2. Customizing for Your Face Shape & Hair Texture
Welcome to Part 2 of my salon guide on Obsessed with the Color Melt: Darken That Base.
Every head of hair has its own density, cowlicks, and wave pattern.
Here is how I adjust the proportions behind the chair.
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Matching Layers & Tones to Your Features
One of the things I love about the color melt is that it can be tailored to suit a variety of face shapes and hair textures.
For example, if you have a round face, you may want to opt for a more subtle color melt to avoid adding too much contrast to your features.
On the other hand, if you have a square face, you can go for a more dramatic color melt to create a striking contrast.
When it comes to hair texture, the color melt can be adapted to suit everything from fine to thick locks.
If you have fine hair, you may want to opt for a more subtle color melt to avoid weighing your hair down.
On the other hand, if you have thick hair, you can go for a more dramatic color melt to create a bold, eye-catching look.
✂️ Face-Shape & Density Quick Match
- Fine-to-Medium Strands: Keep perimeter weight blunt and add micro-ribbons around the face for visual fullness.
- Thick or Wavy Hair: Use internal slide-cutting to release weight so waves stack without triangle bulk.
- Warm vs. Cool Skin Undertones: Pair golden-olive skin with honey, caramel, or espresso glosses; pair cool undertones with champagne, ash, or mocha ribbons.
Turn to Page 3 next for my step-by-step 10-minute blowout, wave, and product-layering routine.