Twilighting Hair Color

While classic brunette shades have a reputation for being boring, there is a new trend in town that is anything but boring: twilighting. If the beginning of a new year (and a new decade) is inspiring change, twilighting is a gorgeous look for upgrading any brunette shade. The term ‘twilighting’ got its name from the inspiration of golden hues swirled throughout the sky at sunset. 

Twilighting is a low-maintenance way to add depth, lightness, and movement to your hair. The technique involves a combination of balayage and babylights.

If you’re looking to try a more multidemensional look that lasts season to season, twilighting may be for you!

Here is some inspiration to add to your Pinterest board or to your photo roll to bring in to the salon!

We love this super dimensional brunette color with varying shades of caramel. When paired with big bouncy curls, the look is so glossy and shiny, too!

A couple shades lighter than her natural base color, these twilights make for an effortless chic look.

Our take on twilighting here at ash:

Hair by Noelle Goodrich at ash salon.

Benefits of using a dry shampoo

Not too long ago, dry shampoo was a one size fits all product, but now there is a dry shampoo for everyone. With the popularity of the effortless look and recognition that overwashing isn’t so great for your hair, brands are offering formulas with a variety of benefits. 

Before we go any further, let’s talk about what dry shampoo does: it is any product that refreshes your hair without water. Dry shampoos can soak up oil, add texture, volume, and create the appearance of clean hair. Benefits of using a dry shampoo:

Saves time

Clean hair in a minute? Yes, please! Using dry shampoo in the morning or after a workout can give you voluminous hair in a minute flat to give you extra time for exercise, sleeping in, or whatever your heart desires.

Extends your blowout

Whether you go to get a blowout or you did it yourself, it looks damn good...and extending it as long as possible is ideal. To keep your blowout looking fresh for days, use a silk or satin scrunchie when you sleep with your hair in a bun. When you shower, wear a shower cap and follow with dry shampoo at the roots.

Slows down color fade

There’s nothing quite like fresh color, whether you’ve got a vivid hue or a bright blonde. But one of the quickest ways that color can fade is via frequent shampooing. Swapping out your (wet) shampoos with dry shampoo will help stretch the life of your hair color. 

Not sure which Dry Shampoo is right for you? Here are a few we recommend to…

Remove buildup: R+Co’s SPIRITUALIZED Dry Shampoo

Transcend lifeless hair with SPIRITUALIZED. This dry shampoo mist has a revolutionary micellar formula with suspended cleansing powder that leaves hair and scalp feeling exceptionally clean.

Revive post-workout hair: R+Co’s SKYLINE

Get on top of the world with SKYLINE, a dry shampoo powder that will dramatically refresh and elevate. Leaves an intensely clean feel.

Add volume and texture: R+Co’s Death Valley

Liven it up with Death Valley, the quickest way to get volume and body into your hair. This dry shampoo absorbs extra oil and adds texture for an untamed look.

Wondering about the best way to use dry shampoo?  Spray the Dry Shampoo of your choice onto your roots from 8-10 inches away. Comb through your hair and then style as usual. 

Come in and visit us to pick up any R+Co dry shampoo!

Treatments for dry hair

Our hair can take on a lot between the use of hot tools, color, hard water, and environmental stressors. These factors can cause dry hair, which we’ve probably all dealt with from time to time. If you’re dealing with dry, brittle, or color treated hair, having effective ways to treat your hair with a little extra TLC is important. 

Read on for two at-home remedies and an in-salon treatment we swear by to reinvigorate your dry hair.

At home: 

Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment

Use Apple Cider Vinegar to close the hair cuticle, which in turn will make your hair smoother and shinier. How to use ACV on your hair: 

• Mix a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with water.

• After shampooing and conditioning, pour the mixture over your hair evenly, working into your scalp.

• Let it sit for a couple of minutes.

• Rinse it out.

Extra credit: rinse the ACV out of your hair and end your shower with cool water to seal the cuticle. Your hair will thank you, and you will see noticeable shine.

Reparative Conditioner

Looking for the conditioner of your moisturized hair dreams? For maximum hydration, use r+co’s ATLANTIS Moisturizing Conditioner to condition and revitalize the driest parts of your hair. This conditioner is great for anyone with dry, lifeless hair looking to restore moisture levels and shine. How to use it: apply to the mid-length of hair and work to roots and ends. For deeper conditioning on very dry hair, leave on for 10 minutes.

Salon treatment: r+co ATLANTIS Concentrate

Quench dry, frizzy or over-processed hair with this intensely hydrating in-salon treatment.

Reparative extracts deeply penetrate the hair fiber to drench strands in superior moisture, nutrients, strength and antioxidant protection. Your hair will instantly feel more manageable, smooth and supple to the touch. A true antidote to heat styling. With only 5 minutes at the bowl, you will be in and out of the salon in a flash & with bouncy, shiny hair.

Benefits

• Increases moisture levels by 2.5x after one application.

• One treatment repairs damaged hair and reduces frizz for up to 4 weeks.

 Explore R+Co's ATLANTIS treatment and treat yourself at ash salon.