourself at home. Achieve this look
professionally to avoid mishaps. This look requires a smooth transition line
between two different tones, and this may be difficult to do by yourself. Also,
if your hair is already dyed, it can be extremely difficult to achieve this
look at home.
2. Don’t go too extreme! The ombré transition between two
shades should be natural and not leave your hair looking like it’s two colors
split down the middle! Try a shade on your ends that are two to three shades
lighter than your natural hair color, like Leighton’s.
3. Don’t worry if it doesn’t come out right the first time!
If you go back to your colorist and explain the issue, he or she will usually
fix it without charging for the color correction.
What do you guys think of this hair trend? Do or
don’t?
BY JANE CHA ON 7/8/2012 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN Celebs, Miley Cyrus, star style, beauty, hair, how to, tips, summer, best products