Mila Zane NYC

NYC Colorist

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⁣Now that we know what sulfates are and what they do, should we be using them 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡? 🤔🧐⠀ ⠀ ⠀ On a regular basis – 𝕕𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕟𝕠𝕥 ❌ Sulfates act aggressively on the cuticle, disturbing the pH 📊 and structure 🧬 of the hair. Regular use of sulfate hair products washes out vibrant colors, strips the hair of moisture and keratin, leaving hair dull and dry 🧽 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ The only time sulfate shampoo should be used is 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. Your stylist may wash your hair with a deep cleansing shampoo, which contains “𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤” (i.e. sulfates 🧼) that remove mineral deposits and product buildup in the hair. This is a NECESSARY step to prep your hair, like a clean slate, for the service.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ (Mineral buildup comes from hard water🚿 , pool water and products containing minerals. If not removed, minerals will chemically react upon contact with color or bleach, producing heat, smoke and irreparable damage ♨️)⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ After cleansing and coloring, the last important step is 𝕣𝕖𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘. Deep cleansing = deep treatment. Ⓐⓛⓦⓐⓨⓢ. Replenishing moisture, keratin, and vitamins will enhance your hair color vibrancy, shine, and manageability, and locking your color from fading too quickly 🔐⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ (I include a replenishing treatment with every color service for my clients. Generally, however, these treatments are offered separately as an add-on 🧾 to you coloring service.)⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ How do you feel about sulfates after reading my posts? Will you make the switch to sulfate-free? Let me know in the comments below!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Want to see more posts like this? Show your support by ❤️ and saving ✅⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #haireducation #productknowledge #behindthechair #licensedtocreate #nychairsalon #nychairstylist #nychairstyles (at Rego Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pGV64lZHK/?igshid=n4z64masd62h

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Before and after 🔥 My client has dense coarse hair, 75% gray. After one application of @prismaxusa hair Botox, you can see noticeable improvement in elasticity and shine! 5 monthly treatments are recommended to see long-lasting effects. Highly recommend for anyone with gray, frizzy, porous and/or damaged hair. Simple ingredients made up of vitamins, no bs. . . #productknowledge #hairbotoxtreatment #hairtransformation #hairbotoxtreatmentnyc #nychairbotox #licensedtocreate #behindthechair (at Times Square, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9aIdpKF0of/?igshid=x59w13xb3ali

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Have you ever tried a shampoo that didn’t lather up to your expectations? 🤬 I know I have. Since I was a kid, I always thought the more the shampoo lathers🛁, the better cleaning power it has. In a way, that’s true. With respect to hair, however, it’s a misconception sold to us by big brand names for many years in the form of sulfates, and most of the world buys it on a regular basis.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ What are sulfates?🤓📚⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Sulfuric acid reacts with another chemical to create sulfate. Most common synthetic sulfate based chemicals in hair products are known as 𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙮𝙡 𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙚 (SLS) and 𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙮𝙡 𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙚 (SLES).⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ The main use for 𝐒𝐋𝐒 and 𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐒 in products is to create lather and give a strong impression of “cleaning power.” 💪🏼⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ So sulfates clean hair. What’s wrong with that?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Let’s take a step back and talk about pH 📊(measure of alkalinity or acidity).⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ The pH range of hair & scalp is acidic 4.5-5.5. The acidity of the scalp’s acid mantle is the skin’s way of protecting itself from bacteria, environmental pollutants and moisture loss. The acidity of the hair shaft keeps the cuticle lying flat to lock in 🔒 color and moisture.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ The pH of water is 7 which technically neutral. However, it’s higher than pH of hair(4.5-5.5) which means: water will open the cuticle🔓and act as a catalyst in the absorption of almost anything into the hair (good or bad).⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ The pH of SLS 7.5-8.5 and SLES 7.0-9.5. Both are h͓̽e͓̽a͓̽v͓̽y͓̽-͓̽d͓̽u͓̽t͓̽y͓̽ ͓̽s͓̽u͓̽r͓̽f͓̽a͓̽c͓̽t͓̽a͓̽n͓̽t͓̽s͓̽ 🧼 used in dishwashing soap🧽, detergent 🧺, bubble bath liquid 🛁, and hand soap🧴⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Wow 😳 Ok...🤔⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ If 𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 can remove 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 from clothes and 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 from dirty dishes, think of what it does to your hair?! 🆘 What happens to your scalp’s acid mantle? 🦠 And for the love of tresses, WHY does shampoo contain harsh surfactants to cleanse something so fragile? 🥀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Stay tuned for part 2⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Save for future reference! #productknowledge #haireducation #behindthechair #licensedtocreate #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #healthyhair #haircare #nycsalon (at Bergdorf Goodman) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9YC66llBPL/?igshid=1nfk0ca5rc2pi

