High Def Color Hits Hair and Explodes

OK my PAINT DRIPS...have now become universal. . . .  and no one is happier to see this than myself!
They are every color under the sun.....they are Krazy Kolors and dark with light on the top they are every variation and it just makes me wish I was back in the Salon or on a shoot doing my own take on the trend.

I will say Pink is my favorite.........but I haven't seen all the colors yet.

What I would like to say is.........many of you purchase our Pravana Krazy Kolors....which I have warned people about and they continue to purchase those over our FUDGE COLORS so I wanted to do one of my TEST projects and Photograph it for you. . . to demonstrate the quality of FUDGE. The reason I don''t like Pravana? 2 SOLID AND VALID REASONS

1. You cannot make PASTEL's out of them ( which I don't know why?)
2. They do not come out with VANISH or ANYTHING BUT BLEACH and lots of bleach -- but usually scissors is the only way
3. You have to cut them out of your hair ( according to many emails I have received) They are more than PERMANENT. THEY are forEVER. I can tell you from my point of view that is the last thing you want in any hair color.........why? EVERY single hair client I have ever had :changes their mind and wants something new or even a minor tweak on their formula. If you have a Krazy Kolor that does not even come out with VANISH or cleansing shampoo or Malibu 200 Color Correct packs... that is a major problem. I would never EVER use Pravana and I don't want any of YOU using it either.

They are popping up everywhere now . . .   in ad's , editorial's and even mail order catalogs. When that happens I truly feel its invaded the general public and no longer is termed "weird'or crazy - - everything can be ramped 'up' or ramped down.  The best feature of this technique is it lasts only about 10 - 30 days depending on 5 very important things:

• Porosity
• When applying the color cover with foils and use mild heat ONLY ( our Blow Dryer Hair Dryer Bonnet Drying System Blow-dryer-deep-hair-conditioning-system on K/S store    for only $18. which works perfectly) process for 60 minutes....I ran a test strip leaving on much longer & it only extended how long the color lasted.
• Shampoo frequency - if you only want it to last a week shampoo every day....and vice-versa
• Shampoo quality - must be Sulfate-free and well made ( any of our shampoos qualify)
• finishing technique with a pH balancing application that also LOCKS IN COLOR......... ( such as In-TENSIVE) which helps more than you will realize.....it locks-in color.

I call these Pastel or Ice Cream Drips. The colors are so yummy you want to eat them.
The latest Urban Outfitters catalog they had a model that just made me yearn to be back in the studio/salon to be one of the Stylists coming up with the next greatest and most innovative color technique. I just love this look & wish I had someone in my chair - tomorrow - whom I could either duplicate or produce my own variation on the technique. It must have been 15 years ago that I was bleaching men clients -hair - white ....then painting on this white background......various tattoos with either black or various Krazy Kolors and a paint brush. I remember doing four leaf clovers for an Irish fellow, flames for a gentlemen that wanted them to match the flames on his car. . . and so on.
I know this probably seems crazy and yes I am from Los Angeles and well aware of the rest of the country's strange look at us...but when I see what makes me excited as far as style-design & taste I don't think I could have been raised in any other state and been as happy as I have been most of my life.

What is completely funny - is the timing of it. . . as I just brought you the new "Universal Terminology" that has been declared on this type of technique as "OMBRE".  Ombre is french for melting darker into light or vice versa.

We had the TV on "accidentally AFTER our morning  show we leave on for news and new fads, trends etc.... and this lady who was about 50 and the LEAD on the show had a couple NAVY BLUE Flashes of Color on the ends of her hair.... OMG it looked unbelievable. Very - "ON - Trend" . I hope to see this more on more.

I challenge all of you to try it. Just use Fudge and the colors can come out quickly if  you worry about that.  They also can stay in Longer, you will get a tip sheet for my tips on how to achieve all these tricks - they are easy I promise!

This Group of photos were from the latest URBAN OUTFITTERS Catalog . . . .I just love the ICE CREAM Colors

 Love this Coral number, this is the mixture of 3 of the Paintbox colors. If you are interested in mixing and applying any CUSTOME COLORS such as this pale CORAL .... Now with all orders of the FUDGE COLORS from our store just as for KC's personal directions on How to make YOUR color. They will be included with your order. To make Coral just buy 3 tubes of Color and submit your Request Color in the "NOTES" section at Check-Out.

