Seeing Red In '08
New Year's is a day away! New York is crowded with tourists from around the world. Most of them seem to be here at the TODAY show plaza. People are screaming for makeovers. Pandemonium has set in. "Ambush Makeover" Friday is hot!
Since it is almost New Year's, I though I should talk about the most important trend of 2008. There is no doubt in my mind that the color red will be the most significant trend of the new year. The color red blows every other hair color away. Blonds and brunettes pale by comparison. Red is vital and demands attention.
I can hear the people reading this blog thinking, "No way am I going red!" Calm down! I am not saying that everyone has to be a no doubt about it, red head, but red undertones can help every color to come alive and make you look prettier. Think about the difference between an ash blond and golden blond or an ash brown and chocolate brown. The ash colors are drab and drain the color from your complexion. The warm (red) base colors make your skin color come alive. This is what today's hair color is all about. Hair color should brighten your look. When you have the right hair color, it should look like you have on a bit of makeup. Red tones will make every hair color more dynamic.
BEAUTY WARNING! I must address all people with sallow complexions. You must avoid lighter warm shades. They will blend with your skin color and make your skin appear more sallow. This is a major beauty faux pas. You should choose a darker color to provide contrast with your skin color. Dark golden blonds, deep chocolates, and dark auburns work best with sallow complexions.
TIP - If you have to wear more makeup to make your new hair color work, you have picked the wrong hair color.
Two perfect examples of the power of red are our last two "Ambush Makeovers."
Watch the segment from TODAY:
The first makeover was Rose, a 70-year-young woman with an incredible spirit. Her hair color was a light brown with large stripes of white blond highlights. The highlights were so pale it almost looked like grey hair. This is a definite beauty "don't". I chose a soft, golden red color that immediately eliminated her dull grey brown look. We then gave her shorter layers to work with her fine texture hair. Rose's hair looked lush, thick and vibrant. She looked at least 10 years younger.
The second makeover was Debbie from Worcester, MA. She works with special needs children and had no time for herself. Debbie had golden highlights on her brown hair and she looked good. But, I wanted her to look great. I made her hair a rich auburn color and the stylist gave her a beveled back bob. The new Debbie looked like a movie star!
Do hair color and hair cuts make a difference in the way you look? The answer is yes! The biggest trend in 2008 is warmer colors. This is the easiest way to update your look.
The color pallet for 2008 includes golden blonds, strawberry blonds, light golden browns, chocolate browns, auburns, and true reds.
BEAUTY WARNING! - These colors must always look natural, not like they come from a bottle. Copper tones usually look the most natural.
Look hot, add a pinch of red, and have a Happy New Year!
More from Louis Licari
Since it is almost New Year's, I though I should talk about the most important trend of 2008. There is no doubt in my mind that the color red will be the most significant trend of the new year. The color red blows every other hair color away. Blonds and brunettes pale by comparison. Red is vital and demands attention.I can hear the people reading this blog thinking, "No way am I going red!" Calm down! I am not saying that everyone has to be a no doubt about it, red head, but red undertones can help every color to come alive and make you look prettier. Think about the difference between an ash blond and golden blond or an ash brown and chocolate brown. The ash colors are drab and drain the color from your complexion. The warm (red) base colors make your skin color come alive. This is what today's hair color is all about. Hair color should brighten your look. When you have the right hair color, it should look like you have on a bit of makeup. Red tones will make every hair color more dynamic.
BEAUTY WARNING! I must address all people with sallow complexions. You must avoid lighter warm shades. They will blend with your skin color and make your skin appear more sallow. This is a major beauty faux pas. You should choose a darker color to provide contrast with your skin color. Dark golden blonds, deep chocolates, and dark auburns work best with sallow complexions.
TIP - If you have to wear more makeup to make your new hair color work, you have picked the wrong hair color.
Two perfect examples of the power of red are our last two "Ambush Makeovers."
The second makeover was Debbie from Worcester, MA. She works with special needs children and had no time for herself. Debbie had golden highlights on her brown hair and she looked good. But, I wanted her to look great. I made her hair a rich auburn color and the stylist gave her a beveled back bob. The new Debbie looked like a movie star!
Do hair color and hair cuts make a difference in the way you look? The answer is yes! The biggest trend in 2008 is warmer colors. This is the easiest way to update your look.
The color pallet for 2008 includes golden blonds, strawberry blonds, light golden browns, chocolate browns, auburns, and true reds.
BEAUTY WARNING! - These colors must always look natural, not like they come from a bottle. Copper tones usually look the most natural.
Look hot, add a pinch of red, and have a Happy New Year!
More from Louis Licari
- Try on hairstyles by Louis Licari on Makeover-O-Matic!
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This is great! I love red, but my hair hates it!! How do you make someone whom has ash hair turn red, it doesn't. Oh well thanks for the tips and maybe in my next lifetime I will be a redhead!!
Lilly
Jumped on the red wagon, but not convinced I have the right tone. I have fair skin, blue eyes and the shade is a level 6/7 equal parts of gold and red. My skin apears a little blotchy and my eyes a bit more subdued. I am naturally a medium reddish brown, but had been lightened to blonde. Prefer a darker hair shade for a better skin contrast. Please advise, hair master!
I am a natural blond but it turned dirty blond loaded with gray and have been having it dyed a very light blond for the past 8 years or so. I have wanted to go red (coppery)for some time now, but my hair stylist tells me it won't take, it will either turn orange or pink. After seeing some of your blond to red ambushes, I feel confident that I too can go red. I am just going to go to a different stylist. Any suggestions? I currently have my roots done about every 5-6 weeks. What brand do you recommend (as well as shampoos, etc.) that will last the longest and how often will I need to get it redyed?
Thanks, Carol (about to turn 50 and wanting a whole new me!)