Heads up for ultra violet
Hair-colour expert talks going trendy using colour of the year as hue
Ultra violet is taking over fashion design and home decor, but can we also expect the Pantone Color of the Year to appear as the next big hair-hue trend?
We asked Kara Gilbertson, a Goldwell National Artist, to dish on whether or not we can expect to see this punchy shade appearing in a salon near you, who wore it best in the past and whether or not the shade will work for, well, everyone:
Q Ultra violet has been named the Pantone Color of the Year
for 2018. How can we expect to see this playing out in the hair world?
A I think colour in the hair world has had a huge shift. We are seeing colours that are more bold and creative. We are stepping away from pastels a bit and ultra violet gives us a dramatically vibrant shade that clients are not afraid of anymore. I see people becoming more playful with colour and I think ultra violet is a great shade for anyone wanting to introduce some new hues to their hair.
Q Is it a colour that can work for everyone?
A Violet is always a good colour for all, just by adjusting the warm/cool aspect for the client’s skin tone. Ultra violet is more on the blue-violet spectrum, so the vibrancy is off the charts. So, I would say to anyone to just go for it, whether it is full head or pieces, anyone can incorporate this colour in their hair.
Q What’s the best way to incorporate a “wild” colour without looking too over-thetop?
A For anyone looking to add a wild shade to their hair, I would always suggest adding it in behind the ear and in the interior of their hair, so you get glimmers of colour as the hair moves.
Q Is there a celebrity we’ve seen in the past who has worn purple well?
A We’ve seen a lot of different levels of violet over the years, but the one celebrity that has rocked a lot of them is Kelly Osbourne. She does a great job making unconventional hair colours look sophisticated and almost natural.
Q Have you seen an increase in clients looking to go purple at all?
A In the salon, we cannot have enough Elumen (hair colour) to make ultra violet — as well as other fun shades. The demand is definitely there.
Q Lastly, what’s the best advice you’d give someone who is considering a big colour change like going ultra violet?
A For anyone wanting to have a big change with their hair colour, I would say totally go for it, but also consider the time, money and maintenance it will take to get there and keep it up.