Get some colours, gals!

Mona

Hair colour is just an expression of something different that you want to have, or something creative…says Tina Knowles and going by the whole spectrum one witnesses today, there sure is creativity and diversity in the fashion world.

Be it our very own Jasmine Sandlas’ striking red in Bamb Jatt or Lisa Haydon going platinum blond, there has been remarkable makeovers spinning around the mane. Agreed, not everybody can carry a headful of coloured strands, so for the lesser mortals, here are few tips how to carry the shades they fancy – pinks, purples and greens.

The big elephant in the room, how to style your coloured tresses?

Starting with the first, hair stylist Aaryan Sharma says, “Currently, it’s the cooler tones like the silvers, blues, violets that are making waves. Always ensure that that it doesn’t turn dirty yellow or greenish, once you have decided to colour, take care properly.”

Colour ticked and maintained, next comes how to make the strands stand out? Dr Shreya makes a case for sticking to the same colour family. “If the hair is in red family, go copperish in make-up; if blonde, go easy on makeup. Just stick to the nudes,” says the make-up artist pointing how dark make-up on light head looks unnatural. For those having coloured tips, she suggests monochromatic clothes. “A solid colour looks rather striking. In fact, too many shades can dull the whole effect.”

It’s the eyebrows that may make or mar the look. “The standard rule remains to have brows to be a shade lighter than the hair colour, always.” For someone with rainbow on hair, she advises nude makeup with monochromatic attire for a startling impact.

Make-up artist Ruchi makes a case for bold lips with nude eyes to make the hair stand out. “To ensure the coloured hair derive mileage, opt for a bold lipper from the same colour family while going nude for the eyes. That would highlight the colour but still not be over the top!”

Be yourself

Celeb stylist Karan Sethi asks you to stick to your personality. “Embrace your hair colour as part of your personality. Don’t try too hard to match the quirk factor.” Similar with make-up, “Don’t change your personality to match your hair colour. Stick to your style, let the hair do its own talking,” tips the stylist, who finds Lisa Haydon’s sliver makeover rather chic. “But then trust her to carry everything with panache!”

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