What is lived in color?
While the phrase “lived in” might sound like something you would read on a used couch listing, this trend is anything but dingy. The term was coined by the Beverly Hills celebrity colorist Johnny Ramirez and refers to a technique that allows your color to fade in a way that doesn’t ruin any of the original look. While the end result may look a lot like balayage, the technique is unique and requires a seasoned colorist to get just right. The trick is to not just highlight the outside of the hair and blend color downwards like we do for balayage, but to lift color from the entire head and recreate a fake root at the crown that matches your natural hair. This allows your colorist to expertly blend your highlights into a controlled color environment and place these highlights in a way that optimizes the long-term “lived in” look once that root has grown out.
While it does take a little longer in the chair (about six hours) opting for lived in color means less trips back to the salon and more money saved in the long run. A great lived-in look can last up to eight months! This technique is also 100% customizable, so whether you have rich chocolate brown or blonde hair to start, your colorist can mix you up a palette of highlighting shades to compliment your complexion. Before you begin, make sure to chat about warm vs. cool color tones and how much contrast you want in your highlights. Remember! Lived in works because it’s au naturel!
Finally, a realistic hair look that can be enjoyed AS IS for months! No more beauty delusion or hair color mourning periods! But that doesn’t mean you can just forget about your hair completely until your next trip to the salon. When you get any kind of coloring, keeping your strands happy and hydrated is a must to retain color vibrancy and reduce damage. Maybe with a custom hair care routine perhaps?
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