The journey of getting my hair the perfect hue has been a
living nightmare. I have visited all the top salons and most of the so-called colour specialists with mixed results.
I decided to learn the theory behind it and discovered the
shades that worked for me. So, I was beyond delighted when the world of
beauty’s most beloved colourist, Josh Wood, told me I had got it right. I could
not have a better compliment.
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| Olive bronde by Josh Wood |
Getting an appointment with this man is virtually impossible,
as he has clients clamouring for him. With
VIPs flying him all over the world, constantly being called on to help
on fashion shoots and creating looks for the catwalk, not to
mention running his eponymous salon, it is a wonder that this man has time to breathe,
let alone spare time to speak to you. Yet, when you talk to him, you really
could not wish to meet a nicer person. He is intensely passionate about colour
and the hair industry and is only too willing to help with your hair
dilemmas.
I asked him why I have had such trouble with my colour. He
told me that so many colourists work to a formula which seems to travel from
salon to salon as they move around and they do not look at the individual in
question.
One of my pet hates is salons that insist on putting a
lighter colour around my face. Although I understand that it is right for some,
some colourists only know what
they are taught and seem unwilling to adapt.
“This will not work for you,” Josh exclaimed. “You need
something more dramatic. What you have now is right.”
Highlights ruined my hair, I explained, and now have a single process (applying
one colour or toner at one time). He was honest enough to tell me
that there would be people in his salon that would not be right for me but
there would be somebody. He agreed finding somebody that gets you and your hair
can be difficult.
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| Smoky bronde by Josh Wood |
I told him that, in
my opinion, Wella offered the best range of colourants for brunettes.
Obviously, he would agree as he is the Wella Professionals global creative
director of colour, but I know he would not put his name to anything that was
less than perfect.
My burning question was how to keep it looking good without
getting build up. I really do not want to look like I am going for an interview
to be Morticia from the Addams Family.
Josh told me to have the roots done every time and only do
the ends every other time. His choice for the ends is Llumina Color. This
5-minute glossing service enhances depth and tone.
“It keeps everything light so you will not end up with a
heavy one-tone look, he explained.”
Colour Fresh & Perfection is a good choice if you just
want to revive your colour in between full appointments. Some salons will sell
it to you so you can do it yourself in between visits at home.
If you like following the trends, according to Josh, for
autumn/winter 2016, the story is Bronde Luxe. There is a wide range of colours
to suit almost any hair shade and type so a unique look can be created
especially for you. Even brunettes and those with black hair can have silvery,
violet tones added, if they so wish.
Spending just a short period of time with Josh I learnt so
much and was comforted greatly knowing that I had got the right formula at long
last.
By Daralyn Danns
For more information visit www.joshwoodcolour.com and wella.com/professional/en-UK
