The color: Tortoiseshell
Description: Salma Hayek and Jessica Biel have this saught-after color. According to Kari Hill, L’Oreal Paris celebrity colorist, this shade incorporates a blend of golden, caramel, or light copper tones on dark hair.
Who it works for: This look works best on women with brown to black locks who want a lighter overall look or even just a few bright pieces around the hairline.
Technique: To achieve these results, you can apply subtle babylights or light-handed balayage. When going to the salon, schedule partial or full highlight depending on how much of a change you want. Make sure you bring in photos of what you want and what you don’t want to make sure that tonally, you and your colorist are on the same page. Because tortoiseshell hair has this layer effect and grows out in a subtle ombré, it's super low-key and the timing of touch-ups is up to you.
