Brownie Troop:

Move over, Blondies. Brunettes are taking center stage this season, declares Claudia, thanks to exciting new formulas and techniques. Three celebs who are currently in the spotlight—The Duchess of Cambridge, Katy Perry and Anne Hathaway—are sporting scintillating brunette shades that are sure to evoke desire in your brown-haired girls. Claude Thomas can offer up the formulas, care and styling products that will help you get the looks for each member of this high-profile “brownie troop!”

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge The lovely princess positively glows, no doubt due to the fact that her prince and her people clearly adore her. But that glow could also be attributed to her beautiful, glimmering hue, says Claudia. “Her dark hair is lit through with tiny glimmers of golden light,” she comments. “To re-create the Duchess’ shade, we lift the highlights to a soft gold. And in this instance, avoid lifting the base—it’s not necessary and you will avoid the risk of revealing unwanted warmth.” To maintain lush, shiny condition like Kate’s,  we recommend shampooing and conditioning with Oribe Ultra Rich Shampoo and Oribe  Ultra Rich Conditioner.  And everyone knows that the princess loves her blow-outs! Claude Thomas  Oribe Creme for Style is the perfect prep product for producing smooth, silky locks fit for a royal! To enhance shine and luster you can use Oribe Gold Pomade.





Katy Perry
After dabbling in a range of hues from grape to cotton candy to Smurf blue, the pop star has embraced a grown-up shade of deep brunette. It’s rich, inky and dramatic. “My formula of choice is our secret formulation says Claudia. Coddle over-worked hair with Pureology NanoWorks Shampoo and NanoWorks Conditioner and Pureology.  Prepare hair for a glamorous finish with Redken Layer Lift 07 on the roots and Redken Outshine01 on mids and ends. And for hair that’s gone through a lot of color like Perry’s, 

NanoWorks ShineLuxe

  is perfect to fortify hair with the moisture  

and nourishment it needs.                                                              

    

Anne Hathaway
Although she cropped her famous chestnut locks to portray the dying Fantine in the upcoming film version of Les Miz, Hathaway manages to embody healthy chic with her sexy, new, gamine look. “There is a subtle warmth to this shade, like root beer, that is beautiful with her complexion,” enthuses Claudia. “ And we can create  the gingery tone here at Claude Thomas, I
For weightless care that won’t leave strands flat, try Redken Body Full Shampoo and Conditioner. A styler like Sebastian Shine Crafter offers a wealth of finishing options for a layered crop like this—from sleek to tousled and pieced-out or Oribe Foundation Mist for a brushable, glossy and color-enhancing finish!