Beauty
Tis the season to go extra dark.
Their strands are all tinted a glossy onyx that gives the appearance of perfectly-sleekglass hair.
So yeah, consider me a black-haired girlie from now on.
What Is Raven Black Hair?
This color trend isnt your run-of-the-mill black which is largely why its so alluring.
Despite being extremely dark, I was pleasantly surprised by how natural it looked on me.
The gorgeous sheen is equal parts dramatic and sophisticated.
Raven black differs from other hair colors because its pretty much the only natural black shade, says Casanova.
Its neither an artificial blue-black nor the absolute darkest brown.
Lorena M. Valdes, a colorist atMaxine Salonin Chicago, adds that the color features an emphasis on shine.
Its the darkest neutral cool black, saysJonathan Colombini, a LOreal Paris style and color expert.
There are a lot of other tones showing, which keeps this color very natural-looking.
The raven trend is best for those with olive to darker skin tones, says Casanova.
It can also suit fair-skinned individuals, as long as they have a rosy/pink undertone.
That can give romantic, Snow White vibes.
If youre fair with yellow or green undertones, however, the hue could wash you out.
In this case, Valdes recommends trying a darkest black-brown.
Most people can [go raven], unless they need more warmth and brighter colors, she explains.
If youre looking to achieve the hair color at home, be sure youbuy the right shade.
Look for a natural black and avoid anything with a blue or burgundy tint.
From there, Colombini says to apply the color only to your roots.
After the processing time is up, comb the color down about two inches, he said.
If you want to pull it through the ends, only leave it on for five minutes max.
This will ensure it looks as natural as possible, not flat.
This is the technique Casanova used on my own strands for a flawless finish.
That being said, Casanova notes that black dye is something you should be careful of using at home.
Its extremely hard to remove from your hair if you ever do decide to change your color.
How To Maintain Raven Black Hair
Youll be happy to know that maintenance is pretty easy.
To keep that color as fresh as possible,color-safe shampoos and conditionersare key.
As a result, my color still looks super vibrant two weeks after my salon appointment.
