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Haircontouring is the new make-up

Did you know that it’s possible to frame your client’s face using light and darker shades? Imagine achieving this amazing effect without needing to dye their natural hair.

In this post, we reveal the magic behind hair contouring and show you how it’s done. So let’s dive in!

Similar to makeup contouring, hair contouring involves strategically placing light and dark strands to visually enhance your client’s unique face shape.
Our Root Shadows are perfect for this, transitioning seamlessly from deeper hues at the roots to lighter tones at the tips. They can be used strategically for contouring depending on the client’s face shape.

Round and square shaped face

For round and square face shapes, the strands are placed to create a slimmer profile.

Do this by incorporating dark accents at the roots and around the face, while layering lighter strands around ear level.

Long shaped face

Oval face shapes can be artfully reshaped to appear slightly wider and less elongated with a skilful blend of light and dark hues. Using a dark shade at the hairline is key to achieving this effect.

A seamless blend of dark and light strands at the crown allows the lengths of the Root Shadows to gracefully transition to the lightest hues.

This harmonious progression frames the face, creating the illusion of greater width and more balanced proportions.

Triangular and heart-shaped face

Triangular and heart-shaped faces come alive with the addition of delicate, light strands that gracefully frame the ears and jawline, ultimately creating the illusion of a broader and more harmonious face shape. A darker hairline further enhances this effect, lending your client’s face an elegantly enhanced oval appearance.

Hairdreams Root Shadows

Discover the limitless versatility of Hairdreams Root Shadows, available in a captivating array of colours and gradients, available in both bonding and tape options. Root Shadows allow you to showcase the signature silky shine that Hairdreams is renowned for, all while creating stunning, natural-looking balayage hairstyles.

Already part of the Hairdreams family? Get your hands on the HAIR CONTOURING consultation tool – your guide to expertly contouring your client’s face shapes using the best techniques for impeccable and customised results.

Woman with a hair extensions with Hairdreams Root Shadow strands

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