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OUR MISSION IS TO CELEBRATE COLOUR AND THE ARTISTS CREATING IT – 

AND TALK FRANKLY ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE SALON AND ONLINE 

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PAINTERS 

Our collective of colourists speak out on S/S19 

THE FORECAST 

The season’s coolest new trends 

ALL BAR NONE 

Why a colour bar could make all the difference 

BLOCK ROCKING BEATS 

The Bad Apple team remixes ’80s vibes 

RUSH OF BLUSH 

NashWhite’s collaboration is unapologetically raw 

BEYOND BALAYAGE 

How hair painting is evolving in 2019 

PAINT BOX 

The new shades and products for your colour needs 

EDUCATION 

Get your kit together and get in the classroom 

OPINION 

Zoë Irwin on why it’s time to take texture seriously 

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ON THE COVER 

Hair by Bruno Bessa Cruz for Olaplex 

EDITOR Amanda Nottage ART DIRECTOR Nick Jabbal DIGITAL DESIGNER Eva Vestmann CONTRIBUTORS Deborah Murtha, Anna Samson 

CHIEF SUB EDITOR Adam Wood ADVERTISING Laura Tucker PUBLISHER Catherine Handcock 

PAINT is a supplement of Creative HEAD. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without prior permission from the publisher. All information is correct at time of going to press. Printing by Buxton Press.

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PAINT ONLINE AND YOU’LL SEE OUR RESIDENT PAINTERS SHARING 

EVERYTHING FROM TECHNIQUES TO FORMULAS TO CLIENT ADVICE. 

WE ASKED THEM WHAT WAS ON THEIR MINDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2019 

FOR CHAIRSALONS FOUNDER CASEY COLEMAN, 

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE… 

RETURN OF THE FOILS! 

Casey 

Coleman 

CHAIRSALONS 

“I know, it sounds like some sort of Star Wars film, right? Well, 

it needs that much drama... 

“For years now, we’ve been obsessed with freehand 

techniques, refining our skills without any foil, meche or any 

adjacent materials we would traditionally use. And as much as 

I’ve enjoyed switching it up with freehand fun, I’ve started to 

grow an interest in different ways I can use foil. I’ve found that 

I can get similar results to freehand techniques but in half the 

time. As a business owner this is brilliant as I can still deliver 

great service, charge for the same result, and utilise my time 

way more efficiently. One of the main methods I’ve been playing 

around with is direction, either physically over-directing my foil, 

or painting on a result that looks over-directed. This is great 

for super soft hairlines, creating that sultry halo of contoured 

highlight, as well as being spot-on for a heavier result. 

“For clients who want a super-fine colour or depth injected 

into their blondes, I’ve been enjoying split lights. By taking the 

left out section of a highlight and weaving it again, we create a 

super-fine highlight that can be used to create soft additional 

colour to softly break up two-dimensional blondes without 

’90s stripes of clockable colour. By pushing my foiling skills, 

I’ve learned how this timeless technique will never die. I don’t 

want to get bored with colour, so by trialling new ways of using 

classic techniques, it keeps me on my toes and keeps me 

excited about my passion for all things PAINT!” 

08 | PAINT

FOR PADDY MCDOUGALL, , ART DIRECTOR AT RAINBOW ROOM 

INTERNATIONAL’S GEORGE SQUARE SALON AND IT LIST IT GUY 2018, 

IT’S ALL ABOUT… 

BETTER BLEACHING 

“Toning is massive right now and, depending on the target shade, 

it can hide a multitude of process sins. But when you’re trying to 

achieve a stripped-back result, it’s all about lift. In these cases we 

can’t rely on toner to rescue us, so we need to make it all about 

the lightening phase of the application. Spilt the hair into four 

even sections and always start from the back. Begin applying 

the solution to the hair, taking fine sections and ensuring total 

saturation. Apply only to the bottom half of the hair; after 

working methodically through all four sections, start timing. 

After 10 to 15 minutes, begin checking. 

“Once the ends have begun to lift past stiff yellow, apply to 

the middle, taking colour up to, but leaving off, the immediate 

root. Leave to develop. After another 10 to 15 minutes check the midlengths 

and ends have begun to lift clean and even and then start on the 

root area. After developing for another 15 to 20 minutes, check and reapply 

to any sections if necessary. Once you’re 100 per cent satisfied you have a 

clean lift, then rinse. Apply bonding treatment and porosity equalising spray 

then towel dry. Tone at the basin, doing the roots then ends. Avoid overtoning 

by using diluter to soften the strength of your toning solution.” 

Paddy McDgall 

RAINBOW ROOM INTERNATIONAL 

PAINT | 09

Amy Fish 

LARRY KING SALON 

Ja Gray 

KARBON KYD 

FOR AMY FISH, 

COLOUR QUEEN AT 

LARRY KING SALON, IT’S 

ALL ABOUT… 

THE 

ASSISTANT! 

“Bryony Cairns has been an 

assistant at Larry King for a year now and I wanted to ask 

what she’s learnt and her plans for the future. Inspiration 

can come from anywhere, and it’s interesting to hear what 

the hairdressers of the future think!” 

AMY: What have you learnt most in this year at Larry King? 

BRYONY: My confidence has grown so much because the 

team supports me and want to teach me. 

AF: What would you like to learn more about? 

BC: I’m focusing mainly on colour as I want to be a 

colourist, but I’d love to learn more styling. 

AF: What advice would you give to other assistants? 

