4 Tips to Master Luxury Lived-In Hair Color

featuring Rusk

Lived-in color is everywhere right now, and for good reason. Clients are loving seamless blends that are low-maintenance, but they also have to look high end. Rusk Global Artistic Director Katie Brenner (@KTBHair) has mastered this effortless look. Below, Katie utilizes Rusk’s professional hair color using a teasylight technique to create her signature lived-in hair color. Struggle with teasylights? Don’t worry! Katie has expert techniques and tips so you can avoid stubborn tangles and harsh lines for a flawless lived-in finish every time.
 

1. WHERE TO START YOUR TEASE

Where you begin the tease can affect the final lived-in look. Katie shares her rule of thumb for teasing placement to create different levels of blend.
 

Remember: try not to tease too much, too quickly. This will save you from the headache of brushing out those tangles later in the appointment.
 

2. TEASE AT AN ANGLE

Not getting that perfect blend with your teasylights? Katie shares her technique for avoiding uneven transitions and achieving a flawless finish every time.
 

3. OVERDIRECT THE TEASE

Another pro tip to getting a beautiful blended highlight is overdirecting the hair while you tease. Check out Katie’s demo below.
 

4. TIME = MONEY

Efficiency is key in hair coloring appointments. Why waste time and product highlighting hair that won't be seen? Katie shares which section she recommends skipping to save time.
 

BONUS TIP: MIXING YOUR LIGHTENER

It’s important to know the science behind lighteners. Something as simple as how you mix your product can impact lift, consistency and overall finish. Check out Katie’s tip below for avoiding adding air bubbles in your lightener.
 

LUXURY LIVED-IN COLOR BEFORE AND AFTER

Before
 

After

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Want to watch Katie’s full lived-in hair coloring demo? Check it out!