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Volume 5 Issue 2

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Explore your benefits at associatedhairprofessionals.com 55 she says. "Whether I'm going neutral or warm, I always have a hint of gold in my toning formula." Brunettes Brunette shades are very trendy at the moment, particularly a shade that social media dubs "expensive brunette" or "old money brunette," which uses a multidimensional mix of brown tones for a high-gloss, luxurious look. Mushroom brown is also a popular shade, but it can be challenging for stylists to prevent it from looking flat or mousy. For this color, Valerie recommends sending clients home with a purple shampoo, which she says gives a subtle, luxurious effect due to the overtone of violet. It's not strong enough to neutralize any color, but it does help give this muted color more "pop." For brassiness, blue shampoos can be used to cancel out the orange since blue and orange are across the color wheel from each other. Reds Red is one of the hardest hues for hair pros to get right because it can easily look unnatural if the professional is not careful. Plus, aftercare is crucial to maintaining its vibrancy. To achieve the perfect effortless red, Cunningham says she highlights her client's hair all over and blends it with their natural brown or blonde. en, she does be stripped away to lighten it, which means regular touch-up appointments and contending with potential hair damage. Purple shampoo can help neutralize brassy or yellow tones in blonde hair. Since purple is opposite yellow on the color wheel, the purple pigments in the shampoo counteract unwanted warmth, keeping blonde hair cool, bright, and ashy in tone. One of Ashley's go-to blonde shades is a honey blonde. "I think a honey blonde is a color that suits everyone, no matter their skin tone or eye color,"

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