I am so excited about the upcoming Colour Explosion Party at Indulge Salons that I am going to focus my blog entries for the next few weeks on color—just color. Color is perceived differently by each person, has an enormous impact in how it affects our attitude, and how it generally makes us feel.  Color Theory is the actual study of how color affects people, as individuals and in a group. The science of it all is fascinating.

Over the next few weeks I will share little snippets of color facts like whether or not it is true that it costs more to insure a red car, how a pink drunk tank effects it’s “visitors,” and how color affects the taste of food.

But let’s not lose sight of how color plays such an important role in our looks. Is it true that blondes have more fun? I’m not sure, but there is a study that suggests they are paid more and marry wealthier men!  Did you know that redheads are more sensitive to pain? And how do we perceive greying on men differently than on women?

I’d love to get you involved in this conversation about color—whether you have questions about how to keep your color from fading so quickly, or stories about color choices gone bad—I really want to hear from you.  I might even be willing to put up with a dumb blonde joke or two.

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I am so excited about the new Illumina hair color that offers subtle, multi-faceted, luxurious lights for your hair. I performed many of these this week in preparation for our newest hair color trends and I must say this is one of the most fun and exciting techniques I’ve learned. This technique is designed to bring out natural looking lights in your hair—as though you have been in the sun. Imagine if you will what it is like to be underwater in a pool and opening your eyes to see the light diffusing colors through the top of the water. This is similar to how Illumina diffuses light in 4–5 tones throughout your hair.

This technique can be performed on reds, brunettes, and blondes and should be customized for your skin tone. It is a low maintenance color after initial application. All you have to do is have your color at the root maintained every 4 weeks and a color balance every other time to even out and refresh the tones on the hair.

Josh Wood is the Professional Global Creative Director of Colour for Wella, the creators of Illumina. Josh, one of the leading haircolorists in the world, explains:

“For me ILLUMINA COLOR conjures up daylight for hair – a shine and luminescence that shows the personality within hair. With this product we translated the need for light in hair. The challenge was to make hair seem alight with sunshine, so we’ve achieved the vision of the colour result… as well as ensuring kindness and health to hair.”

(see this link to a Josh Wood video for more)

Call Indulge Salons if you have questions or to schedule an appointment at 717.846.4424. Check out the window posters at 2801 East Market St, York PA 17402 or go to our website at www.indulgesalon.com for more information.

We’re having a party!!!!  Colour Explosion is March 16, 2012 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. This is one of my favorite days of the year because it’s always full of fun, creative hair coloring in a “girls day out” party atmosphere! We do not do any haircutting on this day—ONLY COLOR! We offer a 25% discount on all hair coloring services such as highlights, lowlights, retouches of the scalp color, color balances, and of course color glazing. Consider the new Illumina hair color that incorporates 4–5 color tones for an incredible multi-faceted color and light show.    If you are ready to brighten or lighten your color for spring, now is the time! If you want to try a new color process, this is the day! In addition to a deep discount on color we also offer 15% off your home maintenance products (this does not include flat irons or blow dryers).

To see which location is most convenient to you visit us at  www.indulgesalon.com/location-hours or call us at 717.846.4424 (970 South George St, York PA) or 717.718.4465 (2801 East Market St, York PA). But call soon for an appointment because we will sell out quickly for this fun event.