Lauren Conrad is no stranger to trying out unexpected hair colors - last year she donned pastel dip-dyed tips. A few weeks ago she experimented with color yet again when she wore a fresh peach color for a few weeks. Lauren went back to the inspiration board again and came out this time with a vibrant pink hair color.

Lauren shared her new hair color with the world on Instagram last Saturday where she posted this photo of herself wearing a messy bun. She later went on to call the ‘do her “Cotton Candy Bun” on Twitter.

Now more than even, hair color is not just down to the basics.

Younger clients and trend-setting customers want more than a foil or a single process color. Semi-permanent hair color is in demand at salons nationwide to add a subtle wash of color or a dramatic all-over color to hair.

If you haven’t done so already, we suggest refreshing your color knowledge and learning new techniques at our next All-Nutrient hair color training course. Just one training course and you will be armed with the tools and techniques you will need to stay ahead of color trends and offer your your customers more than just hair color basics!

“Salons across the country have praised All-Nutrient for increasing their business ten-fold and giving their clients exactly what they desire, which has had a tremendous impact on the industry as a whole and on the confidence of consumers that organic products can far surpass their expectations,” She raved in the article.

So just exactly why is All-Nutrient hair color so great and why is it capable of increasing your salon business ten-fold you may ask? This is because it meets your business needs and your clients expectations. All-Nutrient by Chuckles is an affordable line of organic hair color, hair treatments, and high-end salon products that delivers safe, effective results.

All-Nutrient hair color not only promises to deliver all-natural, certified organic ingredients, but it also guarantees to hide even the most stubborn gray hair. And not only does it effectively deliver shimmering hair color, because it is made of plant-derived ingredients and essential proteins that leave hair healthier and shinier than before it was colored.

All-Nutrient provides something for everyone. Let your clients choose from:

• Demi-Permanent Hair Color
• Semi-Permanent Hair Color
• Permanent Hair Color
• Toners
• Fillers

For more information about All-Nutrient hair color and how to use it in your salon, make sure to sign up for our On-Demand Education portal for 24/7 access to demos and insider tips!

Hair Extensions – Hair extensions were a staple item for celebrities like Britney Spears, who quickly became the spokesperson for SHE by So.Cap.USA after she donned Extensives (reusable hair extensions) for her I Wanna Go music video. Feather hair extensions also made their way into the limelight in 2011 for stars like Miley Cyrus, Steven Tyler, and Ke$ha.

Ombre Hair Color – It began with Drew Barrymore and Rachel Bilson and was quickly a frequently asked for service in salons across the country. The ombre look can range from grungy looking (resembling roots that are past due for a touch up) to a hint of color at the ends of hair that mimics the suns natural fading of hair color. While some people think this trend has gone on for far too long, others believe is is here to stay.

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Dip-Dyed Tips – In both natural and fantasy technicolor hues, dip-dyed hair was a less conservative take on ombre. In the summer of 2011 this look went mainstream when Lauren Conrad was seen with pastel colored tips on the red carpet courtesy of stylist, Kristin Ess. Dip dyed ends are great for fashionistas and trend setters looking to temporarily alter their hair color with semi-permanent hair dye.

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Braids – From fishtails to french braids, it became apparent that in 2011 braids could be pulled off with just about every outfit. Summer of 2011 was all about the messy braid, a chic look that tames fly-aways and looks effortlessly sexy.

Photo courtesy of bellasugar.com

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What’s on your Christmas wish list this year? How about asking for something you will really use, like an All-Nutrient hair color training session. And our new educational classes are offered online so you can learn in the comfort and privacy of your own home!

When you attend one of our upcoming hair color training classes you will:

• Transform the way you think about color
• Learn techniques that will make your color last longer and look more vibrant
• Master the art of organic hair color

Upcoming Dates and Times for All-Nutrient Hair Color Training Courses:

December 19:

• All-Nutrient Permanent Hair Color (10 AM)
• All-Nutrient Demi-Glaze Color (12 PM)

January 16:

• All-Nutrient Permanent Hair Color (10 AM)
• All-Nutrient Demi-Glaze Color (12 PM)

January 30:

• All-Nutrient Permanent Hair Color (10 AM)
• All-Nutrient Demi-Glaze Color (12 PM)

February 13:

• All-Nutrient Permanent Hair Color (10 AM)
• All-Nutrient Demi-Glaze Color (12 PM)

February 27:

• All-Nutrient Permanent Hair Color (10 AM)
• All-Nutrient Demi-Glaze Color (12 PM)

Space is limited so sign up today! To register for one of our online All-Nutrient courses, call us at: 847-741-5000. Also, make sure to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest hair trends an techniques!

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Even choosing a skilled colorist will not guarantee long-lasting and brilliant hair color a month after your appointment if you do not follow the basic rules for hair color care.

Jennifer J., stylist for Twilight’s Kristen Stewart, in a recent interview with USWeekly recommends using sulfate free shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair to keep your color fresher longer.

But specialty shampoos and conditioners are not the only solution to your hair color fading…in fact, over-washing is one of the main reasons color-treated hair begins to fade. Protect your color by washing less. In between washings, use a dry shampoo to gently cleanse hair without exposing it to the harsh factors of hot water every day.

After washing your hair, your next concern is the moisture levels. Maintaining healthy color and shine is impossible if your hair is dehydrated. A big part of healthy hair starts with your diet and water consumption – choose superfoods like almonds, salmon, carrots, and avacados that provide your hair the essential amino acids it needs to maintain health from the inside out.

Besides diet, daily protection and the proper use of quality hair care products is a big factor for replenishing your hair’s moisture levels. After showering, when your hair is the most vulnerable, spritz on a moisturizing spray to coat your hair from top to bottom. Make sure your spray has UV protection to shield your hair from the sun’s damaging rays (and I know I have said this before – but the sun wrecks havoc on your hair year round not just in the summer). If a moisturizing spray is not enough, coat the ends of your hair with a moisturizing serum or leave-in conditioner.

