Get the Cherry Bomb look with MOOD Creative Director, Tracey Ann Smith.
As summer slowly fades away, we are holding on tightly to those bold, creative colours and bringing them with us into the upcoming winter months. Here at MOOD, we love to create colour transformations and take client’s creative inspirations and bring them to life with the best formula imaginable. Here is one of our recent incredible MOOD Makeover’s created by MOOD Creative Director, Tracey Ann Smith…
“I started off the makeover with an in-depth consultation. My client shared her inspiration pics of a deep cherry red and said she is looking to achieve an entirely new look, so I got to work. I asked my regular questions on length, texture, and daily hair routines whilst giving her my advice for her specific wavy hair pattern.
“She was looking for more definition and face framing with lots of lightweight movement. My client also mentioned that she had previously had her hair dyed brown, so I made note of this. When creating the formula, you always want to make sure to use the right amount of accelerator to ensure the colour will take to the hair and create the desired vibrancy. I made sure that she knew how the outcome will look with her hair type and then I got to work creating my colour formula.
“I went with Halo Highlights 12.61 + 12%, as this technique made the most sense for my client as she was looking for something that is easier to maintain. I love using this technique in bold colour creations as you can seamlessly blend colours together and create definition. Creating the halo can also be easily tailored to the client, making it the perfect adaptable approach to highlights.
“For the rest of this colour formula, I used a combination of colours to achieve the bold cherry cola colour. I used: 7.57 40g, viola 20gms, blue 15gms with 6% develop full time, gloss with purple and red paint mask ½ n ½ and had this sitting for 10 minutes at the basin.
“When styling the hair, I began with the MOOD Wonder Coat, working this through the hair. This is great for promoting a glossy mirror effect finish. I then created loose curls in the hair, before locking everything in place with MOOD Hairspray.
“I shared some aftercare advice with my client so that she can keep her new hairstyle looking fresh in-between appointments. It’s important that you have hair maintenance conversations with clients, as this is a great way to build their confidence in you as a stylist, and it can help you to take newcomers and turn them into regular clients.”