This is from Madison magazine I thought it would be interesting for all you guys to read
It's part of their basic job description: look after your skin, care for your hair. We asked models to spill their secrets that keep them at the top of the beauty trade. by Sarah Brooks and Justine Cullen.
PART ONE: HAIR
Hair Sucess
THEY UNDERSTAND SUN DAMAGE
No model worth her perfect skin would go without sunscreen everyday. And this applies to hair too. Locks that have been coloured are particularly susceptible to the drying and damaging effects of the sun, sea and chlorine. The best way to protect the hair from the elements is by creating a barrier. This can be done my combing or spraying a product such asKérastase Soleil Voile Protecteur through the hair before you swim or go out in the sun.
The combined effects of the colouring process and UV rays can leave hair parched and more prone to tangling. Intensive conditioning is required to remedy this, so always treat hair with a conditioning mask once a fornight, or whenever you feel the need. Slather product on to freshly washed hair, wrap a warm towel around your head and leave for 15 minutes. Model Amelia Jennings also swears by in-salon conditioning treatments. "As well as using Redken products at home, I have a salon treatment once a month to keep my hair looking good," she says. "It really makes a difference and keeps my hair soft."
THEY CARE FOR THEIR HAIR
When your hair is under constant attack from heated appliances and is coated in more styling products in one day of shooting that most of us will use in a year, maintenance is the key. " I really have to look after my hair otherwise the colour looks dull," says model Miranda Kerr . "I use hair treatments every couple of weeks and invest in good salon shampoos and conditioners to keep it looking healthy," she adds. L'Oréal Paris colourist director Christophe Robin agrees. "Colour swells the hair cuticle making it much thicker and drier," he says. So your going to need to give it some TLC if you want to keep it in good condition and make the colour last. "Great-looking colour definitely relies on a good aftercare regimen," he adds. Always use a shampoo and a conditioner specially formulated for colour-treated hair. They are designed to condition and cleanse without stripping the colour pigments; and the conditioners deposit a protective film around porous, damaged areas of the hair shaft, helping to lock in colour.
THEY WORK WITH THE CUT
"Colour can be used to create the illusion of thickness and volume and accentuates the texture of the hair," says Robin. For a model who is constantly under the glare of lights-be it on the runway or in a photographic studio-this becomes all-important. A bob that's all one lenth will benefit from an all-over colour(think Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction), as it will appear glossy, whereas through the mid lengths or ends to emphasise the layers(think Gisele's honey-hued mane). Darker tones will make hair look thicker while lighter shades can break up naturally thick hair.
THEY KNOW THEIR SKIN
You have to work with your skin tone. Hair colour should complement your complexion not to wash it out. Actress Mandy Moore knows just how essential this rule is." Hair colouring really changed how I felt about myself and the way that people treated me," says Moore of her transformation from girlie bottle-blonde to a more natural , and mature, brunette. " You would never think of dressing in a colour that makes you look washed out, so be careful not to make the same mistake with your hair," says colourist Tristan Meade-Jones. Generall, skin tone falls into two categories-cool and warm. As a rule, if your skin has a warm tone like model Carmen Kass , then caramel or honey colours will suit you, and vice versa for cool tones. "You'll know the right colour as it will emphasise your eyes and complexion, " says Robin.
COLOUR CHART if your hair is......
-Light to mid brown like Kate Moss- this is easily the most flexible hair colour to have because you can try almost anything.
-Red Like Karen Elson- Lighten up with strawberry blonde streaks, or choose a warm auburn shade to enrich your natural colour
-Dark Brown like Naomi Campbell- Liven up with shades of red or sunny streaks. Alternatively, be more subtle and a little vampish with a blue black tint.
-Blonde like Heidi Klum- Swing between honey-blonde or dark chesnut, but if your making a drastic, make sure it suits your skin.
