Montreal offers many beauty and wellness offerings to keep visitors looking their best, whether for short visits or permanent relocation. Here is an introduction to some of Montreal’s finest colorists!
Hair highlights are an effective and time-tested way to add depth and dimension to your locks. Montreal stylists rated highly on Fresha can create beach babe locks adorned with sunlit blonde streaks or create subtler effects using face-framing babylights.
Modern Auburn
Aubie the Tiger Mascot of Auburn University is beloved among fans. Known for embracing every tradition at Auburn such as Tiger Walk and Flying of Eagle to rolling Toomer’s Corner.
But perhaps most famously for being the living spirit of Auburn University and representing all alumni’s pride for their school.
Javier Leon of Montreal-based inclusive and eco-friendly salon Sans Bon Sens is known for her expert chouchout coupes and colorations services. From classic blond d’ete to multidimensional brun, Javier’s expert cuts and colors always match. Check out this video for his expert balayage techniques and see how he creates modern Auburn colors!
Natural Curls
Curly hair can be challenging to manage at times. Finding a stylist who understands textured locks can be challenging; some women have even resort to chemical straightening or relaxing to achieve more manageable styles. Nancy Falaise is passionate about championing tight curls and has even started a petition calling on Quebec hairdressing schools to include curly-hair courses as part of their curriculum.
To keep your strands healthy and looking their best, try to forgo daily shampooing by switching to a sulfate-free formula designed specifically for curly hair. Furthermore, make sure that you condition regularly and spritz a light-hold hair mist between washes; this will keep your curls hydrated while preventing frizz.
Balayage
Balayage hair coloring technique offers more natural-looking highlights, with freehand painting of lightener without foils for an ombre look that adds dimension and warmth to your locks.
Contrasting traditional highlights that leave harsh regrowth lines and require regular touch ups, balayage is designed to seamlessly blend in with your natural color and requires far less maintenance – typically several months can pass between salon visits for full head of balayage depending on how frequently your wash your hair.
To protect the look of a balayage, it’s best to avoid washing it in hot water as this will strip moisture from your locks and accelerate its fade. Also use a nourishing shampoo and conditioner like RE/START’s vegan leave-in Balayage care cream in between appointments to maintain healthy, vibrant locks.
Highlights
Highlights are lighter strands used to add dimension and illuminate your hair color. Highlighting can be accomplished through various methods such as balayage or foiling and is available in an array of colors to fit any style.
Whatever look you desire – from subtle face-framing highlights to dramatic statement pieces – your stylist can help you achieve. When selecting a highlight technique, keep skin tone and eye color in mind to determine what shade best compliments your features.
Highlights can last longer when properly maintained. Make sure that you use color-safe shampoo and conditioner that hydrates strands while protecting against breakage; additionally, try not to wash too often as overdoing it may hasten their fade.
Perms
Perms once considered an outdated hair trend dating back to Sarah Jessica Parker’s mullet and its villain from Legally Blonde have seen a recent comeback. A perm permanently changes the structure of your hair by curling or wavying it, providing permanent results on most types of locks though they tend to work best on healthier and less damaged locks.
Perms can be extremely damaging to hair, so it is vital that regular trims and conditioning treatments are performed. You should also try to avoid coloring or bleaching treatments which could alter the chemicals contained in a perm, leading to possible damage and weakening it further. For best results, perms should only be performed on non-straightened locks, and there are 11 common varieties.