PAINT A/W19

A/W19
Culre
Clash

ECLECTIC, URBAN AND
RICH IN CULTURE – THE
CITIES OF MILAN, LONDON
AND BERLIN PLAYED MUSE
TO THE PAUL MITCHELL
EUROPEAN ARTISTIC TEAM
FOR ITS NEW COLLECTION…

FROM BERLIN’S ICONIC
STREET ART SCENE
TO LONDON’S MANY
NEIGHBOURHOODS AND
MILAN’S CHIC SHOPPING
DISTRICT, THE PAUL
MITCHELL
EUROPEAN
ARTISTIC TEAM HAS
CREATED THE NEW
WANDERLUST COLLECTION
TO INSPIRE A GLOBAL,
INCLUSIVE FEEL. WITH
A FREE-SPIRITED AIR OF
ADVENTURE UNDERPINNING
MODERN CLASSIC STYLING,
EACH LOOK IS INSPIRED BY
ONE OF THESE CULTURE
HUBS, WHILE PAUL
MITCHELL’S VEGAN COLOUR
OPTIONS, THE COLOR
XG AND THE DEMI, GIVE
CHARACTER AND DEPTH

Milan
INSPIRED BY THE VIBRANT ROMANTICISM OF ITALIAN
CINEMA STARLETS, THIS CORAL-ROSE BALAYAGE
ON BOMBSHELL LAYERS IS BOTH SULTRY AND CHIC

“My inspiration came from
pop culture’s obsession with
rose tones and stylists’ desire
for fashion tones and ways to
upgrade balayage services. I
added dimension and texture
by creating a cooler, minky tone
at the roots and a few pops of
colour for variation when the
sunlight hits her hair”
VICKY PANTING,
COLOURIST
“Inspired by the ’50s and ’60s,
this modern shape resembles
the beauty and the sensuality
of Italian icon Sophia Loren.
I combined a geometric
perimeter and internal layers
then framed them with pin-up
fringe that was cut to curve
slightly upward at the corners”
MARCO IAFRATE,
HAIRCUTTER
“I accentuated her
natural texture by
creating very soft
waves with controlled
movement in
the fringe”
SÉVERINE PAPIN,
STYLIST

“I wanted to experiment with the
idea of natural light hitting the
hair to create a shimmering light
effect, while enhancing her natural
texture and bringing it to life. In a
subtle reference to ’90s British
supermodels, I applied foils around
the hairline to enhance the places
where natural light would hit”
LUKE DAWSON-BROWNE,
COLOURIST

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ICONIC LANDMARKS AND A HISTORY THAT STRETCHES
BACK CENTURIES, LONDON’S FASHION-FORWARD EDGE
STANDS IN STARK CONTRAST. THE PALETTE OF WALNUT,
BRONZE AND CARAMEL ON THESE FREE-FLOWING, NATURAL
CURLS GIVES WARMTH, DIMENSION AND TEXTURE
“I wanted the opposite
of sweet curls. I curved
them into a strong
triangular shape, then
added finger waves
on the top for a very
fashionable, retro touch”
SÉVERINE PAPIN,
STYLIST
“I was inspired by the model’s
texture and free-spiritedness.
The cut is made for curls with a
lot of bounce, movement and
freedom of texture. I created it
with a lower forward graduation
technique that is elongated
at the back, while the top is
elevated horizontally to contain
the volume”
MARCO IAFRANTE,
HAIRCUTTER

Berlin
THIS EDGY TAKE ON ‘60S MOD FASHION CLASHES WITH
CONTEMPORARY COLOUR AND TEXTURE, MIMICKING THE
CLASH OF PAST AND PRESENT IN GERMANY’S CAPITAL
“I was inspired by faded pastel
tones painting the Berlin
sky. From autumn to winter,
daylight transitions from a soft
warm light to a beige-coloured
tone. I gave the model’s freshly
lifted hair more dimension
without removing the light for
an edgy finish”
EVELYN STRAUSS,
COLOURIST
“For this look I was reminiscing about
the mod subculture. I decided to
revise the bowl cut or pageboy style
with a modern twist. I combined a
double baseline to introduce different
levels of texture. We began by
naturally drying the roots to contain
volume, then we smoothed the midlengths
to the ends by twisting the
brush in different directions to build
texture diversity for a modern finish”
MARCO IAFRATE,
HAIRCUTTER

“I would love to explore the splendour of
Vietnam – I haven’t been there since I was
a child. It would be a dream to see where
my family is from, take in the sights and
sounds, wander the busy streets enjoying
the cuisine, and fully immerse myself in the
culture... my culture”
NOOGIE THAI
“San Miguel de Salinas in Spain for the
laid-back bohemian feel. This has to be my
special go-to destination. It holds a fond place
in my heart and soul”
LUKE DAWSON-BROWNE
“Every other year I take a road trip through
the United States, visiting different
destinations such as caves, national parks,
deserts, ghost towns and so on. One of the
top trips on my wish list is to go to Alaska for a
few weeks to enjoy the national parks, frozen
glaciers and the amazing scenery”
MARCO IAFRATE
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE
TO WANDER THIS A/W19?
“The Tiergarten in my hometown of Berlin is
the best place for me as this inner-city park is
big and full of colours in autumn. You have the
chance to relax and find new inspiration”
EVELYN STRAUSS
“I’ll be wandering along London’s iconic Brick
Lane. The mix of street art, vintage shops
and quirky places to eat makes it one of my
favourite places to get lost in for a day.”
VICKY PANTING
“I’m a citizen of the world! For me, every
continent and every country is full of
architectural and human treasures. Wherever
I am, I take height – be it a rooftop or a
mountaintop – to take advantage of the
calming views and to contemplate the forms
of an urban or natural landscape”
SÉVERINE PAPIN
Give your team the passport to grow and develop their colour aspirations. For more information on Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Color, including The Color XG and The Demi, or to
request the full Wanderlust brochure with formulas and details to recreate the looks, call Salon Success on 0845 659 0011 or visit salon-success.co.uk/professional-hair-colour

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CONTENTS
PAINTERS
The gang shares some shady nightmares
THE FORECAST
The season’s most wearable new trends
#COLOURIRL
Amazing hues and formulas from real life
FASHION
PAINTER Casey Coleman overpowers our senses
SAY WHAT YOU SEE
How to create a colour menu that makes sense
ONE AND ONLY
The rise of the colour-only salon
CONQUER YOUR FEAR
Don’t be afraid of colour corrections
COLOR ZOOM
PAINT goes behind the scenes with Goldwell
OPINION
Thomas Hills on our obsession with Instagram
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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ON THE COVER
Hair by the Paul Mitchell European Artistic Team
EDITOR Amanda Nottage ART DIRECTOR Nick Jabbal ART Graeme White DIGITAL DESIGNER Eva Vestmann CONTRIBUTORS Kelsey
Dring, Deborah Murtha, Anna Samson CHIEF SUB EDITOR Adam Wood COMMERCIAL EDITOR Eve Wagstaff 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.

Mistakes?
We’ve made a few…
VISIT PAINT ONLINE AND YOU’LL SEE OUR RESIDENT PAINTERS
SHARING EVERYTHING FROM TECHNIQUES TO FORMULAS TO CLIENT
ADVICE. WE ASKED THEM WHAT WAS THE SCARIEST MOMENT
THEY’VE FACED WITH COLOUR… AND HOW DID THEY HANDLE THE
SITUATION? COME ON, WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE…
Shia
Hiln
NOT ANOTHER SALON
2019
LAST YEAR I WAS colouring the hair of
an editor from a big fashion magazine.
She was the kind of woman that was
lovely, but you just know the moment
something wasn’t to her taste she
wouldn’t be – you know that client.
She asked for big copper pieces in
her curls with bits of gold. I mixed a
copper on a 7 and some highlight tint
and went to work. Just as I was on the
top few sections I couldn’t help but
notice that it looked strange as it was
developing. I popped downstairs only
to find where the copper is usually
kept sat a tube of pure green pigment!
I literally couldn’t breathe. I looked at
Carla the manager and she said: ‘Come
on Sophia, you do corrections for
everyone else, now you have to do your
own’. You know that feeling when you
can hardly swallow?
I took a bowl of bleach up and
without her realising it ran it over
every copper chunk. Thank god it was
curly hair and chunky sections work
best! Lord knows how I got away with
it, but I toned it all copper and it looked
banging. She said it was her best
colour yet.
