Are you ever too old to be a Blonde Bombshell? The verdict? - Not according to Brooks + Brooks! 1 Tonal change is imperative if you which to remain blonde throughout the years - ensuring that your colour is always complimentary. In your twenties and thirties enjoy striking shades of blonde from bright white ash tones to pastel lilac hues; on trend for S/S 2013. 2 Enhance soft tones by adding a dramatic statement of block colour or even Simple highlights which can enhance natural shades without changing the identity of your style. 3 As you move into your forties and fifties skin tones change and white hairs naturally appear. This is the perfect time to retain your blonde colour, roots will be less obvious and lighter shades will help to soften skin tones. Look towards warmer hues. Beware of brassy yellow or orange tints, instead; go for warm caramel, taupe or latte lowlights. 5 Brooks + Brooks believe that your sixties and seventies is the perfect time to be blonde, naturally blending in your white hair…enhance light colours with soft shades of translucent beige or fawn. Our skin tones change during this transitional time also, loss of melanin means the skin will appear lighter meaning now blonde shades will work for you rather than against you. 6 One of this season’s on trend favourites for women in their 60’s is using a block colour but leaving out one section of hair, creating a beautiful slice of white through the front. This is a simply elegant statement for the strong minded woman of today… 7 Sarah Jessica Parker is a great example of who a woman embracing her blonde colouring throughout the ages by changing its tone. During her 20’s and 30’s she rocked the full head highlights in summer tones, now in her late 40’s she keeps her tones golden and warm with extra emphasis on shine. We’ll let you in on a secret of SJP…colouring your roots slightly darker, gives the impression you have no grey – knocking years off your natural age. Image credit: Goodspeed & Valentine Brooks+Brooks Hairdressing, 13 -17 Sicilian Avenue, London, WC1A 2QH 020 7405
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 04:18:37 +0000
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