"Before, we had a request for copper coloring every two weeks, and again ... But for a few weeks, we have been doing at least one per day", note Charly Ménagé and Mégane Saliou of the Parisian salon Chromatic by MC.
The reason for this craze?
“Autumn and winter are the season for this shade, especially to warm up all browns and bring them shine.
And right now, even if it means making a change, you might as well dare, ”says Sandy Ory, hairdresser at the Jean-Marc Joubert salon.
Professionals are unanimous: people want something new after this complicated period, between confinement and pandemic.
But if the urge is there, you better know what this redhead metamorphosis involves.
A coloring that must be assumed
If the copper may seem more accessible than the blond, it still requires a certain assurance. “It's a more complicated option because you really have to assume it. But it is also a way of marking one's identity, it completes the look and often our clients feel different when they leave the salon, ”explains Charly Ménagé. “It's a good option because the copper highlights the skin when a cold blonde will dull it. This warm color brings pep and warmth. But if the client hesitates or is not sure of herself, we will tend to advise her against it. " While specifying that a time of adaptation may be necessary to get used to it, once the course has been crossed. “It's a color that gives body and character. A woman who made this choice blends less into the crowd:we see it pass! ”adds the colourist of Jean-Marc Joubert.
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Blonde or brunette, it suits everyone
Here is a coloring that everyone agrees: it warms up a blonde when it allows brunettes to avoid a too radical transformation. “For me, it's mainly the skin tone that counts. If you have a pale complexion, you can allow yourself all the notions of copper. If you are more tanned, if you have a mat or olive complexion, you will start with a more sustained copper with notes of mahogany to illuminate. On the other hand, we forget the Venetian blond ”, specifies Sandy Ory, who has been a hair color trainer for several years abroad. Natural side of hair, again no contraindication. From fine to frizzy hair, anyone can dare. “The result is very pretty on curly hair. Moreover, few of our clients come out with straight hair and ask for at least a wavy effect ”,we explain at Chromatic by MC.
Celebrities whose brassy hair inspires us
Celebrities Whose Copper Hair Inspires Us - Gigi Hadid
In 2021, the model swapped her long blonde hair for a sulphurous red color for several months.
(MET Gala 2021 in New York, September 13, 2021.)
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Celebrities Whose Copper Hair Inspires Us - Kristen Stewart
The actress surprised the red carpet at the 2021 Venice Film Festival by appearing in a new peach coloring.
(Venice Film Festival September 3, 2021.)
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Celebrities Whose Copper Hair Inspires Us - Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain has made her long, sunny copper hair her signature hair.
(Venice, September 4, 2021.)
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Celebrities Whose Copper Hair Inspires Us - Phoebe Dynevor
The Bridgertons Chronicle
actress
showed just how chic and sexy this hair color can be in her role on the Netflix series.
(Screening of the film
The Color Room
in London, October 28, 2021.)
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The choice and the expectations
The other reason that can bring disappointments with red shades? A difference between expectations and the result. There are indeed many shades and nuances, ranging from Venetian blond to chestnut coppery, passing through pastel tones such as peach. “We always adapt a copper: it can be redder or more Venetian. The important thing is to know what the customer wants and for that nothing beats a model or an inspiration ”, insists Mégane Saliou. Same story with hairdresser Jean-Marc Joubert who sees many women arriving with photos spotted on Instagram. "You just have to be careful between reality and social networks where filters have changed the rendering."
In all cases, the three experts specify that these inspirations are essential as a perfect basis for opening the discussion on expectations, and guiding towards the most suitable result.
Among the most inspiring celebrities?
Experts cite the French actress Audrey Fleurot, the American Julianne Moore or the British Kelly Reilly (seen in the saga of
L'Auberge Espagnole
by Cédric Klapisch).
"More mature women turn to less flamboyant red, more ashy coppers, a bit like that of Isabelle Huppert", adds Sandy Ory.
Faster than blond
If a blonde metamorphosis can take time and a lot of patience, the copper can appear in a few hours because it is a modification of the pigments. No need for intense discoloration, as the salon duo Chromatics by MC reminds us: “But it is important to do a cleansing to lighten the hair and prepare it to receive the pigments. Many hairdressers make the mistake of coloring directly with the risk of having a red coppery, too dark. Which will disappoint those who want a really orange result, with a natural look. "
If the discoloration can be aggressive in the case of blond, the two hairdressers explain that they lighten only two tones.
"If the base turns out to be very dark and we want a light copper, we will pre-lighten upstream so that the copper can come out more intensely", adds the colorist of Jean-Marc Joubert.
"By keeping a dark base, we will obtain a more autumnal shade."
For those who already have colored hair, it will also be necessary to clean the old pigments upstream.
What budget?
As with all hairdressing services, prices vary depending on the length.
At Jean-Marc Joubert, count around € 110.
At Chromatic by MC, the budget to be expected is between 200 and 260 €.
Don't neglect maintenance
Who says change of color, says change of routine at home. The three experts recommend systematic care at each wash, including a good conditioner that will guarantee shine, and the choice of suitable products. “We will opt for a dedicated range with antioxidant agents. Indeed, the worst enemies of coloring are air and humidity. Dyed hair is more fragile and sensitive, especially in the case of flamboyant options, ”warns Sandy Ory. She then advises to use alternately, once a week, a repigmenting shampoo with a leave-in treatment or a leave-on mask to allow the pigments to cling well. While remembering that it is a coloring in movement, which never displays the same shade over the weeks depending on the interview.At Jean-Marc Joubert as at the Chromatic by MC salon, we offer tailor-made treatment, made by colorists and that the client takes home. “Depending on the function, we will add more yellow or red, but we are sure to have the mask totally adapted to its coloring,” explains Mégane Saliou.
What about regrowth?
For the colourist and her colleague, “touch-ups for the roots are quite easy because they are less contrasting.
This allows an appointment every two to three months ”.
Sandy Ory moderates a little according to the copper, especially in case of white hair.
“Immaculate hair has the advantage of giving a very flamboyant side to the red, but the roots are necessarily seen much more and will require a visit to the salon every 4 to 6 weeks.
On the other hand, a blonde who has opted for a Venetian spirit will be able to space out her dates. "
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The alternatives
Finally, if the choice seems too radical but the desire is there, there are steps to gently approach this transformation.
Because the red can also be worked partially: sweeping, but also over the lengths without touching the roots to enhance the natural color.
For the pair of colourists, “the copper sweep is perfect for brunettes: it will bring a lot of nuances.
While for blondes, we will start with a Venetian blond treatment that lasts three or four shampoos. "
A good way to get an idea of the result before getting started.
Originally published on January 7, 2021, this article was updated on January 11, 2022.
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