Kerri, the Queen of Color

Photo by Lee Clapson

"It's what I'm passionate about. When I'm doing color, I just get that 'zing", you know?"

-Kerri Fawley

Hair color can change everything. Finding the perfect hue for you and your life is no small feat. Anyone who has rolled the dice and lost can tell you that. There are so many intricacies to color in all it's forms. Warm, cool, subtle or drastic, it requires a master of the medium to sort out something that hugely personal and important. Which is why a colorist like Kerri Fawley has developed such a diehard client list. This lady is devoted to the art of color and it shows.

Coloring and cutting came so naturally to Kerri that at the ripe old age of 14, she knew she wanted to train as a stylist. Starting her apprenticeship at 15 while still in high school, she was a full fledged stylist while her  classmates were still figuring out how to best fit a case of beer into a dorm fridge.Learning on site at a salon, Fawley's education was as hands on as possible. her three year immersion transformed her view of hair and the process of color.

For the next ten years, Kerri dedicated herself to learning everything there was to know about the science of color. It is her passion, her obsession and we get to see the glorious results daily.

Photo by Lee Clapson

What is it about color specifically that intrigues you?

That you can bring out the best in someone's features and hair with hair color. It changes so much of someone's appearance.

Are you partial to one color family?

I love all hair colors and creating the perfect color for individuals who fall into those families. Identifying whether someone is cool, neutral or warm is the number one most important thing to remember when formulating their color.

Any tips for changing color? Any things to avoid?

I am all for changing it up but it has to be done right!

Have a conversation with your colorist about what you would like to change and come up with a plan. Keep in mind, if you are lightening, it may take 2-3 visits to get the color you want while maintaining integrity within the hair.

Where do you think color is heading? What is the next big trend?

I try not to go 100% trendy in any hair color but instead incorporate new or fun elements to enhance one's personal style. I think the extreme contrast of ombre is gone and in its place, people are going for tonal differences using the ombre technique, but not so much light and dark. 

Photo by Lee Clapson

As with most types of genius, it really is a amazing just to watch Kerri's process. HeaD AreA stylists frequently call on her encyclopedic knowledge when formulating their color, so odds are if you've have your locks dyed here, she's had a hand in the resulting hue.  Her ability to dissect and translate the technical and scientific aspects of hair coloring have led her to an educational role within the salon. She is now sharing her years of knowledge with those lucky enough to work here and soon enough an even wider audience. Stay tuned...

To book an appointment with Kerri Fawley, please call (215) 829 0699