Emerson Salon – Capitol Hill Seattle

Pretty soon spring will turn into golden summer here in Seattle. We have earned our extended days of sun with the amount of rain and cold we’ve received lately!! So now it is time to think about how to revamp hair color and style your hair for warmer temperatures.

To start, one great approach is adding highlights and refreshing faded color to get geared up for summer. If you want softness and an overall lighter color we think a super blended foiling technique on the upper portion of the hair creates a great effect that is both striking and natural. The lighter pieces can be finely woven strategically into the hair and placed diagonally to avoid the look of “little lines” of hair color. We recommend consulting an Emerson Salon stylist to find out how we can best add dimension to your hair color.

If a bolder and brigher effect is desired we recommend a bleach balayage that lifts a minimum of 2 -3 levels. This painting technique diffuses the color saturation at the root and saturates towards the mid-ends. Then the hair can be toned to a soft beige blond, medium brown color, etc depending on preference and individual coloring. Faded darker hair color can be enriched with a gold based color that will increase shine and reflectivity. We recommend the Beige Blonde series from Italy Hairfashion because it adds depth without overly darkening the hair. An added bonus to using this color line is the use of plant ingredients with built in UV protection (bisabolo, helianthus annus and more.)

Eventually, trips to the lake and beach areas will be a high priority in the summer. Whether you are doing outdoor sports or just soaking in some rays, protecting your hair from the harmful UV rays of the sun will be key to retaining your hair’s moisture and manageability. The drier the hair the frizzier it can become in addition to fading color. To protect your hair during these activities, try using Moroccan Oil before going in the sun. Consider it sunblock for your hair! Its chock full of UV inhibitors and antioxidants and also makes the hair very soft and shiny.

In the warmer temperatures, no one wants to be blow drying when they are already hot and sweaty. A great alternative is using Kevin Murphy’s Hair Resort on damp hair and let it air dry. It creates a beachy wave texture even on the most stubborn straight hair! Its great to come home from the beach, take a shower and throw it in your hair and go about your day. Plus, loose waves are all the rage and mean less work for you.

We look forward to summer and helping our clients freshen their look for the season. Empower yourself and protect your hairstyle while enjoying Seattle’s rays of light!

post by D’Arcy