Hair Bleaching

Recently I came across a young girl who wanted to change her hair colour from being a very dark brown to a lighter copper colour. To do this she was aware her hair had to be pre-lightened using hair bleach and to avoid paying a small fortune to get this done properly she decided she was going to try and do this herself. She just assumed that it is applied the same way as hair colour and she was using google for answers. I cannot stress enough how WRONG this is!

First of all hair bleach or pre-lightener is not applied the same as hair colour. It is mixed with a higher percentage of peroxide and should NEVER be applied to the scalp. Secondly it needs to be monitored closely as it can cause breakage and damage to the hair so this will need to be done by a professional who knows what to look out for. And as far as google is concerned, well I am sure everyone knows by now not to believe everything you read on the internet. While some of the information might be correct, sometimes the answers you get are posted by people who think they know but have no experience or qualifications. I know a lot of people, especially young girls, like to use home dyes to colour their hair rather than pay a hairdresser but PLEASE if you or anyone you know is planning on bleaching their hair make sure you or they go to a professional!

NEVER EVER TRY THIS YOURSELF!!


When hair bleaching goes wrong:

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Hair Treatments

Some people ask me about hair masks and treatments wanting to know what ones are the best to buy So I have decided to make a list of a few of my favorites for you all.

The ones I have chosen are from Sally's Salon Services.

Starting  with the cheapest:


ion Reconstructor Treatment 
http://www.sallyexpress.com/reconstructor-treatment-sachet/ 

• Single use 
• Cheap and cheerful 
• For damaged hair 

Osmo Colour Vibrance Mask 

http://www.sallyexpress.com/osmo-colour-vibrance-mask/ 

• Multiple uses 
• For coloured hair 
• Keeps colour vibrant 
• Good value for money 

Matrix Total Results Strength Pak 

http://www.sallyexpress.com/total-results-strength-pak-intensive-treatment/ 

• Multiple uses 
• For damaged hair 
• Reinforces hairs cuticle 
• Good value for money

Wella Brilliance Coloured Hair Conditioning Mask 

http://www.sallyexpress.com/wella-professionals-care-brilliance-coloured-hair-medium-conditioning-mask-treatmentscolour-pcare/ 

• Multiple uses 
• For coarse hair 
• For coloured hair 
• Enhances colour's vibrancy
• Good value 

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Hair Advice: Fine Hair

Since I made a blog post on dry/damaged hair I decided to try to give some advice to anyone who has thin or fine hair.

I personally have thick hair myself  so I haven't tested any of these products on myself, but I do have a few family members who struggle with trying to make their hair look and feel fuller. Using my hairdressing knowledge I was able to advise them on what products to use and give them tips on a few do's and don't's. So this blog post is based on my knowledge and their findings. 

First off you can use a volumizing shampoo. If your hair is soft do not use conditioner as this will just make your hair look flat. However, if you have damaged or split ends then use a small amount of conditioner only on the ends of the hair. Whatever you do do not put any conditioner on to your roots. At all. No. Don't do it. 

Towel dry or blast dry the hair to get rid of the excess water. Now while the hair is damp what you need is a volumizing mousse. Apply this evenly throughout the hair and make sure you get enough through the roots of the hair. Some product ranges have a volumizing blow dry spray if you can get yourself one of these then spray this evenly on each section of the hair while you are blow drying. 

To do a volumizing blow dry you need to take your hair in sections. Apply your volumizing spray if you managed to get one. Use a round brush, make sure to get it right in at your roots and use a slight upward motion when blow drying. In a rush? A quick blow drying tip is to blast dry your hair upside down. Volumizing hairspray and very very slight backcombing will finish the look off.

My sister struggles with having very fine hair and she has tried a few different ranges and so far her favorite has been John Frieda: Luxurious Volume. 

This range can be bought on the high street so it is easy to get your hands on. It has everything you will need from the shampoo at the beginning right through till the hairspray at the end. Below I will include the links to some of the products available from John Frieda at Boots. 

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Touchably Full Colour-Treated Hair Shampoo

http://www.boots.com/en/John-Frieda-Luxurious-Volume-Touchably-Full-for-Colour-Treated-Hair-Shampoo-250ml_1423049/

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Mousse 

http://www.boots.com/en/John-Frieda-Luxurious-Volume-Thickening-Mousse-200ml_9588/

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Fine-to-Full Blow Out Styling Spray

http://www.boots.com/en/John-Frieda-Luxurious-Volume-Fine-to-Full-Blow-Out-Styling-Spray-100ml_1307215/

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Hairspray 

http://www.boots.com/en/John-Frieda-Luxurious-Volume-Thickening-Hairspray-250ml_9668/

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Hair Advice: Dry/Damaged Hair

So as a hairdresser I thought my first real blog post should be about hair.

The most common problem people have with their hair is that is dry and/or damaged due to colouring or excessive straightening. Also no one gets their hair cut as regularly as they should. It is recommended that you should get your hair cut every six weeks this is the only way to get rid of split ends. The longer you leave it the more they split. The more they split the shorter you will have to get your hair cut.

To take control of dry/damaged/frizzy hair the one product I recommend is Argan Oil.

After washing your hair give it a really good towel dry and/or a quick blast dry with the hair dryer leaving the hair damp. Comb the hair through from tip to roots making sure its free from tats. For thick hair that is very tatty I suggest using a 'Tangle Teaser'. Then apply the Argan oil through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair. If your hair gets greasy easily avoid putting it onto the roots of your hair. Then dry the hair off as normal.

Also use a heat protective spray for further protection. Spray this after the Argan oil before blow drying the hair. Then spray it through each section before straightening or heat styling. 

Argan Secret is the one I have used on my own hair as I use it in the salon and get it from the wholesaler. It can be expensive but if you are spreading it evenly through your hair then you wont need to use much so it does last for a few months. There is cheaper options available on the high street. 

Here is some links for my recommendations from Sally Salon Services.

Argan Secret Hair Oil

http://www.sallyexpress.com/argan-secret-styling-range-3-for-2--hair-elixir-oil-from-marrakesh/

Indola 4+4 Heat Protect Spray 
http://www.sallyexpress.com/indola-44-heat-protect-spray/

Tangle Teaser
http://www.sallyexpress.com/tangle-teezer-detangling-brushes-pbrushes08_pink/

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