Mistakes happen and none of us
are above that sick feeling in our
stomachs. It’s why I’ve launched a
course called ‘Colourists Anxiety’ –
to get on the waiting list email
manager@notanothersalon.com
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I HAD JUST FINISHED applying colour to my
client’s hair when I noticed that the ends were
lifting rapidly. As I thought I was using bleach with
2%, this struck me as really odd, especially once
I noticed there had been very little progress with
the roots. I was perplexed enough to double check
with my assistant what he had mixed. He repeated
the formulas back to me but with the developers
reversed, bleach +9% and the base colour with
2%. It hit me... this was going to be a massive fail.
In the moment I have to admit I was furious, but
I was more concerned at finding a way to style
it out. Was there a way to rectify the situation
without spelling out to my client what exactly had
happened? At Rainbow Room International we
present ourselves as colour experts and charge
accordingly. It didn’t feel conceivable that I was
going to have to tell my client that I had put the
wrong colour on her hair! And that we were going
to rinse her colour off, dry it in front of a mirror,
thus revealing it was still grey at the roots and
orange at the ends – all before attempting to
rectify the issue.
It was a busy Saturday and by this point I had
four clients, and a fifth would be arriving soon. To
be completely honest, I went and sat in the toilet
for a couple of minutes. I needed a moment of
peace to think. I decided honesty was the best
policy. I spelled out the issue to my client and
explained what would happen next. To be honest,
she was not in the least bit happy, and the strength
of her reaction took me by surprise.
It took some persuading but she allowed me to
finish the job and thankfully it looked really good,
not that it seemed to matter to her. When she left
that day, I really didn’t know if she would ever be
back, but I’m grateful to say that she’s still my
client today. This whole incident reinforced to me
the need to always take 100 per cent responsibility
in every aspect of what I do. Because as this
episode showed, at the end of day it’s going to me
that is held accountable, not anyone else.
Paddy McDgall
RAINBOW ROOM INTERNATIONAL
PAINT | 07

Casey Coleman
CHAIR SALONS
Ja Gray
AKA KARBON KYD
HERE’S A DOOZY… about nine years ago I had a client that
I used to colour for my boss. She was a base 1 on top of
resistant white hair, so you can imagine the build up!
She decided that because she was naturally so light
and her son’s birthday was coming up, she wanted to go
light. We had about 10 weeks to try and get her to her goal
(which we all know is HIGHLY unrealistic). We lightened it at
week one, then again at week six. We were left with a very
warm 7, which we had to tone to a 6 to eliminate the brass.
Two weeks later, she called to request that she have
it redone because she wanted it a base 10 for her son’s
birthday. I refused to do it several times, but my boss
ended up booking it back in as she was very persistent.
So I gave in. Predictably, once we started rinsing her
colour her hair started coming out with it. In chunks. It was
the only time that something had gone so horribly wrong. I
convinced her to cut her hair shorter to go with the colour,
which she was up for. But there was no saving it. I had a
ball of hair in my hand at the end of the appointment and
nothing but regret, even though she was happy!
I let a client dictate what I was going to do to her hair.
That’s a mistake that I will never make again. Don’t be
afraid to say no!
I WAS AWAY DOING a show
back in the early days.
We were working on a big
presentation in Spain and I
had done all the prep work
leading up to show day and
coloured all the models who
were to be presented minus
the three demo models, who
were due to be coloured
onstage the next day. So off
to dinner we went.
The next morning, as I
prepared one particular
demo model, it dawned on
me that we had not had time
to analyse her hair properly,
and find out all the hair
history… and there was no
time now.
So, off I went to the
stage and proceeded to
demo my look. As I started
my technique and began
applying a lightening
product to the lengths of
the hair, the funniest thing
started to happen. The
hair started to smoke and
combust right in front of
me. I felt sick instantly, but
decided the show must go
on! I worked quickly and
started to talk and make
gestures with my hands,
and the translator had my
back, and also joined in and
made hand gestures, and
remarked on how fabulous
my technique was.
This was literally smoke
and mirrors, as we really
trying to waft the fumes and
smoke away from the stage.
We managed to present
the technique without ‘an
incident’, and got the model
off the stage and rinsed
ASAP. I did save the colour
and managed to make it
look decent in the final
presentation. No-one ever
knew what happened that
day, except the translator
and I… until now!
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And making her painter debut…
Sarah Black
LINTON & MAC
I CAN SAY WITH confidence I’ve had a few scary colour
moments in my career, but there is one that’s fresh in my
memory as it only happened a few weeks ago!
I have a bleach and tone client I’ve been working with for
a few years now, we’ve experimented with silvers and greys,
but for a couple of years she’s been white.
I see her every few months and we do a long regrowth
bleach, her hair is super-light so it lifts like a dream.
She came in a few weeks ago and while I was dealing
with other clients, I had an assistant mix her toner
ready for me to apply. As the toner oxidises
it always looks fearfully dark, but that’s
something I’ve learned not to be scared
of, ironically! Little did I know there had
been a mix up with some colour boxes
and tubes and a base 4 plum had been
mixed into my toner by mistake instead
of pure tone. *INSERT SCREAM HERE!*
So the beautiful white my client loves is
now purple! Of course, I explained the
whole situation to her so there was no
whispering or panicked energy making
her feel on edge. And so began the
cleanse and retoning process!
The result, without adding more
bleach, was going to be warmer, so I left
her with a really soft peach and planned
a (free) home care routine with another
appointment to get it back to white.
By the correction appointment she was
actually enjoying the tone and wanted to
embrace going proper peach. Human
error happens so keep calm, think
logically and use your knowledge.
Most of all, remember that there is
a person under that head of hair, so
be honest and tactful.
For more insight, advice, techniques and inspiration, check out
our PAINTERS at creativeheadmag.com/paint
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Simon Mo
ZL BY ZLISM
Grace Wales Bonner
The fecast
Anna Sui
Preen
A/W19
THANKS TO INSTAGRAM AND PINTEREST CLIENTS
ARE MORE SWITCHED ON TO TRENDS THAN EVER
BEFORE – SO YOU NEED TO STAY ONE STEP AHEAD.
WE’VE SCOURED THE CATWALKS FOR THE LATEST
LOOKS AND CHATTED TO TOP COLOURISTS ABOUT
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THE TREND
VINTAGE VIBE
In an increasingly uncertain
world it’s no wonder that clients
are taking the opportunity to
inject some optimism into
their lives. They’re embracing
feelgood nostalgia and sepiastyle
blondes or faded pastels
– it’s the hair equivalent of rose-
tinted glasses.
“Think pared-back hues
reminiscent of dusty vintage
gems, the muted hint of metallic
in antique metals such as
copper and brushed gold, and
the faded pastel shades of
washed-out polaroids,” says
Thomas Hills, director at TH1
Hair. “I put the rise of this trend
down to Instagram and the use
of filters that add a retro effect.”
Gary Taylor, owner of Edward
& Co in Brighouse in Yorkshire,
attributes this trend to an
upbeat attitude despite the
seasons changing. “The colder
months are coming but hair is
not following suit with cooler
tones. Warm hues, reminiscent
of radiant golden hour sunshine
in summer are becoming more
popular,” a flawless base is
essential to this Polaroid-perfect
look,” says Gary. “I always use
BlondMe by Schwarzkopf
Professional for lifting locks to
this golden-gleam finish.”
Once you’ve achieved the
right foundation, you can layer
on shimmering shades in
delicate colours, says Karen
Thomson, owner of KAM Hair
and Body Spa. “Mauve, a very
subtle petal-like hue, is great for
blondes or clients with grey hair
who want to a touch of colour
and create a bit of dimension.”
And it’s not just a trend for
light hair, as Thomas explains.
“Brunettes look stunning when
given a shade inspired by
antique metals. Dusty copper
is a great example as it’s toneddown
and less vibrant than
standard copper.”
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THE TREND
CHASING
WATERFALLS
It’s undeniable that interest in
all things natural is at an alltime
high, and that extends to
hair. Clients who want subtle
yet expensive-looking hair are
requesting ribbons of natural
tones, which is an evolution
of a classic trend, says
Tracey Devine-Smith, global
ambassador for ASP Affinage
Salon Professional. “It’s an
update on a ‘80s technique, but
now it’s more subtle.”
It’s a highly personalised
look that works in tandem with
the cut. “This trend pushes the
boundaries of traditional balayage,
featuring clever colour placement
around the hairline to suit the
unique layers of a cut,” explains
global head of technical training at
Fudge Professional, Tracy Hayes.
“Bleach isn’t a necessity, but highlift
blondes, gold blondes, and
caramels will keep this technique
looking super-effortless.”
