Hairapy with Louis Licari
It's that time again. Time to answer your questions. What a learning experience this has been for me! In a few short sentences I become aware of your interests and concerns. Every now and then I hit a nerve and feel the anger of your rebellion. Apparently many women believe that scrunchies and banana clips are acceptable accessories for hair. Sorry ladies! I still believe they only should be worn at home along with your sweat pants. As I dodge your occasional barbs, I happily answer more of your beauty questions.
I always had red hair until the birth of my first child three years ago. My hair was auburn but people definitely identified me as a redhead. Every year it gets darker and darker with some grey mixed in. I tried having it colored at the salon twice and both times the color looked BLOOD RED or PURPLE! I do not want to be stuck with brown and grey hair forever. Please tell me there is hope for me! -Jennifer
Yes Jennifer, there is hope for you as a redhead! I would guess you have more than a few grey hairs. I'm sure that the blood red or purple hue you see is strongest where your hair is grey. When hair is grey and you are going red, it can easily pick up the base of your new color. This is an easy problem to remedy. The color formula should include a neutral brown shade. The more grey hair you have, the more brown color should be added to your formula. This will prevent any unwanted results.
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I was wondering if you color your hair, do you need to color your eyebrows? -Angela
My answer: The first thing I have to say about coloring eyebrows is be careful! After years of applying hair color to thousands of heads, I can tell you from personal experience that even the tiniest drop of color in the eye stings. Blinking is the best remedy if hair color should wind up in your eye. Blinking will flush and clean the color from your eye. Please note that eyebrow coloring is forbidden in some states by law.
Now that you know the downside of coloring your brows, I'll tell you the do's and don'ts of coloring them.
I always had red hair until the birth of my first child three years ago. My hair was auburn but people definitely identified me as a redhead. Every year it gets darker and darker with some grey mixed in. I tried having it colored at the salon twice and both times the color looked BLOOD RED or PURPLE! I do not want to be stuck with brown and grey hair forever. Please tell me there is hope for me! -JenniferYes Jennifer, there is hope for you as a redhead! I would guess you have more than a few grey hairs. I'm sure that the blood red or purple hue you see is strongest where your hair is grey. When hair is grey and you are going red, it can easily pick up the base of your new color. This is an easy problem to remedy. The color formula should include a neutral brown shade. The more grey hair you have, the more brown color should be added to your formula. This will prevent any unwanted results. I
I was wondering if you color your hair, do you need to color your eyebrows? -AngelaMy answer: The first thing I have to say about coloring eyebrows is be careful! After years of applying hair color to thousands of heads, I can tell you from personal experience that even the tiniest drop of color in the eye stings. Blinking is the best remedy if hair color should wind up in your eye. Blinking will flush and clean the color from your eye. Please note that eyebrow coloring is forbidden in some states by law. Now that you know the downside of coloring your brows, I'll tell you the do's and don'ts of coloring them.
- Never make them as light as your hair. If you make your eyebrows too light, they will disappear and give you a blank look.
- Making dark brows too light can make them orange. This will play havoc with your skin color.
- Making excessively dark brows a pinch lighter can make your new hair color look more natural.
- There is nothing more annoying than one or two grey hairs in your brow. Use a disposable mascara applicator to apply tint where needed.
I
want
your advice for my frizzy hairs. I use a flat iron on my hair after
each blow dry. Every morning I use my flat iron for a quick touch up
around my face. I like it straight. My hair is very damaged. Please
help! -RiyaMy
answer: Flat irons can be brutal to hair when they are misused. They
should never be used every day, especially not around your face. This
is where hair is the most delicate. Hair that has been flat ironed
should remain straight from shampoo to shampoo. If your hair becomes
curly every day, you should think about relaxing your hair. This will
help to guarantee hair that remains straight. If your hair has soft
curls or frizz, I recommend the Keratin treatment. This is a gentle
treatment that will relax your hair and give you a silky, soft,
frizz-free look. It makes blow drying hair easy and is very compatible
with hair color. I
am 50ish. I have silver grey eyes and dark ash blond hair with
highlights. I know my hair color is dull and not doing enough for me. I
would love to make a change but I don't want to make a mistake. What
color would look good on me and make me look younger? -CherylMy
answer: Hair after 50 often takes on a dull, lifeless color. Your hair
looses color with age whether or not you become grey. You must put the
color back in your hair. This usually means adding depth and some
warmth to your hair color with a single-process, over-all color. This
will immediately provide contrast with your skin color, making your
complexion vibrant. If your new color seems too dark, add additional
brightness with highlights.I
haveI
have pale skin and light eyes with blah blond/brown hair . I don't want
to be a blonde like everyone else in southern California. Can I go
darker? Any tips? -Notasurfergirl My
answer: Making hair darker is a choice that is often ignored. Anyone
can go darker as long as you use restraint. Darker hair color can
accent eye color, make skin look iridescent and lips luscious. TIP-
Don't make your hair more than two shades darker than your natural
color. This would cover up the natural nuances present in your hair
color and would result in an opaque, unnatural look. Send in your photos and questions to contact@louislicari.com. I will post them periodically with my beauty suggestions. This should be a great learning experience for all of us. You can have your questions answered and I will gain insights into your beauty needs. All pictures sent in become the property of iVillage and Louis Licari.
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