In the world of hair color, trends come and go just like with any other kind of fashion. But one trend that’s taken salons by storm this past year — and seems to be sticking around for good! — is lived-in hair color.
Why You Should Try It
Lived-in color is all about creating soft, seamless, natural-looking color transitions in the hair. It’s a low-maintenance style that embraces your hair’s natural color and beauty. Unlike traditional highlights, which can leave harsh lines near the root of the hair as it grows out, a lived-in artistry color is designed to blend, allowing for longer time between appointments and making it a no-brainer for many of our clients.
If you’re interested in lived-in color — or in transitioning from a more high-maintenance coloring technique — a thorough consultation with your stylist is necessary. They will assess your hair texture, natural hair color, the condition of your hair and your desired overall look. Bringing in inspiration pictures is always helpful, too, so we can understand your ultimate hair dream and make sure we’re on the same page. There are many ways to achieve lived-in color, and your stylist will be able to pinpoint the exact technique to use on you to achieve the best result.
Two Tips for Maintaining Your Lived-In Color
After experimenting with a new hair color at the salon, it’s crucial to protect your investment with both at-home and follow-up hair care. My favorite go-to products for my color clients are Oribe’s Gold Lust Repair and Restore Shampoo and Conditioner, Wella’s Miracle Hair Repair line, and Oribe’s Supershine line.
After receiving a lived-in hair color treatment, your color appointments do not have to be as frequent. However, we recommend scheduling a gloss every six to eight weeks to maintain and refresh your color, which will also help keep its longevity.
At Cole’s Salon, we receive the best hair training in the world and are given first-class opportunities to learn new trends, which ultimately makes us better stylists behind the chair. If you’re ready to try something new — or to simplify your hair color and enhance your natural beauty — book a consultation with us!
Ariel C. has been a designer at Cole’s Salon since 2012 and is one of our Color Trainers. You can find her on Instagram at @arielcostehair.
