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Lived-in Highlights
Q&A with style creator, Mola Raxakoul
Hairstylist & Colorist in Burlingame / San Francisco Bay Area, CA
How would you describe this look and what’s your favorite thing about it?
I love this look because it’s so effortless and soft. I created this type of highlight to make her hair more dimensional as though it’s her natural hair color. I darkened and melted her root for a seamless grow out. Clients love this look because it’s very low maintenance. It’s a great “lived-in” highlight/hair color.
Which products would you recommend to help create and maintain this look?
I love Oribe shampoos. My two favorites are Beautiful Color and Gold Lust. I also love the Gold Lust Serum to help the hair look shiny and soft. A client will want to come in anywhere from 8-12 weeks to help keep the shine and richen the color with a color glaze. The glaze will help to maintain the vibrancy of the hair.
What type of person would this look work best for?
This look is great on everyone! It’s a beautiful golden with different brown dimensions. This particular client has thick hair, but it would also look great in someone who also has fine hair since it will appear fuller because of the dimension in the color.
I added long layers in the hair and gave it a good textures taking off some of the weight. This look is great for someone who can’t come into the salon as often because it’s very low maintenance. The highlights could be redone every four to six months, and the root color every three to four months.
What’s your best tip for someone who’s considering this look?
My best tip for someone who would like this look is to be sure their hair is healthy. There is nothing worse than someone wanting highlights when the ends are dried up or fried up and they don’t want to cut it.
I always recommend my clients do a coconut oil hair mask (use organic and raw) one to two days before their highlight appointment. After shampooing, towel dry the hair and add coconut oil all over from the mid shaft to the ends. Either leave it on for 30 minutes or overnight before washing it out with shampoo. This treatment helps to lock moisture into the hair while we process. It limits breakage and helps keep the shine in the hair. Just know that it is very important to be to fully rinse the coconut oil out before the appointment!
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Sunkissed Blonde
Q&A with style creator, Shelby Fischer
Hairstylist @ Elite Salon & Day Spa Jacksonville, FL
How would you describe this look and what’s your favorite thing about it?
This is a sunkissed beachy blonde on a nice fresh cut for those who like to keep their length, but also want something with a little more shape. My favorite thing about it is how she has natural-looking dimension that really gives her hair some depth.
Which products would you recommend to help create and maintain this look?
On this look I used a few different products; Nevo smoothing cream to tame her frizz, Evo blowout spray to prime her for a nice blowout, and Indie sea salt spray for added texture after giving her beach waves with a flat iron.
What type of person would this look work best for?
This style would work well on most hair types and with most lifestyles. Since she has balayage, she has a more long term color that will require her to come in less often than traditional highlighting would. The length is suitable for most since it has a fun shape but can still be pulled into an upstyle.
Fine hair would work well for this cut as well, but would need much less layering. This particular client had a lot of bulk, so I thinned her out as well as layered her hair heavily to relieve some of the weight.
What’s your best tip for someone who’s considering this look?
My tip for those looking to get this style is to make sure that they use professional products at home and keep their heat styling tool temperatures as low as possible to maintain the health of lightened hair. To maintain the cut, they will probably have to come in every eight weeks or so. If your starting canvas is very dark, have patience! Blonde is an investment, both in time and money.
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Ruby Red
Q&A with style creator, Natasha Fehlhaber
Stylist & Salon Owner @ Reveal Salon & Spa in Omaha, NE
How would you describe this look and what’s your favorite thing about it?
This look is bold and sassy. I love how the light catches the ruby red balayage!
Which products would you recommend to help create and maintain this look?
To achieve this look, I used Aveda Daily Hair Repair and Keune Satin Oil to condition and soften the hair. Due to her natural curl, I used Evo Easy Tiger to smooth and defrizz. I added Keune Root Boost at the scalp for great volume and Keune Mousse throughout to give a soft, bouncy hold. I pieced out her curl with Aveda Control Paste for a little shine and separation.
What type of person would this look work best for?
I love this look for those who are ready to amp it up and make a statement. This is look is fun and bold, but not too ‘in your face’. Her natural curl makes this style a breeze on quick days, and here we did a blowout and added a beachy curl to spice it up. Those with not too wide of a jawline or too ruddy of a complexion are perfect candidates for this overall look.
What’s your best tip for someone who’s considering this look?
Think about what works for you. The maintenance? Your lifestyle? TALK to your stylist. You have to be ready to turn some heads with this look as well. Red is definitely for the bold!
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Sandy Beach Blonde
Q&A with style creator, Michael Greene
Stylist @ PR at Partners Hair Salon in Washington, D.C.
