Understanding the Science of Hair

Anyone who has lived in Dubai long enough will know that the expert stylists at Colourmasters Hair Salon truly understand women’s hair and take the science of hair coloring very seriously. I met with Hussain Mohamad, the salon manager, and senior stylist to help me get a fresh new look that would suit my lifestyle. Here’s my experience at their recently opened Colourmasters Hair Salon DIFC salon…

The salon is expansive and is the fourth branch in Dubai with others in the Marina, Barsha, and Bur Juman. According to Hussain, understanding a client’s needs is paramount and what exactly she is looking for. He asked about my general lifestyle and what I was looking for in a color, while he examined my hair. He suggested ‘ombre’ with the ends in a lighter caramel ash color and upper crown in a medium brown with some continued strands of the caramel. This would take it from the multi-colored mess it was into a more sophisticated and polished style immediately.

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Hussain uses an entirely different application technique for ombre/highlights to ensure the look is natural. He always starts the application from the roots, rather than leaving an inch of the roots as most places do. This gives a more flattering look and is less maintenance for the client.

As he teased strands and then deftly applied the bleach to the ends of my hair and then encased these in foil, he applied the darker color to my roots. As we continued our discussion of haircare, Hussain stressed the importance of women maintaining the same hairdresser. This helps achieve the desired look and also maintains your optimal hair health as the hair stylist is already familiar with your hair.

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Continuously checking the foils, after about 45 minutes, it was finished and was rinsed off. Over the sink, an Olaplex restructuring treatment was applied to strengthen the hair and smooth it from within. Once back to the station, my hair was blow-dried and then curled into glorious waves. The end result was super soft, manageable hair that was the perfect balance of caramel at the ends gently merging darker towards the crown.

The Verdict: Hussain is a genius at color. He understands the technique and is very serious about his craft. This salon is a must-visit for expertly applied, high-quality hair color in the most fashionable neighborhood of Dubai.

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