adamlea87
Well-Known Member
Thought I'd post a simple guide to the hair contouring trend that I think we will be hearing much more of very soon. Just as stylists will work with shape to balance the face shape, contouring takes the next step with colour placement.
The principles are simply shadowing areas of the face with darker tones to compress and lighter tones to create width and draw attention to areas of the shape. The idea is aimed more towards freehand work, and as a colourist I find it helps me with making balayage more bespoke and flattering towards the individual client.
Here is a guide from L'Oreal: http://lorealprofessionnel.co.uk/products/haircolour/index-haircolour/hair-contouring/
The guide focuses on using subtle colours in the same tonal family for a natural look, but you can use cooler and warmer tones against each other for the same effect. To take it a step further you can look at how to balance colours together: http://www.worqx.com/color/color_proportion.htm always taking skin tone into consideration, but if the placement & balance is right I think cool toned clients can wear some warmth in their hair and visa versa.
Hope this is helpful to someone
The principles are simply shadowing areas of the face with darker tones to compress and lighter tones to create width and draw attention to areas of the shape. The idea is aimed more towards freehand work, and as a colourist I find it helps me with making balayage more bespoke and flattering towards the individual client.
Here is a guide from L'Oreal: http://lorealprofessionnel.co.uk/products/haircolour/index-haircolour/hair-contouring/
The guide focuses on using subtle colours in the same tonal family for a natural look, but you can use cooler and warmer tones against each other for the same effect. To take it a step further you can look at how to balance colours together: http://www.worqx.com/color/color_proportion.htm always taking skin tone into consideration, but if the placement & balance is right I think cool toned clients can wear some warmth in their hair and visa versa.
Hope this is helpful to someone