Being a colourist in such a fast paced and creative led industry, no two days are ever the same. With new techniques being uncovered, products being developed and looks being shared there is always something different happening or to learn – it’s a continuous whirlwind.

Colour Progress

With the continuous colour lifestyle always progressing the perception of the colour industry can often be deemed difficult, too complicated or simply too much to take in for some individuals, however this is where us professional colourists come in, to turn that perception around and share the opportunities delivered by the colour world and also how simple it can really be.

Learning

My salon, based in Ayelsbury, is my little haven of colour. We have became known in our local area for colour corrections, our love of vivids and our professional care for the clients and their hair. However, this was not always the case – before even having my own salon, my colour skills were very much in their infancy, whilst I ndulged in hours and hours of endless education, building my own niches and personal skills. Through this process, I stripped back colour and built my confidence in this world by doing a few different things to help me along the way.

Start with the Basics

Simple but one to stick by – stick to the basics and build on these once you feel confident enough. Developing a strong foundation and knowledge of colour is key to progression. You don’t start at the top and work your way back – start from the bottom and grow. Master those basic techniques – colour application, formulation and classic techniques before attempting anything too detailed. Once your foundations are secured, your knowledge all grow from there. It’s like everything – you have to start somewhere.

Take your Time

Once of the most common perceptions of the colour industry is you need to learn everything at once to be the best – wrong! Take your time to learn and educate in the area you wish to build. Everyone learns in their own way and it is vital that you do so at your own pace, to allow the knowledge and information to set and allow you to grasp different concepts and techniques. Slow and steady wins the race.

Share Your Self Confidence

We all lack confidence I every area of our lives – whether it be personal, work or a mix of both. In the colour industry this is now different and by sharing your self confidence, will result in help coming from all angles. Share with those around you what you lack in, what you need advice on and how you can’t get to your final result. Someone is always there to help and give advice, and this allows you to grow as an individual, build on your skills and of course build your confidence.

Experimentation Always Helps – even when it goes wrong!

Experimenting is the way in which trends, techniques and skills are developed – without this our industry would never progress. Taking time out to experiment on mannequins and hair pieces lets your creativity run wild and be free. Even when the outcome doesn’t quite match up toy our vision, it’s still part of the learning process and you may even develop a skill in another area of colour during this! You are a creative and you need to express this.

Continue your Education

Education ever stops in hairdressing, especially colour and this is something I m a firm believer in. No matter what level you are at, there is always something new to learn, something new developed or a new trend unveiled. Even the worlds most renowned colourists continue to take part in education – we are all in the same boat!

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