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From Straight to Mega Texture 🌀 Created this fun style with 🥢 @chopstickstyler Products used @aveda phomollient, light elements defining whip, control paste, & @surfacehairhealth gloss @behindthechair_com @oneshothairawards #btconeshot2020_naturaltexture #btconeshot2020_videotutorial #btconeshot2020_specialeventstyling (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9FxalCF0it/?igshid=qz3eoi0g1gwn

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⁣⁣That dreaded word - SILICONE! 😰🤭🥶🤬 Are silicones bad for your hair? My answer - it depends.⠀⠀ What are silicones? They come in different shapes and forms. Which is a good thing because each type of silicone breaks down differently. Collectively, they serve one major purpose - creating a layer of film. This film can vary in the way it forms (sticking, cross linking, etc) and hence varies in its longevity and effect on the hair.⠀⠀ The silicone film prevents anything from leaving or entering. Think of it as a ziplock bag. Once you put something inside the bag and close it, the bag will not spill and nor can anything enter the bag to contaminate the contents. Similarly, applying a conditioner or mask that contains silicones prevents anything from leaving or entering the hair shaft.⠀⠀ Creating a film can be a good thing. For example, you have very porous or damaged hair, struggle with flyaways, or your hair knots easily. Silicones are here for the rescue! They patch up and smooth out your porous hair, and voila. Your hair looks and feels smooth and shiny. However, what if you need to apply a toner? or a moisturizing or restructuring treatment? If you unknowingly used a product with silicones and are trying to apply other treatments after the fact, I'm sorry to say but your efforts are meaningless. Once the silicones adhere, nothing else can enter the hair shaft because the silicones block everything.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ That's why knowing the WHAT and the WHY directly affects the HOW, WHEN & WHERE. If you're a blonde going to the pool, it's probably a smart idea to use a silicone product in your hair before you touch the water. It will preserve your color and act as a buffer between your hair and chlorine. But if you're want to even out the porosity of the bleached hair at the bowl BEFORE toning, make sure to use the silicone-free stuff. Otherwise your color won't grab and you've just wasted your time and product. Similarly, follow up any color or hair treatments with a silicone mask or conditioner to prolong their longevity.⠀ Did this clear up your questions about silicones? Would you like to see more? Comment below! #haireducation #productknowledge (at Nordstrom NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9FBmyYl40s/?igshid=r82jqjmqbhaa

