Are you considering a Lilly Collins-inspired short haircut? Now the question is, what color should you choose to enhance your lovely face? Seek the advice of our expert hairdresser and colorist, Céline Tollemer, from the Valentin salon in Bayeux, to discover the ideal color for your short hairstyle.
Selecting a short haircut and its accompanying color is crucial, as it reflects a woman’s self-assurance or her desire to embrace her true self. The chosen color plays a significant role in establishing femininity. So, how can you determine the right color for short hair?
Just like with the haircut, your personality takes precedence. Céline explains that she first identifies her client’s personality before tailoring the cut to suit their features. She also emphasizes that the short haircut is designed to complement the individual as a whole, not just their face. The same principle applies to selecting the color: personality first, followed by style, and finally, physical attributes. According to Céline, aligning the short haircut and its color with the individual’s personality is the key to a successful style. By doing so, the woman will fully embrace her new look, feel confident, and truly love herself.
Short haircuts also provide the advantage of allowing for bolder and more unique color choices compared to medium or long hair. Additionally, since the hair is relatively fresh and less damaged, it can withstand more drastic changes. This presents an opportunity to experiment with platinum blonde, gray, pastel pink or peach hues with highlights, or alternatively, explore darker shades like burgundy, violet highlights, or even a deep black.
When should you opt for a uniform and vibrant color?
If you desire a platinum blonde, jet black, intense copper, or deep chocolate brown, a uniform and vibrant color will effectively highlight your cut and underscore your personality.
This type of color is particularly recommended for pixie cuts, which have a very boyish flair, as it helps accentuate femininity. It is also suitable for undercut and asymmetrical cuts, especially when they are kept very short.
A uniform and shiny color is also a great choice for those with thick hair. Highlights and other effects create an illusion of volume. Therefore, if you have short and thick hair, a uniform and shiny color will beautifully enhance its natural fullness.
Why consider a color with highlights or effects?
When it comes to highlights, it’s important to avoid them for pixie cuts since the hair is too short, resulting in a leopard-like appearance. However, for short asymmetrical cuts, a light and blended sweep can be permissible. Contouring, which involves adding a few highlights around the face, is often preferred over pronounced or extensive highlighting.
Our hairdressers favor the effects technique, which creates elegant and subtle highlights. This technique is particularly recommended for short cuts on fine hair. With this approach, a neutral base is applied at the roots, while the lengths and ends are lightened by one or two shades at most. This creates depth and, when combined with a short cut tailored for fine hair, results in a volumizing effect.
Keep in mind that highlights open up a world of originality. Blondes can explore pastel pink, gray, or peach tones, while darker colors offer options such as burgundy, violet, hazelnut, or chocolate, among others. Will you dare to indulge in a little madness?
If you’re seeking a fresh look for your hair, there are two compelling reasons to consider a short red hairstyle. Firstly, red is one of the hottest colors this season, ranging from strawberry blonde to red highlights and deep copper shades. Secondly, short haircuts exude chicness, sexiness, and are generally easier to manage. The key lies in finding the perfect style for you, and fortunately, we have a few excellent suggestions.
Indeed, these hairstyles will help you make a striking impression if you’re looking to create an unforgettable look!
Check out these 28 stunning short red hairstyles that will definitely make heads turn!
