Brunette Ambitions - Making The Switch From Blonde |
Karen Marie Shelton |
Date: 09/05/2004 |
Introduction
Ashlee
Simpson, Reese Witherspoon and Meg Ryan made headlines with their
newsworthy switches from sunny blonde to rich shades of
brunette.
While Reese and Meg morphed from light to dark for specific movie
roles, Ashlee altered her buttery blonde hair color more in keeping with her hot
new rocker chic image.
(Pictured - Ashlee Simpson - The Tonight Show With Jay Leno -
Monday, May 24, 2004 -- NBC Photo: Bjerke).
Ashlee welcomed her MTV camera crew into her
bathroom for her at-home brunette transformation. ala reality TV
style. Reese
Witherspoon had a Vanity Fair writer present at an LA salon while
she had her blonde highlights turned off through an application of
"disgusting brown
goop".
Sooner or later all the biggest stars and
Hollywood celebrities seem to go with a major hair color change.
Whether they go from blonde to brunette or some other color path,
the change makes an instant splash.
(Image
of Reese Witherspoon on Tonight Show With Jay Leno - 8/31/04 - NBC
Photo: Paul Drinkwater - all rights reserved NBC).
Some celebrities like Madonna change their hair
color so often it is hard to keep track of what hue they are
presently sporting.
Although Ashlee Simpson is famous for dying her
blonde hair darker at home all by herself, she actually had advance
coloring tips from her regular celebrity hair colorist, Rita Hazan (Rita
Hazan Salon in NYC - 212-734-4757).
Meanwhile, Reese put herself in the hands of an LA celebrity hair
colorist to transform her into a brunette beauty.
(Image to the side of Mary
Louise Parker at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards - NBC Photo: Chris
Haston all rights reserved - as a gorgeous brunette).
Star Pittsburgh hairdresser and owner
of 13 salons,
Philip Pelusi, pointed out
"highlights are not always the best color decision for everyone".
Philip, whose conglomerate of salons "did over 80,000 hair color
treatments last year", commented that "darker tones add more depth, definition and
interest to tresses for many".
Even better, Philip suggested that darker brunette colors, when
matched to the actual haircut, can look richer. When a series
of darker tones are combined together this can punch up the hair's
shine factor."
Blonde To Brunette Survival Tips
If you are itching to go with a richer, darker brunette shade, keep
in mind some of the following hair care tips:
- Dyed hair eventually fades and loses that rich hue over
time. Fight color loss with color-enhancing conditioners
that will starve off hue fading.
- Color-treated hair may become dry or even brittle.
Always use deep conditioning treatments designed for your hair
type, texture and health on a regular basis.
- Make sure that any cleansing and/or conditioning products
you select are safe for color treated hair.
- Select a darker hue that compliments your natural skin tone
and eye color. When in doubt about the best color for you,
visit a professional hair colorist to safely make your brunette
transformation.
- Consider experimenting with a brunette hue that combines a
series of darker and lighter tones that will add beautiful
movement, depth and richness.
- Well placed highlights woven around your faceline and
blended appropriately with your newly brunette tones can give
you a natural look while brightening your face.
- When in doubt about going darker, go slowly. Try out a
few darker lowlights around your face before taking a total
brunette plunge.
- Be prepared to change your current clothing and makeup color
scheme. Darker hair works best with darker and richer
fabrics.
Summary
Whether you visit a professional hair colorist or decide to color
your hair at home, for best results, take your time and consider all
the long term ramifications of darker. Once you do, take very
good care of your newly colored hair and it will reward you with
beautiful shine, glossiness and movement. |