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Merging the Art of Extensions with the Science of Color – Coloring Interview with Ruben Martinez

Posted by Donna Bella on July 23, 2017

SALON SUCCESS How do you get started in the Color Takeover revolution? Stylists who have grown their business with extensions and hair color share their journeys, tips and advice. RUBEN MARTINEZ Solo Artist and Traveling Educator/Extensions Expert Yost Salon Las Vegas, NV My hair extension journey began back in 2005, when I was introduced to Donna Bella Hair extensions at a show in Los Angeles. I wanted to learn all I could about the craft, and how to get started. I fell in love with the methods immediately, along with the company’s accessibility and customer service! Today, my work with...

How To: Custom Color Looks for Redheads

Posted by Donna Bella on July 16, 2017

Whether you’re a current redhead or an aspiring one, we’ve got the tips you need to achieve these popular ruddy looks. Check out our new Color Takeover Portal for extension coloring tutorials, formulas, and information to get started! Cherry Blending with DB Extensions: - 27A (Dark Gold Blond) - 27/613 (Light Blond with Strawberry) - 32 (Cherry) - 60 (Platinum Ash Blond) - 600 (Blond) Coloring with Joico Color Intensities: - 10% Ruby Red - 13% Red - 25% Orange - 18% Yellow - 30% Titanium - 4% Black Pearl Copper Blending with DB Extensions: - 5R (Caramel Red) -...

The Dos and Don’ts of Ombre

Posted by Donna Bella on July 09, 2017

When it comes to creating an ombre effect, there are many factors to consider. What colors you want, how smooth you want your transition to look, and the color of the original hair all come into play. Fear not! Here’s a list of dos and don’ts for working with ombre combinations to help you pull off the effect with flying colors (no pun intended)! Do: Match your skin tone - this goes for any hair coloring job, but try to avoid picking colors that will completely clash with the client’s skin tone. Brunettes may wish to try melting variations of a...

A New Look at Fashion Ombre

Posted by Donna Bella on June 04, 2017

The Ombre, with its smooth transition between colors, is a coveted color effect, and one perfectly suited for custom coloring extensions. You don’t need to stick to blondes, browns and burgundys if you don’t want to though, as myriad fashion options exist for the style. Follow along with our tutorial on creating a Fashion Ombre and be sure to reference our video, featuring stylist Ashley Rocks, for closer reference! As a crash course in Ombre history: It’s a french word which literally means “shaded” in English and is used to refer to the blending of one color into another. Its...

6 Safe Practices for Coloring Hair Extensions

Posted by Donna Bella on May 21, 2017

In and of themselves, hair extensions are transformative. They add volume, layers, and an all-around “oomph” to any hairstyle. Throw some color into the mix? The hair creation possibilities multiply to infinity! That’s right, you can (and should) color your hair extensions! It’s totally safe, and with features like Donna Bella Hair Insure, awesome coloring jobs are guaranteed if you follow our instructed methods. Here’s our quick and easy bullet list of best practices for coloring hair extensions. Be sure to follow these basic tips before you begin your color journey. Always Conduct a Strand Test First! No matter what...

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