“By definition, a natural color is a color that could exist in nature,” explains colorist Christophe Robin. It is also a rendering that matches skin tone and eye color. It is not difficult to obtain if we respect this basic rule:do not move away more than 2 tones from its base (knowing that there are 12 heights of tones, from 1 for black to 12 for blond very clear). When you lighten, it's even more natural if it's done gradually, from mid-length to the ends. If you go dark, it is better not to stray more than a tone, because, when you grow back, the roots will be lighter than the lengths, which is not natural at all.
This is the best solution when you have already colored hair. To be sure of understanding with the colorist, we insist on the fact that we want a natural result and we bring a photo of what we want (even if the targeted color does not ultimately go with the base and the skin tone, it gives you an idea of what you want). We avoid using too greedy terms such as “honey”, “chocolate”, “caramel”. Most often, this results in a very shiny result and unnatural reflections. If we want to lighten, we think of sweeping. But not just any:no question of asking for vertical locks, it is not natural and, by dint of doing it, you end up with a coloring effect and very visible roots. We favor “flash” or “sunburn” techniques, which mimic the effect of the sun, or shaded, which is a gradual lightening of half of the hair towards the ends.
We recommend this solution for natural hair:when you have already colored hair, it is complicated to choose the shade of your color, because you cannot know how the new color will “take” on the lengths. Before buying the coloring, you must know the tone of its base:women always see themselves darker than they are. We seek advice from a colorist (we take advantage of a visit to the salon, during a cut for example). If this is not possible, we always choose a product with a lighter tone. We also pay attention to reflections:the only ones that exist in nature (=guaranteed natural result) are gold, beige and ash. To find your way around, look at the name of the camp, for example “ash blond” or “golden chestnut”. If this is not indicated or if you are afraid of making a mistake, opt for a formula without reflections, whose color code ends in 00, whatever the brand. Tone on tone or permanent color? If we don't stray more than two tones from its base and we choose a natural reflection, we do what we want, knowing that the tone on tone ends up fading and is less sensitizing (but it does not clarify). We maintain the colo with care formulas (shampoo, conditioner and mask) without sulphates, which boost the life of the coloring.
Nodé Non-Detergent Fluid, Bioderma, €7. • Minu Colored Hair Mask, Davines, €29.50. • Damage Repairing &Rehydrating Conditioner, Kiehl's, €24.