Steph Peckmore, colour
manager at Bad Apple Hair Group,
explains the subtleties of making
coloured hair look so natural. “It’s
similar to contouring in the sense
that you are using the colour to
create an effect, rather than for
colour change. Follow the lines
as they will dictate where to place
colour for maximum effect.”
Krysia Eddery, owner and
director of Perfectly Posh Hair,
warns against lifting the hair too
much – it’s important to keep it
fluid and understated. “With this
technique it’s all about giving the
hair a very natural, sun-kissed like
finish, so never go too light.”
And it’s important to send
your clients away with the right
tools to keep their hair gleaming.
“The look may appear lowmaintenance,
but treatments and
the right aftercare are essential,”
adds Tracey Devine-Smith.
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THE TREND
SPICE RACK
Exotic bazaars are the source of
inspiration for spicing things up
this season – add a sprinkle of
these rich, luxurious shades to
liven up natural hair or create an
all-over colour for a fuller flavour.
Zoë Irwin, Wella Professionals
colour trend expert and Most
Wanted Creative Talent 2019,
has identified a rising interest
in terracotta, mustard and sage
green. “Yellow as a tone has
had a 50 per cent year on year
rise, and terracotta is coming
through as being a strong colour
forecast for 2020,” she explains.
Vas Mikellides, executive
stylist at Sinead Kelly London
and winner of the L’Oréal Colour
Trophy 2019, agrees that
this trend is heating up. “For
maximum impact adventurous
clients can go for an all-over
gloss, and for clients who only
want a touch of spice, you can
use freehand techniques.”
Suzie McGill, Schwarzkopf
Professional UK ambassador
and international artistic director
at Rainbow Room International,
advises blondes opt for a
turmeric yellow. “This hair colour
is great for blondes who want
to update their look and opt for
something more vibrant and
for those who do not want the
colour all over the hair, they can
incorporate this into flashes or
panels for a cool update.”
Meanwhile, Kevin Paul Finnell,
director at F&M, recommends
dark peppercorn tones for a
deep and mysterious look, and
a dusting of paprika is equally
alluring to red-headed clients.
“Shades of cinnamon and
paprika are particularly favoured,”
says Neil Barton, Goldwell
ambassador and owner of Neil
Barton Hairdressing. “I love to mix
highlights with Goldwell @Pure
Pigments for gloss and to warm
up the skin tone”.
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Don’t forget the five hard-working support
products in the range to prep hair, thicken
texture, lock in tones, clean stains and
reduce colour. There are new pastel shades
and, for the first time, there are two natural
shades to allow you to cover grey hair with
direct dyes.**
Bashful Rose
Blush Coral
Sunny Yellow
Juicy Orange
ELUMEN PLAY
The new kid on the block. Semi-permanent
and oh so versatile. Made to fade (but
fabulously so) with 13 shades, you can mix
and match. Let them fade on tone, then
repeat. Or not – with new Eraser, you can
remove the colour up to 100 per cent then
Play again.*** From sunny yellow to bashful
rose; just colour, rinse, fade,
repeat… colour, rinse,
fade, repeat…
Fiery Red
Hot Pink
Need some
inspiration, a
refresher or a
confidence boost?
Check out the
Goldwell Education
Plus YouTube
channel!
ELUMEN CARE
The next generation of colour care. Made
to perfectly match colour and look after it
beautifully, including two in-salon exclusive
treatments and four take home heroes
to boost your retail, clients can keep
the brilliance, nourish their hair and help
improve their hair structure.**** Perfect
for Elumen, to maintain that long-lasting
colour… yet also a match for Elumen Play,
to support that true tone fade. Group hug!
Want to be an Elumenator? To discover new Elumen Play, call 0330 1239530, visit goldwell.co.uk and follow @goldwelluk on
#ELUMEN #ELUMENPLAY #COLORDIFFERENT
Mysterious Violet
Ocean Blue
Tropical Green
Jet Black
Cool Mint
Sweet Lavender
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Loca,
loca, loca
WHERE YOU ARE IN THE COUNTRY CAN HAVE A DRASTIC EFFECT ON THE OUTCOME OF YOUR
COLOUR WORK THANKS TO THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF HARD WATER AND AIR POLLUTION.
LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD WITH REVLON PROFESSIONAL’S MAGNET RANGE
FROM EXTINCTION REBELLION to climate
change reports, recycling concerns to
water contamination, the state of our
planet is hitting the news on a daily basis.
You should be clued up on the latest
issues that could impact your clients’ hair,
including the effect on their hair colour.
If you think London is the only city in the
UK which is choking under the effects of
too much air pollution, you’d be wrong –
more than 40 towns and cities in the UK
have reached, or exceeded, air pollution
limits set by the World Health Organization.
Thirty UK towns and cities, including
seemingly idyllic areas of the country such
as York and Royal Leamington Spa, have
all exceeded the limit of 10 micrograms
per cubic metre. The likes of Oxford and
Brighton are already pushing at that limit
too, with more cities likely to follow.
Your postcode can also affect your
colour work in another big way due to water
quality. In areas of hard water there is a high
concentration of mineral salts that cause
lime. This lime then deposits on the hair
while you’re rinsing and washing, leaving
hair dull and rough to the touch. Hard water
areas cover huge amounts of the UK,
stretching from the south coast of England
up to Edinburgh.
Lead the fight for cleaner hair and
protected colour with the MAGNET
collection from Revlon Professional.
MAGNET is designed to enhance and
clarify your colour results, while also
improving the overall quality of hair.
The innovative Polluplex System
technology fights back against pollution’s
daily damage, both in the salon-exclusive
products and through at-home care.
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A radical idea
YOU DON’T HAVE TO SIT BACK AND SIMPLY ACCEPT THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF POLLUTION ON YOUR WORK.
TAKE A STANCE WITH REVLON PROFESSIONAL MAGNET
AIR POLLUTION CAN directly affect
the outcome of your daily colour work
by depositing on the hair surface and
damaging the cuticle. During the colouring
process, deposits from air pollution react
with the hydrogen peroxide and other
ingredients to create free radicals.
Global warming is something else to
be wary of, and in more than just the
way it’s damaging the planet. Excessive
sun radiation degrades hair colour and
damages the hair protein structure,
inducing premature hair aging.
We hear about free radicals all the time
but underestimate the damage they can
cause – these highly reactive molecules
damage hair’s inner structure, breaking
essential hair keratin bonds and leaving
hair weaker and much more fragile.
And, to add insult to injury, they also
interfere with colour performance. Free
radicals give imprecise, unreliable colour
results that appear less vibrant and shiny.
Shields up
● MAGNET’s clever technology works on
five levels, combining to create a shield to
protect hair from the negative effects of air
pollution, UV and water damage
● Chelating agents neutralise and remove
metallic and mineral particles from hair
● Keratin reinforcers protect and repair
hair’s molecular structure
● Polluplex System is a natural DiO
derivative complex that forms a protective
layer over the hair and blocks pollution
● Moringa seed extract helps to naturally
inhibit free-radical formation, strengthen
hair fibre and avoid particle deposits
● Arginine, a natural amino acid, contains
antioxidative properties to protect and
repair hair structure
Air pollution and hard water are issues
no matter where you are in the country.
By introducing a line of products to create
a stable base for hair, you can ensure your
colour work is as effective as possible.
The revolutionary Pollution Neutralizer
kicks things off at the backwash, negating
the effects of metallic deposits and fighting
free radical formation. The Color Lock
Repairing Shampoo provides back-up,
reducing the effects of poor water build up
and helping hair structure to recover.
Equip your clients with the ammunition
they need to continue the fight at home,
with the Micellar Cleanser, Restoring Mask
and Daily Shield to remove daily pollutants
and shield from environmental aggressors.
Stand up to pollution and you’ll see the
difference in the colour and quality of your
clients’ hair.
