Trade Secrets of a Hair Color Expert - Cool Red - Episode 2

Professional colorist, Victoria Caputo demonstrates how to create a cool red hair color with a beautiful soft result by using a cool red foilyage technique. She creates pops of vibrant cool red color throughout the hair by focusing on the ends and sides as well as using baby lights to frame the face. Victoria explains the importance of analyzing the current color and condition of your client’s hair to develop an effective plan for achieving the perfect cool red result. She also discusses proper maintenance and great tips for keeping red hair looking fabulous. Run Time 1:05:30

• The difference between a warm and cool red hair color

• Color theory and where cool red falls in the color spectrum

• How to determine the best candidates for a cool red hair color

• Matching hair color with skin tone

• Working with client’s natural hair pigment and porosity 

• Color formulation - How to properly formulate for a cool red result

• Foilyage techniques

• Cool red balayage

• Proper sectioning and weaving techniques for the best results

• How to create a blended and diffused look with teasing 

• Using tension with highlight and color application

• How baby lights can enhance cool red shades

• Face framing techniques

• Proper maintenance for cool red hair

Victoria Caputo is a professional hair colorist and stylist from Long Island, New York. While she may have a claim to fame from her famous mother, Theresa Caputo, aka “The Long Island Medium”, Victoria is using her own talents to make a name for herself as a sought-after hair colorist and balayage expert. After high school, Victoria decided to pursue her dream of becoming a stylist and attended the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology in New York City. When she graduated, she began working at a salon and became very passionate about hair color. She learned lots of color tips and techniques from her fellow stylists and attended advanced hair color education classes. As a balayage specialist, Victoria loves to use her skills to achieve the perfect haircolor for her clients – from soft dimension to bold, bright color, “Hair coloring has become second nature to me and I truly love what I do. The possibilities are endless!”