Styling tips:
which you can mellow out if you so please

See how her Front fringe area is sticking almost straight up and is staying there? I do this with HEMPZ Haute Mess Dry Shampoo ( or their Dry Conditioner) - use our new teasing brush to 'tease"  - - yep we are back doing that again...first, then using the largest round brush your hair will handle and spraying it with either Aquage hair Spray or Shaper Hair Spray....lightly.

These are just FLASHES of Color and you will want to bleach the area first (  if you have super dark area such as the model below you will want to bleach the area first.........you may request up to 8 FOILS (FREE) per tube of color you Purchase

Checkout the Leopard print applied to a shaved hair, what will they think of next? Above is Leopard Print on top of a Flash of Bleach. Amazing. Simply Amazing

These pretty much speak for themselves...............

Repeats of photos I have showed before but they fit this POST....I was trying to show as many as I could to inspire you all !

Cotton Candy!

Flash of Lavender

BLOCKING...........

Hair Color Trends Follow Celebs - Like it or Not

Especially crazy Rock-stars

You can thank.... LADY GAGA...........KATY PERRY............and NICKI MINAJ ....to start with ....for these latest trends although to be perfectly honest I have been applying both Renbow Krazy Kolors AND FUDGE PAINTBOX CRAZY COLORS since I was in HAIR ACADEMY - 18 years ago  ! I've had every color in the pallet on my own head....always just a Flash ( 1 or 2 thin FLASHES of color that peeks out....   At that time we hadn't thought of this method of application ( Drips and the pastel colors). These colors were BRAND new back then and were considered really TRULY CRAZY !

 So what once was thought a passing FAD, now has made its way into the recurring Hair Color Classic Hair Color technique's 

  Seen on European CATWALK

 Japanese VOGUE Last month

 This is my favorite of them all  . . .  it uses 3 ( maybe even 4!) techniques in 1

1. the "Ombre" technique (dark root to light ....then to darker again - - on top of it all !
2. along with the dark root display  ...........
3. along with the most beautiful display of Candy / Ice Cream PASTEL Crazy Colors  I have seen yet.............gorgeous

 Oh, did I mention she is Pixie Geldof ........one of the richest kids in all of Europe - maybe even all of the world....look how the rich get to roll in Europe - - boy are we stuffy  ( her father actually is an amazing man - wonderful philanthropist).

the reason I brought that up? I was trying to figure out how much that Salon bill must have cost . . . my guess......

Close to $1500 . . .maybe even $2,000.   Look how dark her hair is. 

Took at least 2 days 

at least

Many of you are purchasing Pravana Crazy Colors because of Rhianna, she is using Red right now and for that.............many people are thinking they are copying her. Remember, she wears "weaves"......that hair is not her own. So when she is tired of that color she just buys new weaves and will not suffer the major problems that happen along with the use of Pravana color.

People started complaining......so, I did some research and am going to discontinue the line. i WANT TO SWITCH EVERYONE OVER TO fudge.... THE COLORS I KNOW, 

Following is link to FUDGE and we will be discontinuing the Pravana line - slowly (Remember you have to CUT IT OUT of your hair......Vanish does not work on it, harsh shampoos don't  about the only thing that sometimes works is........multiple applications of bleach....I am told. I will not use it. Also, it does not make pastels. I find no redeeming qualities about it...

Look below I finally did some "TEST SAMPLES" of 3 of the FUDGE COLORS on some of my virgin hair samples I had....look below if you want to see IF they get bright or not..............

 http://killerstrands.myshopify.com/products/fudge-paint-box-crazy-colors

My Goal with these photos and test strands was to show you how vivid & bright the colors of the FUDGE brand...are....

 My photography really sucks for the first time..... and I DO apologize... But I hope you get the idea.

I like to use the darker colors.... like I used Purple haze here as  opposed to the "Whiter Shade of PALE" which is a light Lavender...why??? You can make it last longer and you can use it dark AND light...the light one you can ONLY use it Light. I promise you in person it really is a beautiful color

I just realized there was no color chart on the FUDGE Page........HOLY MOLY BATMAN!

