Trending Hair Colors This Week – Vol. 80

‘Tis the season for a new look! This week, we’re paying homage to the holidays’ most popular hair colors, courtesy of our #HolisticHairTribe.

See our picks below!

Poinsettia Hair Color Formula

Hair by Miranda Kaye

Nothing says holidays like a deep, bold red. Can this hair color by Miranda Kay get any more perfect?

Roots: Equal Parts O&M CØR.color 6.4 Dark Copper Blonde + O&M CØR.color 6.43 Dark Copper Gold Blonde + 5g O&M CØR.color 0.43 Copper Pure Color with O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator

Pulled Through Ends + Added 5g O&M CØR.color 0.43 Copper Pure Color

White Christmas Hair Color Formula

Hair by Lexi Smith

Holiday hair doesn’t have to be all big, bold and bouncy. All you need is a fresh, beautiful color and luscious waves, and you’re ready to rock the town.

Formula 1: O&M CØR.color Platinum Toner + O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator

Formula 2: O&M CØR.color Lilac Toner + O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator

Mulled Wine Hair Color Formula

Hair by M. Paige

Say goodbye to Merlot – Mulled Wine is officially this year’s designated holiday hair color. This festive hue comes in various shades but so far, this is our favorite.

Roots: 1/2 O&M CØR.color 55.55 Light Red Intense Brown + 1/2 O&M CØR.color 5.0 Light Brown with O&M CØR.color 20 vol Activator

Ends: 3/4 O&M CØR.color 7.0 Blonde + 1/4 O&M CØR.color 66.46 Dark Red Intense Blonde + dot O&M CØR.color 55.55 Light Red Intense Brown with O&M CØR.color 10 vol Activator

Processing Time: 40mins

Santa’s Suit Hair Color Formula

Hair by Chloe Malfitano

Chloe’s client’s natural level is a 7, ends included, with faded red hair color on it. To prepare her for the holidays, Chloe gave depth to her roots and brightened up her ends for some dimension.

Natural Level 7 with Faded Red

Roots: 1 oz O&M CØR.color 55.55 Light Red Intense Brown + 0.25 oz O&M CØR.color 5.6 Light Violet Brown with O&M CØR.color 10 vol Activator

Ends: O&M CØR.color 0.55 Red Pure Color with O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator

Polar Blue Hair Color Formula

Hair by Kai Fujimoto

Reminiscent of icy winter days, this gorgeous fairy blue is the perfect hair color for clients who want to be anything but ordinary this season. To re-create this hue, use Kai’s formula below.

Pre-lightened with Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 30 Volume Cream Developer

Roots: 20g Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment + 80 drops Oway Hmelt Blue Charm + 40 drops Oway Hmelt Mysterious Purple

Mid-ends:

Formula 1) 40g Oway Hcolor 11.17 Frosted Platinum + 40g Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer + 80drops Oway Hmelt Mysterious Purple

Formula 2) 80g Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment + 40drops Oway Hmelt Blue Charm + 40drops Oway Hmelt Mysterious Purple

Processing Time: 30mins

Copper Cones Hair Color Formula

Hair by Jess Rash

This season is all about embracing deep, bold looks. This multi-dimensional copper hair color by Jess definitely embodies that trend.

Formula 1: O&M CØR.color 55.55 Light Red Intense Brown with a ribbon of O&M CØR.color 4.0 Brown

Melting into Formula 2: O&M CØR.color 6.4 Dark Copper Blonde with a ribbon of O&M CØR.color 8.0 Light Blonde

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How to Cover Resistant Greys in Under 30 Minutes

 “The color didn’t cover my greys.” These are probably the scariest words you’ll hear from a client. Resistant grey has always been a conundrum for many hairstylists, and for a variety of reasons, challenging to color.

Why Grey Hair is Resistant

So what makes grey hair so resistant to color? Sometimes it’s because the hair has so much product buildup that it has become impossible for color molecules to penetrate the hair cuticle. Residues from hair styling products and hard water minerals are just some of the common culprits. If the client is taking medications, it can also play a role.

Another reason is because grey hair is extremely hard hair. This means that grey hair has more layers of cuticle than pigmented hair, and those cuticle layers are very tightly packed down.

With the right tools and techniques, you’ll find that dealing with stubborn greys is not as difficult as many hairdressers in our field make it out to be.

Tips for Covering Resistant Greys

• Before anything else, know the true percentage of grey hair present to determine your formula. Many people find that dropping down a half to a full level when formulating allows for ample pigment weight and better color deposit.
• Clarify. Oway Htech Pre-Color Clarifying Shampoo is highly effective in removing all impurities and residues that can block hair color molecules from penetrating the hair shaft.
• Use Malibu Crystal Gel if the client has hardwater at home or uses medication. It’s a powerful demineralizer that prepares the hair for technical services by removing minerals and oxidizers such as iron, lime, copper and even chlorine.