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STEP 1:
MIX YOUR COLOUR AND DEVELOPER
AS USUAL THEN ADD REVLON PROFESSIONAL
MAGNET ANTI-POLLUTION NEUTRALISER
TO THE MIXTURE
STEP 2:
SHAMPOO HAIR WITH REVLON
PROFESSIONAL MAGNET ANTI-POLLUTION
COLOUR LOCK REPAIRING SHAMPOO
STEP 4:
COMPLETE THE SERVICE WITH REVLON
PROFESSIONAL MAGNET ANTI-POLLUTION
DAILY SHIELD
STEP 3:
APPLY REVLON PROFESSIONAL
MAGNET ANTI-POLLUTION RESTORING MASK
ON TOWEL-DRIED HAIR, LEAVE ON
FOR UP TO 10 MINUTES
Discover how MAGNET can help to protect your colour business. Call 020 7391 7440 or visit revlonprofessional.com
@revlonprofessionaluk #RevlonProfessional #MagnetRP #CreateBoldly #LiveBoldly
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Tracey Burnap
Maria Aleksandrova
Maria Aleksandrova
Be limieß
GET BOLD AND AIM HIGH WITHOUT COMPROMISING YOUR ETHICS OR YOUR CLIENT’S HAIR QUALITY,
WITH NO LIMITS FROM ORGANIC COLOUR SYSTEMS
Alyssa Housch
Sarah Whitesell
Tracey Burnap
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BOLD BRIGHTS AND PRETTY pastels have
boomed over recent years (thank you
Instagram!), with a new hair colour trend
emerging on the regular. From gemlights to
stained glass hair, there’s always a new take
on a hot hue technique. But when choosing
a semi-permanent hair colour brand for
your salon and your clientele, it’s vital to
look not just at the end results but also
the ingredients and the ethical values of
the brand itself. Never has the modern day
consumer been more eco-conscious…
Organic Colour Systems (OCS) is
passionate about why it does what it does.
It cares about the integrity of hair, because
truly healthy hair will always give the very
best results and long-lasting colour. This
is why with its system a wet stretch test is
performed to see what the hair is lacking.
You can then prescribe a treatment before
any colour is applied.
Used by stylists in more than 40
countries worldwide, the 12-strong No
Limits Semi-Permanent colour range
lives up to its name, from Black to Hot
Pink to Silver Grey, and all the shades it
can be pastelised down to inbetween.
And for colourists, it’s great to know that
the colour in the bowl is the result on the
hair, a result that will last between three
and 30 washes. And they’re all completely
free from PPD and PTD, perfect for those
with sensitivities.*
Formulated using a conditioning base,
hair is actually being treated while No
Limits colour develops, with key natural
and organic ingredients include gluten-free
wheat protein to protect the hair, comfrey
extract to detangle and add shine, and
chamomile to condition and hydrate!
And with No Limits colour arriving at your
backwash in a 140ml bottle, you get two to
three full head applications – wave bye-bye
to single-use packaging! It’s no wonder
colourists adore it…
The Organic Colour
Systems way
● OCS believes animals should
not suffer for beauty
● OCS believes in maintaining the
highest quality and safety standards
● OCS believes in using the most
natural and organic ingredients in
products to make them healthier for
stylists and their clients
● OCS believes in making its products
responsibly so as to limit the impact
on the environment
‘‘
I love No Limits because they
give you the freedom as an artist
to create any colour, shade or
tint desired be it natural, vibrant
or pastel. And it leaves the hair in
great condition!
‘‘
Tracey Burnap
Ahavah Organic SpALON, Illinois
‘‘
Bright colourful hair is a fantastic
way for individuals to express
themselves. I love using No Limits
to achieve these looks. The line
gives us the freedom to mix
any tone we desire, whether bright
and bold or soft and pastel. The
colours are true to tone, they don’t
bleed when washing and I know I
am keeping the hair at optimum
health along the way
Sarah Whitesell
Organic Hair Lab, Arizona
Sarah Whitesell
‘‘
*You must still perform a patch test
Free your colour creativity – discover more about No Limits from Organic Colour Systems. Call 01590 646462 or visit organiccoloursystems.com
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#ColrIRL
WHEN PAINT LAUNCHED, WE PROMISED TO SHARE YOUR TRANSFORMATIONS
ACROSS PRINT AND DIGITAL IF YOU TAGGED YOUR WORK #COLOURIRL AND HIT UP
@CREATIVEHEADMAG. SO HERE WE ARE – AWESOME COLOUR FRESH FROM OUR FEED,
WITH A FEW FORMULAS TO BOOT. GET SOCIAL, AND SEE WHAT YOU CAN SHARE…
@basicbleech
@danielle_at_sorella, @sorella_salon_knaphill
THE COLOURIST
GRACE LEE
THE LOOK
PASTEL METALLIC
“I used Schwarzkopf Professional
IGORA Royal Absolute Grey Lilac
to blend the natural roots and mid-
lengths together,
then IGORA Royal
Pearlescence 11-
89 for the ends. I
blended using a
swiping motion for
a smooth melt.”
THE COLOURIST
DANIELLE MONTAY
THE LOOK
PINK BALAYAGE+
“This client wanted to spice it up a little.
I used Redken Shades EQ 50:50 pink
and clear to give it a little pink base.
Then I went over it with JOICO Colour
Intensity 50:50 soft
pink and orange,
then a second
mixture of soft
pink on its own,
alternating sections
for different tones.”
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@leighanneregan, @renuhairstudio
@chloeannham
@ghairby_daisymckane, @rcnq
THE COLOURIST
LEIGHANNE REGAN
THE LOOK
RE: FRESH
“This is for clients who are
already blonde but need a
little top-up to feel bright and
blended. Hair health is imperative
for healthy-looking blondes.
RE: FRESH allows blondes to
maintain lift without compromise.
It’s a mixture of foiled highlights
with basin balayage to add an
extra pop without affecting
condition. It’s gentle lifting
technique and is the perfect
way to keep control over lift. I
used Redken Flash Lift 10 vol,
Redken
Shades EQ
9n 9v for the
root tone and
Shades EQ
9n and clear
for the ends.”
THE COLOURIST
CHLOE HAMILTON
THE LOOK
PASTEL SILK BATH
“This was on a seven-week
scalp bleach regrowth. I used
20g L’Oréal Professionnel Blond
Studio Platinium + 60g 30 vol
with L’Oréal Professionnel
Smartbond Step One, developing
for 50 minutes. The root shadow
toner was 10g 9.11 L’Oréal
Professionnel DIA Light 15g 6 vol,
while the lengths and ends was
20g L’Oréal Professionnel DIA
Richesse .20 with 30g 9vol with
L’Oréal Professionnel Smartbond
Step One, developing for 12
minutes then I rinsed. I then used
L’Oréal Professionnel Smartbond
Step Two for 10 minutes of
developing, then shampooed
and towel dried. For the silk
bath, I used 20g Crazy Color
Pinkissimo, 20g Crazy Color
Hot Purple and 20g Crazy Color
Lavender.
I let them
develop,
then cold
rinsed and
conditioned.”
THE COLOURIST
DAISY MCKANE
THE LOOK
TANGERINE DREAM
“I started with freehand balayage
using Redken Flash Lift 20 vol.
I then pre-toned with Shades EQ
Pastel Peach 30g and one cap
of Orange Kicker, and developed
for 20 minutes. After drying the
hair, I applied Redken City Beats
Chelsea Coral and West Village
Sunset in equal parts, and
developed for 30 minutes.”
Don’t forget to share your work
with PAINT!
@creativeheadmag #colourIRL
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IT DOESN’T HURT
TO FLIRT
WHETHER YOUR CLIENT IS A FIRST-TIMER OR AN EXPERIMENTER, IT TAKES JUST 10 MINUTES TO
TRANSFORM THEM, WITH NEW NO STRINGS ATTACHED COLOUR FROM WELLA PROFESSIONALS
THERE’S A REASON why highlights and balayage
still rule the roost when it comes to colour services
– clients know what to expect. They might dream
of being a fiery redhead or a popping pastel shade,
but at the end of the day the majority stick to
what they know. But what if they didn’t? What if
you could offer a simple yet stunning service that
was fast, affordable and – most importantly – low
on commitment? No Strings Attached Colour by
Wella Professionals is a super-speedy service
with just 10 minutes’ development time that
conditions hair and infuses hair with colour. And
with a recommended price of £49, it’s a tempting
transformation that won’t break the bank… Thanks
to the extensive Koleston Perfect ME+ shade
range, you have an incredible colour palette of 131
shades to play with and you don’t need any new
tubes to start offering the service. The colour is
mixed with a conditioning product to give clients
maximum condition and shine for a gorgeous
finish. This is the perfect cost-effective, profitable
service to draw extra business out of your existing
colour clients with the lastest trending shades, and
encourage the colour-shy to try a fresh new look.
CHOOSE from 131 shades of Koleston Perfect
ME+. You and your clients have a rainbow of
shades to play with.
THE NO STRINGS ATTACHED COLOUR MENU
TEST THE TREND
Flirt with a brand-new
look and the latest
trending shades
FIRST TIMER
Upgrade your colour-shy
clients to a quick, lowcommitment
colour service
COOL BLONDE
Neutralise unwanted
tones without exposing
natural warmth
MIX one-part Koleston Perfect ME+ with onepart
Welloxon Perfect 1.9% and one-part INVIGO
Post Color Treatment, Elements Conditioner or
System Professional Color Save Conditioner.
