After giving Kelly a fun afternoon makeover, earlier this month using Vidal Sassoon Salonist, I’m excited to share her new summer-bombshell-of-a-babe look! Darker hair for summer feels so fresh on Kelly–wouldn’t you agree? Here’s what Kelly has to say…
Kelly: I love my new color (I used 4/0 Dark Neutral Brown)! I have been wanting to freshen up my look and just before the summer seemed like the perfect time. I also didn’t want to spend a fortune at the salon, so when Alicia encouraged me to try an at home kit–Vidal Sassoon Salonist was the answer. As Alicia mentioned, I had never dyed my own hair before but it wasn’t as daunting as I thought it would be, and I was quite impressed with how easy the process really is thanks to Vidal Sassoon’s simple at-home kit and easy to use, salon-inspired tools. Salonist allowed me to use the same techniques that the pros do, treating my roots and lengths separately, which is so important. I never knew how porous the ends are compared to roots, and that they require much less dye than freshly grown hair. Needless to say, the VS Serum is amazing. Knowing that I can look this good without sitting in a salon chair for hours is pretty awesome. Plus, way more affordable. I’m sold!
Of course, a refreshed look isn’t complete without a cute outfit and makeup to compliment the darker “do.” So I raided Kelly’s closet while she went to her makeup pro girlfriend for tips.
Kelly: To compliment my new darker hair shade I learned I should first swap out my lighter winter foundation for a darker shade for the summer. I also learned that I should contour with less bronzer, and instead, should be using more blush and highlighter. I have now been lightening my eye makeup and finishing my look with a nude or pink lip. The darker hair color really makes my eyes and features stand out more, so I love the lighter, more natural beauty look. So low maintenance too!
Before (lighter brown with slight ombré) + After (rich brunette)
On Kelly | Zara Top. Madewell Skirt. Loeffler Randall Sandals. Janessa Leone Hat (code: CHEETAH25 for 25% off) also here. Cleobella Bag.
If you are interested in making a color transformation, similar to Kelly’s, leave a comment below for a chance to win a free Vidal Sassoon Salonist kit!
Thank you to Vidal Sassoon for collaborating on this post!
Photography by Ashley Maxwell