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The Colour Wheel

The Salon Upstairs — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:51:00 +0000

The colour wheel is a tool used in art, design, and fashion to understand the relationships between different colours. It is a fundamental concept that can help anyone create visually appealing and harmonious colour schemes.

The colour wheel is made up of twelve colours, which are arranged in a circle. The three primary colours, red, yellow, and blue, are evenly spaced around the circle. The secondary colours, green, orange, and purple, are located in between the primary colours, and are created by mixing two primary colours together. The tertiary colours are located in between the primary and secondary colours and are created by mixing a primary colour with a secondary colour.

The colour wheel is important because it helps us understand the relationships between different colours. For example, colours that are located next to each other on the wheel, such as yellow and green, are called analogous colours. These colours create a sense of harmony and are often used together in design and art. Colours that are opposite each other on the wheel, such as red and green, are called complementary colours. These colours create a sense of contrast and can be used to create a dynamic and visually striking composition.

Understanding the colour wheel can also help us choose colours that work well together. When selecting colours for a design project, it is important to consider factors such as the mood and tone you want to convey, as well as the context in which the design will be used. The colour wheel can help you choose colours that work well together and create a cohesive and visually appealing design.

In conclusion, the colour wheel is an important tool for anyone interested in art, design, or fashion. By understanding the relationships between different colours, we can create visually appealing and harmonious colour schemes, choose colours that work well together, and convey different moods and tones in our designs. Whether you’re a professional artist or designer, or simply someone who wants to create a beautiful and cohesive colour palette, the colour wheel is an essential tool to have in your toolkit

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Summer / Autumn Hair Trends 2023

The Salon Upstairs — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:25:02 +0000

As we move into the summer and autumn of 2023, there are several hair color trends that are expected to be popular among clients. Here are some of the top trends to look out for:

Copper Red: This warm and vibrant shade of red is perfect for the summer and autumn months. It works well on a range of skin tones and can be customized to suit each client’s preferences.
Chocolate Brown: This rich, deep shade of brown is a classic choice for autumn. It’s versatile and can be customized with highlights or lowlights to add dimension.
Golden Blonde: A warm, sunny shade of blonde is always popular during the summer months. This year, expect to see more clients opting for a golden blonde shade that has a slightly warmer tone than traditional platinum or icy blondes.
Peachy Pink: Pastel shades are still going strong, and a peachy pink hue is a fun and playful way to add a pop of color to hair. It’s also a great option for clients who want to experiment with color but don’t want anything too bold.
Ashy Tones: While warm tones are still popular, many clients are also opting for cooler, ashy shades. Think icy blondes, cool browns, and even ashy shades of red.
Balayage: This popular coloring technique is still going strong, with many clients opting for a natural-looking blend of highlights and lowlights. Balayage can be customized to suit each client’s hair type and desired look.
Bright Accents: For clients who want to make a bold statement, bright accent colors like blue, purple, or green can add a fun and playful touch to hair. These colors can be added as highlights, ombré, or full color.

Overall, the summer and autumn of 2023 are all about warm, rich shades, as well as fun pops of color. Whether clients opt for a classic chocolate brown or a playful peachy pink, there’s a hair color trend to suit every preference and style.

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Meaning of Blue

The Salon Upstairs — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:11:28 +0000

Meaning of Blue

Anyone who has been a long-time fan of The Salon Upstairs will remember our original brand of Colourful Consultant, wherein we focussed on the meaning behind and emotions conveyed by different colours. Though we’ve since moved with the times and rebranded, that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten all the lessons we learnt in studying the psychology of colour, and in uncertain times such as now we are coming back to focus on colours that make us feel calm, in control, and confident.

Those of you that follow social media will have noticed the announcement of the Pantone Colour of the Year 2020 last December, which was a stunning hue known as Classic Blue. The colour blue comes from the cool end of the colour palette, which is generally associated with the seasons of winter and spring. As we emerge into spring now, pastel and duck egg blues will become visible all across designer’s collections and will quickly make their way to the high street, which in our opinion is just what we need at a time of collective anxiety and distrust.

The colour blue in all its hues is a colour that conveys properties of calmness, trust, healing, faith, knowledge, along with many more. When distressing news is constantly flashing up in your notifications, perhaps take some time to seek out calming blues in your everyday life, such as going for a walk and taking a look at the sky or a nearby body of water. If you don’t have time to get out and about, consider incorporating blue into your everyday colour palette, whether that’s a charming pair of blue glass earrings or a pretty hairclip, or even a trip to The Salon Upstairs to refresh your hair with your chosen shade of blue.

Anxiety and uncertainty can wreak havoc on your mental state, and by proxy your appearance. Think about all the times you’ve felt stressed, perhaps with work or home life, and you’ve found your skin becoming flaky, and your hair dull and thin. When taking care of yourself is the last thing on your mind, we would recommend that as the time to really invest in your own self-care. Allow the colour blue to remind you of your own strength and hope and restore some tranquillity and peace to your daily life.

We like to think of The Salon Upstairs as a haven in between the stresses of day-to-day life, and we use all our knowledge and understanding of colour significances to boost our ability to create a calm, tranquil space for your hair and beauty needs. On those days when you’re ‘feeling blue’, allow us to flip the script on your associations with that colour, and make the most out of the tranquil properties of blue in boosting your mood. Keep up the mood of the people you love by keeping in contact with them as best you can, by phone or video call if necessary, and know that The Salon Upstairs is always a magical escape from the stresses that get you down.

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2020 Colour trends

The Salon Upstairs — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 16:25:54 +0000

COLOUR TRENDS 2020

What’s in for 2020?

During my career I’ve had the pleasure of completing various industry master colour expert programmes. This means that Ive worked with and for professional manufacturers teaching and learning about the phycology of colour to the highest standards. The main leading industry company used for ALL colour trends is Pantone and they have just launched their colour of the year for 2020… CLASSIC BLUE.

What does this mean?

Fashion designers, interior designer, car manufacturers, media companies along with many more industries will start to introduce various shades of blue within their designs / portfolios.

Navy along with metallic will be massively on trend this season and throughout 2020.

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