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Don’t succumb to the winter doldrums…warm up your hair this winter! Did you know All-Nutrient organic hair color was just rate the number one permanent hair color for 2011? Find out which award-winning haircolor series is best for you this winter…

Blondes

If you wore a sun-kissed look for summer, try to cool your look slightly by using colors such as All-Nutrient’s 7N – the perfect neutral shade of blonde to help transition you from summer to winter. If you are skeptical to try an all-over color, low-lights are a great way to frame the face and warm your complexion up without requiring much maintenance. Determine what shade of blonde will compliment your complexion this winter by consulting with an experienced colorist who will help you pick the perfect shade.

Brunettes

Now is the time to add some deep tones to your brunette hair. Coppers, warm browns, and mochas will provide you with much needed color this winter. Make sure to consult with a professional colorist to keep your brunette haircolor richer longer. And remember, your hair needs daily UV protection to prevent fading – even in the winter!

For inspiration, check out All-Nutrient’s Tobacco Series of show-stopping hues.

Redheads

Red hair is always in! And red looks especially stunning during the winter months when tans fade and complexions get ruddy. To mix up your haircolor this winter, go one or two shades darker than your regular haircolor. Going slightly darker in tone (it doesn’t need to be drastic) is a subtle change that will make all of the difference.

5R is our favorite shade from All-Nutrient’s Intense Reds line of organic haircolor.

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With so many hair products on the market that contain harsh chemicals and fry hair, it is no wonder clients are confused about what to use. Simplify things for yourself and your clients and start using All-Nutrient’s organic hair color in your salon today!

Organic and All Natural Ingredients

All-Nutrient is the first ever hair color to use the ingredient, Zimea, a natural and sustainable alternative to petroleum based glycols that have been proven to cause skin irritation and promote moisturization. All-Nutrient hair color, shampoos, and conditioner are formulated from naturally-derived ingredients and organic extracts.

Promotes Hair Health

You have to see it to believe it – this hair color actually leaves the hair healthier than before it was colored with an exclusive MicroProtein System that restructures, repairs and nourishes hair from the inside out. It’s certified organic cream base envelopes each hair shaft with moisture and the nutrients healthy hair craves.

Performance

Aside from being good for your hair, All-Nutrient hair color is formulated to last and provide maximum gray coverage. This organic hair color uses a non progressive oxidization process that makes hair color fade resistant and longer lasting.

Available in permanent, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, toners, and fillers!

To find out more about All-Nutrient hair color and how it will benefit your clients, attend an upcoming hair color event with Hair’s the Bling!

Main stage: Alan Papaleo

With only 5 days left to sign up for the Stars of Hair Event, what are you waiting for?

This event features some of the most innovative minds of our industry – who are waiting to teach you the secrets of creating color, successful finishings, and hair extensions.

Get up close and personal with the Stars of Hair on November 5th and you will:

3 Main Stages: 10 AM – 1:30 PM

• Learn the power of hair extensions from Nicholas French
• Discover the secrets of successful finishing from Alan Papaleo
• Preview the latest in color innovation from All-Nutrient: Keratint Color Glaze

Meet & Greet: 1:30 – 2:30 PM

• Get a chance to ask questions and meet Nicholas French, Alan Papeleo, and All-Nutrient’s artistic team.

Main Stage: Nicholas French

Located at the Meadows Club – 2950 Golf Road Rolling Meadows, IL.

Registration is only $49 – Sign up today – tickets won’t last long!

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Scarlett Johansson was seen yesterday donning a new brunette hair color for her role in the upcoming film Under the Skin.

Not only will her new hair color compliment her new role, it also looked amazing on her when she was seen strolling the streets recently in Glasgow, Scotland. Very reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor circa Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

In this movie, Scarlett’s character will play an alien who comes to earth and lures unassuming hitchhikers back to her planet by using her good looks and charm.

It seems almost too coincidental that Scarlett would don this rich shade of chestnut just in time for the fall months! As clients choose to trade in their sunkissed locks of the summer for a sleek and sophisticated brunette shade for the colder months, it is important to continue to challenge your skills as a colorist.

Colorists who are serious about having a successful career must stay on top of the latest hair color trends and techniques.

Register today for the Stars of Hair Event where you will meet All-Nutrient’s artistic team – some of the most gifted colorists of our industry. You will also learn the secrets of successful finishing with Alan Papeo and discover the power of hair extensions with Nicholas French. Take advantage of the hour Q & A session afterwards to get out all of the questions you have been dying to ask!

October Dates: 24th

November Dates: 14th & 28th

December Dates: 5th, 12th, & 19th

About the Classes:

Exploring the Myths of Permanent Color: 1- 2 PM.

Expand your understanding of how hair color works, how its processing has evolved, and unravel the urban myths behind it. After this class, you will be able to answer questions like What is permanent color? What does ammonia do? What does organic mean and is it important?

Shedding Brilliant Shine on Dull Lifeless Color: 10 AM – 11 AM.

Discover why hair flatens and dulls out over time and explore the secrets to creating beautiful, shiny locks. At this class you will also learn about Keratint Demi Permanent Color; how it brings life and shine back to hair and how it compliments your salon’s offerings.

Smoothing out the Kinks!: 2 PM to 3 PM.

It’s no secret that clients are more concerned now than ever with hair smoothing treatments after many have been found to contain formaldehyde and cause adverse reactions to hair and skin. Learn how to safely and effectively smooth and straightern clients hair without having to use a relaxer or harsh chemicals with All-Nutrient’s Keratin+ Smoothing Treament.

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