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Hairstyling/Expert Profile
Expertise
25 years experience in all aspects of hair color. I am the Color Director at a well known NYC salon. Member of the American Board Certified Hair Colorists. I will try to answer any and all questions pertaining to hair color and hair color correction in a direct and timely fashion.
Experience in the area
25 yrs coloring hair with 15 yrs color director at a large NYC hair salon.
Organizations
Inter-Couffiere and Wella International
Education/Credentials
Robert Fiance Beauty Institute NYC, Goldwell Institute and Wella USA
Awards and Honors
American Board of Certified Hair Colorists
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renee | 02/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very prompt answers, very imformative,very polite ..... |
| Ali | 02/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| crystal | 02/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ok, i will try this next time ..... |
| Harrington | 02/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the prompt answer, very ..... |
| Tina | 01/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow,the frist and only place that ..... |
Recent Answers from Don Orlando
2012-02-11 Red is fading to orange-Goldwell:
Renee, I am assuming u are using Goldwell Top Chic with 20 volume peroxide. If so--- First of all drop that 6KG. Your formula doesn't need more gold than the K in the 6kr has. Put the new formula
2012-02-08 Hair Color:
Hannah, I would have to see a pic of u and your hair to decide how dark u can go. But if u want to cover up the hilites use Clairol Second Nature mixed with equal amts of 20 vol creme peroxide. Apply
2012-01-30 redhead who wants to keep natural color but cover grey:
Sherry Thats an eassy one. Hope u cant get your hands on Wella Koleston Perfect. Use 3/4oz 7/0 and 1 1/4oz 7/34. Mix with equal amt 20 volume creme. Leave on roots only for 40 minutes NO shorter.
2012-01-30 redhead who wants to keep natural color but cover grey:
Sherry, Reds take a little extra formulating to acheive the right result. I will be happy to help u with this. With many variations in the red family I would have to see a pic of your hair to proceed
2012-01-27 very resistant grey:
Crystal, Instead of 5nn use 20ml of 5n and 20ml of 5B with equal 20 volume. Leave on for a full 40 minutes under a plastic bag. I think you are over doing it with the 5nn which contains some ash,
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