Do-It-Yourself Tips To “Tress” For Success by Marie Robinson (NAPSA)—Whether you want plaint I hear. To remedy, check the of color to beat the winter blues, here are some of my top tips to neutral or ash (that’s code for cool) shade. Ash tones offset the brassiness of warmer tones. Natural Instincts offers a Brass Free line to look particularly pretty for parties or you just want a fresh boost help you “tress” for success: Don’t be afraid to color your hair at home; there is really only one rule you needto fol_ low—stay within . | 2 two levels of your starting shade. This @ will ensure your shade looks natural Robinson with your complex- ion andeyecolor. Wind, sun and other environmental elements can really affect yourcolor. To get your hair feeling soft and your color back in shape, choose a shade close to your cur- rent color to use as a “refresher.” This can bring your hair color backtolife. e If you feel your color is becoming “too blonde,” you can easily add dimension back with a shade of hair color within one level of your current shade, blending someof the lighter hues. e Brassiness is a common com- shade you’re using. Is it a warm shadein the golden, bronze or red families? If so, try switching to a designed especially with this in mind. It’s also a demi-permanent hair color and contains vitamins C and E and antioxidants, lasting through 28 shampoos. We all love to style our hair with blow-dryers, flatirons and curling irons, but all that heat can take a toll on your color. Make sure to treat your hair before heat styling. Protect your color with a spray or serum, which guards against heat styling damage and will keep your hair color looking fresher for longer. Visit www.NaturallInstincts. com and check out my new how-to video to see how to apply Natural Instincts with step-by-step instructions. For any questions on Clairol products, please call the hotline, 1-800-CLAIROL (800-252A765). Marie Robinson is a celebrity colorist and Clairol Color Director.