BC: When you feel like giving up, remember why you 

started. I moved to London on my own from a small salon 

in Devon where I was one of three stylists. I wanted to 

come to London to push myself. It’s been amazing and I 

have loved it, but sometimes I miss home. 

AF: What is your favourite technique? 

BC: How to blend balayage by brushing the product 

upwards to create the perfect blend. I love it. 

AF: What would you do if you owned the salon for a day? 

BC: Put in a glitter ball and play disco music all day! 

AF: Who is your biggest inspiration? 

BC: Make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench; 

I love the art she brings to the 

beauty industry. 

AF: Do you have any tips for 

getting through a busy day 

salon day? 

BC: Positive team vibes! 

FOR JAYSON GRAY, 

AKA THE KARBON KYD, 

IT’S ALL ABOUT… 

CINEMATIC 

BLONDES 

“Blondes have always been 

a favourite of mine; I love 

playing with seamless 

and smudged nuances 

that add and subtract 

light, working together in 

perfect harmony. It can 

be hard work and time 

consuming, but the results 

are timeless when you get 

the balance right. Normally 

I like to start the process 

with a cleanse phase to 

remove any unwanted tonal 

deposits. Then, and only 

then, do I start the proper 

consultation process. 

I like to know where 

we stand on a difficult 

undercoat. This is the 

definition phase, to 

clarify which methods 

I need to work with 

to achieve the best 

outcome. The next 

phase is process, the 

“how to”, if you will. 

This is the nitty-gritty, 

and the biggest chunk of 

time. The rest just flows… 

and a top coat is usually 

required. This is when I’ll 

reach for my hero products 

that never let me down, 

such as Perfecton and 

Illumina Color from Wella 

Professionals. An overview 

and follow-up visit are 

planned, as maintenance 

is always key to explain.” 

10 | PAINT

Shia Hiln 

NOT ANOTHER SALON 

FOR THE MOST WANTED COLOUR EXPERT 

AND NOT ANOTHER SALON BOSS, 

SOPHIA HILTON, IT’S ALL ABOUT… 

FIGHTING THE FADE 

“Let me level with you – top-up colour pots 

save our lives. Ever spent what seemed like a 

lifetime changing a colour from light to 

dark and knowing, despite pre-pigging, 

it’s going to start fading right away? 

No matter how much you tell that 

client she needs to come back to the 

salon for top-ups, she’s not going to. 

After all, she’s just had to remortgage 

her house to afford your colour 

change bill so we all know she’s going 

to skimp on aftercare and top-ups. 

“At Not Another Salon we do a lot of 

vivid colours, and man do they fade. We 

started to make-up take-home pots of 

colour to keep them, well, topped up. That 

way, when I get a complaint of fade from 

a client, I ask: “Have you put your top-up 

pot on yet?” When they say no, I reply: 

“No problem, just pop it on tonight in the 

shower and if you’re not happy by the 

morning, give me a call.” They NEVER call. 

“But it’s not just vivid colour clients 

we offer this added extra to. I’ve made 

it mandatory for the staff to sell 

these pots of colour for light to dark 

colour changes, too. We sell L’Oréal 

Professionnel Chromative to the client; 

there’s no oxidant in it so they can’t go 

wrong or cause any damage. We sell it 

for the same amount they would buy at 

a wholesaler that sells to the public. 

“Trust me: save yourself the extra 

headache and give your client some 

of the responsibility.” 

2018 

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And, we’re finding clients who’ve had an insalon 

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Andrew Harris, Boosh Salon, Swansea. 

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The fecast 

S/S19 

THE CATWALK DOESN’T ONLY SHAPE 

STYLING TRENDS – CLOTHES AND MAKE- 

UP AT FASHION WEEKS HAVE ALWAYS 

INFLUENCED SEASONAL COLOUR PALETTES 

AND NOW, HAIR COLOUR IS HAVING A 

MOMENT AT THE SHOWS, TOO. IN AN AGE 

WHERE LIVE STREAMING AND EXTREME 

COLOUR CHANGES ARE THE NORM, 

WHAT TRENDS WILL YOUR CLIENTS 

BE REQUESTING FROM THE RUNWAY? 

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THE TREND 

GOLDEN SANDS 

Summer always conjures up 

images of sun-streaked hair 

that’s been gently tousled by 

a tropical breeze, but most 

clients don’t have time to sit 

on the beach waiting for it to 

happen naturally – they want 

these looks in an afternoon. 

“I’m seeing more guests moving 

away from harsh, ashy tones 

and towards a warmer palette 

– think champagne, golden and 

copper tones,” explains Lloyd 

Court, colour director at Skyler 

London. “If a guest is looking 

for a transformation like this, 

my suggestion would be to add 

warmth slowly.” 

This kind of blonde is all 

about looking healthy, bringing a 

brightness to both the hair and 

skin. “Rich and warm without 

being too heavy in tone, this look 

is perfect for fairer complexions 

flirting with the idea of copper, 

or mousey brunettes wanting to 

liven up their colour,” says Jason 

Hogan, advocate colourist 

at Josh Wood Colour. Krysia 

Eddery, owner of Perfectly Posh 

Hair Design, agrees that this 

trend enhances the hair rather 

than changing it. “Soft, faceframing 

hues made up of golden 

flecks and caramel tones is a 

popular option,” she explains. 

