A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

 ...and a smile is worth a thousand more!

Formula:

Full Foil, Keune Creme Bleach w/ 20v

Shadow Root, Keune Semi 7.2 

Midshaft to ends, Keune Semi Silver

Price:

Full Foil, $160

Shadow Root, $10

Toner, $10

K18 ad-on, $10

Total: $190

COLOR BLOCKING TECHNIQUE CERTIFICATION

AIRTOUCH BLONDING TECHNIQUE CERTIFICATE

SHADOW FOILIAGE AND MONEY PIECE CERTIFICATION

DIMENSONAL REDS AND BLONDES CERTIFICATE

This class was informative on both placement and color theory for delivering a big impact. I definitely think it helped me think about light reflection and placement of color in a new way.

Here is a vibrant red I did after this class and I am really happy with it. I would definitely call it a 'Dimensional Red!'

PRAVANA VIVIDS EVERLASTING E-CERTIFICATION

DIFFUSE GLOW TECHNIQUE

Well, we are all in the midst of the COVID19 crisis and since I have to close the salon until (as of right now) May 4th, I thought it would be a good idea to a) post all of my online class certifications to date and b) take more on-line classes.

Often times, I sabotage myself with overthinking and making things more complicated than I have to. In this case, I had these plans to do models and post photos w/ each certification but I realize now, I can do all that at a later date and not let it hold me back from getting the certifications up online.

This first one is for a quick technique certification for a foil technique using Joico lightner and Joico products. The foil placement was the reason I was interested in it and I've already used the key placement of bright pieces in the front and sides, working it into my usual repertoire to ad some pop   so it was definitely worth the time.


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What Is "Dimension" in Blonde Hair?

Blonde hair using an all-over bleach and tone process is going to get you the lightest over-all blonde you can be. But typically, this kind of blonde is what I call "Flat Blonde." (There is an example at the bottom of this post.)

On the other hand, the blonde below has a simple (darker blonde) lowlight foiled in at about 2 inches apart. The hair is still very blonde but is has what is referred to as "dimension." The darker parts make the lighter parts pop.

The result is a very natural blonde that's flattering to almost everyone and doesn't leave you looking washed out and over processed.

In this particular case I do an all over base color of almost the lightest blonde (not bleach). Afterwards I went thru and added foils, about 2 inches apart, of the lowlight- adjusting the formula in the foils closest to the scalp to account for the base color and then a medium blonde on the midshaft and ends. If you are interested in this kind of look, just book a partial foil (full foil if you have lots of hair or think it may take extra time).

Here is an example of "Flat Blonde"

I am not saying one blonde is better than the other, but I know a lot of people are confused about the different words we use to describe different colors so I wanted to shed some light. Other terms used for (my term) 'Flat Blonde' are 'single process blonde,' 'bleach and tone,' 'platinum' and 'superblonde.'

I'm happy to do any of these as well but as I've said before, I'm a softie for gorgeous, healthy-looking hair and I tend to think the more natural look of a dimensional blonde achieves this the best.

Hope to see you soon!
Cheers!
-Lynn

Book online at my website: www.studiothreehairsalon.com

Two Toned vs. You Toned

So, this is a photo I took off of Instagram and I don't who she is or who did her hair but the photo was a portfolio type shot to showcase the stylists work.

If you notice the area near the crown of the head is darker, it's because that's where the grow-out line from the previous color wasn't properly blended with the foiling. It's a pet peeve of mine.

Here is an example of work *I* did on a heavily grown out client, similar to the case above. The first photo is what she came in as (several months of grow-out on an all-over blonde).

To achieve the finished result, I did micro slices on the diagonal of highlights and lowlights for an even blend. This avoids that ghost shadow of darker hair where the hair had grown out from the previous color. It's a challenge to any hairdresser to make this work and look natural but I was very pleased with my results.

It's so very rewarding when my client leaves with glorious, natural looking hair and there's no ghost line advertising she wasn't just born that blonde (wink-wink)..