Megan LaCore Hair Design

I had the opportunity to play with one of my new favorite colors again this week, Sea Monster from @matrix x @hairgod_zito . These colors were just released last week, so you can finally get your hands on all four new colors! ____________ Usually @michelleschroeders comes in with a few inspiration photos and gives me creative freedom otherwise. This time was no different. We actually swatched out 3 different formulas for the teal and 4 for the pink. Surprise, the most simple... versions we liked the best! ___________ Our formulas were as follows: three parts clear to one part #SeaMonster ; three parts clear to one part #FlamencoFuschia ; and #RoyalPurple as is. ___________ Which is your favorite angle of this color? Swipe to see them all! ___________ #MeganLaCore #matrixpartner #matrix #socolorcult #socolorcultxhairgodzito #matrixartist @ San Jose, California See more

What do you get when you take two besties that are hairstylists, one model who’s ready for a big change, and some colors from #SoColorCult? This amazing collaboration! __________ For those of you that haven’t met my friend Elle Duerr , she and I have been working on hair projects together since I moved down to the Bay Area in 2003. I started working at Regis with her then, and several years, a few jobs in common, and many creative projects later, we’re still having a blast t...ogether behind the chair. We’ve always had each other’s back since the get go, and creating fun color and styling concepts with her is part of the fun! __________ Enter @melsdy , who is a friend of mine that doesn’t have restrictions anymore from work about her hair color. She’s always wanted to do a split blue color. Previously she had a blue and teal balayage that had grown out, and she had been refreshing it with a non-professional color line that hung on pretty tight. __________ Our first step was to remove as much of that previous color as possible using Color Eraser. Next, we lightened the mid lengths in foils, staying off the scalp and previously lightened ends. After that processed halfway, we brought the lightener from the scalp through the ends. We cleansed with Brass Off shampoo and mask to pre-tone. After drying, we applied #socolorcult Admiral Navy at the scalp and melted it into Retro Blue. __________ I think Mel looks amazing here! What a fun change. Tell me in the comments, would you be brave enough to try a split color? Why or why not? __________ #MeganLaCore #ElleDuerr #MeganLaCoreXElleDuerr #matrix #collaboration #collab #haircollab #haircollaboration #splithaircolor #colorblocking #sanjose #sanjoseca #sanjosecalifornia #behindthechair @matrix @behindthechair_com See more

I admit, I've been sitting on this video for almost 2 months now. But since I'm about to see @smarita13 soon I was inspired to post her video. __________ I had the pleasure of playing with new @biolage Plant-Based Color and I was super excited with the results. As you see in the video we started with a previously lightened ombre that was very light (how nice). That made for a perfect canvas for Rosehip Blonde, a beautiful warm light pink tone. __________ After applying to wet... hair and processing 20 minutes, I rinsed her until the water ran clear, applied Biolage Acidic Milk Rinse, and gave her a thorough scalp massage. Stylists, do you massage your guests' scalps while your treatments process? __________ I just love how this color turned out! Do you love it too? Tell me in the comments! __________ #MeganLaCore #biolage #liveraw #biolageplantbasedhaircolor #plantbased #plantbasedcolor #pinkhair #pinkhairdontcare #pinkhaircolor #sanjosehairstylist #sanjosesalon #sanjosehair #sanjose #sanjosehairsalon #solasalons #solasalonstudios See more

First off, can I say how delightful it is working with natural, virgin hair? @antwuhnet came to me with no previous color and a gorgeous brunette shade that I just wanted to enhance. __________ I had just received the Power Cools series in SoColor and ColorSync by @matrix in my monthly mailing, and I couldn’t wait to use them on my brunette guests. What a perfect model for SoColor! __________ I used the shades 6AA and 6VA with 20 Volume on her natural level 4 hair, highligh...ting with a chunky weave and alternating colors in the foils. I used different colors of @productclub foils to keep track of what color I used. ___________ Power Cools did not disappoint! As you may know, brunette hair goes brassy fast when going lighter. We were able to counteract the red and orange undertones found in levels 4-6 and still have a rich, beautiful color that wasn’t flat or muddy. All control and shine, no brass. __________ Would you like to kick brass to the curb? Are you a brunette that prefers cooler brown tones? Are you a stylist whose guests are always fighting warmth? Power Cools are just the solution. Would you try it? Tell me in the comments what you think! __________ #MeganLaCore #brunette #coolbrunette #powercools #matrix #matrixartist #matrixcolor #socolor #ashash #violetash #coolbrownhair #sanjose #sanjosehairstylist #sanjosehair #sanjosesalon See more

I'm loving @biolage Plant-Based Color for toning my guests' highlights. So gentle on the hair with no lift! __________ My guest @_juliannrose came to me with a golden, slightly grown out balayage. We decided to touch up her highlights, then cool her down with Lavender Blonde as her toner. __________ Since we had a light yellow undertone to her previous color, the lavender neutralized her warm tones and left us with a light smoky beige. We loved it! Gorgeous for controlling ...yellow in darker blonde tones. __________ Biolage Color has no ammonia, no harsh chemicals, and only uses hot water to activate, no developer. Since it's deposit only we didn't have to worry about exposing anymore warmth in JuliAnn's natural color. When her color fades off, she won't be left with exposed brassy tones. __________ Would you try plant-based color? It's not your mama's henna! __________ #MeganLaCore #biolagecolor #plantbasedcolor #notyourmamashenna #biolage #liveraw #biolageplantbasedcolor #veganhaircolor #plantbasedhaircolor See more