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BTC Chicago Academy Recap: Hair Painting and Ombré With John Simpson

To watch a haircolor master like John Simpson, Goldwell Lead Artistic Director, is art in itself, and his finished product? Well, that’s just magic! Within two days at the BTC Chicago Academy, John taught class attendees the importance of color inspiration and how to incorporate the concept in both hair painting and ombré techniques.

July 1, 2013·1 min read

BTC Chicago Academy Recap: Hair Painting and Ombré with John Simpson By Haley Gable To watch a haircolor master like John Simpson, Goldwell Lead Artistic Director, is art in itself, and his finished product? Well, that’s just magic! Within two days at the BTC Chicago Academy, John taught class attendees the importance of color inspiration and how to incorporate the concept in both hair painting and ombré techniques. “The crucial question to ask yourself while ‘painting’,” John said, “is where do you let the color live?” Hair painting is defined as disciplined application while utilizing one or more colors with (more…)