Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Hair with the Perfect Color: Tips from Charles Ifergan

The holiday season is the ideal time to refresh your look and make a statement. A stunning new hair color can transform your appearance, elevate your style, and add that extra touch of glam for all your festive celebrations. At Charles Ifergan, we’re here to guide you through the world of hair color with expert advice and personalized care.

With so many techniques available, how do you decide which is right for you? Let’s explore the most popular options, along with the benefits of each, so you can find your perfect holiday look.

Highlights
Highlights remain a timeless choice for those looking to brighten their overall appearance. By lightening specific sections of your hair a few shades lighter than your natural color, highlights create contrast, depth, and a sun-kissed glow.

Details:

• Perfect for adding dimension without a drastic change.
• Can be tailored to frame your face, enhancing your features.
• Best for medium to light hair shades and is versatile for all hair lengths.

Lowlights
Lowlights are the ideal solution if your hair feels overly light or flat after summer. This technique adds deeper shades to create balance and richness, transitioning your hair to a warmer, more grounded look for the colder months.

Details:

• Helps tone down overly bright strands.
• Adds depth and dimension to flat or single-toned hair.
• Great for blending gray or creating a natural, sophisticated finish.

Babylights
Babylights offer a subtle, natural way to illuminate your hair. These ultra-fine highlights mimic the soft lightening effect of the sun, giving your hair a youthful, radiant glow.

Details:

• A low-maintenance option that grows out gracefully.
• Ideal for blending with your natural color.
• Great for all hair types and perfect for those who want a softer look.

Balayage
Balayage, a French term meaning “to sweep,” is a freehand coloring technique that delivers a soft, blended look. It’s perfect for anyone wanting a natural, low-maintenance glow that looks effortlessly chic.

Details:

• Works well on all hair lengths and textures.
• Grows out naturally, requiring fewer touch-ups.
• Provides a sun-kissed effect with no harsh lines.

Ombré & Sombre
Ombré creates a dramatic gradient effect, with darker roots that gradually lighten toward the ends. Sombre, or “soft ombré,” is a subtler take, blending the gradient for a natural transition.

Details:

• Ombré is bold and eye-catching, while sombre is softer and more understated.
• Both styles are relatively low-maintenance and perfect for those who want a bold color change without frequent salon visits.
• Pair with loose waves for a glamorous holiday look.

Foil Highlights
Foil highlights are perfect for those seeking precision and boldness. By isolating sections of hair with foil, your stylist can create consistent, high-contrast results.

Details:

• Ideal for structured and defined color patterns.
• Works best for those seeking a more dramatic effect than balayage.
• Perfect for creating multi-dimensional color.

Gloss or Glaze
A gloss or glaze is the ultimate finishing touch to refresh your hair color and boost shine. It’s a semi-permanent treatment that enhances vibrancy and smoothness while adding a polished, healthy look to your hair.

Details:

• Tones down brassiness and revives faded color.
• Adds a protective layer to your hair for a glossy finish.
• Perfect for maintaining color between salon visits.

Shadow Root
The shadow root technique blends darker roots into lighter ends, creating a seamless, natural look. It’s a great way to extend the life of your highlights or balayage while reducing maintenance.

Details:

• Softens the transition between natural hair and colored sections.
• Adds depth and dimension to lighter hair.
• A versatile option for low-maintenance color.

Face Shapes: Oval, square, and diamond.

Holiday Hair Care: Restore and Protect Your Color
Your hair deserves the best care, especially after months of summer heat, chlorine, and sun exposure. At Charles Ifergan, we offer luxurious treatments to repair and rejuvenate your locks while ensuring your holiday color stays vibrant and healthy:

Kerastase Fusio Dose Treatment
This tailor-made treatment combines concentrated active ingredients to target your unique hair needs. It deeply nourishes and repairs hair, delivering instant transformation and long-lasting results.

K18 Treatment
The K18 PRO mist and mask reverse damage from bleach, color, and heat in just four minutes. This revolutionary treatment restores strength, softness, and bounce for all hair types.

Olaplex Hair Strengthening Treatment
Olaplex repairs hair structure reduces breakage, and enhances texture and shine, leaving your hair healthier and more resilient.

Deep Conditioning Treatment
Restore moisture, reduce frizz, and boost shine with our intensive deep conditioning treatments. They’re perfect for combating dryness and brittleness during colder months.

Step Into the Holidays with Charles Ifergan
Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a bold new look, our expert stylists are here to bring your vision to life. From custom color techniques to luxurious treatments, we’ll ensure your hair is holiday-ready and radiant.

To schedule an appointment with us, you can book online or download our free mobile app from iTunes or Google Play to browse our services, schedule appointments, and more. Come by one of our three convenient locations in Chicago Oak Street, Deerfield, and Oakbrook.