A COLUREFUL Look At Ecaille Hair Color

We’re seeing a wave of people embracing warmth in their hair color again. The one color trend on our radar that we’ve seen before – it’s called Ecaille (aka tortoiseshell in French).

This natural-looking hair color is created by melting multiple shades such as golden blondes, caramels, chestnuts, and chocolates.

Ecaille hair color incorporates layering beautiful tones of color so that the hair looks natural. Warm shades like golden caramel, chestnut and chocolate are hues you’re likely to see in this look, all of which work well with women who have a warm brunette or golden blonde base.

The focus is not on the technique but the tones. The key to this hair color is that it looks multidimensional, and to achieve this look the tones have to be painted – not foiled. The Ecaille we are seeing has beautiful warm and earthy tones that are similar to the natural hair color. The look tends to also be darker at the roots and lighter at the ends

To maintain Ecaille (tortoiseshell) hair, best to shampoo hair every other day. Yet if you absolutely must wash every day, it’s essential to use a luxury-performance shampoo and conditioner that is specifically formulated for Ecaille hair color, which helps to prolong the color. We recommend COLURE’s SuperLuxe Shampoo and Conditioner and Leave-In Conditioning Spray because they contain full spectrum UVA-UVB and thermal protectants with anti-oxidants that prevent hair color fade.