THE COLOUR CLINIC IS OPEN…

EVERY ISSUE WE SPEAK TO A WELLA PROFESSIONALS COLOUR EXPERT ABOUT A KEY CHALLENGE AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT. LEE-ANNE MCNAUGHT, STYLE DIRECTOR AT CHEYNES HAIRDRESSING (@LEEANNECHEYNESHAIR), EXPLAINS HOW ILLUMINA CAN ACHIEVE A GLOSSY AND EXPENSIVE FINISH WITHOUT THE MAINTENANCE…

“There’s such a great variety of colours to use and intermix with Illumina. One of the best things about it is the multi-faceted tones and dimensions that run throughout every shade. With trends such as balayage we can achieve the ‘lived-in look’ but still deliver expensive-looking hair.

“Some of my favourite finishes are achieved by using Illumina 6/16 into 9/60 and ending with 10/36. The ability to be able to use these wonderfully subtle tones yet still have an incredible sheen and gloss dimension and a violet undertone is such a gift as a colourist.

“I love using these shades to achieve either 100 per cent coverage on grey or white hair or a blending service with the unique no-yellow tones and no long-term commitment. This, alongside the glossing service, makes Illumina a must-have in our salons.

“I absolutely love using copper tones on my own hair as well as on my clients’ hair, particularly 7/43. And, if we needed any more reason to love Illumina, it’s delivered in sustainable packaging too!”