Leopard Print Hair - How To

Summary

In this creative hair color tutorial, Leigh demonstrates how to achieve a stunning leopard print effect. Starting with dark hair, she uses a bleaching powder and developer to lighten the hair to a pale shade, then tones it with an acidic color to maintain hair health. The leopard spots are created using a direct dye for the outlines and quasi-permanent color for the middles, applied with a celery stick for an irregular pattern. The process is detailed and patient, allowing for customization and a lived-in look, finished with a shine product for a textured, natural appearance.

Takeaways

• 🎨 The video is a tutorial on creating a leopard print hair color by Leigh.
• 👤 The model for the tutorial is Josh, who has dark hair with some leftover color remnants.
• 🧪 Leigh uses Blond Me reinforcing powder with nine levels of lift and 30 volume developing cream for the process.
• 📍 The application starts at the crown and moves towards the hairlines, avoiding over-processing delicate areas.
• 🌡 It's crucial to keep the hair saturated with product to prevent underdevelopment and wipe away excess to avoid skin irritation.
• 🔁 The hair is wrapped to maintain moisture as bleach stops working once it dries out and is also dependent on heat.
• ⏱ After 50 minutes, the hair's balance and color are checked before toning with L'Oreal 901 Dia Light.
• 💧 The acidic color toner is used with a 9-volt developer to keep the hair light and conditioned.
• 🟡 A slight yellow tint is desired in the hair after the first bleaching to indicate remaining melanin and protein.
• 🌀 Rough drying with a Dyson hair dryer on low speed and heat removes dampness before proceeding.
• 🖌️ Pravana black is used as a direct dye for outlining the leopard print, with L'Oreal 731 and 831 for the spots.
• 🥕 Celery sticks are used to create irregular leopard print circles, allowing for creative freedom in pattern size and spacing.
• 🎨 Makeup brushes fill in any unsaturated black areas, and additional spots can be added for a personalized touch.
• 🔄 The middles of the circles are painted with quasi-permanent color that will develop over time.
• 🚿 The hair is rinsed with cool water and conditioned to avoid merging the colors, followed by applying shine product for a lived-in look.
• 🔧 A wide-tooth comb is used to create texture, and the final look showcases the developed middles of the spots with a brown-orange hue.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video by Leigh?

The video focuses on a creative hair coloring technique, specifically showing how to create a leopard print hair design.

Who is the model in the video?

The model in the video is Josh.

What hair color is Josh starting with and what is the goal?

Josh starts with pretty dark hair with some remnants of leftover color, and the goal is to achieve a leopard print hair color.

What products does Leigh choose for the bleaching process?

Leigh chooses Blond Me reinforcing powder with nine levels of lift and 30 volume developing cream for the bleaching process.

Why does Leigh start the application process at the crown and move towards the hairlines?

Leigh starts at the crown and moves towards the hairlines because the hairlines tend to get warmer, and bleach works off heat and oxygen, which can make them delicate.

Why is it important to keep the bleach product moist during the application?

It's important to keep the bleach moist because once bleach dries out, it stops working, and it also works on heat.

What is the purpose of using an acidic color for toning in this video?

The acidic color, L'Oreal 901 Dia Light, is used for toning to keep the hair conditioned.

Why does Leigh rough dry the hair after the first bleaching session?

Leigh rough dries the hair to remove some dampness and prepare it for the next steps of the coloring process.

What tools does Leigh use to create the leopard print circles on the hair?

Leigh uses celery sticks dipped in black dye to create the circles for the leopard print design.

How does Leigh fill in the black bits that didn't get enough saturation?

Leigh uses a makeup brush to fill in any little black bits that didn't get enough saturation.

What is the final step Leigh takes to achieve the desired 'lived-in' look for the leopard print hair?

The final step is to apply a shine product into damp hair and use a wide-tooth comb to create texture, giving the hair an oily, lived-in appearance.