From: L’Oréal Paris
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1. It’s Not Actually Plants in Your Hair
Typically, succulent hair is known for its layered dye technique that
mimics the look of living succulents (like cacti). As far as colors go,
think greens, purples, and reds.
2. Visiting a Colorist Is a Good Idea
When it comes to the succulent hair color trend, it’s best to visit a
professional. When you’re playing around with a handful of super-vibrant
colors that have to be perfectly applied to create a natural-looking
fade, you should book an appointment with a colorist who has experience
with bright dyes.
3. It’s Important Give Your Colorist a Visual of What You Want
Since there are so many different renditions of this hair color trend,
you should definitely show your colorist concrete examples of exactly
what you want. That way your colorist has the know-how to bring the
trend to life on your strands.
4. Succulent Hair Color Requires Some Prep Work
If you’ve ever dyed your hair before, you will need to have all of the
color stripped out in order for the succulent hues to really pop. And
since most hairstylists won’t want to process your hair more than a few
colors lighter at a time, there’s a good chance your
succulent-inspired transformation will require a couple of
appointments.
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5. Succulent Hair Color Is Created with a Balayage Technique
When you’re trying to recreate the gorgeous fades of some of nature’s
most beautiful plants, you can’t just be all willy nilly about dyeing
it. Rather, it takes careful precision and the use of a small brush to
hand paint each strand. Yep: Succulent hair color is a pretty laborious
process, so expect to get comfortable in your salon chair. Never heard
of balayage
before? It’s a highlighting technique that was created by French
colorists in the 1970s—and it literally means to sweep. Instead of
using foils to add highlights to your mane, a colorist will paint on the color.
6. Like Any Dye Job, This One Requires Maintenance
Luckily for your green thumb (or lack thereof), you don’t have to water
your hair regularly or give your locks extra time in the sun. Wondering
what your weekly routine should look like? Well, switching to a
color-safe shampoo and conditioner is a good bet—as is rinsing your
hair in lukewarm temps, since hot water can strip your hair of
essential oils. Try the L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Shampoo and L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Conditioner,
which are formulated with an antioxidant + UV filter and ceramide to
help protect color and mend damaged, processed hair fibers. Gently
massage the shampoo into wet hair, lather, then rinse. Follow up by
applying the conditioner and leave it on for one to three minutes, then
rinse. You can also use a color-safe mask in place of your regular
conditioner once or twice a week. After shampooing with the L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Shampoo, apply the L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery Mask and leave it on for three to five minutes, then rinse.
Another good idea? Letting your hair air dry
every once in a while instead of using heat tools. The succulent hair
color trend looks stunning when it’s paired with some natural texture.
So, when your hair is wet spray it with the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Wave Swept Spray, braid it, and say hello to loose waves once your hair has dried.
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