Thank you,
KILLER CHEMIST

Thank You & Our Sympathies Go Out To All Members of the Military

We here at Killerstrands want to offer our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the 38 soldiers - - - including: 6 of the magnificent 'Navy Seals' (that were involved in capturing & eliminating Osama bin Laudin, btw) that were included in killed in Afghanistan yesterday.

This accident brought me to tears and also straight back to the day I lost one of my best friends in a rotor-wing accident. I personally am just so very sorry that this has happened to you. Helicopter accidents are very rare . . . so this must be a freak accident. I really respect the military, and everything they do . .  I believe the last 10 years must have been just the hardest and most unique hardship there is. I see some new benefits and help going your way lately but they are a long way from giving you ALL that you deserve.

I feel it is a crime that you are not paid and treated better. I would like to do my (very) little part to help you out from my specialty - "HAIR" .  We have shipped many a package to Afghanistan, Germany and Iraq....and  all sorts of military bases stationed all over the world. 

I love that you are continuing to take care of your hair in 115 degree weather in the middle of the desert ! You ROCK!  What I would like to offer is some substantial discounts on your entire order as well as the shipping charges will be eliminated......What I need from 1,2,3 or 4 of you. . .. is a way I can distinguish if people are legitimately in the military or not, then you will be given a code name/number that will entitle you to a substantial discount - - ALL YEAR LONG. I'm sure there is some way to establish this correctly.....so members from all the branches. . . ( Navy, Army, Marines, etc...) if you will please email us - - so we can get this started - - -  I can feel a teeny tiny bit like I am helping you out in my own little way.

 

Please email to Killerstrands staff with your suggestion on how we can distinguish ACTUAL military members for your unique and permanent SAVINGS as long as you are in the service.    

Please email: 

KillerTrinity3@aol.com

Put in the Subject line : Military Member: Solution

Include some manner in which we can distinguish military members from the public.

I'm sure there is some form of Identification/number that you must have  (right???)  THANK YOU and I realize it is a very sma cv

"OMBRE" HAIR COLOR TECHNIQUE

"OMBRE"  HAIR  COLOR TECHNIQUE

I was just flabbergasted to see this photo in this months "FITNESS" magazine, with an explanation of how this is the newest and most gorgeous hair color technique!

Well, as much as I adore this color, our local name for the technique for the past 6-7 years is/was Paint Drips, my name is always just "Drips". I feel hair technique 'names' should coincide with the ACTUAL application.  Look at the color. . . doesn't it look as though someone has dipped the ends of her hair in a very VERY light shade of blond Paint ?

Apparently in France, the word "ombre" means : 'gradual color change from darker to lighter'  or 'lighter to darker' !  For some reason their terminology has been universally accepted and this is the new "proper name" terminology now. So I will be changing my wording to go along with this. . . being as I speak about this technique a lot and have numerous inquiries about it....just wanted to clarify the switch so we are all on the same page !

Its so funny............ about 5 years ago and even today . . . many people think this look is just someone who has not taken care of their roots for 8 months, and its just outgrown hair.  

The wonderful part is that the hair color industry continues to change and attempts to come up with new and innovative color techniques for everyone to enjoy. I truly hope I have had something to do with that, although it honestly doesn't really matter...just as long as they keep their eyes and tint brushes OPEN to new techniques. . . I'm happy!

ALSO our biggest deal for month of July: FREE Shipping on all orders over $100.00 (for all customers in lower 48 States) in USA.

Foreign Orders is a Maximum RATE of $25.00 on any order. Customers will receive a refund for any additional $$ after calculated through USPS.

Happy Summer & watch out for the KC 2 day free consultation advice in July - - its always a surprize ( You must know the Level System to get the help - - like a POP Quiz 