And clients with darker hair 

can also be encouraged to 

embrace this trend as Alexa 

Chung’s Balayage Ambré for 

L’Oréal Professionnel INOA 

proves. “Brunettes are getting 

in on the action by having 

more tones put through the 

hair instead of the traditional 

all-over colours,” says Balmain 

artisan Simon Tuckwell. “Darker 

brunettes want rich and glossy 

hair with amber, gold and 

caramel tones. Root Beer hair 

is my biggest trend forecast for 

brunettes, which new Balmain 

Paris Couleurs Couture is 

perfect for.” 

PAINT | 19

THE TREND 

RAINBOW 

SHERBET 

Pantone’s colour of the year is 

the optimistic Living Coral, a 

juicy, warm shade that joins a 

spectrum of pinks along with 

minty blues and pistachio 

greens, making it clear that 

saccharine shades are here 

to stay in 2019. 

“Living Coral has all the 

effervescence of brighter pinks 

from previous seasons, but is far 

softer and warmer,” says Sarah 

Black, colour expert at Linton & 

Mac. “The beauty of this shade 

is that the level of warmth and 

yellow gold undertones can 

be amped up or played down, 

depending on your client.” 

Meanwhile, cooler hues are 

still as sweet. “Sherbet hair is 

powdery yet vibrant, reminiscent 

of the sherbet sweets of 

childhood and manages to 

be both subtle and attentiongrabbing,” 

says Sarah. 

At Marc Jacobs, Josh Wood 

for Redken spoke about creating 

an ‘aged, vintage pastel’ on 

37 models, keeping the result 

modern and grown-up. And 

there are numerous ways clients 

can adopt this palette, says 

Jason Hogan. “Rosé shades 

can give either a rebellious or 

subdued look depending on 

the intensity. Ribbons of this 

colour in the hair are a wonderful 

way to incorporate the trend 

without committing to an allover 

colour.” 

Suzie McGill and Dylan Brittain, 

Schwarzkopf Professional UK 

ambassadors and international 

artistic directors at Rainbow 

Room International, agree that 

these colours are highly versatile. 

“There are no boundaries – this 

hair trend can be made low 

maintenance for clients – by 

adding a smoky effect, fading out 

at the ends.” 

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THE TREND 

ART ATTACK 

Play around with brights and 

neons, paint high contrast 

balayages and sculpt highlystylised 

looks to create 

something that’s truly a work 

of art, reflecting the continuing 

individualism trend. 

Stephanie Gamble, co-owner 

of Ashley Gamble, explains: 

“Clients are not only more 

open to trying something bold 

but they’re finding inspiring 

techniques on Instagram. Rather 

than being intimidated by these 

influences, it’s an opportunity 

for colourists to celebrate the 

artistry of their craft.” 

Goldwell UK guest artist 

Neil Barton agrees that it’s 

the perfect time to set your 

imagination free and look at 

colour as a paint box. “This year, 

bold and bright colours are ontrend 

and a great way for clients 

to be experimental,” he says. 

And it’s easier to translate 

these looks from the catwalk 

to the salon chair than you 

might expect. “A smudged root 

technique, blurring where the 

roots end and colour begins, 

can be used or subtle shades,” 

says Stephanie. “Similarly, colour 

blocking allows you to achieve 

results from bold to subtle. I love 

the oil-slick effect, which works 

well with both rainbow brights 

and more natural hair colours.” 

It’s even possible to create 

an artwork-inspired look using 

just one colour, as Mark Leeson, 

Revlon Professional’s new global 

artistic ambassador, has done 

for the Revlon Professional 

Redvolution collection. Different 

tones of red were applied all 

over – a graphic look that uses 

shading to frame the face. 

“Clients who go red usually have 

a flair for making a statement,” 

says Mark. “Use contrasting 

reds and coppers in geometric 

shapes to create impact!” 

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IT’S ALL 

FOR YOU 

WORK WITH COLOUR FROM AVEDA AND YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENSURE EACH CLIENT ENJOYS A BESPOKE 

AND PERSONALISED RESULT THAT’S ESSENTIALLY DAMAGE FREE AND FULL OF RADIANT SHINE. AVEDA ARTIST GARY INGHAM, 

OWNER OF GARY INGHAM AVEDA LIFESTYLE SALON AND SPA IN HAMPSTEAD, SHARES JUST WHAT AVEDA COLOUR CAN DO… 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN RAWSON

When guests try Aveda colour, 

they tend to become hooked 

– because of the great results 

and because it’s truly bespoke 

to them. Encourage guests to 

try Aveda Full Spectrum colour 

– with add-on services like shine 

treatments that are quick to apply 

and develop and low-commitment 

options with Demi Plus – it’s a 

great way to get them to try the 

endless possibilities of colour 

PAINT | 29

The colour possibilities 

with Aveda are endless! 

It’s fully customisable and 

you can refine to your own 

preference, personalised 

to every individual guest. 

And I love the multi-tonal 

finish and shine 

30 | PAINT

HAIR Gary Ingham and the Gary Ingham Art Team 

I love how versatile colour is 

right now. Guests are more 

experimental with tones and 

fashion colours, We are seeing a 

lot more pearls, rose golds and 

pinks. Also, Aveda’s Demi Plus is 

a commitment-free colour so it’s 

perfect to change it up! 

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Colr bars 

ALL BAR 

NONE 

COLOUR MIXING USED TO BE CONFINED TO A DINGY ROOM FULL 

OF DISCARDED GLOVES AND MUCKY BOWLS. NOW IT’S TIME 

TO PUT IT FRONT AND CENTRE – ALL HAIL THE COLOUR BAR! 

