COLOURS OF HAIR DESIGN

A demonstration of POWER

By Anastasia Kravtsova

Photo by Anastasia Kravtsova

As a hair colourist and hairstylist, I take colour very seriously. Your image is a message that you are sending to the world about yourself. It is a non-verbal way of communication; that’s why your look in general and your hairstyle, in particular, are so important. -What can your hair colour say about you? Actually, it can say a lot. Have you heard the saying “Gentlemen prefer blondes, but marry brunettes?” I know it is a silly joke, but there is some truth in every “just kidding.” The symbolism of hair is powerful because of its close connection with sex, age, and life force itself along with its evolutionary associations with natural signals. The lion's mane is nature's demonstration of power. So too is a big mane of human hair, this has been true throughout history. Shiny, healthy-looking locks have always been considered sexy because it is an indication of vitality. Luxurious hair is a visual signal that the body is young and the person would be able to have healthy babies. With age, hair becomes less shiny. The explanation is that its outer shell consists of numerous overlapping small scales. When the capillary fiber lacks internal moisture, these scales rise and do not reflect light well. The easiest way to restore shine and strength is hair colouring. Dark hair reflects the light better that’s why visually, it appears thicker, healthier, and shinier. When hair is coloured, it becomes more dense and thick in texture, therefore, more radiant, strong, and voluminous. In addition the saturated pigment, nourishing natural proteins, oils, and vitamins, colour, and gloss restoration is achieved thanks to amino acids. The wrong combination of chemicals in hair colour can be stressful to the hair, so don't do it by yourself ... leave it to a professional! Hair colouring dates back to ancient times. Pigments were made from berries, tree bark, minerals, bugs, nuts, herbs, leaves and other materials. Many of these colourants are still used today. You should consult with your stylist when it comes to choosing your ideal shade of hair colour as there are many things to consider like maintenance and the look you’d like to achieve. In general the idea of colouring the hair relates to the psychology behind that “forever young” appearance. If we compare the condition of the hair of a 20-year-old girl and 60-year old woman, the difference in the hair structure will be enormous. With the onset of menopause – on average, it occurs after age 45 – the female body starts to produce less estrogen – the hormone that is responsible for the life cycle of skin and hair cells. Hair growth slows down and, thus, the hair loss is not compensated by sufficient growth of new ones. Let’s talk Grey. There is the stereotype that older people have grey hair. Some people experience grey hair by age 25, while some do not find a single grey hair at the age 60. Why? - GENETICS

Photo by Anastasia Kravtsova