Killer Chemist

Blonderexia : Our addiction to lighter hair

Every Month Killerstrands Highlights a Topic - June is LIGHTENERS month

I’m sure every colorist would agree with me that the number 1 service we are asked for is lightening some part/to all of the hair. Its an interesting subject as to “why” we feel lightening the hair is more attractive or “sexier’…but what I DO KNOW, is that we definitely do. Women of all ages and types would always tell me that heads would turn and eyes would light up when they would walk into the room with their newly blond hair. Especially when they went from their virgin hair color to all over platinum ( as you see on Marilyn above).
So from years of reports like that I can be 100% positive that going Blond changes a person. Personally I’m a redhead so I cannot ever be blond and will never have the personal experience….but the number one haircolor sold on the Killerstrands Store is blond…….the number 1 color of hair asked for in the Salon is Blond and the number 1 color of hair color purchased in stores in the state of California ( not sure about the rest of the country) is blond.
A very common question in blonding asked of me lately  . . . is……….. how to go to a level 12 Platinum Blond: The one and only method I would ever recommend is to use an Oil-Bleach-Kit, it is the one and only method that is moisturizing enough and will not damage the hair - - do not use straight bleach and highlift blond will not get light enough either ( promise), The link to the one and only oil-bleach kit on the marketplace……http://killerstrands.myshopify.com/products/oil-bleach-kit

This is the blond that attracts the most attention. Not sure ‘why’, but it does.This is the blond most of you want to be, if you haven’t at some point in your life it really seems as though every person needs to be platinum at least ONCE in their lifetime, if for no other reason than to get it out of your system. I feel everyone should try it - - - once if you are a Level 5 and above. If you’ve never been platinum. and you are darker than a level 5, you need to do a lot of research before you decide to go forward - - read every post I’ve written on going blond, including all the DEMO's on hair color procedures  http://killerstrands.blogspot.com/search/label/Demo%20Hair%20Color%3A%20Step-By-Step  . They will open your eyes to the time and effort that goes into having your hair lightened so many levels lighter than your virgin color.  Going Platinum is what we refer to as the most “high maintenance” hair color. But again, it also can be life changing.

Turning someone platinum as opposed to applying blond “slices” as you see in this photo. .
. . was probably my favorite procedure to do. Why??? Because it is changing the hair SOOOOO much….. and it is an ‘art’ getting the hair platinum and not brassy or yellow-y at all. My clients never EVER left my chair without being completely brass-free! I also adored giving them a wide range of platinum toners . . . from lightest soft pink  . .  . to lightest soft coral, to lightest soft silver to lightest soft platinum. Just so much fun . . . truly. . .You, too  - - can go platinum and not be brassy, it just takes a little more work.
But, what we do offer is the one and only OIL BLEACH KIT . . as every company discontinued theirs - -  so I “HAD” to come up with one.  Each kit contains the complete ingredients for 2 applications. Once you are platinum  - -  1 Kit should last you about 3 months . The hardest part is the first time becoming platinum all over. There is plenty written about how to do in previous posts, so be sure to review them FIRST, to make sure you want to take the project on. I will say there is a reason they call it the most “high maintenance” hair color there is.

Platinum comes in all looks and works for every age and type of person as you see here…….from Marilyn Monroe to Punk rockers and everything in-between …  as you can see by these photos…

The Little Hair Color That Could – Krazy Kolors Reappear in Every Hair Magazine this Month