• Pre-softening the hair is a technique used by many hairstylists for coarse grey hair. It involves applying just the color directly on the hair with no developer, letting it sit for a few minutes. Then, mix your formula and paint over previously applied hair.
• Add Oway Hypercolor to your formula. Oway Hypercolor is a process accelerator oil that helps speed up processing time and improves grey coverage. Its formula contains 10 precious organic oils that encapsulate the hair color pigments in your formula, protecting them from premature oxidation while strengthening their wetting capacity. Because of this, pigments penetrate quickly and effectively into the cortex with the aid of low to medium heat. 

               BONUS: This process shaves off up to 75% of the normal processing time.

How to Cover Grey

Watch the video below for the step-by-step tutorial:

1. To determine the amount of Hypercolor drops needed, establish the formula (Oway Hcolor + Hcatalyst) to be used FIRST.
     Example: 30g of Hcolor + 30g Hcatalyst = 60g Total Mixture

    Then, divide the total amount of the mixture by 6. This will give you the proper number of the Oway Hypercolor Drops you need.

     Example: 60g Total Mixture / 6 = 10 Hypercolor Drops

2. Add Oway Hcolor into the bowl. Then, mix with Oway Hypercolor Drops PRIOR to adding the Oway Hcatalyst.

3. Next, add Oway Hcatalyst Developer.

    PRO TIP: Prior to adding the Hcatalyst to the bowl, massage the bag to ensure the precious essential oils and butters in the developer stay blended.

4. Mix the entire formula thoroughly with a whisk.

5. Section the hair and apply the Oway Hcolor formula to the new growth.

    PRO TIP: Ensure proper saturation of product by applying to thin sections.

6. Punch 12-15 holes in a plastic cap, then place over the hair.

7. Put the hair under a warm dryer.  Wait for 15 minutes, then allow 5 additional minutes to cool.

    PRO TIP: For clients with no grey, place under a warm dryer for 10 minutes, and 5 minutes to cool.

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How To Repair Decaying Logs in your Log Home

 

Are you looking at purchasing an older log home or does your current one have some rot and decay issues? No need to worry! The first thing to do is to figure out why the rot is present and fix that problem immediately to save yourself from future frustration.

As we all know, homes do get older with time and for that, there may be a greater or potential risk for log rot, especially if you live in a wet, and more humid climate. Generally, the logs with the greatest potential for rot and decay are the closest to the ground (or under the deck support posts), so the lower or second layer of your log wall where they can’t dry out well enough and are susceptible to soaking up more water in the ground.

While it’s not something that is as common, it is possible for large parts of logs to become rotten due to a number of underlying circumstances, at which point a full log replacement might be necessary.

Reasons why logs on your home may rot

There are many common reasons why logs start to decay here are some of the most common reasons:

• The roof if not constructed properly and has a minimal overhang, which can result in rain drenching the logs.
• Plants and trees outside your home that may be too close, as they can divert rainwater against the logs and this will leave the logs damp as there will be minimal sunlight allowing the logs to dry properly. This can include vegetable gardens or flower boxes holding moisture next to the walls of your home.
• A leaky gutter or downspout that allows water to run down the logs.
• A large crack on the up-facing part of the log that collects and holds rainwater and does not have proper drainage.
• Paint used on the logs instead of a quality log home finish/stain.
• Exterior faucets that are drilled through logs.
• The porch is not attached to the bottom log instead of spaced properly to allow for water drainage.
• Interior leaks and poor plumbing jobs.

More often than not, if the previous owners had properly maintained their log home, none of these problems would have occurred (or at least, very minimal). Here’s what you need to know when it comes to identifying if your logs are damaged by any of the above, what to extent, and some tips on how to fix or replace the decayed/rotten logs:

How to Identify the damaged logs and check the extent of your home’s damage

If it’s not already evident that you’ve got a rotting log there are other ways to check. When checking for log rot, your best and safest bet is to go around the home a hammer, tapping on each log you’re concerned about (note – hit the log itself not inside the grooves and crevices). How will you know if you’ve found a damaged spot? You’ll know as soon as you come in contact with the log and you feel a soft spot; a log should be hard and sturdy when hit.

If you do happen to find some soft spots, those can easily be treated and stopped from spreading, but from time to time you may find a log that has more substantial damage. In this case, you’ll have to replace the entire log, rather than just treating the area that’s affected. While this sounds like a major repair and undertaking, many homeowners are able to replace rotten logs themselves. If you’re not comfortable replacing it yourself, you can always call a professional, who will be able to fix the issue for you.

How to fixing or replace decaying or rotten logs on your home

Minor Rot Damage

This damage is considered superficial and may only penetrate the log surface up to 2 inches. If your house has signs of minor rot damage you need to first and foremost fix the cause then remove the rotten area using a chisel. Once you’ve been able to remove the rotten wood, you can either sand the area smooth and restain, or if the area is slightly too deep you are able to use a product such as E-Wood by Permachink.