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#TransformationTuesday Trust your hair professional! Read below ⬇️ @beautylaunchpad @glamiris spillin’ some tea ☕️ #beautylaunchpad • 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, You open up Pinterest or Instagram app & see all the famous women on your feed & can’t help but admire their hair of the day/week/month. You also notice that they switch up their hair up from dark to light, hair lengths & styles. Then you wonder why your stylist can’t get your hair blonde enough. 😏 Did you know that most of your hair idols have 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 under the hair pieces or wigs they wear? “𝙆𝙮𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙅𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙩”. Of-course, she has a room for her HUGE collection of wigs & extensions! “𝙆𝙞𝙢 𝙠𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙢 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧“, it took almost all day to do it & 13 hours to do her bleach retouch to avoid breakage! Imagine the price tag on that service! 🥴 I can go on and on but I won’t, I think you get my point. . If you have goals of being a bright or solid blonde in one or two sessions with existing medium to dark color over old highlights, 𝗜 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗗 to make it happen with the time frame and budget you have. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐲 “𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬” 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐈𝐆 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠. Cause that part my dear doesn’t mean 💩. HAIR IS SCIENCE BABY! There are hair laws that can’t be broken or avoided. DON’T COMPARE YOUR HAIR JOURNEY WITH SOMEONE ELSES. There’s just too many factors to take into consideration. 💯 . If you’re still thinking I’m talking BS after all that has been said, then homie, 𝐈 𝐚𝐢𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞. please SWERVE OUT MY DM’s & EMAIL. I’m sorry. It’s not worth it. Because at the end of the day, you chose to ignore the facts and options discussed during our consultation. You won’t end up happy and I’ll still have to charge you for my time and product. 😏 And I’m not about to have you go to the next stylist after I have done a lot of the hard work making their job easier- getting you closer to your hair goals just so you can talk sh*t about me saying I didn’t know what I was doing. 😂😂🙅🏻‍♀️ #haireducation (at Queens, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8t-mkZFgbN/?igshid=1q9yr9osimu2n

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⁣If you are a blonde in any shape or form (highlights, double process, balayage, etc), you’ve probably heard of purple shampoo for blonde hair. Purple shampoo distributes purple pigment to neutralize unwanted brassy, yellow tones in the hair.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Although sometimes purple shampoo doesn’t work as planned. Have you ever used purple shampoo and instead cancelling out those brassy tones, your hair became a reddish color? That’s because purple doesn’t neutralize orange tones.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Depending on how hair was lifted during a color service, hair can turn brassy in different ways. If it was lifted to a true yellow/pale yellow tone, then the purple pigment will work perfectly to cancel out the yellow. However☝🏻more often than not, hair is lifted to a yellow tone with remaining orange undertones, which can be mistaken for yellow to the untrained eye. So what happens when you combine orange with purple? Instead of neutralization, you get a reddish tone.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Let’s break it down with color theory. We know that complimentary colors, when combined, create a neutral color.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ❤+ 💚 = 🤎⠀ 💙+ 🧡 = 🤎⠀ 💛+ 💜 = 🤎⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ But if you combine analogous colors, you will get a stronger color. For instance, 💛+ ❤= 🧡. Now let’s take apart purple shampoo and brass. Purple Shampoo (❤+ 💙 pigments) + Brass (🧡 tones) = 🤎❤. The blue in the purple shampoo neutralizes the orange tones, but the red remains.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Therefore, make sure you understand your hair color before choosing a shampoo. Purple will work great for pure yellow; but if you have even a smidge of orange brass, go for the blue shampoo. These pigmented shampoos can be used no more than once a week and are only an addition to your regular hair care, not a replacement.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Have you tried using pigmented shampoo? Did it neutralize brassiness or make a funky color? Let me know in the comments below! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #haireducation #blondehair #blondegoals #licensedtocreate #behindthechair #nycsalon #productknowledge https://www.instagram.com/p/B84rBgRltGg/?igshid=1dkpadtmlvkkl