APPLY the mixed shade to pre-shampooed,
towel-dried hair and develop for 10 minutes. You
can apply at the backwash or styling station, with
no need to shampoo or condition – just rinse out.
REFRESH
Add shine and fresh
colour to faded lengths
and ends after a
regrowth application
To learn more about this business boosting service, contact your Wella Professionals sales representative or call your local Wella Studio,
London: 020 3650 4700 or Manchester: 0161 8342645. wella.com /WellaUK @wellahairuk #WellaColour #ColourFlirt
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ROBERT EATON, WELLA PROFESSIONALS UK AND
IRELAND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, EXPLAINS HOW THE
NO STRINGS ATTACHED COLOUR SERVICE CAN HELP TO
UPLIFT YOUR INCOME…
I love the speed and the
simplicity of No Strings
Attached colour. It can fit
into anyone’s column and
complements the existing
salon services easily. I love
the way this is bringing
permanent colour to life
for clients who previously
weren’t using colour
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OVERPOWERED
BE BOWLED OVER BY A MIX OF CREATIVE COLOURING AND POWERFUL SHAPES FROM CASEY COLEMAN, PAINTER AND
OWNER OF CHAIR SALONS. WITH REFERENCES FROM ’70S AND ’80S WITH A MODERN TWIST, THIS COLLECTION TAKES
COMMERCIAL TECHNIQUES SUCH AS COLOUR BLEEDING AND BLOCKING AND GIVES THEM A FRESH EDITORIAL FLAVOUR
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEL BURNETT
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HAIR Casey Coleman. MAKE-UP Chris Howells. STYLING Jamie Russell
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Curing!
Reesh!
SAY WHAT
YOU SEE
FOR YEARS COLOUR MENUS HAVE TALKED TECHNICAL JARGON TO A CLIENT AUDIENCE WHO DON’T ALWAYS
UNDERSTAND WHAT A T-SECTION IS. THESE SALONS HAVE TAKEN A LESSON IN LANGUAGE AND MODERNISED THEIR
COLOUR MENUS TO ENCOURAGE MORE CLIENTS TO PLAY WITH SHADES. ARE YOU SPEAKING THE RIGHT LANGUAGE?
Sun-kißed!
Colr p!
2019
GINA CONWAY
Gina Conway Aveda Salons & Spas
We didn’t revamp our menu so much as
extend our offering. We wanted to offer
guests who were interested in having
colour the option to ‘have a try’ at a lower
price point before taking the plunge, so we
introduced our Express Menu. We felt there
was a whole generation of people who just
needed a little nudge towards using our
services and discovering Aveda.
Our main colour requests are tints and
highlights which can be an investment both
in time and money, so we felt that a ‘taster’
menu would be a great addition to our
colour offering. We also have guests who
visit us just for haircuts and were keen to
introduce them gently to Aveda colour.
The express services are both affordable
and speedy. The Colour Pop allows guests
to have a bit of fun with their colour in
either a prominent or a conservative
location. Feature Foils and Root Refresh
offer a great introduction to classic colour
options adding interest and dimension.
This menu introduces a new element to
our colour business to a younger clientele,
looking for a quick colour fix that won’t
break the bank. Our guests have embraced
the new colour options, adding on a Colour
Pop or Feature Foils to their highlights or
tints. The lower price point is attracting
new guests to the salon, many of whom are
converted after they visit!
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COLIN MCANDREW
Medusa, Edinburgh
As 46 per cent of our clients are having
a technical service of some kind, getting
colour right is vital for our business.
But recently, with so many new products
launching and a new approach to training
within the team, what we offered had
grown so varied and sophisticated, we
were concerned about communicating it to
clients. We had to find a way for our team
to express clearly and succinctly the depth
of our technical services. Clients were
overwhelmed by choice and many had no
idea what each entailed or how long it took.
Our team is highly skilled, but we
recognise it was being left to them to try
to summarise everything while the client
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CREATIVEHEADMAG.COM/TV
was in the chair. There was just too much to
communicate. So, in partnership with Wella
Professionals, we invested in a new menu
that is more of a consultation brochure.
This menu is picture-led but more than
just showing images of colour it lays out
specifics about techniques, estimating the
time so clients can plan for the service and
recognise the level of input required by the
colourist and therefore, vitally, appreciate
the cost. It’s crucial to client satisfaction
that they understand as much about their
transformation as possible ahead of the
actual service. Since the brochure was
introduced last year, colour services have
increased by an average of six per cent.
AKIN KONIZI
HOB Salons
The team created a new colour menu
this year as a solution to what we felt was
needed to support both colourists and
clients in achieving the perfect colour
consultation. We often find that clients
struggle to understand the different types
of colour service on offer, and to accurately
explain the shade and result they’re looking
for, they can be confused about what
colours need what maintenance, and why,
for example, some services will cost more
to upkeep than others!
Our menu clearly sets out the costs
and upkeep requirements of each service
in plain English, as well as a completely
transparent honest account of the pros and
cons of each one. We’re not suggesting
that the menu could ever replace a
colourist’s knowledge and expert advice,
it’s simply a tool to help the colourist
guide the client through the decisionmaking
process with the aid of some visual
steers. Each service description includes
unretouched pictures of real salon clients –
what it really looks like.
Clients have given us great feedback
on the menu and have come out of their
consultations feeling more informed about
the different options. Colourists have
found it easier to start conversations about
aftercare and treatments as the menu acts
as a prompt and they now have relevant
images within easy reach to show the
different results from different services.
We’re looking forward to updating it next
year and making it even better.
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Keeping it Blonde
KATIE HALE
Charles Worthington Salons
We wanted to keep the colour menu
up-to-date so new techniques such as
Foilayage and Llumi Lights were added,
as it’s important to stay ahead on all
the latest trends. Transparency and
simplicity are key to this menu to avoid
clients being overwhelmed by all the
different names given to techniques, and
to give the client a better understanding
what each look entails.
The blonde menu shows six main
colour looks, making it easier for clients
to decide which result they want. Each
look is given a realistic brief on the
maintenance required of their chosen
technique. Clients are intrigued by
this new menu and it’s a great tool
for any colourist to bring out during
a consultation. They find it easy to
understand and the visuals give a better
idea of the results each technique gives.
Bebe Lights
Blonde Bronde
JODY BROOKS
Haus Of Brooks
Social media has led to guests having more
inspiration at their fingertips than ever
before and their hair desires are imagebased,
not technique-based.
Old-style price lists did not allow for
creativity and were often confusing. Clients
have a picture in their mind or on their phone
of what they wanted but no knowledge
of the technique required to achieve it.
Frequently this would lead to them booking
a service based on price, not results.
Services are all-inclusive and fixed price,
avoiding surprises at the desk. The key is to
make it about a look provided by a highlyskilled
professional, not a set of highlights
or roots. We created a new service menu
reducing our colour services to just four –
Colour Renew, Bespoke Colour, Advanced
Bespoke and Freehand Bespoke.
Services are time-based with an
allocation of stock to each service and
colourists attend to only one guest
at a time. The menu was designed to
communicate to guests in a way that
was more about their hair wants, needs
and desires. The descriptions are more
personality rather that technique-based,
and show the time it will take.
We work with evo and evo fabuloso pro,
which allows us to make every guest their
own personalised colour conditioner that
matches their colour. The business has
benefited in many ways; the team is not
rushed and we’ve seen an increase in retail
and guest satisfaction.
Blonde Blonde
Colr renew
Foilayage
38 | PAINT
Llumi Lights
Before
After

The seasal colr menu
Cobella Contour
3D Blonde
Cobella Contour
Amplify Me
Amplify Me
3D Blonde
JORDANNA COBELLA
Cobella Hair
Ensuring services are appealing, current
and client-friendly is a priority. For decades,
the same techniques such as highlights,
balayage and regrowth have been the only
services offered, this is no longer enough.
Hair colour services must be tailored to
each individual client’s desires and needs.
There are endless methods for tailoring a
colour service but it’s time to educate our
clients on what’s available. Rather than
opting for a ‘technique’ such as balayage,
clients should be given the choice to select
the end result. Researching this made me
wonder if our colour menu reflected our
craftmanship and its bespoke nature.
After a year of research, I launched our
first ever Cobella Colour Menu, with three
bespoke colouring services designed to
sell the client the end result rather than the
method. Each service is presented as a
moodboard featuring colour palettes and
lifestyle images to help the client connect
and visualise their end result. We are selling
a seasonal colour service that is influenced
by the latest trends, colour and design.