This product is a two-part exproxy that can be shaped while still soft and can be nailed sawn drilled painted etc. when cured. Once dry, you can sand and stain just the wood of your existing logs!

Major Rot Damage

If you come across some major rot damage when inspecting your home or if you’re looking at purchasing an older one, you’ll typically find that this occurs when logs have been exposed to continuous moisture for many years. First things first, you need to fix the cause of the issue, which could be a number of things such as leaky gutters and downpipes, improperly installed base flashing, splashing water due to sidewalks or gardens being located to close to your logs. Once you have fixed the cause its time for log home surgery if you will!

Typically this sort of work is left to professionals with many years of log home restoration experience since removing an entire rotten section can be a bit of a tricky and lengthy process. Keep in mind when removing the lower logs of a house, you must ensure the rest of the logs above stay where they are by using jacks and shoring. Once the rotten piece(s) have been removed, a new log of very similar size and shape and same species of wood will then go in as its replacement. Often this is a very technical job especially if it involves the corner of your log home. Finally, after the new logs have been installed, make sure to stain them as soon as possible to help avoid any discoloration or decay.

Some of these fixes are easy and some may require a professional but it’s very important to make sure the conditions that promoted the rot in the first place are corrected before you try to restore your logs. You can avoid many of these costly structural issues and preventing rot from occurring by sticking to a yearly maintenance schedule and taking the proper steps to ensure the longevity of your home. Please see our article about log home maintenance for more information.

Do you think you may have decaying logs in your log home? Need a professional to come look at your log home? Or are you wanting more information on designing your very own log or timber home, or have additional questions? Send us an email at info@artisanlog.com and we would be able to answer any questions you have.

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Trending Hair Colors This Week – Vol. 79

Warm brunettes and coppers may be ruling the season, but there’s a color that’s getting some love from the Internet lately – Peach. So, we decided to dedicate the week to this pretty paint and search the #HolisticHairTribe community for inspiration.

Check out our favorites below!

Peach Mango Pie Hair Color Formula

Hair by Julia Lennartsson

Peach hair colors can be tricky to execute. But with the right formula, you can re-create this hair color with no problem.

Roots: O&M CØR.color 7.4 Copper Blonde + O&M CØR.color 7.0 Blonde with O&M CØR.color 10 vol Activator

Mids + Ends: 40g O&M CØR.color 8.43 Light Copper Gold Blonde + 10g O&M CØR.color 0.43 Copper Pure Color with O&M CØR.color 20 vol Activator

Peaches & Cream Hair Color Formula

Hair by Julia Lennartsson

When we think about Peaches & Cream, we think about soft, fluffy texture. Doesn’t this hair color remind you exactly of this famous dessert?

Pre-bleached: O&M Pearl Blue Lightener to a Level 10

Toner: 20g O&M CØR.color 9.5 Very Light Red Blonde + 10g O&M CØR.color 9.7 Very Light Brunette Blonde + 10g O&M CØR.color Pale Pink Toner + 3g O&M CØR.color 0.43 Copper Pure Color with O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator

Strawberry Peach Sorbet Hair Color Formula

Hair by Amanda Kupari

With our O&M COR Pastel Toners, you can now easily recreate this beautiful hair color by Amanda. With Coral being the Color of the Year for 2019, it’s a must to stock up on these toners.

Color: 20g O&M CØR.color Pale Pink Toner + 20g O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator + 5g O&M CØR.color Apricot Toner with O&M CØR.color 5 vol Activator

Peach Tart Hair Color Formula

Hair by Evelyne of Moda Capelli

Don’t you just love this Copper Melt with a hint of peachy tone? Everything about this hair color by Evelyne screams Fall.

Base: Equal Parts Oway Hcolor 7.44 Deep Coppery Blonde + Oway Hcolor 8.34 Golden Copper Light Blonde with 15vol

Gloss with Leftover Color

Gingersnaps Hair Color Formula

Hair by Molly Kuhl

This client had balayage previously, so all Molly had to do was to touch it up and gloss with the formula. Look how beautiful it turned out!

Open Air Balayage: Oway Hbleach Butter Cream Lightener + Oway Hcatalyst 40 Volume Cream Developer

Full Length at Roots: Half Oway Hcolor 8.34 Golden Copper Light Blonde + Oway Hcolor 9.43 Copper Golden Very Light Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer

Water down with Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment

Mids: 1/3 of Remaining Mixture + Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment

Ends: ½ Oway Hmilk No Stress Conditioning Treatment + ½ Remaining Mixture

Cinnamon Scones Hair Color Formula

Hair by Kristina Fetto

Pumpkin Spice. Gingersnaps. Whatever you call this hair color, there’s no denying the amount of talent and skill put into creating these gorgeous tones.

Partial Foilyage (Roots): Oway Hcolor 4.0 Natural Brown

Toner: 10g Oway Hnectar 8.32 Light Caramel Blonde + 3g Oway Hcolor 8.4 Coppery Light Blonde with Oway Htone 9 Volume Cream Developer for 10mins

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