CHRISTEL LUNDQVIST, 

STIL 

“It was important to us as a team that we created a space 

where you can take time to feel creative, so the colour bar 

is like a little ‘thinking haven’ for ideas and mixtures. For our 

clients, we wanted a neater and cleaner space where they 

could easily sit, have a coffee and chat to us while we were 

mixing colour. 

“It’s vital to have a space dedicated to colour if that’s what 

the focus of your business is. We are a colour specialist 

salon – my other role is global creative technical director for 

TIGI – so it makes sense for us and clients love to be part of 

the whole journey. 

“Before you start building, have a clear vision about why 

you want the bar and how you’re going to use it, as it can be 

a multi-functional space throughout the day. 

“And the design is so clever as it can be super-neat but 

very creative at the same time.” 

The stereo is playing a killer Spotify playlist. You’re sipping a 

delicious latte, scrolling Pinterest to find the precise blend of 

shade inspiration for your new ’do, all while a hugely talented 

colourist sources the correct hues from the shade charts, and 

whips together your bespoke mixture before seating you for 

your service – isn’t that the kind of experience you want your 

colour client to enjoy? 

When you’re up against affordable yet sophisticated DIY colour 

boxes, and many clients are conscious of the limited free time 

they have to spend in the salon, you need to ensure your colour 

experience is playing it’s A-game. And increasingly, product 

partners are encouraging the inclusion of colour bars to help 

salons impress their clients. The Salon Emotion programme from 

L’Oréal Professional Products Division extols the virtue of the 

colour bar as a chance to showcase what makes you different, 

bringing colour mixing to the forefront of your salon and impressing 

clients with your creativity and knowledge, all while showcasing the 

professional difference. 

“It’s always amazed me how we tend to hide away the most 

creative and visually exciting part of the colour service offering,” 

agrees Matthew Martin from Kao Salon Division, which offers 

opportunities to have a colour bar within its business agreements. 

It has partnered with Maletti to design a colour bar concept that 

can be adapted to the needs of the salon. “It creates a striking 

feature while being practical to the demands of dispensing and 

mixing colour.” 

So how are salons raising the (colour) bar? We spoke with some 

who have made them integral to their businesses… 

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KATIE KATON, 

#LONDONRDHAIR 

“The colour bar is an integral part of our 

salon because it gives our clients a private 

space in which to relax, as well as access 

the colour books so they can choose the 

exact hue they had envisioned. They have 

the visibility to see the colour being mixed 

up, involving them further in the process and 

inspiring confidence in their stylist. 

“Having the colour bar as a separate space 

really highlights how important our colour 

service is, a key lesson we learned from the 

L’Oréal Professional Products Division Salon 

Emotion programme. 

“We plan to place a large focus on training, 

with a particular emphasis on the importance 

of a good consultation. 

“This keeps the team engaged, as 

discussing the client’s hair aspirations is 

what makes the colour bar so exciting!” 

LISA WHITEMAN, 

WHITEMAN SOHO 

“With my colour bar I wanted to make sure 

everything was accessible from the stylist’s 

point of view and was easy to use. The colour 

bar is the main focus of the salon and needs 

to be clean and tidy, the same way a real 

bar should be. We have the whole range of 

Goldwell colour and additives on show to 

encourage creativity. Every bit of the bar was 

designed with storage and the tools needed 

to create the perfect colour. 

“The colour bar makes the focus of the 

salon more professional. It’s difficult to 

attract new clients for colour as they are very 

wary of change and it helps them to have 

faith that you are a true colourist that cares 

about their hair.” 

TAKE THE BAR 

KAO SALON DIVISION’S MATTHEW MARTIN SHARES HIS TOP THREE TIPS 

• Choose an area in your salon that gives maximum visibility to your clients, but also offers a practical space for 

your stylists to work in 

• Train your stylists about how the bar works as an area to talk with their clients about colour during the consultation 

• This is an investment by you to support growing your colour revenue, so ensure that you target your stylists with 

growth objectives to see a return 

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little experimentation? Well, prepare to have your mind blown by 

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clearer, crisper blondes than ever before. And say hello to 

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You have your base… so grab the three new Gel Toners and 

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BLOCK 

ROCKING 

BEATS 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEX BARRON-HOUGH 

FRESH FROM THE BAD APPLE ART TEAM, REMIX IS 

HIGH ENERGY LUXE INCARNATE, A MIX OF PRIMARY TONES AND 

BLOCK COLOURING TEAMED WITH HIGH SHINE AND A HINT OF 

TEXTURE. LET’S REMIX ’80S VIBES AND THRUST THEM INTO 2019… 

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38 | PAINT

HAIR Bad Apple Art Team using TIGI Copyright Colour Care and Custom Care, 

shot at Bedhead Studios. MAKE-UP Katie Moore. STYLING Claire Frith 

Watch the video now at 

creativeheadmag.com 

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A RUSH OF 

blush 

THE PRODUCT OF ONE EVENING OF TEAMWORK AT NASHWHITE, THIS MINI P[INK] 

SERIES ILLUSTRATES THE POWER OF COLLABORATION. CREATIVE DIRECTOR LEE 

NASH-JONES EXPLAINS THE BIRTH OF THE COLLECTIVE SESSIONS… 

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COLOUR Jordan Massarella. STYLING Ben Jones. PHOTOGRAPHY Lee Nash-Jones 

“UNAPOLOGETICALLY RAW, OUR Collective Sessions 

are an opportunity for us to get together outside of 

working hours and play. Some might ask: ‘why?’ 

We would always answer: ‘why not?’ 

