st kilda's hair colour experts - behind the scenes with a hair expo colour finalist

A insight at Behind the scenes of Yoshiko Hair's Zaibatsu collection, and what it takes to be selected as one of four finalist in Hair Expo's Aus/NZ Colourist of the Year. When the Hair Expo awards are judged every year the panel are looking for a forward looking collection which showcases great skill by the colourist.

 Zaibatsu was created by St Kilda Hairdresser, Dani who did both the cuts and colours in this collection. She developed this collection which celebrates a strong cult of individualism, to create new colour techniques which  could inspire clients and fellow hairdressers alike.  As part of her Role of a L'Oreal Professional Guest Artist Dani teach hairdressers around Australia new techniques.

Yoshiko Hair has the strongest Colour Department in St Kilda Hairdressing, with Dani joined by fellow L'Oreal Professional Guest Artist Kelly. Kelly was on the famous UK Colour Fame team and a finalist in the L'Oreal UK Colour trophy. The salon has created over ten National  Colour and Cut campaigns for Colour Companies. Including L'Oreal Australia"s Hair Contouring, Smartbond and Blondefident campaigns.

2017 autumn hair trends - st kilda hairdresser yoshiko hair

With the colder months approaching us in Melbourne, it is a great time to update your hair colour and cut.

Yoshiko Hair's Dani who regularly has done Hair Forecast, for renown journals such as The Colorist and Behind the Chair in the USA sees the the following trends developing:

With Hair Colour we shall see softer colours. Colours such as Rose Gold, Beige Blondes, Caramel and ChestNut Browns shall be popular. Ballyage remain a strong trend, but with blonde tones softened for Autumn.

With L'Oreal Professional and Smartbond you will be able to have the confidence that your hair, shall maintain its condition with these colours. 

To help your colour last longer make sure you a good Colour Shampoo. Shu Uemura's Colour Luste shampoo help maintain virbracy in your hair colour. While Shu Uemura's Colour Enhancing Conditioners shall help maintain your colour. Warm Blonde,Venetian Blonde and Chestnut shall be ideal with this years Autumn Colours.

Both Yoshiko's Kelly and Dani are Colour Guest Artist for L'Oreal  Professional, Australia.

st kilda hairdresser's spellbound - a whimsical colourful journey celebrating bold felinity

Behind every Yoshiko Hair collection there is an ideal not always related to hair, which is basis of a theme. Yoshiko Hair Salon Director and L'Oreal Australia Colour-ist Ambassador Dani ofter draws her inspiration from spheres outside the hairdressing world. Although these collections are fashion forward, they are relatable to consumer based hairdressing. It is very important to Dani that new techniques are developed in the process. For educational purposes and exciting clients / hairdressers alike.

Inspiration for this collection was drawn from patterns seen in feathers and fur. As with the Bird of Paradise from the PNG. These birds are very colourful and textured. "To be natural yet unnatural in their appearance" Dani. In the cuts we see softened undercuts and lines. While screen printing and freehand colour techniques help give a natural fee.

Inspirational Spellbound has been featured in magazines around the globe. Including gracing European covers.