New Year New Hairstyles - Color Change

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Updating Hairstyles with Hair Color

Woman will find the need to change their hairstyles every so often for many reasons like to keep it fresh, the need for change, or just to go along with another step in the game of life. The new year is always a great time for fresh changes and a hair color update that can really liven up a hairstyle. Many celebrities have opted for total hair color transformation and have shown great styles and the same color adjustments can work for a lot of women. A different hair color can really be more complimentary or add some head turning flair. When it comes to color transformations, there are several options including total color reversals, adding highlights and lowlights, and switching to a closer color to the natural one. Everyone should be aware that total color reversals can be very dramatic so do not be shocked when changing from dark to blonde and vice versa.

Going for Lighter Hairstyles

For women who want to go lighter towards blonde shades, the change can be very dramatic if going from darker shades. Blonde hair color provides a very light and playful look but not as much shine as darker tones. Blonde color can add some life to dull hair and with some highlights can really appear stunning. For people who desire blonde hair, selecting darker shades of blonde are probably better starting options that still provide the great feeling of blonde hair. Another issue with blonde colored hair is that it tends to lose it's vibrancy and proper hair products that keep it full of color is definitely a must. Now lets take a look at an example. Everyone knows Lucy Lawless as the warrior princess Xena with her dark locks. She shows how to change to blonde hair by going with a darker blonde with some lighter highlights that produce a very energetic hairstyle for her. It is easy to see the differences from going from dark brunette to blonde as her look is softened and the blue eyes do not jump out as much. This is a great example for woman with darker hair wanting to change to blonde tones.

Going for Darker Hairstyles

For a lot of women, going darker can either soften up facial features or bring attention to many others. There are many darker shades to chose from and each has it's own appeal depending on skin tone and preference. Darker hair shades also have some very natural shiny properties as well as less dulling appearances as the color fades. Darker shades can also provide more exotic hairstyles as well because of the varying tones that can be combined. Now lets take a look at Nicole Ritchie's transformation after the change to brunette hair. Nicole looked great with the lighter shades but did not look as full as the brunette color. The darker color seems to compliment her very well and make her appear more full as it seems to contrast her more delicate, petite features.

Highlights, Lowlights, and Innerlights

Highlights, lowlights, and innerlights are better options at providing a new look without major color change. With so many complimentary hues to apply, there are plenty of choices. Coffee browns, honey blondes, and light blondes are just a few great complimentary colors. Highlights and lowlights add a flair to regular hair color by infusing it with colors to heighten the style. Innerlights are also a good addition for adding depth and varying color appearance. These methods are all great ways to change up the hairstyle for the new years. The image here shows how this step is applied. This cute bob has varying highlights and some innerlights that give it some depth and definition. The color change helps create a different look without the need for major additions.

See if this year you should change the length of your and take a look at possible styling optons.