Hair Color
How lighting transforms your hair color
Have you ever walked out of the salon loving your color, then caught it in a bathroom mirror and wondered if it was the same hair? You are not imagining things. Lighting has a dramatic effect on how hair color appears, especially blonde hair.
Why lighting changes everything
Hair color reflects light. When the light source changes, so does what your eyes see. A color that feels soft and warm in daylight can read cooler, brighter or flatter indoors.
Sunlight is the gold standard
Natural daylight brings out dimension: warm honey tones, cool blonde pieces and subtle shadow. It is why balayage and hand-painted highlights show so much movement outdoors.
Indoor lighting can change the tone
Warm bulbs can make cool blonde tones look more golden. Cooler fluorescent or LED lighting can make warm hair look flatter. If you want the most honest read on your color, step outside near a window or into natural light.
Color for every kind of light
When Cheryl formulates your color, she thinks about the environments you live in. Dimensional color creates movement and depth that shifts beautifully from a sunny brunch to a fluorescent office or a candlelit dinner.
Keep your color vibrant
- Ask before adding a purple or blue toning shampoo to your routine.
- Consider a gloss to refresh shine between bigger color appointments.
- Use natural light when you are evaluating your color at home.
- Deep condition regularly, healthy moisturized hair reflects light more evenly.