The name of one of the hot hair color trends for Summer 2017 sounds more like beautiful Latin dance! Sombre’ is a softer more-subtle version of the very popular Ombre’ color trend from seasons back. This summer sun-kissed look works well on hues ranging from dark blondes to dark brunette’s, with highlights starting about 2 – 3” away from the scalp with the ends being brighter and lighter than the roots but not a stark difference.

This look is best reserved for long length hair to allow for a more gradual transition of color from dark to light. And to help create the Sombre’s effortless cool summer vibe, embrace the natural texture of the hair or create disheveled waves to really showcase this look.

Although the Sombre’ trend is casual, we take the hair and scalps’ protection from the sun’s rays very seriously. Ultra Violet Rays can give hair a sunburn just like the skin, which most people are not aware of. Those same UV rays that break down the collagen and elastin in the skin also break down the strength of the hair resulting in dry, dull, damaged and color faded hair.

To help ward off these harmful effects and simultaneously style your Sombre’ look, we recommend using a hair groom that pulls doubled duty as both a texture tamer and sun protectant. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Potion. Unique plant derived UV Ray protectants, including Philip’s proprietary Matrix Blend plus Fennel, help filter UV Rays helping to lessen their damaging impact to the hair and scalp. And P2 Potion is so light that it can be applied repeatedly while at the beach or poolside for on-going summer sun protection. Its’ amazing styling properties also help hair looked groomed while outdoors in the summer wind or salt air at the beach.

And it’s perfect for this season’s Sombre’ look from a styling protection perspective too. P2 Potion is a completely weightless hair groom that allows your natural texture to shine through. Apply a dime to nickel size damp hair, work through with fingertips and then with a wide tooth comb. This will help more evenly distribute the product for easier styling, reduced frizz and better wide-spread sun protection. Be sure when applying P2 Potion to lightly massage onto the scalp as well.

P2 Potion’s Guar and USDA Certified Organic Baobab Seed Oil, creates lustrous moisture helping to detangle the hair but more importantly helping reduce frizz with zero weight. Hair feels natural, full of volume, light and airy.

Next, before drying hair, slide the fingers into the hair like a comb and gently shake the root area back and forth a few times all over the head. This action wakes up the natural texture after being combed smooth with product. This can work best with the head tipped upside down. To style, simply attach a cone-diffuser to your hairdryer and lift and support the waves while drying. This takes the weight off the length of the hair allowing the waves to dry in a fuller formation.

But if more waves are needed, after the hair is dry add them with a big barrel curling iron. Take large sections approximately the width of the curling iron, mist each section with a combination heat protecting light holding spray. Try P2 Fluid Spray. This incredible spray helps lock in waves while leaving hair soft, never stiff or crispy. Highly concentrated, 1 mist per section should do the trick holding the spray approximately 10” away for best results. Also try curling waves both going towards and away from the face to keep the look casual and imperfect!