We Have Added The Best Krazy Kolor Line of Hair Color This Week: FUDGE
The trend that I absolutely will never tire of and am so happy to see everywhere in this months Hair trade magazines – across the board – was the Krazy Kolor application. You know…. those bright – almost comical – bold hair colors that have been around for over 20 years. The first time they came out was right when I was winding my way through Sassoon Hair Academy, all the instructors were just giddy about using them  - - as was I. I would have bet a lot of money they would only be around for a little while. See what I know ? ? ? Nothing.  I actually love the unique-ness of the color – and the many various methods of application as you can see by the enclosed photos (from this months MODERN SALON mag) 
I can’t say I would ever use this exact technique as so many Stylists try “too hard” and “FOR ME” that method can be deadly. I feel you want to see the individual Kolors to make it an effective application. . .but art is a funny thing….there really is no “right”……………and no “wrong”. The interpretation is in the observer. . . .  just like a painting on the wall. In hair the Interpretation is in the Client and the Colorist’s Point of View – if that is the case – Again………there is no RIGHT and no WRONG. Only opinions.                                                               Now, what do you all think of this Krazy Kolor application? Please submit your feelings on this below on the suggestion areas.To me, this is a desperate attempt to “be different” the girl looks like a person who would never wear Krazy Kolors to begin with . . therefore, setting that one issue aside the application to me does not ‘flow’. There is a unique method of applying K.K.’s so they blend & don’t look as though your 5 year old applied it. It depends on the length of hair, the color, the cut, and how crazy one wants the look to be. There are 2 ways to use Krazy Kolors  ………….either bleach out the hair pieces you want to color first, that way the base is white….having the base white…..will make any of the krazy kolors you choose to use so vivid you need sunglasses!
In the photo above my bet is they have applied the KK on top of pre-colored hair as it is not SUPER bright. It also depends on the brand. Which is what I would also like to point out. . .I made a huge mistake and was carrying  Paul Mitchells line of Krazy Kolors . . called INKWORKS . . . UNTIL>……… I finally broke a couple out to test them on our Staffer Cassy and was just floored at how poor they worked. . . Within 24 hours I had trashed all of them and returned to the best line next to Renbow. . . and that line is FUDGE. Some of the lines I want to carry are just not very easy to acquire. . . usually they are from a foreign country  - - for some reason the Europeans & Aussies are ahead of the USA’s technology and produce a better product. To me the extra effort is worth the quality.                                   
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I have to apologize, I finally had a chance to use the Paul Mitchell KRAZY KOLORS we were carrying and I MUST be honest and tell you I had never tried them. Renbow had been discontinued - and my mentor ( from Vidal Sassoon) had moved to Paul Mitchell and was designing their new color line. I truly felt they would be fine, as she was my mentor and she had taught me everything I knew about Krazy Kolors.. She was the head of color for Sassoon those last 2 years….But, sadly that was a serious mistake. I recently tried them on a staffer and was horrified. Absolutely horrified. They just didn’t have any color to them . . . they were a waste of time to apply and that is not what we are about here at Killerstrands. I like to think we are about perfection and the best of the best. Now that we have FUDGE ‘s Krazy Kolor Line called PAINT BOX I can sleep much more peacefully.
Pravanas line is pretty much PERMANENT Crazy Colors and the thought of that still makes my skin crawl.... So it hit me. . . what was I using when I was forced to retire? ........FUDGE. After a lot of calls  - - I had found a *USA distributor , and can proudly say they are now available to you... for information on the trick to making PASTELS, just enter your request in the box at check out.
Fudge Paintbox - Go hard or go home for a total color transformation. Paintbox Semi-Permanent Hair Color electrifies dull, boring hair that lasts for 3 to 30 washes.

• Fudge Paintbox provides vibrant, dramatic results on pre-lightened hair
• Fudge Paintbox provides more subtle tones on natural hair
• Fudge Paintbox conditions as it colors, giving the hair increased shine and luster
• No ammonia, no peroxide, no lift. Make a statement with Fudge Paintbox. 

So, with these ideas. . . and lots more posted about 10 Posts ago . . . come up with a way of just applying a whisp of Pink or a block of Green as you see here. . .How gorgeous are these and they DO wash out . . . there is a simple trick for removing them completely ( no not VANISH – VANISH is made ONLY for oxidative hair color – which means PERMANENT hair color)……….With your order, ON REQUEST we will enclose the slip of KC Directions which include 3 of her secrets . . . .

• the Best way to make PASTEL Krazy Kolors out of FUDGE Paint Box Krazy Kolors (not possible with Pravana)
• how to remove Fudge Paint Box Krazy Kolors – clean,clear and healthy method
• how to apply FUDGE Krazy Kolors using the best and most healthy for the hair method

here is the link to our new line:
http://killerstrands.myshopify.com/products/fudge-paint-box-crazy-colors
which I am proud to present . . . and I want those of you that have never ever had a little whisp of a Krazy Kolor to consider applying one to yourself. I mean for a very reasonable price you can purchase the color & Kit to apply to your own hair. Just put a bit of purple whisp in your fringe(bangs) – or Green if you have dark hair…..how much fun would that be? I don’t care if you live in po-dunk Iowa or  Washington DC . . . it doesn’t matter. Liberate yourself. . .  so many of you have gotten tattoos I feel this is even a better method of artwork on the human body. Nothing could be more personal than your hair. The best part about this artwork? It comes completely out and you can change your color AND design as many times as you want. So go ahead give it a shot. You have nothing to lose and everything  - -  EVERYTHING to gain . . . 

Be sure to use IN-TENSIVE after every application of FUDGE PAINT BOX COLORS.
Killer Chemist