How would you describe this look and what’s your favorite thing about it?
I would describe this as the sandiest of beach blondes! I love the seamless melt from her natural base into a bright blonde.
Which products would you recommend for this look?
I used R+Co’s One to prep the hair and added High Dive for moisture and shine. I ALWAYS shoot for shine when taking someone blonde, as it is often what’s missing.
Which skin tones and hair types can pull off this color/style combo best?
The wonderful thing about this hair color is that it can be customized for any combination of skin color and style. For this particular shade, my client has olive undertones and rich brown eyes. Her style lends toward a modern, bohemian look, which is what drew us to the effortless color.
What is your best tip in regards to recreating/maintaining this look?
The best part of this color is how low maintenance it is! I would recommend haircuts and color touch-ups every three to four months (or once a season). Ask your stylist for a full balayage/hand painting service, and be sure to take home a weekly treatment/bond builder like Olaplex to maintain the hair’s integrity.
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Caramel-Toned
Q&A with style creator, Lindsey Little
Hairstylist @ Kelly Cardenas Salon in Salt Lake City, UT
How would you describe this look and what’s your favorite thing about it?
This is a caramel-toned balayage on long hair. My favorite things about this look are how seamlessly the colors blend, and that the hair will look amazing straight or curled.
Which products would you recommend for this look?
I would recommend Paul Mitchell’s Super Strong Shampoo and Conditioner to maintain hair health after the color. For styling, I would recommend Extra Body Daily Root Lifter for volume at the top, then Hot Off The Press as a thermal protectant with light hold. I used the Paul Mitchell Unclipped 1-inch rod to curl the hair, then finished the look with Sugar Spray for a beachy texture.
Which skin tones and hair types can pull off this color/style combo best?
People with fair to tan skin tones can pull this color off well. Thicker hair that is with or without natural texture can copy this style the easiest.
What is your best tip in regards to recreating/maintaining this look?
I recommend touching up the base of the hair and the tone of the caramel every six weeks to keep the look fresh and poppin’!
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Blonde Sombré
Q&A with style creator, Lindsey Little
Hair Artist @Viselli Salon in Boston, MA
How would you describe this look and what’s your favorite thing about it?
I would describe this balayage as a blonde sombre’. My favorite thing about it is how effortless and natural it feels! The soft fade from a slightly warmer root to a bright blonde on the ends gives a summer vibe that’s suitable for all seasons.
Which products would you recommend to help create and maintain this look?
For this look I would recommend using a 1 to 1 1/2-inch wand to create a loose, beachy waves. I love to use Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray over dry hair to create that cool beachy texture after I’m done with the styling.
What type of person would this look work best for?
This look would work best for anyone who loves to be blonde, but wants a low maintenance color. The shadow root that I created let’s the new growth come in with no line. Any face shape and skin tone can pull this off, but it may be most flattering on those with lighter skin.
What’s your best tip for someone who’s considering this look?
My best tip for someone who’s considering this look is to understand the styling time and tools that are needed to achieve it. Hair texture and density is also a factor. I always tell my guests that a picture is just a bas line or an idea, the end result will always vary depending on the person’s hair type and natural color.
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Red, Balayage Ombre
Q&A with style creator, Katie Formica
Stylist @ Salon Blk. in Sewell, NJ
How would you describe this look and what’s your favorite thing about it?
This look is so simple, yet super chic! This is one of my absolute favorite color/style combos. Balayage ombres are so beautiful alone, but combining the touseled waves with the color brings the whole look together.
My favorite thing about this whole look is how easy and low maintenance it is! You can easily recreate this textured look at home just by using the right tools and products. The color needs to be done by a professional, but the minimal upkeep is one of the reasons this color is in such high demand.
Which products would you recommend for this look?
To recreate this look you will first need to curl hair using a large barrel curling iron wand. I would recommend using Matrix’s “Airy Builder” to add texture and body to your dry waves. Follow up by using Matrix’s “High Amplify” flexible hold hairspray. This will hold the style without leaving it stiff and crunchy. Finish off the style with Matrix’s Biolage Sugar Shine Illuminating Spray for a light, non-greasy shine.
Which skin tones and hair types can pull off this color/style combo best?
For this particular color/style combo, someone with a warmer skin tone and hair that already has a slight wave and texture to it can easily pull this entire look off.
What is your best tip in regards to recreating/maintaining this color/style?
Have fun! Use this color/style as inspiration and put your own spin on it. Don’t be afraid to change things up to accentuate you or your client’s facial features in regard to skin tone, face shape, etc.
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