Eva Longoria, Katie Holmes, Kim Kardashian… the icy brown color is a shade very popular with stars. If it is so appealing, it is because its silver highlights illuminate the face. This natural shade dresses the hair with a cold, elegant and feminine aura. Want to let yourself be tempted? Find out how to adopt the glossy brown color by following the advice of Remi Billaud, responsible for Saint Algue training.
What is icy brown hair color?
If the palette of brown shades is wide, icy brown is distinguished by its reflections. "There are a lot of different chestnuts out there, but the iced one is apart, it's a cool chestnut that falls between brown and chestnut. Unlike chocolate brown or dark brown, its reflections are neutral, which is what makes it so special "Explains the expert.
How to get a beautiful glossy brown color?
Coloring, balayage, to go to glossy brown, there are many color techniques. The choice of method will depend on the desired effect. " You can choose to apply an icy brown color over the entire head which will bring a lot of shine. On the other hand, on a slightly light or chocolate brown base, you can work the glossy brown in balayage to bring contrast. "
Ice brown hair color, for whom?
If icy brown is an easy-going shade, you shouldn't go for it without the advice of the hairdresser. Icy brown is indeed an easy shade to achieve on a chestnut or brown base: " icy brown will not suit a blonde, the contrast is too high and the result will not be natural. To transform a blond hair into an icy brown shade, you have to do a pre-coloring in a salon to prepare the hair by applying pigments that will give melanin to the hair. Then we can switch to iced brown »Specifies Remi Billaud. Same precaution on a very dark or black hair, the person in charge of the Saint Algue training reminds us that you have to go in stages: " we will first work on dark hair with a balayage that we will then shade with icy brown ". Finally, it should be noted that the glossy brown color is perfect for ashy or white skin. " The more golden ones will favor a hazelnut shade or a warm brown "Notes the expert.
Icy brown and white hair: instructions for use
White hair is no barrier to glossy brown coloring. " You can definitely get this icy effect or the whole palette of browns when you have white hair. You just have to know that there will be a lot of maintenance because the more you start with a dark color, the more the roots will stand out »Emphasizes the hairdresser.
How to maintain an icy brown color?
To maintain and enhance an icy brown shade, you have to bet on suitable products that boost shine and care for the hair. Tailor-made treatments that deeply hydrate the fiber and repair it. " We will choose shampoos for colored hair that respect the pH of the scalp but also treatments that will nourish the hair fiber and prolong the radiance of the color. There are also repigmenting products allowing you to retain the cold reflection of icy brown and to space the colorings when there are no white roots "advises the pro. In addition to hydration, some products are designed to revive the color and restore its radiance from the first day.
Our selection of the best treatments:
Garnier Color Herbalia coloring glossy brown
This 100% vegetable coloring is made from coloring powders harvested in India. These natural pigments penetrate the hair without altering the hair fiber, which is completely preserved. A simple formula combining plants, coconut oil and essential oils. Price: € 12.90. Available in GMS
The sublimating Respect Color treatment with organic cocoa from Saint Algue
Thanks to this treatment, the hair returns to a color as luminous and pigmented as on the first day. Its hydrating formula makes the hair soft and silky. Price: 16 €. Available in approved salons.
Klorane Color Radiance Shampoo
Its sulfate-free formula enriched with pomegranate bark extract, rich in tannins, captures and fixes color. The hair is shiny and the coloring perfectly maintained. Price: € 5.60 – 200 ml. Available in pharmacies.
L’Oréal Paris 415 glossy cream casting coloring
This ammonia-free coloring gives the hair a natural look with beautiful light reflections. It is the ideal product for a first coloring. Price: € 11.50. Available in GMS.
The permanent glossy brown color 4.15 Olia by Garnier
This permanent color with natural flower oils reveals a pretty glossy chestnut brown and covers 100% of white hair. Its velvety creamy texture without ammonia is pleasant to apply. Price: € 7.28. Available in supermarkets and on Amazon.fr
L’Oréal Paris Magic Retouch Spray
This product camouflages gray hair in 3 seconds. Easy to apply, it fades with shampoo. Price: 10 €. Available in GMS.
Color Fresh – Chocolate Touch – mask by Wella Professionals
This temporary coloring neutralizes and revives the color in 10 minutes flat. Thanks to its hyper hydrating mask formula, the hair is shiny and soft to the touch. Price: € 16.50. Available in approved salons.
The Rich Chromatic Bath by Kérastase
This shampoo preserves the color of sensitive hair and enhances the material. Its formula intensely nourishes the hair and preserves shine. Price: € 20.50. Available in approved salons.
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Color Luster Shampoo
This gentle shampoo, wrapped in an elegant dark red bottle, reveals and protects the color. Its formula with goji berry extract and muscat rose oil provides anti-oxidant action. Thus, the hair is luminous lacquered with an icy shine. Price: 40 € – 300 ml. Available in approved salons
The icy brown hair color among the stars in photos:
If all occasions are good to change hairstyles or hair color, some celebrities systematically return to icy brown. This glamorous color highlights their eyes and gives shine to the hairstyle. A beauty asset that brunettes like Angelina Jolie, Mischa Barton, Kate Middleton and Jennifer Lopez love. Demonstration!
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