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Friday June 1, 2012

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Go for the Gold

While athletes will be competing for gold in the Summer Olympics, you don’t have to do one cartwheel to make the precious metal your own. A colorist at Maxine salon in Chicago shares that gold is going to be one hot hair shade this season. “Gold gives you a beautiful summer glow and goes great with the hint of sun you’ve been waiting for all winter,” shares the hair pro. “Soft golden and amber hues reflect the light and give off a shiny, healthy appearance.”

He recommends booking an appointment with a colorist who excels in the balayage technique (where color is hand-painted onto hair). Ask for soft, golden beige and amber-toned highlights. “One thing that I love to do is what I call ‘the Sarah Jessica’. I paint softer, warm golden hues around the back, slightly off the root, then brighten the color around the face.”

What are you waiting for? Take your place at the podium and grab your gold!