While you may be going into fall thinking about back to school, the trending Halloween costumes, and pumpkin spice lattes, I am over here dreaming up recipes which include coppers, auburns, mahogany, and chocolate browns. This is one of two times a year I typically see my clients want to change it up. (The other time is the New Year).
This year particularly, the trend is moving away further away from the ashy and grey/silver tones while investigating more warm and lustrous colours.
Here are my tips to consider when thinking about adding warm dimensions into your next highlight and lowlight appointment or going for an all over colour using some of the mentioned colours are:
Copper has a yellow-orange base. Think of what a brand-new penny looked like. Shiny, warm with the base looking more orange than red. Something I love about copper is that it can be as light as blonde, easy to change to and from for those who like to alternate from cool to warm tones of blonde. The lighter the copper is the more yellow, darker is more orange in tonal value.
Auburn, like copper, has orange to it but also red. A more rich and darker to the eye look. This is not a common colour in nature as only one to two percent of people are born with auburn hair. If one is pondering, I suggest starting with copper and graduate to auburn if you love what it does for your skin tone as well as your overall attitude.
Mahogany is more than likely what comes to your mind when you hear it. Think rich, dark, plum, burgundy in tone. You may have doubts if they can pull off such a captivating colour, however, mahogany can suit any skin type as well as age. That said, if you have grey or blonde natural hair colour, I recommend pre-booking a touch up at every four weeks. The grow out can leave you looking thinning at the scalp because of the contrast with grey. I would say that mahogany is the highest maintenance in the red family.
Chocolate Brown is rich in tone because there is a red base to it. This is a beautiful way to introduce a shine and lustrous look to the hair because it leaves a transparency that you do not see-through ash or matte browns. The chocolate brown is easy to maintain as it is the most subtle or natural in appearance. To the skin it will leave a warm glow.
My final tip is this: When looking at any of the red family of hair colour, ask yourself if you want a dramatic or more subtle look. It is my experience that the darker in depth the more subtle, the lighter will be brighter and more dramatic. Whatever you select, whether it be in the copper, auburn, mahogany, or chocolate family, always seek the advice of a professional. It takes years of experience coupled with extensive and ongoing education to become an expert Hair Colourist. You owe it to yourself and the health of your hair to ensure optimum results. Read my blog on Three Great Finding a Hairstylist Ideas That You Can Share with Your Friends for further insight on that topic.