“Our Collective Sessions are an open invitation for 

all of our team to come along, whether it’s to create 

or just to observe. It’s an opportunity, away from the 

hustle and bustle of busy salon life, to get creative, 

experiment and have fun doing so. 

“As we have decided to shoot all of our own 

imagery, these sessions have allowed us to take back 

control of time and create content with an original 

perspective. We can shoot what we like and when we 

like, if only for four hours after work, using two of our 

apprentices as models, with an open brief, like this 

P[ink] series. 

“We love the creative process when planning for a 

project a few times a year, but what if we turned that 

into a few times a month? I recently decided to take 

up photography, and Jordan Massarella, our 2018 It 

List Rising Star winner, is preparing to head his own 

creative colour course in partnership with L’Oréal 

Professionnel. 

This gave us the perfect opportunity to test 

out some ideas with stylist Ben Jones, play with 

colour and shoot in a relaxed environment with zero 

pressures or expectations. Our Collective Sessions 

were born. 

“We approached our first session with few 

assumptions. This was a collaboration between the 

three of us and we wanted to keep it organic and 

open. A busy salon can be so demanding, so curating 

content for our social media platforms can be tricky. 

We are always looking to create original content, 

in particular for our Instagram, and 

now we have the perfect platform!” 

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Sarah Black, Linton & Mac 

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NEXT LEVEL 

BALAYAGE 

BEYOND 

BALAYAGE 

HAIR PAINTING IS MORE POPULAR THAN EVER, SO WHEN 

EVERY SALON IS OFFERING THE SERVICE, HOW CAN YOU 

STAND OUT? LET US TAKE YOU FURTHER… 

It takes a true artist to master balayage, to be able to balance the play of light 

and shadow in a flattering way. Yet the service has saturated the vocabulary of 

consumers and is showing no signs of slowing in popularity. In the first half of 2018, 

balayage and hair painting had the biggest impact of the year on hair services in 

the UK, with a growth of 22 per cent in transactions and a 29 per cent increase in 

revenue, according to research by Kline PRO. 

Ever-evolving, the world of colour waits for no one. From playing with different 

methods to the stand-out shades of the season, now is the time to take your 

balayage skills to the next level. 

PASS THE BISCUITS 

Bold or unusual colour may have shown, after recent years, huge growth but 

flattering balayage has become a staple to many salons. Achieving the perfect, 

biscuit blonde is not easy, but one thing that has changed, thanks to the proliferation 

of the technique, is the products available. 

“From balayage film and extra-wide foil to highlighting boards and wow combs, we 

now have access to so many more tools to make balayage applications much easier 

and quicker,” says Nancy Stripe, colourist and balayage specialist at Reuben Wood 

Creatives in Manchester. 

This year we’re seeing a move away from brilliant golds and ashy tones towards 

softer, biscuit-hued shades. “Finding the balance between cool and warm is the key 

to perfecting the biscuit blonde look,” advises Sarah Black, colour expert at Linton 

& Mac in Aberdeen. Heralded as this year’s most on-trend balayage colour, biscuit 

tones should be a blend of creamy clean tones and warmer, golden hues. “The 

balance means that the colour is extremely wearable, flattering against both warmer 

and cooler skin tones, and is brightening against the complexion,” Sarah adds. 

One of the biggest selling points for balayage is its easy maintenance cycle – 

growing out naturally for a lived-in feel, which only feeds into the toned-down, natural 

approach to colour this year. “We’re taking inspiration from the nude make-up trend. 

It’s a look that’s barely there, creating a youthful glow and soft, natural tones with 

playful hints of illuminative blondes in focal points,” explains Kerrie O’Reilly, TIGI 

Academy technical creative director. 

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Mallory Eaton, The Bespoke Salon 

Bixie Colour 



CHANGING THINGS UP 

A mastery of techniques can result in some unexpected 

combinations. As a specialist in balayage, Nancy Stripe was 

particularly impressed by the masterclasses she attended by 

Australian artists, who brought some new and innovative ideas 

from Down Under to delivering that perfect sun-kissed blonde. 

“Bixie Colour and Edwards & Co in Sydney actually use a lot of foil 

to create their balayage looks, so they’re able to get the maximum 

lift that sometimes isn’t possible with traditional freehand 

application. They then use zonal toning to soften out the roots and 

it really gives a flawless finish,” she explains. “Learning when to use 

which technique has made such a difference. Freehand and foil 

both have a place in lived-in colour, and that’s what I am now 

teaching to my students.” 

Combining classic foil techniques with freehand painting also 

brings a level of sophistication to the look – something Benjamin 

Close, owner of Benjamin Close Hairdressing in Bangor, has been 

experimenting with. “My clients love seamless colour but would like 

that classic element back into their hair,” he says. “The highlights 

help create that precision colour with a soft feel towards the front of 

the hairline, whereas balayage creates that lived-in colour, allowing 

the stylist to create pops of brighter shades where needed.” 

“Foils can be used to create beautiful bright contours and they 

will help to enhance the neutral negative space in-between,” adds 

Gareth Williams, creative ambassador for Headmasters. “This is a 

return to super-polished hair, so shine is key.” Colour-centric salon 

Skyler London is also seeing a real upswing in highlight-balayage 

combos, with colour director Lloyd Court noting that “combining 

highlighting and balayage techniques creates the perfect balance 

of depth and brightness to the hair”. 

Salon Sloane’s John Vial recommends layering a tint over your 

balayage work to soften the look and remain on-trend for 2019. 

