As we say goodbye to dreary St. Louis winter weather, we say hello to more sunshine and fresh spring hair colors. While 2023 saw a return to the chunky highlights of the ‘90s and early 2000s, 2024 will be all about subtle, blended colors that scream “I didn’t even have to try hard to look …
Category: Coloring
Everything You Need to Know About Lived-in Color
Whether you’re a busy mom or an on-the-go executive, it’s always a bummer when roots show growth and color fades — because it means finding time to visit the hair color salon. Lived-in color takes care of that problem by cutting salon visits in half and allowing you to embrace your natural beauty. Find out …
The Hair Color Wheel: What it is, How to Use it, and What to Avoid
We all learned our colors in kindergarten – many of us before that. Primary colors are yellow, red, and blue. When you mix yellow and red, you get orange. Blue and yellow make green. And to get purple, you combine red and blue. For many of us, that’s all there is to know. Those who …
5 Things the Best Salons Do When Color Correcting Hair
Are you hesitant to see your stylist for color correction? If so, it’s probably a sign to switch salons. Professional color specialists should be approachable. Whether you ended up with bad hair color due to their mistake or yours, they should be ready to offer honest advice on how to fix it. If your stylist …
Can I Color Correct Overly Bleached Hair?
When used correctly, bleach can help to create incredible color. Whether you want honey highlights, strawberry blonde balayage, or anything in between, stylists apply bleach to lift the color to just the right level to achieve a desired look. Unfortunately, when used too much or too often, this type of chemical can cause major stress …
5 Considerations When Getting a Fall Hair Color Treatment
You’re probably well on your way to flipping your wardrobe from summer to fall. But while trading sandals for boots and swapping shorts for jeans is fun, deciding what you’ll do at your next fall hair color treatment can be stressful. Luckily, Vakkar color specialists are here to help you choose a look you’ll love …
How Long Does Color Correction Take?
We’ve all gotten used to perfecting digital photos with a few swipes and taps. Pale face? Swipe right for an instant tan. Wrinkles under the eyes? Tap to fill them in. Dull hair? Tap to brighten it. Before you know it, there’s a beautiful Instagram profile picture. Unfortunately, that’s not how beauty in the real …
This Year’s Hottest Fall Hair Color Trends
Looking for ways to warm up your hair this fall? Throw on a cozy sweater and head to your local cafe. That’s what celebrities all over Instagram seem to have done. Autumn shades like espresso, pumpkin spice, and apple cider look like they hopped right off of Starbucks menu and onto the heads of Hollywood’s …
Is It Possible to Fix Brassy or Ashy Hair?
One day, you love your new hair color. A few weeks later, you hate it. Somehow your beautiful locks have taken on an orange or yellow hue, or turned a strange grayish blue. How did that happen, and what can you do about it? Whether you’re dealing with brassy blonde hair or ashy hair that’s …
Color Fusion
We attended a Davines color class, and are so excited about the new Color Fusion technique. It not only works great for blondes, but also brunettes and redheads! If you are needing a color change, then ask us about Color Fusion. Book online now! www.vakkar.com