THEY DON'T STRESS ABOUT ACCIDENTS
"I love changing my hair colour. But after bleaching the tips once, someone ran dark colour through my hair and the tips turned purple," says model Amber Valletta . When your looks are your lifeline, a colouring mishap can spell disaster. But no matter what colour catastrophe occurs there is always a solution. For salon scares, return to the scene of the crime and ask for help. If they're not happy to sort out their mistake, your next step is to contact a trichologist (hair specialist), who can assess the damage and give advice on taking further action. As for home horrors, either swallow your pride, pull on a scarf and get down to your local salon.
COLOURING AT HOME
Okay, so models have access to the best colourists and stylists money can buy. But if your finances aren't so flash, you can DIY.
WHAT PRODUCT DO YOU NEED? Do you want a permanent colour that grows out or a tone on tone that subtly fades away? Or do you want to lighten your hair? Always read the box to make sure you have the type of product you're after before you dye.
WHAT IS YOUR NATURAL SHADE? Before choosing your new colour, establish your natural hair shade from the colour charts on the box. This will help you work out what level of colour you can achieve. (For example, a permanent hair colour will allow you to colour up to two shades lighter than your natural shade.)
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you read everything provided in the pack. You need to know how to apply the product properly and how long the colour should be left on.
DO A SENSITIVITY TEST. Before you start lathering colour all over your head, make sure your not allergic to any of the ingredients. Instructions on how to do a sensitivity test will be in the pack.
AVOID STAINING YOUR SKIN. Apply either a moisuriser or vaseline around your hairline, the base of your neck and behind the ears. This will form a barrier and prevent the dye from coming into contact with your skin. A cotton ball soaked in soapy water should prevent staining if you get it immediately.
WASH HAIR 24 HOURS BEFORE. If you clean your hair straight before colouring, any water present in the hair shaft may dilute the colour. Alternatively, if you haven't washed it for a week you'll have a build-up of products that will prevent the colour from penetrating.
MAINTAIN YOUR COLOUR. Re-apply your colour every five or six weeks. If you are using a permanent colour, you'll need to apply new colour to regrowth.
MORE OF PART ONE COMING
It's part of their basic job description: look after your skin, care for your hair. We asked models to spill their secrets that keep them at the top of the beauty trade. by Sarah Brooks and Justine Cullen.
PART ONE: HAIR
Hair Sucess
THEY UNDERSTAND SUN DAMAGE
No model worth her perfect skin would go without sunscreen everyday. And this applies to hair too. Locks that have been coloured are particularly susceptible to the drying and damaging effects of the sun, sea and chlorine. The best way to protect the hair from the elements is by creating a barrier. This can be done my combing or spraying a product such asKérastase Soleil Voile Protecteur through the hair before you swim or go out in the sun.
The combined effects of the colouring process and UV rays can leave hair parched and more prone to tangling. Intensive conditioning is required to remedy this, so always treat hair with a conditioning mask once a fornight, or whenever you feel the need. Slather product on to freshly washed hair, wrap a warm towel around your head and leave for 15 minutes. Model Amelia Jennings also swears by in-salon conditioning treatments. "As well as using Redken products at home, I have a salon treatment once a month to keep my hair looking good," she says. "It really makes a difference and keeps my hair soft."
THEY CARE FOR THEIR HAIR
When your hair is under constant attack from heated appliances and is coated in more styling products in one day of shooting that most of us will use in a year, maintenance is the key. " I really have to look after my hair otherwise the colour looks dull," says model Miranda Kerr . "I use hair treatments every couple of weeks and invest in good salon shampoos and conditioners to keep it looking healthy," she adds. L'Oréal Paris colourist director Christophe Robin agrees. "Colour swells the hair cuticle making it much thicker and drier," he says. So your going to need to give it some TLC if you want to keep it in good condition and make the colour last. "Great-looking colour definitely relies on a good aftercare regimen," he adds. Always use a shampoo and a conditioner specially formulated for colour-treated hair. They are designed to condition and cleanse without stripping the colour pigments; and the conditioners deposit a protective film around porous, damaged areas of the hair shaft, helping to lock in colour.
