Apr 7, 2010

Summer Wheat Blonde

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.












29 comments:

  1. I love the visual descriptions,, and the information

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  2. great post! love how you pick references that truly most people understand

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  3. every time i read a post from you i learn something, you really are a master!

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  4. Hcc i think you should seriously write a book you are full of information and have your own unique way's

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  5. what I would do to get my hair colored by you,, you are great

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  6. what a clever approach in communicating , love your blog and this post

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  7. I looked at two different types of bread , and you are right, their not warm nor cool
    love it =)

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  8. love the post and the pictures , there is nothing like a kids hair color

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  9. another great post to print out and bring into my salon, just love what you have to say xo

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  10. Super cool info from a great hairdressers ty

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  11. all my blonde hilite clients will be getting wheat added in there,,,

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  12. i love doing a wheat, honey combo in the summer and with a little sun on it ends up stunning

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  13. great pictures and info hcc you are awesome ;=]

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  14. Love it,, my favourite is the first picture thhe hair color is beautiful

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  15. who would of thought to use pasta as a reference , you are the best =]

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  16. wheat blonde really is a perfect tone for summer , love it

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  17. a great post hcc, you always manage to inspire me thx

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  18. putting a warm and cool blonde with a neutral = beautiful hair colour

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  19. HCC you have such unique approaches all make alot of sense

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  20. you are so cleaver I hope one day I can be just like you xo

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  21. great post! i love the visuals including the pasta , +]

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  22. what a wonderful way to communicate color,, wheat is beautiful!

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  23. Children’s hair is inspiring especially in the summer it's beautiful

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  24. wheat is like a browny gold, love the suggestion to help with brass

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  25. great info hcc on a day i needed it
    thanks...

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  26. love your logic and the referencees !!!

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  27. the hair colours are so beautiful, my son's hair in the summer ends up like them ;=)

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  28. Nice post! ty for the info on using neutrals in the summer, where I live they all brasyyyyyy

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  29. I love this shade of blond! Really Pretty!

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