An example of the Ecaille colouring technique.
It was great to get a little taste of summer this week, even if it was only for a day or two.
Of course with sunshine comes some hot trends – we all want to try something new and what better way than with a beautiful personalised colour change!
Patrick asked Kiera one of our Master Colour Experts to share some information with us about the beautiful ‘Ecaille’ hair colouring technique that is hugely popular at the minute and this is what she said!
“Like Ombre and Balayage, Ecaille (which is French for tortoiseshell) is a Freehand colouring technique that uses different colours to create a beautiful blend effect on the hair”.
Keira says that although the three are all free hand colouring techniques they are all very different.
For example- Ombre has a really distinct root area that is darker throughout the lengths of the hair and graduates to a beautiful lighter shade on the tips and Balayage appears as a sun kissed effect throughout the hair whereas the Ecaille colour placement accentuates the hair movement by adding both highlights and shadows.
The beauty of ‘Ecaille’ is that it is created bespoke for every client because the stylist looks at the natural movement of the hair and how to accentuate it with the placement of colour”.
Kiera says “the colour is inspired by molten metallic- imagine that they have been heated to create beautiful greys, coppers and golds which all flow together in a really authentic way and is great for anyone who wants their hair to be low maintenance as it only requires a touch up every few months”
For anyone that would like to hear more about Ecaille contact Patrick Gildea Hairdressing to book your Complimentary Couture Colour Consultation with one of our Master Colour Experts who will discuss the whole process with you.
For more information, see www.patrickgildea.ie or contact us on 074-91 25476
