color melt

​​Color Melt Gloss

Trying something new with your hair is always an exciting experience. One technique that doesn’t completely change your look but alters it is color melting. This technique has been around for many years and has seen a lot of renewed interest.

What is color melting?

Color melting is a hair coloring technique used to blend balayage or highlights to the root color. This creates a calmer blend; the lines of demarcation appear more subtle. The ultimate goal of this technique is to melt the colors, so they appear uniform as though it was natural.

When done expertly, it becomes really difficult to tell where one color ends and the other begins. That’s what makes this technique so unique and beautiful.

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How To Get The Perfect Color Melt

Know Your Client
As professionals, we want every client that walks into our salon to leave happy and satisfied. To do this, we need to understand what expectations they have for their hair. Before we start, we consult with the customer to know the condition of their hair, what they hope to achieve from our session, and more. We can manage our client's expectations and chart a path to successfully color-melting their hair.
Clarifying
Before color melting is done, the hair must be cleaned to remove any buildup that the hair might have on the surface. It could be oils, products, or anything else. Using clarifying shampoo, we can wash off much more of the residue.
Use the Correct Tools
Using the right brushes can make or mar your color melts. Melt brushes are specially designed brushes just for this purpose. They are soft, lightweight, and have synthetic bristles perfect for smooth and easy application. These brushes create an instant and natural blur, unlike other brush types. It is also important to bear in mind the comb being used. Depending on how large your transition area is, you will need either a wide tooth or a fine-tooth comb.

The Team

Theo Halkias
Stylist

NYC based colorist with 25 + years of experience in the hair industry. Theo’s careful attention to detail and in depth knowledge of color has gained her a strong and loyal clientele. Theo’s goals are to provide her client’s with looks that represent and exalt their style and lifestyle.

Adriana Fuentes
Stylist

UWS based stylist with over 12+ years experience in color/cut. A strong and dynamic educational background ranging from Oscar Blandi to Sassoon give Adriana the knowledge, techniques and creative eye to create personalized looks that meet and surpass both the needs and expectations of her clients.

Brianna Virta
Stylist

Coming to NYC from San Francisco in 2019, Brianna has been in the hair industry for 10+ years being trained exclusively by Oribe. Specializing in all color and haircut needs, she is passionate about her work and even more so about her clients! Brianna has a special eye for highlighting and cut, making sure to go above and beyond all your hair needs!

Anthony Warner
Stylist

Born and raised in NYC, Anthony comes to us with over 15 years of experience in the hair industry! He specializes in Balayage, Highlights, Cutting and Keratin Treatment. Anthony is passionate about making sure everyone who sits in his hair not only leaves feeling happy but also confident in their new hair style!

Baiba Torman
Stylist

Hailing from Europe and with 15+ years of experience in the beauty and hair industry, both in Europe and in the United States, Baiba possesses a strong and dynamic technical and creative eye that reflect her Toni & Guy background and her ability to create personal and one of a kind looks that reflect each and every single client who sits in her chair. Cutter, Colorist and Makeup Artist and with specializations in Keratin treatments and Air Brush makeup, Baiba is always at the forefront of the Beauty Industry.

Ty Taucher
Stylist / Assistant
Oxana Raiter
Esthetician
Ismael Mosquera
Stylist
Lisa Windett
Esthetician
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