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Are You Confusing Your Hairstylist?

See if any of these miscommunications sound familiar -- and learn how to avoid them

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You say: "Get the red out."

They think: "You don't want any warmth."

Often what you think is "red" or "orange" is simply the warmth of your hair color, says Nancy Braun, lead colorist at Rossano Ferretti salon in Beverly Hills, Calif. Too much warmth can look "brassy"; however, some warmth looks more natural-looking than none at all. Ashy or cool shades, which are what you'll get if you remove all the warmth, don't look as natural or flattering on everyone. So before you become determined to "get the red out," talk to your stylist about what will look best with your skin tone. They might suggest lowlights (think dark highlights) or toner to tone down —but not remove — what you may call "red."

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Need to remember these for my next appointment

by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 09:56AM Report as inappropriate

Great article. So true!

by louisamarie Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 08:25AM Report as inappropriate

That tells me something right there--because while cutting split ends *might* mean cutting a few inches(unfortunately if you have lots), to me, *trim* means onehalf inch, not 1-3 inches!

by Karine Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 01:35AM Report as inappropriate

I put blind faith in my stylist, whom I've been seeing for over five years. Hair grows back and if he cuts it shorter than what I expected, I go with it, hate it for a week, and fall in love with it after a few compliments start rolling in.

by suegeneris Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 06:02PM Report as inappropriate

As resent cosmetology grad!! this article is right on... pictures are your best friend

by brandyc89 Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 12:20PM Report as inappropriate

interesting article.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

I am guilty of being that girl. Always too vague, and always set on one mental image. This helps with that issue a bit, but it's still a bummer when you can't rock the dream look you had in mind... :/

by fallintrust Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 12:15AM Report as inappropriate