“People are going to go back to blanket colour, though all is not as 

it seems; natural blanket colour is not uniform from root to tip. We 

begin by pre-lightening the hairlines and the ends, before applying 

an all-over tint to give gentle differences with the appearance of 

block colour.” 

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Bixie Colour 

NEXT LEVEL 

BALAYAGE 

Rather than focusing on 

weaving lighter colours through 

the lengths, you can even flip 

the idea on its head and go 

to the dark side. “This year 

we’re moving on to the depth 

it can create – rather than the 

lightness. The darker elements 

of the hair will be the focus, 

adding depth and dimension to 

the hair,” explains Sarah Black. 

Cool-toned brunette balayage 

work has become something 

of a specialty for Mallory Eaton, 

colourist at The Bespoke Salon 

in Scottsdale, Arizona: “It’s 

one of those looks that can be 

worn through every season. 

This technique works for both a 

blonde that wants to go dark but 

not too solid, or someone with 

darker hair that is wanting just a 

hint of movement throughout. 

“Keep that invisible finish by 

using upward stokes when 

blending any lines. I always 

smudge and bring it down 

past the start to really make 

it soft.” 

The best element about 

balayage is that it is so 

customisable. Whether 

you’re sticking to bronde or 

using the technique for wilder 

colour choices, the flexibility 

means that each session is a 

brand-new experiment. 

Nancy Stripe 

Kerrie O’Reilly 

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Paintb 

The latest launches and products to 

boost the contents of your colour kit 

With 100 beautiful shades 

within 14 colour families, the 

colour line Lômé Paris has 

arrived in time to make 2019 

très chic! These versatile 

formulations are perfect for 

salons looking to add some 

French flair to their work. 

0330 1231907 

salon-services.com 

Clients love TIGI 

Copyright Colour and 

Care so far? Now there’s 

more to coo over with 

TIGI Copyright Custom 

Create styling range. 

The Revitalising Dry 

Shampoo is great to 

make shades last, while 

the Split End Repair 

Cream reverses the 

effects of split ends. 

RRP £18.17 each 

0844 8440944 

tigiprofessional.com 

Adding four new shades to its Precious Nature 

permanent hair colour range, the Cool Naturals 

collection from ALFAPARF Milano contains 100 per 

cent natural extracts and is entirely ammonia-free. 

+353 4585 6490 

xpertpro.ie 

Client love of metallic shades isn’t going 

anywhere – and Silver Stiletto from Manic 

Panic’s vegan semi-permanent range ticks 

all the right boxes. 

01579 341913 

manic-panic.co.uk 

Famous for its gorgeously fragranced care and 

styling products, Neäl & Wølf has now revealed a 

professional colour line, enriched with vitamin C 

and botanical extracts for high-gloss luxe shades. 

01282 444900 

nealandwolfe.com 

“I adore the new 

Opal-Essence range from 

Illumina Color for its pure, 

indulgent tones. I’m a Kyd 

in a candy store!” 

Jayson Gray 

AKA Karbon Kyd 

Deliver other-worldly 

shine that reflects both 

warm and cool tones 

with Opal-Essence by 

Illumina Color from Wella 

Professionals. The future 

has arrived. 

020 3901 1163 

wella.com 

New to the UK comes Shades EQ Kickers from 

Redken, four new high purity, vibrant shades – 

yellow, orange, red and violet. Kick up your colour 

work a notch… 

0800 854956 

redken.co.uk 

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The original treatment additive, Olaplex has now 

unveiled a shampoo and conditioner to light up 

your retail while making all those Olaplex-boosted 

colour services last even longer. You’re welcome! 

RRP £25.85 each 

0845 0773277 

starqualities.com 

Clients drooling over Alexa Chung’s new Balayage 

Ambré finish? Then get ready with the four new 

INOA shades from L’Oréal Professionnel… 

0800 0304034 

lorealprofessionnel.co.uk 

Aussie favourite evo has revamped its Fabuloso 

range (love the new squeezy tubes!) 

and added a cool brown to its line-up of 

take-home colour boosters. 

RRP £25 

0800 9554285 

evohair.com 

Lighten up with JOICO’s all new Crème Lightener, 

the latest addition to its Blonde Life range. 

With up to nine levels of lift, if it’s good enough 

for Lady Gaga, it’s good enough for us! 

0845 0712326 

joico.com 

The Activator system of new demi-permanent 

IGORA Vibrance from Schwarzkopf Professional 

means you can choose a gel or cream 

consistency. Genius! 

0800 526741 

schwarzkopfpro.com 

Just to tease you… there 

are three new metallic 

shades coming from 

Goldwell this March, and a 

Cool Violet shade joining 

@Pure Pigments, too! 

01323 432100 

goldwell.co.uk 

Hair colour 

just got a lot 

more chic 

with Couleurs 

Couture from 

Balmain Paris Hair 

Couture, a palette 

of 61 intermixable 

colours in 15 

shade families, 

with permanent, 

demi-permanent, 

tone on tone, 

super lighteners 

and toners on 

hand to deliver 

luxe colour 

while helping to 

reconstruct hair, too. 

01323 842288 

balmainhair.co.uk 

The new Redvolution shades for Color Sublime by 

Revlonissimo from Revlon Professional will have 

you painting the town red in no time. From vibrant 

crimson to shimmering coppers, the new C5 

colourants deliver intense, long-lasting results and 

the Delicate Bloom fragrance is the cherry on top. 

020 7391 7440 

revlonprofessional.co.uk 

Bigger, better, brighter… welcome the next 

generation of Headpaint from Fudge Professional! 

