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Colour
Deciding to colour your hair can be a daunting decision; probably best left to the professionals. If it is something you have been thinking about book now for a free colour consultation and patch test.
IS IT FOR ME?
The starting point is to look at your hair, we'll help you understand what is possible and what will work, the complexity of the treatment depends on what you have in mind / the result you are looking for and your hair.
WHAT TO CONSIDER?
We'll talk to you about, re-growth, roots and colour fading, the implications and effect on your hair type. Once we understand what is needed and we can explain the choices you have and the best way forward. Bring photos or what you like and what you don’t want will help guide the colourist and is still the best way to explain what you would like. Inspiration can come from Instagram and Pintrest so get looking.
One of the first things any good colourist will ask you is to be honest about the level of maintenance you’re prepared to put into a new colour. This will help them determine what suits your needs, as well as your hair.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
There are two main ways to change your hair colour; Block colour - where a dye is applied to the roots and all over the hair to give full coverage OR high/low lights where separate strands of hair are coloured for a natural look. Block colour has many benefits and is easier to apply (great for greys) but it does require touch ups every 4-6 weeks.
High (or low) lights lift individual strands of hair using colour wrapped in foil. Highlights are usually easier to maintain and regrowth is far less noticeable. You could also try the latest hand-painting techniques, Balayage and Ombre, which allow colourists to create a beachy, grown-out effect in any colour.
Once you’ve committed to a look then it’s time to think about how long you want it to last. Dyes can be permanent, semi-permanent or temporary depending on their strength. Permanent dyes use ammonia and a developer such as hydrogen peroxide to lighten hair. Semi-permanent tints produce a final colour that’s a blend of your natural hair colour and the dye. These tend to last for around 4-5 shampoos and use little or no developer so are less damaging and better suited for fragile hair. Temporary dyes come as sprays, or shampoos and lots of colourists will help you create a fun, fashion look with such products in the salon. These aren’t absorbed into the hair itself and should wash out easily.
GOOD TO KNOW
A good colourist will also give you advice on aftercare and the products you need to use on a regular basis to get the most out of your colour. The products they recommend will genuinely help your colour to stay brighter for longer. With everything from at home toners, to intensive colour masks, to colour-specific shampoos, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to colouring your hair. Take all the advice you can get and you’ll be just fine.
Colour Consultation
FREE
Highlights / Balayage
£POE
Colour / Tint
from £45