Nonot only blue, like the blue hair with which Helen Mirren surprised everyone on the first red carpet of Cannes Film Festival 2023, but also aubergine, plum, indigo of Persia, violet. A bit surprising, these particular nuances of hair seem to be making a comeback. Usually considered eccentric, i pastel shades hair instead they are certainly a particular choice but also very versatile and indicators of a strong personality. Just choose the exact shade that flatters you the most.
Blue hair, and more, in the limelight
Blues and purples: the darker they are, the more versatile they are. When choosing the right shade, everything depends on your natural colors: «These nuances, however daring, are good for many: to find your own shade, the important thing is to consider skin and eyes» he explains Stefano Terzuolo, founder and senior director of GUM.
“Purple and dark blue tend to suit people with dark complexion, while blue and lilac they may be a better choice for someone who has one fair complexion».
Helen Mirren at the opening night of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival (Getty Images)
The blue can be applied on any natural base with different results, however: «The final shade can vary according to the starting point: on dark hair it can look duller and less noticeable than on a naturally light or white base, like Helen Mirren’s».
However, if you believe that a completely blue hair is “too much”, a valid alternative is the balayage which is achieved by applying color only to very thin strands, creating the illusion of lighter pastel hair.
From light blue to lilac, the coolest pastel shades
On the hair of course gray or white, Heen Mirren style, the shades that best suit blondes are lilacespecially the lavender greya hue obtained by combining the blue And the lilac: to create a crown laundry it may be necessary to bleach the hair first if it is not already naturally gray-white.
But not only blue, visible above all on light bases: in the case of dark hair, a shade that fits very well with dark bases is the purple grape, a play of light and dark between red-violet and plum: «As for the balayage, these games of reflections are particularly in demandnot only because they give light and movement, but also because they are less demanding both aesthetically and in maintenance than a full pastel head. They give a very discreet look».
Blue hair: better short or long cut?
«Actually, blue as well as other pastel nuances can be one suitable choice for both short hair and long hair. However, it may be more difficult to maintain color on longer hair, as the ends tend to fade quickly. The shorter cuts, on the other hand, can highlight the color creating a strong and decisive image» they explain from GUM.
For this, especially in the case of shades like lavender and plum, short cuts like the pixie cut and all the variations of the bob are ideal for giving even more personality.
Strengthening treatments to keep the color alive
As the expert points out, light blue and pastel hair needs great attention and care. If at home it is important to choose a hair moisturizing and color-preserving routinein the salon it is necessary not only to apply invigorating so as to keep it longer but also strengthen the hair structure.
«That’s why I always recommend treatments like our Therapy: in fact in these cases the hair needs intensive reconstruction, because it is first bleached and then coloredfor which a treatment is necessary that re-seals the scales of the stem and then strengthens it so as to preserve its integrity» concludes the expert.
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