From a new Conditioning Complex, to Luxe Ultra- 

Lights and Gel Toners, it’s tough to know what to 

play with first… 

020 7845 6333 

fudgeprofessional.com 

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Illumina Color from Wella Professionals 

Art schl 

Get your kit together and head out on the highway 

to a better-than-ever colour career 

ALFAPARF Milano 

Seamless Colouring 

This is a full-day course designed 

to create beautiful blends and 

colour combinations incorporated 

in a seamless result for colourists 

who have at least one year’s 

experience. The focus is on 

balayage, seamless root blending 

and shine bands. 

20 May, Belfast 

academy@xperthair.ie 

xpertpro.ie 

ASP Affinage Salon 

Professional 

ASP Colour Master Programme 

This course takes place across 

four months with bite-sized 

modules covering everything 

from fundamentals of colour, 

psychology, extreme colour 

correction to how to get creative 

with a practical workshop from 

the brand’s global ambassador, 

Tracey Devine-Smith. 

May to September; Romsey 

01794 527111 

asphair.com 

Aveda 

Fashion Fusion 

Techniques & Trends 

This course with Jo McKay 

investigates the impact of 

technology, social media and 

retail trends as well as the latest 

fashion-influenced colour palettes 

and how you can let your creativity 

fly across the salon floor. 

17 April, Aveda 

London Academy 

0370 4286382, 

bstace@aveda.co.uk 

Fudge Professional 

Headpaint Colour Essentials 

Want to build up your confidence 

using the Fudge Professional 

colour portfolio of Headpaint and 

Paintbox? Then this Alan Howardbased 

course has you covered! 

It includes hair structure, 

the colour wheel, peroxide 

choice, achieving target shade, 

formulating and colour correction. 

26 March, Rochdale 

01706 644803 

alanhoward.co.uk 

Goldwell 

Consultation Specialist 

For colourists with three years of 

experience or more, this helps you 

to find the correct colour service 

for your client, every time. Explore 

how to use the language of 

persuasion in the salon, giving you 

confidence when communicating 

with clients about time and costs. 

1 April, London 

020 3540 1200, 

goldwell.co.uk/education 

JOICO 

JoiColor Specialist 

Become a master in JoiColor 

on this five-day programme, 

where you’ll better understand 

the science behind hair structure 

and the effects of colour on the 

hair, while mastering the ability to 

perfect each and every colour for 

every client that walks through 

your door. 

9 to 10 September and 7 to 9 

October; Lacey’s, Berkshire 

0118 9302338 

laceysltd.co.uk 

L’Oréal Professionnel 

Intermediate Colour Techniques 

with Sarah Black 

Who better to teach you about 

kick-ass colour techniques than 

a former L’Oréal Colour Trophy 

winner? The colour queen from 

Aberdeen’s Linton & Mac salon will 

walk you through the techniques 

that you need to bring into your 

salon this year… 

3 April, Belfast 

coursesuk@loreal.com 

lorealaccess.com/uk 

Manic Panic 

Vivid Blends 

With Pantone’s colour of the 

year being Living Coral, now is 

the time to get to grips with vivid 

tones! With this course you’ll 

perfect your bold blends and 

balayage, while learning the 

colour hacks that will make 

clients sing your praises. 

Dates and venue TBA 

01579 341913, 

manic-panic.co.uk 

milk_shake 

To Foil or Not to Foil 

Feeling confused by balayage? 

This course, led by Julian 

Dalrymple, has been designed for 

those hairdressers who can be 

confused by colour placement 

and need to gain more knowledge 

and understanding of the most 

suitable technique or method to 

use with each client to achieve 

the best results. 

Dates and location to order 

01392 365177 

milkshakehaircare.co.uk 

Organic Colour 

Systems 

Blondes at Glasshouse 

This Blondes workshop teaches 

you how to use the High Lift Series 

and Naturlite Lightening powder 

and toners to achieve gorgeous 

clean blondes. Start the day 

learning the theory behind blonde 

biology and then create your own 

beautiful blonde. 

11 February, 

Glasshouse Salon, London 

01590 646462 

organiccoloursystems.com 

Paul Mitchell 

Perfect Canvas 

Creating the perfect canvas 

for muted metallics, brights 

and pastels is essential in 

guaranteeing the best colour 

results for your guests – this 

course will guide you through 

the fundamentals and chemistry 

of Blonding with Paul Mitchell 

Professional Hair Color. 

24 June, Aylesbury 

0845 6590011 

salon-success.co.uk/education 

Redken 

Game of Blondes 

Blonde remains the most popular 

colour in the country, which is why 

it’s so vital for salons to create 

bespoke, on-trend results to keep 

both their clients and colourists 

excited. Get the techniques, 

formulas and insights to up your 

blonde game. 

25 to 26 March, London 

coursesuk@loreal.com 

lorealaccess.com/uk 

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REMIX from Goldwell 

L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final 2018 

Revlon Professional 

Master Redvolution 

This one-day seminar will 

teach you colour variations and 

combinations in this dynamic 

palette along with salon-friendly 

techniques. You’ll be equipped 

with the knowledge to create 

endless perfect reds, coppers and 

violets that your clients will adore. 

11 February, 

Leeds and Belfast 

020 7391 7440 

revlonprofessional.com 

Salon Services 

Freehand Hair Painting 

Create the ultimate in colour 

results and master freehand 

colouring during this practical, 

hands-on, technique-focused 

training session. 

