Hey B&B friends. I’m back with another fab interview for your viewing pleasures! With Fall officiallyunderway, a change of color is inevitable, especially when it comes to your hair! Daring divas are taking the plungeinto the world of gray. One of my favorite people who has taken the plunge in this direction is the Orange is The New Black star Dascha Palonco. The actress’s tresses were revamped by the sick-o-ningly talented celebrity hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez. In a recent interview I did for the Glamazons, she shared tips on how to get and maintain the look as well as what inspired this change for Dascha. Check our the glam interview below!
Glamazon Margo: What inspired you to revamp Dascha’s hair with this gray look?
Cynthia Alvarez: Dascha had been wanting to go gray for a while! We just had to get the timing right. I, personally, have had gray hair for a long time, and she loved it so much that she was eager to try it. She’s very adventurous and likes to experiment, so it went perfectly with her personality.
GM: You dyed extensions to get Dascha’s look. Not every hair extensions brand can handle intense coloring. Which one did you choose and why?
CA: To get Dascha’s look, I used Echelon Hair Rebel Collection in 613 for her custom unit. In my experience with Echelon Hair, it colors extremely well and the color lasts. As often as I wear my own units, it rarely tangles or sheds. My very first custom unit was colored about 2 years ago and I still haven’t had to touch it up or replace any tracks. [Echelon tip: Shampoo the Rebel Collection with a sulfate-free shampoo and deep condition so the hair maintains color without losing its shine.]
GM: What dye did you use to make the extensions gray?
CA: To make Dascha’s hair gray, I used Pravana Vivids in silver, with a touch of black semi permanent color. For the tips of her hair, I mixed equal parts of Pravana Pastels in lavender and coral.
GM: What tips do you have for going gray?
CA: If you’re thinking of going gray, I suggest pre-treating your hair with oils and deep conditioners for about a week before the process. Your hair has to be lifted to a platinum blonde in order for the true color to show up. So for women with natural dark hair, this usually takes two processes. I always suggest going to a master colorist as well as someone who is accustomed to lightening hair textures like your own.
You can read the rest of the interview over at Glamazonsblog.com!
Ciao Bellas,
Margo
Her hair is stunning. I am a big fan of the silver/grey hair with pastels. I’d love to rock the look but I don’t want to bleach my hair. :] // itsCarmen.com ☼ ☯
I love the silver/gray too! I’m considering the look, but don’t want to bleach either. Maybe there are some temp colors that can suffice. Thanks for stopping by, Carmen!