THEY WORK WITH THE CUT
"Colour can be used to create the illusion of thickness and volume and accentuates the texture of the hair," says Robin. For a model who is constantly under the glare of lights-be it on the runway or in a photographic studio-this becomes all-important. A bob that's all one lenth will benefit from an all-over colour(think Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction), as it will appear glossy, whereas through the mid lengths or ends to emphasise the layers(think Gisele's honey-hued mane). Darker tones will make hair look thicker while lighter shades can break up naturally thick hair.
THEY KNOW THEIR SKIN
You have to work with your skin tone. Hair colour should complement your complexion not to wash it out. Actress Mandy Moore knows just how essential this rule is." Hair colouring really changed how I felt about myself and the way that people treated me," says Moore of her transformation from girlie bottle-blonde to a more natural , and mature, brunette. " You would never think of dressing in a colour that makes you look washed out, so be careful not to make the same mistake with your hair," says colourist Tristan Meade-Jones. Generall, skin tone falls into two categories-cool and warm. As a rule, if your skin has a warm tone like model Carmen Kass , then caramel or honey colours will suit you, and vice versa for cool tones. "You'll know the right colour as it will emphasise your eyes and complexion, " says Robin.
COLOUR CHART if your hair is......
-Light to mid brown like Kate Moss- this is easily the most flexible hair colour to have because you can try almost anything.
-Red Like Karen Elson- Lighten up with strawberry blonde streaks, or choose a warm auburn shade to enrich your natural colour
-Dark Brown like Naomi Campbell- Liven up with shades of red or sunny streaks. Alternatively, be more subtle and a little vampish with a blue black tint.
-Blonde like Heidi Klum- Swing between honey-blonde or dark chesnut, but if your making a drastic, make sure it suits your skin.
THEY DON'T STRESS ABOUT ACCIDENTS
"I love changing my hair colour. But after bleaching the tips once, someone ran dark colour through my hair and the tips turned purple," says model Amber Valletta . When your looks are your lifeline, a colouring mishap can spell disaster. But no matter what colour catastrophe occurs there is always a solution. For salon scares, return to the scene of the crime and ask for help. If they're not happy to sort out their mistake, your next step is to contact a trichologist (hair specialist), who can assess the damage and give advice on taking further action. As for home horrors, either swallow your pride, pull on a scarf and get down to your local salon.
COLOURING AT HOME
Okay, so models have access to the best colourists and stylists money can buy. But if your finances aren't so flash, you can DIY.
WHAT PRODUCT DO YOU NEED? Do you want a permanent colour that grows out or a tone on tone that subtly fades away? Or do you want to lighten your hair? Always read the box to make sure you have the type of product you're after before you dye.
WHAT IS YOUR NATURAL SHADE? Before choosing your new colour, establish your natural hair shade from the colour charts on the box. This will help you work out what level of colour you can achieve. (For example, a permanent hair colour will allow you to colour up to two shades lighter than your natural shade.)
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you read everything provided in the pack. You need to know how to apply the product properly and how long the colour should be left on.
DO A SENSITIVITY TEST. Before you start lathering colour all over your head, make sure your not allergic to any of the ingredients. Instructions on how to do a sensitivity test will be in the pack.
AVOID STAINING YOUR SKIN. Apply either a moisuriser or vaseline around your hairline, the base of your neck and behind the ears. This will form a barrier and prevent the dye from coming into contact with your skin. A cotton ball soaked in soapy water should prevent staining if you get it immediately.
WASH HAIR 24 HOURS BEFORE. If you clean your hair straight before colouring, any water present in the hair shaft may dilute the colour. Alternatively, if you haven't washed it for a week you'll have a build-up of products that will prevent the colour from penetrating.
MAINTAIN YOUR COLOUR. Re-apply your colour every five or six weeks. If you are using a permanent colour, you'll need to apply new colour to regrowth.
MORE OF PART ONE COMING