18 February, Andover 

0330 1231907 

salon-services.com 

Schwarzkopf 

Professional 

World of IGORA 

In this two-day seminar you’ll get 

to explore the full range of IGORA 

Royal. With theory and practical 

sessions, this course will open 

up a world of new and creative 

colour possibilities. 

25 to 26 March, Glasgow 

020 7724 7931 

skpevents.co.uk/ASKeducation 

Skyler London 

Silk Bath 

Exclusive to Skyler London salon, 

Skyler McDonald will share her 

insights into colours that work, 

how to apply a silk bath and how 

to personalise aftercare. 

3 June, London 

020 3474 5555 

skylerlondon.com 

TIGI 

Creative Consultation Expert 

Learn how to elevate your 

colour services and effectively 

communicate colour change 

with each type of client, adapting 

your style and language to their 

individual personality and tribe. 

20 to 21 February, London 

020 7228599 

tigiprofessional.com/education 


Master Color Expert Maximiser 

This new course is for colourists 

who completed the Master Color 

Expert Programme more than 

three years ago, and now includes 

trichologist Mark Blake to help you 

care for your clients’ scalps and 

coloured hair. 

18 to 20 June, London 

020 3650 4700 

wella.co.uk/education 

Tackle clients’ 

unrealistic expectations 

with Sophia Hilton 

8 or 22 April, 27 May. 

To book, visit 

notanotheracademy.com 

STARMAKERS 

Dreams can come true – discover 

where to take those first steps 

The Coterie 

WHERE London, 

with regional pop-ups 

This exclusive, members-only 

networking club offers a unique 

opportunity to mix with your 

peers and hear from the biggest 

names in hair and fashion. 

creativeheadmag.com/events 

L’Oréal Colour Trophy 

WHEN Regional Semi-Finals 

are 25 March to 10 April. Grand 

Final is 3 June 

WHERE Nationwide; 

Grand Final is in London 

Share your colour addiction with 

this iconic colour competition! 

The semis are across eight 

locations, before the party 

climaxes at Battersea Evolution! 

lorealcolourtrophy.com 

Wella TrendVision 

Award Regional Heats 

WHEN May to August 

WHERE Nationwide 

With the new Color Artist of the 

Year category, the focus is on 

beautiful colour, placement and 

expert finish. The entry deadline 

is 20 March (you’ll need to 

upload online), and the regional 

shortlist is revealed on 4 April. 

Pop 30 September in the diary 

now – that’s the Final in London. 

wella.co.uk/trendvision 

Goldwell Color Zoom 

WHEN July 

WHERE London 

The trend is REMIX, the deadline 

for entries is 31 May, and winners 

will be revealed at the UK Final 

in July. They go on to compete 

globally in Vienna in September 

at Global Zoom. 

goldwell.co.uk/color-zoom-2019 

Most Wanted and 

The It List 

WHEN 2 September 

WHERE London 

The crème de la crème of 

hairdressing will be competing 

for the hottest trophies in town. 

Keep an eye on the Colour 

Expert category – who will be 

wearing the colour crown next? 

creativeheadmag.com/ 

mostwanted 

The Alternative 

Hair Show 

WHEN 6 October 

WHERE London 

The event’s 2019 theme and 

venue have yet to be revealed, 

but you’ll see avant-garde looks 

from around the world alongside 

The Visionary Awards. 

info@alternativehair.org 

2018 

Get your Most Wanted 

Colour Expert Award 

entry in by 13 May 

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OPINION 


ARE YOU 

Zoë Irwin for Wella Professionals 

using Illumina Color Opal Essence 

READY TO 

COLOUR 

TEXTURED 

HAIR? 

CLIENTS WITH AFRO 

HAIR ARE INCREASINGLY 

EMBRACING THEIR 

NATURAL TEXTURE… 

AND THE POSSIBILITIES 

OF COLOUR. ZOË IRWIN, 

UK COLOUR TREND 

EXPERT FOR WELLA 

PROFESSIONALS, WARNS 

UK SALONS TO PREPARE… 

2018 

THE UK HAS SEEN a rise in women transitioning from relaxed 

straightened hair to wearing it in its natural form. Over in the 

US, Mintel reported that women with natural texture overtook 

those using chemical straighteners and relaxers for the first 

time. Without the sensitivity caused by relaxers, and the very 

silhouette of the hair changing dramatically, what’s followed is 

an incredible surge of hair colour experimentation, from vivid 

brights to delicate and rich tones. 

I’ve seen it from Coachella to Brooklyn, from East London to 

West, and it’s been an influence for my debut trend launch as 

Wella Professional’s colour trend expert – Colour Texture Embrace 

[pictured below left]. From freehand ‘Pintura’ colouring techniques, 

to global applications of bleach that are then dyed to pretty pastels 

or vivid brights, these colour trends are as popular on women as 

men, making this a huge market for hair colour and education. 

I’ve discussed this trend movement with women in the beauty 

industry, and such was the interest and desire for more information 

on colour techniques and availability across the UK, I couldn’t help 

but wonder… is your salon ready for this? 

It’s odd (not to mention outdated and downright wrong) that 

clients with textured hair can’t just walk into any salon to get 

their hair done. Hair is hair in its many forms. Training for Afrotextured 

hair should come at the apprentice stage and follow 

through a stylist’s ongoing education. By narrowing their market, 

hairdressers are missing out. It’s important to have knowledge on 

products that work well in textured hair, as well as education on 

how to weave and colour and style. 

According to The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, Afro- 

Caribbean women spend six times more than other ethnicities on 

beauty and hair services – six times! This is incredible – there are 

exciting opportunities just waiting for savvy salons who want to 

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