Wheat color is neither warm nor cool but more of a neutral, when it’s mixed within other blonde tones say a lighter blonde and a warmer blonde it acts as the channel between these other tones and creates a slightly more natural result. The benefit in adding this very versatile color particularly in the summer is that it helps the hair to not become brassy which does happen in the sun to many blondes, wheat tones are also one of those tones that looks great on light brown sandie hair colors , or added to an all over color (tint) as a highlight.
It is that time of the year when I start adding (my interpretation) of wheat color highlights to my blonde haired clients, and wheat is a word I have used throughout my career in describing the tone. Almost everyone has a visual reference of the color wheat; I relate it to summer fields, seeds, even the color of pasta and if you look at many children’s hair color’s you will see the color wheat and think it is one of nature’s most beautiful tones.
We all know we each see color differently so for great communication between stylist-client I pick a common mental reference and then most importantly a visual suggestion, this way we both are on the same individual quest for that beautiful summer blonde. And my favourite combinations this time of year is to add *Lightest Blonde cooler* highlights which is the more predominant color overall, with *Light slightly warmer Blonde* and *Light Neutral Blonde*, It’s my staple highlight combination I love to use because it looks great on everyone.
I love the visual descriptions,, and the information
ReplyDeletegreat post! love how you pick references that truly most people understand
ReplyDeleteevery time i read a post from you i learn something, you really are a master!
ReplyDeleteHcc i think you should seriously write a book you are full of information and have your own unique way's
ReplyDeletewhat I would do to get my hair colored by you,, you are great
ReplyDeletewhat a clever approach in communicating , love your blog and this post
ReplyDeleteI looked at two different types of bread , and you are right, their not warm nor cool
ReplyDeletelove it =)
love the post and the pictures , there is nothing like a kids hair color
ReplyDeleteanother great post to print out and bring into my salon, just love what you have to say xo
ReplyDeleteSuper cool info from a great hairdressers ty
ReplyDeleteall my blonde hilite clients will be getting wheat added in there,,,
ReplyDeletei love doing a wheat, honey combo in the summer and with a little sun on it ends up stunning
ReplyDeletegreat pictures and info hcc you are awesome ;=]
ReplyDeleteLove it,, my favourite is the first picture thhe hair color is beautiful
ReplyDeletewho would of thought to use pasta as a reference , you are the best =]
ReplyDeletewheat blonde really is a perfect tone for summer , love it
ReplyDeletea great post hcc, you always manage to inspire me thx
ReplyDeleteputting a warm and cool blonde with a neutral = beautiful hair colour
ReplyDeleteHCC you have such unique approaches all make alot of sense
ReplyDeleteyou are so cleaver I hope one day I can be just like you xo
ReplyDeletegreat post! i love the visuals including the pasta , +]
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful way to communicate color,, wheat is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteChildren’s hair is inspiring especially in the summer it's beautiful
ReplyDeletewheat is like a browny gold, love the suggestion to help with brass
ReplyDeletegreat info hcc on a day i needed it
ReplyDeletethanks...
love your logic and the referencees !!!
ReplyDeletethe hair colours are so beautiful, my son's hair in the summer ends up like them ;=)
ReplyDeleteNice post! ty for the info on using neutrals in the summer, where I live they all brasyyyyyy
ReplyDeleteI love this shade of blond! Really Pretty!
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