I know you all think I am writing this because I love to see myself in print...okay, you're right.
But, I want to present you with expert views from a variety of sources. My first collaborator, fittingly, is one of my oldest, OLDEST friends, Brian Thibodeaux. Brian has been a hair stylist and colorist for over 25 years (way, way over) and discovered soon into his career that his true art and passion was in hair color. One can learn technique, but true talent can only come naturally.
He has worked with most of the famous names in our business and has styled and colored the hair of celebs from singer Shirley Manson of the band Garbage to Jennifer Lopez. He has also worked with designers from around the globe, naming Paul Smith and Adrienne Vittadini as 2 of his favorites. Brian was a national Educator and Platform artist for both Matrix Essentials Color and Logics International Color for 6 years.
So, here in ( mostly) his own words, the man called "the best in the biz" by the Dallas Observer gives us the "heads up" - groan! Sorry, couldn't stop myself- on what he sees as the strongest trends for the season:
Anyone who has paid attention to everything from NY Fashion Week to HGTV has noticed that color is BIG...brighter, more shimmer, more intense.
At this point, allow me to interject that while I love to check out these trends, I am a strong proponent of the idea that many of us will follow these as if God himself is sending them down the mountain on a stone tablet by Moses, and that is not a good thing here. There is a fine line between being "fashionable" and becoming a "fashion victim". (Robert - PLEASE read this last line twice - there is a reason we call it "slave to fashion". That is not a compliment!)
But, there are some trends with hair and hair color that I believe may be worth taking a closer look. Deeper, richer tones in the hair are a huge trend right now and that translates for most of us into color that enhances the skin tones instead of washing us out.
YES, even if you are a highlighted blonde. Keep reading...
When highlighting hair, it isn't the hair you highlight that is important, it is the hair you don't highlight that has the most influence on your overall look.
It is the contrast that makes your blonde hair appear even lighter, but at the same time, adding a rich undertone and depth that will make your skin and eye color look brighter and healthier! Many women are afraid of red and/or gold in the hair but these tones are not only a fashionable addition to hair: they are a necessity for the majority of us if you want beautiful hair color. Very, very few of us look good in only cool tones...as a matter of fact, they quite often wash us out and make us look old and tired. So, without warm tones in our hair, it will begin to appear as grey and lifeless. Not a good thing. ( Robert - very true. I put a blue/mauve pencil on an actress' lips once for a TV movie - she was supposed to look as if she was being poisoned - worked great!)
As far as style, we will continue to see fuller hair that has some movement ( no jokes about Dallas "big hair" - it wouldn't move in a tornado). The "flat iron every strand to death" is finally taking a (much-needed) break. Even clients that have been getting the Keratin or Brazilian straighteners, are choosing to at least use the lighter version - often referred to as the "24 hour" on the first few inches of the new growth, then the regular strength through the shaft and ends. This allows the hair to be smooth and shiny, in addition to having movement and lift at the roots. I, for one, am happy to see that trend coming into vogue. (Robert - I agree. Volume and softness do very "kind" things to the face).
Thank you, Brian for giving us all your expert opinion on what we have been seeing. It sounds to me like these are all things that most women can benefit from - after all, who doesn't want hair that looks healthy and beautiful, not "tortured"?
I'll let Brian finish this in his own words. those of you who know me well, will understand why we are friends:
"Quite often, even now, it just doen't feel like work at all...more like hanging out with friends, but friends who apparently don't mind that I charge them to make them more beautiful! That seems like a fair trade, right?"
Brian Thibodeaux can be reached at Sola Salon Studios in Dallas, TX. 214-502-0188, http://www.solasalonstudios.com/ or at hairsaviour@me.com
until next time...
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