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There are so many hair smoothing treatments on the market nowadays - keratin, Botox, Brazilian, Japanese, lamination, etc - how do you know which one is good for you? When it comes to SAFE smoothing, I always recommend professional products formulated WITHOUT formaldehyde. Why? Because formaldehyde is a respiratory irritant, and inhaling it can cause risk of ALS and other serious health consequences such as cancer, asthma and allergies. However, not all smoothing treatments contain harmful ingredients. In fact, the “original” Hair Botox, is based on panthenol (provitamin B₅) or other lipidium ingredients that moisturize and/or strengthen the hair without harsh chemicals. The ingredients differ a bit between brands, so make sure to check with your beauty professional. This makes for safe hair smoothing treatments that treats and fills your hair’s cortex with much needed keratin and moisture which is lost during chemical processes such as hair coloring or bleaching. This treatment strengthens and restores hair elasticity, antioxidants repair damage caused by daily styling, and restores shine and eliminates frizz. But all good things don’t last forever. Since these treatments fill your hair strands only with good things and are very gentle, they must be repeated every so often (1-3 months) for maintenance. Remember: once hair is damaged chemically (color, lightening) or mechanically (thermal styling), the hair cannot be “restored” to its virgin state. But you can fix the damage temporarily by putting a “band aid” over it. And this band aid, given its temporary properties, needs to be reapplied every so often to feed your hair with structure and moisture (i.e. hair Botox). Using the appropriate sulfate-free shampoo & conditioner is a huge plus to prolong the effects of the treatment. Would you like to see more posts like this? Please drop a line below if you found this information helpful! And ask me questions about your hair concerns 🤓 I’m here to help! #hairbotox #hairtreatment #productknowledge #nycsalon #nycairtouch #airtouchnyc #haireducation #knowledgeispower #girlpower #instagood #instadaily #hairtutorial #haircolor #hairstylist #haircare (at Madison Square Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8lAEDPFTcg/?igshid=a0h8bz3oz4f3

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#hairporn Just gonna leave this here for your enjoyment 🤤 Model @anastasiagoldberg Technique #airtouchoriginal Products used @redken flashlight w/bonder, #shadeseq, @malibucpro and @schwarzkopfusa masks Swipe ➡️ to see where we started. To quote Anastasia, her hair went from “dead to alive” all because the right products were used to preserve her hair integrity and restorative treatments to reconstruct the bonds and nourishment she needed for shiny, healthy hair! You can do anything - if you know why. #redken #licensedtocreate #behindthechair #mondaymotivation #airtouchoriginal #airtouchnyc #levelup #hairgame (at St. John's University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B72Y3w4lQ08/?igshid=pygobmzs2mas

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🌀Pintura Highlights: i.e. balayage for curly hair The difference between balayage in the “traditional” sense and pintura highlights is in the painting itself. Pintura is painting only select curls in which way they lay. Therefore. It is important that your client comes with styled hair that’s been worn for 2-3 days so that you as the colorist can see exactly how the curls lie and where you need to place the light. Given the nature of the hair texture, a little goes a long way when it comes to painting. I touched up the previous pintura, without touching the previously lightened ends. And the result speaks for itself 😍 All #Redken products used to create this #golden masterpiece. Ready to schedule your hair appointment with me? Click the link in bio 📖 #redkenshadeseq #redkenobsessed #redkensalon #curlyhair #curlyhairstyles #curlygirl #pinturahighlights #balayageartists #goldengoddess #behindthechair #behindthechair_com #licensedtocreate (at Long Island City Piers) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Hq54alcDV/?igshid=xpcrvxys4sqx

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🌀Effortless🌀 As it happened, my first two models of the year were curly gals. And I’m so happy! Because both had type 3 curls but wanted different results 👩🏻‍🎨 that’s why a consultation is so important ✔️ This lovely gal wanted to break up the darkness at the root, and make sure there won’t be a harsh line when her hair starts to grow out. Solution: I combined #handtouch highlights (backcombing) at the nape and parietal areas, with intermittent #AirTouch slices in the crown. Anddd I strategically placed a few lowlights to break up the brightness in the mid lengths to further give depth and soften the solid blond at the top. We toned into a nice golden color with a hint of blush. Unfortunately that hue wasn’t accurately captured due to the ring light... the lighting struggle is real! Of course we followed up with a restorative mask and styled with #amika leave in conditioner, #oneunitedredken and #aveda light elements smoothing fluid. #redken #shadeseq #airtouchoriginal #olaplex #redkenobsessed #redkenshadeseq #redkenflashlift #nyccolorist #nychairdresser https://www.instagram.com/p/B7FRUJJlGzp/?igshid=1ogzz8s0wf00w

