AlbertColor Editorial — Hair, Beauty, and the Long View
Observations on hair, beauty, and the people who live in both — gathered over thirty-five years. Some of it is technical. Most of it isn't.
It all begins with paying attention. The writing comes afterward.
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Inside the Journal
Original essays on hair color, gray transitions, beauty culture, seasonal change, fashion, and the quiet moments that shape how we see ourselves.
The Man in the Mirror: Skincare, Grooming, and the Quiet Shift Nobody's Announcing
Something has shifted in men's grooming — not dramatically, and without announcement. Skincare first. Then, quietly, the makeup conversation. A colorist's observation on what's actually changing and why it matters.
Can You Color Your Hair During Pregnancy? Here's What a Colorist Actually Thinks
The question comes up in almost every consultation with a pregnant client. The answer is more nuanced than most people expect — and technique matters more than product.
Your Scalp in Summer: What's Actually Happening Up There
Summer affects the scalp more than any other season — sweat, sunscreen, chlorine, and UV exposure all accumulate at the root. Here's what's actually happening up there, and what to do about it.
What the Modern Man Actually Wants From His Hair
More men are sitting in the color chair — not to make a statement, but to refine one. Here's what modern men's color actually looks like, and why low-maintenance is the only approach that makes sense.
Summer Color, Summer Life: How Balayage Moves With You
Summer is balayage season — but it's also the season most likely to compromise your color. Here's how to protect the work, maintain the tone, and move through summer exactly the way you planned.
French Blending vs. Gray Blending: What They Cost, How Long They Take, and What You Should Know
French Blending™ and gray blending are not the same thing. One is a trademarked L'Oréal Professionnel service. The other is a category. Here is what each approach costs, how long it takes, and what to expect before you sit down.
Around Town: The A Train
On the A train, everyone gets the same seat. What they do with it is entirely their own. A colorist's observations on style, self-expression, and the city.
She Already Knew
Wyett didn't need a colorist to tell her who she was. She made her electric blue herself, wore it into New York City, and that's the whole story. Happy Pride.
When Your Low-Maintenance Color Stops Working
Low-maintenance color isn't a permanent setting. When hair changes — texture, porosity, gray pattern — the formula has to catch up. Here's what that recalibration looks like.
Your Hair Is Going on Vacation Too
Summer doesn't pause for your hair. Here's what sun, salt, and humidity are actually doing to color-treated hair — and the minimal approach that keeps it effortless.