Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2013 | Page 93

FASHION HEALTH & BEAUTY Blonde AMBITION Do blondes have more fun? Advice from the colour experts at Jaks, Newport by Leigh Sargeant, Creative Director Blonde is on the hair colour wish list for many style conscious women this season. Ranging from the girl next door to actresses and business professionals, all are getting in on the summer hair colour statement as our subconscious attempt to look younger and healthier begins to surface. Blonde itself can be responsible for brightening the skin tone and strengthening eye colour. ‘What blonde will suit me?’, I hear you asking. Well our general salon guide is to offer guests with a pink skin tone and blue eyes a cool ash/violet blonde, while for guests with warm or olive skin tone and green/ brown eyes a warm honey/strawberry blonde would work best. Over the years there has been some negative press attached to lightening hair, but if carried out correctly and supported by a sound home care regime, there is