This service appeals to both regular and
new clients who are anxious to book colour
services and have little idea on where to
start, what to ask for or what they want.
Alongside a full colour consultation, these
services provide clients with advice on
how to best wear their new hair colour,
featured around complementary fashion
and make-up ideas. For our S/S19 season,
we introduced the following:
Amplify Me – a thickening service ideal
for bob to lob-length hair. It creates a multitonal
effect giving the illusion of thicker,
fuller hair. The technique creates soft hues
with dark tones on the top layers of hair
with lighter tones underneath for a natural
take on reverse-balayage.
Cobella Contour – this service is for the
colour virgin. It’s a flattering, face-framing
technique that illuminates the hair. Rather
than committing to a full balayage, clients
can opt for sun-kissed hues deliberately
placed to enhance the client’s features.
3D Blonde – Existing blonde clients can
explore colour with a playful palette, using
the law of ‘opposites attract’. The palette
is a juxtaposition of cool and warm tones
creating a personalised hint of drama that
is the perfect complement to skin tones.
It can be adapted to create either a loud
contrast or a subtle finish.
Having the moodboards displayed on the
salon floor with swatches of colours is our
way of marrying fashion, design, make-up
and colour worlds into everyday hair. It also
creates a talking point in-salon for colour,
fashion and style advice and contributes
to the unique salon experience. Clients feel
it’s an easier way of visualising colour and
allows for a more tailored service.
Home colouring is now less of a threat
and giving colour advice using the menu
and moodboards elevates the artistry
involved in colouring. I’m now hard at work
devising our next menu!
SEE JORDANNA TALK COLOUR AND MORE ON CREATIVE HEAD VIDEO!
CREATIVEHEADMAG.COM/TV
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Joanne O’Neill
Skyler London
It’s Science
Skyler London
It’s Science
It’s Science
40 | PAINT

Skyler London
ONE AND ONLY
Joanne O’Neill
WOULD YOU RISK THE REST OF YOUR SERVICES, AND YOUR CLIENTELE, TO CONCENTRATE ONLY ON COLOUR?
PAINT SPEAKS TO SALONS WHERE COLOUR COMES FIRST… AND SECOND… AND THIRD…
WE OFTEN THINK THAT clients want choice,
but can that lead to too much of a good
thing? While some salons are trying to
offer everything in a one-stop shop, others
are carefully selecting their services and
positioning themselves as specialists in the
ever-growing field of colour.
Skyler London was the first colour-only
salon to open in the UK and the team’s
mission was to create expert colour work
that would inspire both the visitors and
the staff. “Our sole focus is on colour. This
means our team can simplify the way our
guests see colour and how we consult with
them on their needs,” explains Lloyd Court,
colour director at Skyler London.
Colouring services and consultations
underpin everything the salon offers;
clients can examine their new hues under
different lights in the 360-degree reveal
zone, relax in the luxury backwash area
complete with fully reclining beds during
lengthy processes, and even opt to dry their
own hair to keep costs down.
Joanne O’Neill, owner of Joanne O’Neill
Hairdressing in Belfast, was advised to stop
doing blow-drys and found a bespoke colour
focus would suit both her health and her
business. “I decided to change the service
menu because I had repetitive strain injury
in my shoulder and elbow,” she reveals. “The
doctor advised me to stop work for a while,
but I could not contemplate that idea as I
love working! Luckily Wella Professionals
had introduced Couture Colour and I loved
the concept of personalised colour and
consultation. I wanted my services to be
ever-changing and more fashion led.”
Gemma Amura only opened her salon, It’s
Science, in Swansea in February this year,
but already has made colour her forte with
more than 80 per cent of guests visiting for
colour. Having invested in a 10ft-long colour
bar, she ensures that her guests feel safe in
the hands of an specialist. “As soon as you
open the door, you are met by our colour
bar,” she explains. “We have no closed-off
area for mixing – everything is formulated
in front of the client. There’s also a huge
blackboard at the side of the bar where we
write down every client’s formulation. These
are backed up in our database, but because
the client can see the numbers, they feel
part of the equation.”
It’s a bold move to make colour the
centrepiece of your salon, but these leaps
of faith have paid off immensely. “I was told
Skyler London
I would lose my bread and butter clients,
and that it would be bad for business. But
it was the right thing to do,” says Joanne.
“I have a bit less stress on my shoulder and
arms. My regular clients are colour clients
who are more open to change, and we get to
concentrate on an expert service. The salon
is reinvigorated!”
Gemma Amura agrees, saying the
unique approach to colouring has had a
positive response: “Our salon is both a
hair experience and a colour education
experience – I often talk through ideas such
as dominant pigments and use images to
demonstrate. When we opened our doors I
wasn’t sure how it would be received, but it’s
a gamble that has totally paid off.”
And Skyler London has successfully
carved out a niche. “Our guests absolutely
love having a place solely dedicated to
colour,” says Lloyd. “They know we are
a dedicated team and create an open
dialogue, offering them the knowledge to
help maintain their colour at home. From the
pricing to booking an online appointment
or consultation, they know at all times what
they’re coming in and paying for prior to
coming in, so there are no surprise charges.”
With one common goal, the Skyler
London team is streamlined, meaning
business is booming. “By only specialising in
colour, our team is more time-efficient and
focused on giving our guests gorgeous hair
colour every time,” says Lloyd. “Our systems
have been tested and we’ve found that a
number of guests could be in and out of the
salon in about an hour. This is far quicker
than traditional salons – it maximises
appointment times, minimises waiting times
and increases our booking rate.”
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Colr
crec
CONQUER
YOUR FEAR
IT’S THE REQUEST THAT MAKES EVERY TECHNICIAN ANXIOUS – COLOUR CORRECTIONS. FACING UNKNOWN LAYERS
OF COLOUR, UNABLE TO TRUST ANYTHING BUT YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE TO SAVE YOU FROM DISASTER…
PAINT INVESTIGATES HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR FEARS
@andpinks
Images: Instagram
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
Whether it’s shocking transformation attempts from pitch black
to icy blonde or more subtle adjustments of mismatched tones,
colour correction can be a complete minefield. Often you’re
working on hair long-past its ideal quality, navigating multiple
brands (and box dyes) – and that’s if your client is being totally
frank with you…
“The problem is challenging clients who expect the same result
they see on social media in just one visit to the salon,” says Gary
Taylor, owner of Edward & Co in Brighouse. “They often try to create
a look at home, but when it doesn’t work out they come to the
salon and expect us to correct it with one visit.”
Jason Hogan, based at Josh Wood Colour in London, also
places blame on distorted home-colour adverts. “With the
production that goes into the advertising and marketing of athome
colours, it’s easy for consumers to be misled, leading to
major mishaps,” he says.
For James Taylor at Moose House of Hair in Market Harborough,
it’s the social media side-by-side comparisons that give him
headaches. “A lot of images are edited or are not transparent
enough at explaining the process, time and cost of these
transformations,” he explains. “They only show the beginning and
the end without any explanation of the journey.”
So, how should you break the news to clients and best equip
yourself for any tears and tantrums that follow? By being scientific
about it and utilising the data you have. Dylan Brittain, international
artistic director at Rainbow Room International and Schwarzkopf
Professional UK ambassador, insists on running strand tests,
as much for your client as for you to be the most confident.
“It’s important to test the strength, porosity, metallic salts and
elasticity, and be happy with the results to all of these tests prior
to conducting any colour correction,” Dylan says. “You should also
share these results with your client before starting.”
PAINTER Jayson Gray, aka Karbon Kyd, likes to play detective
as well: “I always make it my mission to find out who produced
the box dye in question and go from there,” he explains. “That
makes it easier to link it the professional brands and work out its
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composition... et voilà, it takes out some of the guess work.”
Anne Veck, founder of her eponymous salon chain and a Revlon
Professional ambassador, insists on a full written consultation that
the client has to sign, stating that they understand the implication of
the work that’s about to be undertaken. “You need to be aware of any
previous services, what their homecare regime is, any medications
they are on, their use of heated appliances, everything,” she adds.
You also need to stress the importance of honesty. “If you feel
like clients do not understand certain aspects of the colour
correction then be honest and tell them,” says Lloyd Court, colour
director at Skyler London. “You want to make sure both you and
your guest are comfortable.”
You’ll need to set aside an ample amount of time, from
consultation and testing through to the time you give for the
appointments. “But don’t make any promises you can’t keep,” adds
Tom Smith, colour director at Billi Currie and evo international
creative team member. “I never take other bookings while working
love going on courses. Second, if you work in a salon, don’t be shy
to ask your team if you are unsure about something; it’s good to be
vocal about what scares you about colour correction because then
you can start to learn from others.”
