Ombré
at TEO

The word ombre comes from the French for "shadow" and describes the natural interplay of light as it transitions from dark to light in the hair. Classic highlights are applied in sections separated by foil, leaving a sharp demarcation line at the root. Ombre, on the other hand, is applied by hand, with a brush and in a freehand technique; the transition created between the root and the lighter ends is visual rather than chemical. This is precisely why, even as the root grows out, it never gives the impression that the colour has "grown out."

At TEO Beauty Centre, an ombre application is not merely a colouring service — it is a study in the placement of light according to facial architecture. A golden-ratio map of your face is drawn up; the sections falling at the jawline, cheekbones and eye level are deliberately planned to be one shade lighter. In this way, ombre gives you not just "coloured hair" but an "illuminated face." Before the application begins, we carry out a 15-minute light simulation and present the result for your approval before we pick up a brush.

The most critical consideration after ombre is aftercare. Lightened hair is more porous than natural hair; it loses moisture quickly and releases colour rapidly. This is why, when every guest leaves our salon after an ombre service, we recommend an Olaplex No.3 home care set combined with a sulphate-free purple shampoo. Using the purple shampoo once a week neutralises brassy tones; using Olaplex once a month rebuilds the bonds. With these two steps, your ombre will remain as fresh as the day you left the salon for six months.