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🌪Ashy, not grey🌪 My client’s starting canvas (swipe ⏩) was highlights plus root retouched for the past few months and 2 cm of outgrown grey (75%). We gently removed the warmth using a blend of #veilhighlights and #airtouchoriginal highlighting techniques, then did a few hair reparative treatments. Once we achieved an even canvas, the final step was root retouch/double smudge & toning using @Redken #colorgelslacquers and #shadeseq . Haircut, style & color by @milazanenyc #wcw #transformation #hairtransformation #greycoverage #airtouch #airtouchnyc #hairporn #shine #licensedtocreate #haircolorist #lovewhatyoudo #haireducation #framar #bioionic @beautylaunchpad (at Martha’s Country Bakery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5YDP2llCDs/?igshid=tugbsm2n5fod

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Simple, elegant #Bridal updo on myself for our #marriage ceremony! 👰 Forever beyond happy to be married to the best man in the whole universe 🌌 I created this simple #braided ⛓ #updo using the below products: @surfacehairhealth glossing wax @aveda air control hair spray #bigsexyhair powder play @toppikhair hair building fibers Extensions from @thehairshopinc color matched with @redken #shadeseq Rose gold hair accessory from #saloncentric #updo #weddingupdo #bridalmakeup #bridal #hairstyles #hairstylist #redken #redkenshadeseq #hairextensions #nychairstylist #nychaircolorist #licensedtocreate #cosmoprofbeauty #ulta #sephora #olaplex #braids #braidedupdo #eleganthair (at City Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5UE9C3lpNK/?igshid=146v8r1nutepq

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#MondayMotivation 🦄 Color melted using #avedavibrants Hair color & style by @milazanenyc #avedacolor #healthyshine #nychaircolorist #queenshaircolorist #queenshairstylist #unicornhair #semipermanenthaircolor #airtouchnyc #handtouchnyc #avedavibrantschallenge #avedavibrantsmelt (at Scott J. Aveda Salons) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Kpx63l2na/?igshid=1v8rs143x1t7y

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🍂🍁Autumn Vibes🍁🍂 To achieve this beautiful result on my client Emily, I first cut her hair using a cutting technique I learned from @justbhair on the main stage at @premierephilly ✂️ This cutting technique allows to keep the curl length but tame the width at the bottom, allowing you to transform the shape from triangular to rounded. Then I proceeded to touch up her balayage🎨 focusing mainly to bring up the brightness to her root. Since she had a previous balayage, I added back dimension by painting in some lowlights. For the lowlights and final toning I used @redken #ShadesEQ to achieve this dimensional ginger result. I styled her using @olaplex Bond Builder No. 6, @aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid, @devacurl #supercream and @surfacehairhealth Shift Shine Wax. #curlybalayage #curlpower #redken #redkenobsessed #curltransformation #shadeseqformulas #nychairstylist #nyccolorist #queenshairstylist #autumn #autumnhair #fallhair #fallcolors #gingerhair #olaplex #surfacehairhealth #devacurl (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B34tDsjFmnw/?igshid=1c1he8zeokdab

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Strolling into #fall 🍁 with a fresh #lobhaircut 💣💥 Cut & style by @milazanenyc Schedule your service today! #freshhaircut #nychairstylist #nychairsalon #haircut #hairinspo #behindthechair #behindthechair_com #hairdresser #hairtransformation #hairstyleideas #alinebob #alinelob (at Times Square, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3PkAdglVxA/?igshid=13ehjfamonpe5

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>>swipe for before>> I never thought I would enjoy performing coloring services as much as I do now, especially when it comes to highlights and balayage. There’s so much freedom for artistic expression, so many different patterns and configurations, placement and toning possibilities. I am so excited when a client sits in my chair and asks me to do what I think is best for them. They give me the freedom to do what I do best, and I deliver them lasting results. And the client’s smile at the end is everything to me, the perfect topping to a perfect cake. Btw, captured above is my first balayage ever. We lifted beautifully and toned down to some beautiful warm autumn shades. #balayage #balayageombre #balayagenyc #nyccolorist #queenshairstylist #cutandcolor #behindthechair #behindthechair_com #redken #redkenshadeseq #autumnhair #autumnvibes🍁 (at Queens, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B240ULoFuhs/?igshid=1obeb6tbjjm7p