Colour corrections aren’t anything to be fearful of, urges Michelle
Marshall, owner of Michelle Marshall Salon in Cardiff. “The best
way to build up confidence is to practice, practice, practice,” she
insists. “We do far more colour corrections than we think every day
– neutralising or adding warmth, adding depth or lightening up… and
that’s just when we are topping up a root retouch!”
When it comes down to it, facing a colour correction boils down
to five key points, as explained by Steph Peckmore, colour manager
at Bad Apple Hair Group: “Make the condition of their hair as big a
priority as the results they are looking to achieve; go back to basics;
remember the science; be confident in your technical expertise and
true to what you believe; and the results will speak for themselves.”
Amen to that!
@chairsalons
@lloydcourthair
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
on a colour correction appointment. It’s important to charge
appropriately and for it to be 100 per cent of your focus.”
However, he never turns away a correction case as he believes
there is always something that can be done. “In the worse cases
this might only be a series of Olaplex treatments to prepare the hair
before future colouring, but this can be an opportunity for you to
gain the trust of the client and begin educating them on what will be
required to help them reach their hair goals,” he adds.
Educating your client and getting them involved also helps to buy
you that all-important breathing room, without worrying about what
they might write about you online afterwards. “Even if you’re telling
them something they don’t want to hear, their expectations become
more realistic, allowing you to play it safe!” says PAINTER Casey
Coleman, owner of CHAIR Salons.
Andria Kaisharis, colour director at Fowler35, suggests finding
help from other sources, too: “If you’re not confident, book yourself
on a colour correction course immediately. These are designed to
give confidence. Even though I’ve got 15 years of experience I still
HELP! COLOUR
CORRECTION EDUCATION
COLOR ER
This Redken course covers dramatic makeovers to fixing
box dyes gone rogue. After this you’ll be equipped to deal
with just about anything.
18 to 19 October, London
lorealaccess.com/uk
CORRECTIVE COLOUR
This TIGI course brings a simplified approach to salon corrective
colour work. You’ll learn how to perform a corrective hair
assessment, client consultation and achieve great results.
18 November, London
tigiprofessional.com
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Rip it up and
start again
AT THE ANNUAL COLOR ZOOM UK FINAL, A GOLDWELL
AMBASSADOR TAKES TO THE STAGE TO PRESENT A
HUE-PACKED SHOW. THIS YEAR, SEVERAL ARTISTS
COLLABORATED ON A COLOUR EXTRAVAGANZA,
USING THE COLOR ZOOM ’19 TREND REMIX AS A
JUMPING-OFF POINT. THAT THEME IS A BLEND
OF BOLD COLOURS, SHARP CONTOURS AND
STRONG CONTRASTS, INSPIRED BY POP
ART AND GRAPHIC MINIMALISM TO
CREATE AN OPTICAL POP EFFECT… AND
USING THE NEW ELUMEN PLAY RANGE.
PAINT SPOKE TO A FEW OF THEM TO
FIND OUT MORE
Beverly C M BE
“It was a blast! It’s such a positive
vibe and so much fun. All of us
Goldwell ambassadors get on
so well and help each other
backstage. It shows that we are
all in the same boat – working
towards the Goldwell goal. There
is a real professional respect for
each other which makes it such
an easy and enjoyable day.”
Jamie Benny
“We were asked to create our
own looks using new Elumen
PLAY. We prepped our models
together but hadn’t spoken to
each other before that day so
our ideas were very different,
which really showed the
colour’s versatility. Learning
how different teams approach
styling was brilliant to see.”
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Lisa Whiteman
“Backstage prep can be a
strange environment for
stylists working in close
proximity with each other,
but we got on very well.
Just before the models
went on stage all of us were
buzzing as we’d all worked
hard, and when all the
models were lined up, the
expertise shone through.”
Neil Barn
“The colours were very vivid and
really made an impact. The styling
was spectacular too, everything
just pulled together and fitted
well – it was such a smooth show.
We have all worked together
many times and I love watching
how others work and always take
inspiration from my peers.
I especially love watching Beverly
C working on her creations!”
It’s very much about team
spirit, it was lovely to catch
up backstage. This year’s UK
final had a real sense of fun,
with contrasting hair colour
and clashing fashion. We all
chose different shades and
placements for colour and
chatted about how much
we love Elumen PLAY!”
Shane Bennett
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Paintb
The latest launches and products to
boost the contents of your colour kit
A colour palette of 10 super-bright and intense
direct dyes and a clear, staino by evo fab pro is
fully intermixable for customised, long-lasting
bold colour and shine.
In-salon service
evohair.com
The Majirel GLOW collection from L’Oréal
Professionnel is its first translucent permanent
hair colour, perfect for both a colour refresh or for
colour cautious clients looking to try a new hue.
In-salon service
lorealprofessionnel.co.uk
Clients are demanding a beautiful bespoke
blonde; try TIGI’s Copyright Colour True
Light Freestyle Blonder to let the light in.
In-salon service
tigiprofessional.com
Full Spectrum Vibrants Semi-Permanent
Treatment Hair Colour from Aveda is 95
per cent naturally derived. Use it alone for
intense vibrant results or blend together to
create customised shades.
In-salon service
aveda.co.uk
Regular use of the ColorMotion+ line-up from
Wella Professionals improves the quality
of coloured hair by providing protection for
up to eight weeks, giving vibrant shine and
strengthening the hair structure.
RRP from £14.90
wella.com
“Elumen PLAY is just
what we needed. True to
tone, they fade fab and
they’re lovely to work
into the hair!”
Casey Coleman
CHAIR Salons and PAINTER
The iconic colour has been updated,
joined by bright semi-permanent Elumen
PLAY and the new care line-up. Everything
is Elumenated!
In-salon service; Care RRP from £13
goldwell.co.uk
LumiShine YouthLock is JOICO’s first collageninfused
permanent colour, delivering plumping
hydration to revitalise hair with bounce, body,
and softness while offering 100 per cent grey
coverage.
In-salon service
joicoeurope.com
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BLONDME Bond Enforcing Premium
Clay Lightener is a soft-to-solid formula that
cleverly creates an outer shell, keeping the
lightener moist on the inside, while the outer shell
protects uncoloured hair from product transfer.
Perfect for balayage…
In-salon service
schwarzkopfpro.com
Taking its colour shade offering to more than 80
hues, the three new colours Dusty Pink, Coral
and Autumn Foilage are now available from Great
Lengths in GL Tapes and classic bonds.
In-salon service
greatlengthshair.co.uk
IdHAIR Gloss semi-permanent colour system
can be used for toning, colour correction, postbleach,
gloss effects, correcting base colour and
as a colour refresher – and all are vegan and free
from ammonia, parabens and PPD.
In-salon service
idhairuk.com
Say hello to the New Naturals, the new 10-strong
shade range from the color XG by Paul Mitchell.
It keeps clients looking fresh without stepping
out of their colour comfort zone.
In-salon service
salon-success.co.uk
Mindful clients looking for vegan,
gluten-free natural colour?
New ASP Kitoko Botanical Colour is
87 to 100 per cent organic depending
on the shade, with natural dyes
including henna, cassia and turmeric.
There’s a Primer Shampoo too to prep
a blank canvas.
In-salon service
asphair.com
Keep colour
popping and
your client’s
conscience clear
with infuse My.
Colour shampoos,
rich with glossing
pigment. There
are also versions
you can tailor
in-salon for
your clients!
RRP £15.95
my-haircare.com
Defend your client’s colour with MAGNET, the
pollution shield for vibrant hair colour from
Revlon Professional. MAGNET Anti-Pollution
Neutralizer stops the negative effects of metals
during colour services, and works with any brand.
In-salon service; RRP from £17
revlonprofessional.com
Keep high level blondes as cool as ice
this Autumn as Redken Shades EQ
unveils new Level 10 toners – 010VV
Lavender Ice and 010N Delicate Natural.
In-salon service
redken.co.uk
No Limits Semi-Permanent Colours from Organic
Colour Systems last between three and 30
washes, are completely free from PPD and PTD
and bottles give you two to three applications.
Brilliant all round…
In-salon service
organiccoloursystems.com
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Art schl
ALFAPARF Milano
Seamless Colour
This is a full-day course designed
to create beautiful blends and
colour combinations incorporated
into a seamless result for
colourists who have at least one
year’s experience. The focus is on
balayage, seamless root blending
and shine bands.
4 November, Bangor, NI
academy@xperthair.ie
xpertpro.ie
ASP Affinage Salon
Professional
Freehand Colour & Contouring
Want to find out the secrets of
the perfect personalised colour?
