Without fail, each year Hollywood celebrates the fall season with a parade of darker hair colors. Already, Kylie Minogue, Chloe Sevigny, and Rihanna have shown off brunette locks. The annual tradition provides inspiration for switching up your entire look, plus a darker hue is a fun way to coordinate with the season's bold fashions. We chatted with celebrity colorist Marko Tomassetti of Sally Hershberger Los Angeles (clients include Kelly Clarkson and Jane Krakowski) and learned some easy tricks for transitioning tresses successfully.
B: Why is dyeing your hair dark so popular in fall?
Fall is the perfect time to go dark. My clients are often feeling blue that the summer is over and they’re looking to make a change. Hair is usually washed out and dry from the season past, and going darker gives strands a break from highlights and adds new life. Plus, rich brunettes are super sexy hues!
B: Do darker shades work with every skin tone?
Yes! Anyone can go darker, but I recommend consulting your colorist so they can tailor a shade that’s right for your skin tone. Those with olive skin should ask their colorist to add warmth to their hue so that it doesn’t look one dimensional. If you have a lot of yellow if your skin, stick with a medium brown, as a really dark shade will wash you out and make you look pasty. Women also shouldn’t be afraid of a little red in their hair—it adds shine and can help make the dark hue look more natural.
B: How can you keep your color from fading?
If you’re a brunette who’s going even darker, you can go up to eight weeks between coloring appointments (unless you have grays—then you should go about every month). However, blondes may need to visit the salon every four to six weeks as their lighter roots come through. Whatever your natural color, try not to wash your hair more than twice a week, and use a color-protecting shampoo and conditioner to ensure the hue remains lustrous.
B: Have any DIY recipes?
This is a little trick I share with my brunette clients: Brew a really strong pot of coffee (avoid instant), let it cool, then put the coffee in a spray bottle. Once a week after shampooing, spray the coffee throughout your hair, let it sit for five to ten minutes, then rinse and condition. The coffee helps to boost your color and add richness!
Beautylish recommends: John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Conditioner
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Comments
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Jan 27, 2013
Amber M.
if you have pre lightened hair you should re pigment the hair first with a red or red orange then apply the darker shade. it will prevent fade and hold much better.
Jan 09, 2013
Donna A.
I am a natural strawberry redhead and have had black hair for going on 15 years and love it. Another trick for hard to dye hair is to blowdry it on low, for about 10-15 minutes after you apply the hair dye. :)
Dec 06, 2012
Mariam A.
Does the coffee damage your hair at all? I'm a natural dark brunette and constantly dye it jet black but when my finances are low I can't always keep up with my color.
Dec 05, 2012
Lizzie L.
Every I try to dye my hair the color won't stay ? Why would that b ? I do try only dark colors cus I have brown ashy hair color.
Nov 30, 2012
Megan C.
Does the coffee really work? I'm a natural brunette and have been looking for natural ways to add richness to my color!
Nov 26, 2012
Amanda T.
I'm a hairdresser and there are a few golden rules to follow when taking your hair dark after bleach. It's very important to pre pigment the hair again ( add warmth) as so many people try to put dark brown on top of bleach and wonder why it goes green. I would strongly suggest going to a reputable salon if you are considering this or any other dramatic hair change as a good colour technician will create an even natural colour and not only give a better result colour wise but also condition wise. Salon colours are far superior to shop ones for many reasons. Also, I disagree with the idea that anyone can go dark. Fair haired people should be very careful as their skin tone can look very odd if their hair is too light, especially if they have fair eyebrows too. It's important to consider tinting them to create a more natural look.
Nov 23, 2012
Barbara B.
wow going to try the coffee spritz myself thanks for the good info :)
Nov 22, 2012
Stacie P.
I am soon going to dye my hair back to my natural color. Right now it's a orangey-red color (bright red to blonde hair one wrong). Can't wait to have dark hair again!
Nov 20, 2012
Kayli H.
This is perfect! I'm going to dye my hair that reddish brown color that's been fairly popular recently. I am a natural blonde and I've never had dark hair. I'm so scared to get it done but super excited!