Rainbow Hair Colour in Amsterdam: Vivid Double Process
BY PARIS NGUYENThe transformation
It started with a pale, buttery blonde: a shaggy, mullet-shaped cut with a heavy fringe, wispy lengths past the shoulders and dark roots growing through at the crown. It was a strong look already. The brief for this visit was simple and loud: loads of colour, rainbow style.
Before
AfterWe built it as a double process colour. First we lightened to get a clean, even base all the way through. Then we painted vivids section by section so the shades melt into each other instead of sitting in stripes. Fiery red and orange pick up the crown and fringe. Hot pink runs through the mid-lengths around the face. Underneath and towards the ends, the colour moves into green with deep blue tones. Because lightening was part of the process, we protected the hair with the K18 bond-building treatment, @k18hair, so the base stayed strong enough to carry that much pigment.
The finishing touch was a shaved side with a small heart cut in. It's a quiet detail that shows when the hair is tucked behind the ear or swept to one side, and a playful contrast to all that colour.
Vivid shades fade faster than natural tones, especially through a damp Amsterdam winter and a lot of time spent outdoors on the bike. To keep them bright for longer, wash less often, rinse in cool water and keep heat styling low. When the reds and pinks start to soften, a toning or refresh visit brings them back without starting over.
Our name comes from "assortment", and the idea behind it is ten people, ten colours. No two rainbows we make look the same, and this one was built around this guest's cut, style and attitude.
Book your look
On our menu, colour like this falls under Double Process (one bleach and toner, EUR 220) or Double Process Creative (EUR 250) for multi-tone placement like this rainbow. Shampoo and blow-dry are not included with colour services. Hair from the shoulder to the armpit has a EUR 10 surcharge, and longer hair a little more. If you're not sure which option fits your hair, book a consultation (EUR 30, waived when you book a service) and we'll plan your colours together, shaved details included.
You'll find ASSORT AMSTERDAM at Kerkstraat 99A, 1017 GD Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the canal ring. We're open Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 19:00, and we'd love to make your rainbow.
