For a long time they remained hidden and had the most difficult meeting with the colorist. Today, like Charlize Theron, Kim Kardashian, and others, there are many who claim roots loud and clear.
In the last few weeks, Kim Kardashian has been having fun with contrasts. Her platinum blonde is fair game, revealing the dark roots of the businesswoman and lingerie designer. More and more personalities on the red carpet no longer hide those demarcations that betray (discoloration). Like actress Elizabeth Debicki, star of season five The crown in which she plays Diana. A more or less bold and highly graphic bias that reveals how mindsets have evolved. Favoring hair code change, as hairstylist Richard Ward reminds us in his article DailyMail: showing your roots was considered the “ultimate fake” until a short time ago.
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But now times are changing and so is fashion. And it can even be said that they come and go. Because Kim Kardashian and her colleagues did not invent anything, as the hairdresser David Marota, who trains at La Fabrica collective, reminds. “In the 1980s and 90s, Madonna was already doing it. The black roots, which are graphically different from the platinum blonde, she made her signature. He delivered this deceptively understated and expertly orchestrated effect.” Nothing new under the sun then. And yet, the issue of roots has always been delicate. Revealing them meant that we accepted to show that we assumed our coloring. A taboo that no longer has a place in the young generation. “Especially because girls are having fun in blue or pink these days.” Time is no longer natural, but rather in celebration of brilliance and uniqueness.
What was uncomfortable became the norm
However, this evolution in mindset is not limited to Generation Z. First, the budget. And then there was the pandemic,” continues David Marotta. With the closings and closings of the salons, everyone had to learn to deal with their roots. And little by little, the disturbing became the norm. “No matter how shocking it is. Naturally, the roots are darker than the lengths and ends, so our eye is used to it. And it gives depth to the color. For a barber who caters both backstage at the Cannes Film Festival and backstage at Fashion Week, the trend: tie-dye also contributed to this transition. “The goal was to emphasize the contrast with very dark roots. Then we had a trend ombre hair with more advanced dyeing on the hair.’ In any case, the roots took back their rights.
Today, the trend is even being talked about among celebrities. Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Margot Robbie… All rely on a graphic shift between their length and roots. we talk”shade root hair” or the art of interpolating tinting to harmonize contrast. The British hairdresser gave an interview DailyMail: in turn causes the technique “root stain» or mix the roots with the lengths. “First, subtle highlights are added to the ends and mid-lengths, revealing the natural roots. Then we apply a semi-permanent remedy to the root section; this is a natural fade and washes out gradually to soften and blur the roots so it doesn’t get too stark.
The right limit
It remains to be seen when it remains a harmonious graphic effect and when it goes to the (too) dark side. “They often play it by 2-3 centimeters. It would be a lot more.” On the style side, the catwalks are inspiring us with a middle parting with slicked back hair on each side, why not with the effect. wet (wet). “But it also works with a side split. Or even with curly or wavy hair that appears as another trend of the moment. It’s just that the root is less visible because the hair has more volume,” adds David Marotta.
And for those who are not convinced by this claim of roots. There are many ways to cheat your colorist between two regular visits. Starting with the Magic Retouches spray from L’Oréal Paris, the success of which was ensured by the video shared by Eva Longoria while in custody.
There are also brush sets that are very easy to use at home (100% color reusable root set from Garnier, Coloration Retouche Racines from Schwarzkopf) or even mascara (Magic Retouch Precision, L’Oréal Paris; Hair Mascara Coloration Racines, Schwarzkopf) : wait and not reveal his natural color or white hair. Because at the end of the day, even if the trend supports the natural, everyone is free to speculate or not.
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Source: Le Figaro
