Your Guide to Stunning Hair Color in Palm Coast

Jun 19

Babylights: Very fine highlights that mimic the natural look of sun-lightened hair.
Balayage: A French technique of hand-painting strands for a natural, low-maintenance look.
Foiling: A method where hair is painted and wrapped in foil to create highlights or lowlights.
Pintura: A technique for curly hair that hand-paints specific patterns around the curls for dimension.
Ombré: A low-maintenance gradient look where color transitions from mid-shaft to ends.
Sombré: A softer, more subtle version of ombré with minimal gradation of color.

Base Color: The color applied all over the head as the foundation for other treatments.
Bronde: A blend of brown and blonde for a sun-kissed effect, often created with balayage.
Expensive Brunette: A natural-looking brunette shade with subtle dimension and shine.
Jewel-Toned Hair: Bold colors inspired by gemstones, such as ruby, emerald, or sapphire.
Pastel Hair: Light, soft rainbow shades with minimal saturation for a delicate look.
Pumpkin Spice Hair: A rich, saturated orange shade inspired by fall tones.
Tiger’s Eye: A mix of brown and caramel hues replicating the look of the tiger's eye stone.
Tortoiseshell: A blend of gold and dark brown hues, creating a subtle, natural ombré effect.

Double Process: Two coloring techniques, such as a base color followed by highlights, in one appointment.
Full Highlights: Lightening sections of hair throughout the entire head for all-over dimension.
Lowlights: Darker sections added to create depth and contrast against highlights.
Money Piece: Face-framing highlights using balayage for a bold, high-contrast effect.
Root Smudge: A technique to blur the root color into the strands for a seamless grow-out.

Contrast: The difference in shade between highlights and the base color, ranging from subtle to high.
Cool Tones: Shades leaning blue, purple, or green, such as platinum, ash brown, or bluish black.
Warm Tones: Shades leaning yellow, orange, or red, like strawberry blonde or golden brown.
Dimension: Variations in depth and tone created by highlights and lowlights.
Tone: The specific shade quality of a color, such as platinum blonde or strawberry blonde.

Glaze: A non-permanent treatment for added shine and luster, with clear or tinted options.
Oxidation: The dulling or shifting of hair color caused by environmental factors or styling tools.
Sulfates: Detergents found in shampoos that can strip color; sulfate-free options are recommended for treated hair.
Toner: A semi-permanent product used to refine or even out hair color tones.

With these terms in hand, you’ll be better prepared to communicate your vision and understand the techniques used during your salon appointment!

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