This course looks at face shape,
hair fall and client’s lifestyle, taking
you through the correct product
selection and placement to suit
your client’s needs.
28 October, Romsey
01794 527111
asphair.com
Aveda
Kinetic Colour: Vivids
Inspired by Ian Michael Black,
Aveda global artistic director for
hair colour, this course reveals
his creative process for creating
kinetic colour with Pure Pigments
and shares his insider tips for
pushing tones to the extremes.
4 November,
Aveda London Academy
Colour education across the nation – get your brush and apron ready!
0370 4286382
avedapurepro.co.uk
evo
Creative Placement –
Fundamental Staino Techniques
Creative genius is a lifestyle... are
you ready to take your creativity
with evo staino to the next level?
This colour technique class will
take you on a journey and awaken
your inner genius from its slumber,
so you can slay commercial
techniques on the salon floor.
6 to 7 October,
King’s Canary Salon, London
education@evohair.com
evohair.com
Goldwell
Balayage Ombre Fusion
Looking for new techniques, ideas
and inspiration? Want to perfect
your balayage? This one-day
seminar shares quick and easy
techniques to help grow your
colour confidence.
13 November, London
020 3540 1200
goldwell.co.uk/education
IdHAIR
Id Advanced Theory
Delve deeper into the world of
IdHAIR, covering ‘6 To Go’ and
how to use it in your formulation
process to achieve the perfect
result every time, as well as
deal with remaining pigments
in the lightening and colour
correction process.
11 November, Trade Hair
Supplies, Gateshead
0191 482 6340
idhairuk.com
JOICO
Lumishine Colour Essentials
This morning session will provide
a thorough understanding of
the new JOICO Lumishine Color
range. This includes hair structure,
the colour wheel, peroxide choice,
achieving the correct target
shade, formulating and advanced
colour correction.
30 October, Alan Howard Leeds
01253 628008
alanhoward.co.uk
L’Oréal Professionnel
Colour Keys 1
Learn the principles of how
colour works on the hair, taking
into consideration the levels
of lightness and how L’Oréal
Professionnel products and their
reflect families achieve beautiful
results at a foundation level.
18 November, Charlie Miller
Academy, Edinburgh
coursesuk@loreal.com
lorealaccess.com/uk
milk_shake
Rescue Remedies
This is for any qualified stylist with
at least two years of experience
on the salon floor and is designed
to resolve a range of colour
correction problems that are
regularly seen in the salon.
11 November, PHAB, Exeter
01392 365177
milkshakehaircare.co.uk
Organic Colour
Systems
Blondes Workshop
A workshop that teaches you
how to use the High Lift Series,
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 looks.
21 October, London
01590 646462
organiccoloursystems.com
Paul Mitchell
Colour Edit
This course helps you to deliver
Insta-worthy hair! Following the
colour, the on-hand consultants
will help you achieve the perfect
image to post…
21 October, 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
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Goldwell
L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final 2019
bespoke, on-trend results to keep
both their clients and colourists
excited. Get the techniques,
formulas and insights to up your
blonde game.
12 to 13 October, London
coursesuk@loreal.com
lorealaccess.com/uk
Revlon Professional
Prism Part 2 with Shaun Hall –
Mark Leeson Team
Upgrade, strengthen and perfect
creative colouring and cutting
on fashion-inspired progressive
looks that can then be diluted and
filtered to everyday salon work.
9 October, Westrow House
Academy, Leeds
020 7391 7440
revlonprofessional.com
Salon Services
Sally Express Colour
Correct & Restore
This interactive workshop will
show you how to maximise
your earning potential by
understanding and building
confidence in resolving colour
problems in a hassle-free way.
17 October, Andover
0330 1231907
salon-services.com
Schwarzkopf
Professional
Colour Decoded
Want to go beyond your usual
colour techniques and learn how
to create individual, personalised
blends for your clients? This
course with Dylan Brittain will
help you to deepen your colour
palette and learn new mixes.
4 November, Peter Marcus,
Manchester
020 7724 7931
skpevents.co.uk/ASKeducation
TIGI
Corrective colour
Gain the confidence to tackle
any corrective colour service
and understand how to simplify
the approach to dealing with
corrective situations with simple
and effective lightening and prepigmented
techniques using TIGI’s
hair colours versatile portfolio.
18 November, London
020 7228 5999
tigiprofessional.com/education
Wella Professionals
Colour Genius
New for 2019, this advanced
course is an opportunity to push
your creativity and expand your
skillset, exploring the latest salon
trends, effective placement and
the art of the consultation.
25 to 26 November, Manchester
0161 8342645
wella.co.uk/
education
Let PAINTER Sophia Hilton
help you deal with clients’
Unrealistic Expectations!
25 November. Book at
notanotheracademy.com
STAGE STARS
This is the platform to change your
career – ready for the challenge?
The Coterie Pop-Up
WHEN 14 October
WHERE Liverpool
Our exclusive networking club
offers a unique chance to mix
with peers and hear from the
biggest names in hairdressing
and fashion – at this Merseyside
event you’ll hear from A-list
colourist, Nicola Clarke.
creativeheadmag.com/eventnews/the-coterie
Goldwell Color Zoom
OPENS January
Fashion meets stunning hair
artistry at Color Zoom, with
looks based on the new Color
Zoom Collection designed by
the global winners of the Color
Zoom Challenge and two of
Goldwell’s international artists.
goldwell.co.uk
L’Oréal Colour Trophy
OPENS January
Share your colour addiction with
this iconic colour competition,
which celebrates its 65th
birthday in 2020! The Regional
Semi-Finals cross the UK before
the party ends in style in London!
lorealcolourtrophy.com
Aveda MASTERJAM
WHEN 25 to 26 February
WHERE Tokyo, Japan
Aveda heads to Japan for
Masterjam Toyko, a two-day
celebration that showcases the
latest international trends and
techniques and pulls in artists
from around the world. And with
Tokyo the home of the 2020
Olympics, we’re expecting
some gold-level inspiration at
the shows from names such
as Antoinette Beenders and
Ian Michael Black.
avedapurepro.co.uk
Wella TrendVision
Award, Creative
Retreat Experience
WHEN 14 to 15 March
WHERE Seville, Spain
This event brings together the
global winners of Trend Vision,
and we’ll have an eye on the
Color Artist of the Year victors
as they work to earn more
trophies. The 2020 competition
opens in February.
wella.co.uk/trendvision
Most Wanted and
The It List Awards
OPENS March
The very best hairdressers will
be competing for the hottest
trophies in town. Keep an eye on
the Colour Expert category!
creativeheadmag.com/
mostwanted
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OPINION
GOT TO
BE REAL
INSTAGRAM HELPS FUEL SALON COLOUR
TRANSFORMATIONS – BUT THOMAS HILLS,
DIRECTOR OF TH1 HAIR, BELIEVES SOCIAL MEDIA
IS CONSUMING OUR INDUSTRY AND IT’S TIME TO
GO BACK TO BEING OUR AUTHENTIC SELVES
Instagram – love it or loathe it, it’s literally changed the way we see
the world and, in my opinion, not always for the better. We have to
be careful that social media doesn’t fully consume us.
Authenticity is a word (or hashtag) you see so much
these days, but are we all being our true, authentic
business selves online? And are our clients seeing a
reflection of your business in its authentic form?
I say this as someone who loves our industry inside
out. I’m obsessed about hair and mad about colour;
creating and innovating is in my blood. But what’s
hard for us as an industry is to be true to ourselves,
striking a balance between inspiring people while
remaining transparent about what can and can’t be
achieved, what’s real and what’s Insta-real, so that our
clients continue to trust in our ability as technicians –
rather than magicians!
While filters can make the ordinary appear to be
extraordinary online, it’s our job to reflect an authentic
online world where the salon floor reaches directly to
your clients’ phone screens. It’s great for your clients to see what
you’re capable of in your collections, or on shoots and shows. But
it’s so important that they also know what you can create in real
life – in real time.
There’s no industry standard in terms of what is being portrayed
as achievable or realistic on Instagram, which means we’re having
to manage our clients’ expectations to avoid the disappointment
of what can and can’t be achieved in the chair. Choose the right
filter and, hey presto, your client might look better than your
competitor online… but did they really, in real life?
While it’s important to acknowledge all that social media has
done for our industry, I long for the day that an even playing field
lies before us with #nofilter. I’ll be fully focusing on the perception
of my business from the inside out, rather than from the outside in.
Have you got an opinion to share? Let us know @creativeheadmag and we’ll start a conversation
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