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  • Should I stop colouring my hair?

    For people who are starting to show signs of grey in their hair it is very tempting to turn to the colour bottle and banish those greys at least for a few weeks. A visit to the hairdresser to have a full colour or to just have roots touched up can be costly so many people buy a home colouring kit and either colour their hair themselves or get a friend or family member to do it for them, but at which point should you get off this carousel and start to welcome the greys and stop colouring your hair?

    The answer really is whenever you want to or never because for some people keeping their hair colour has a lot to do with their self-esteem and may make them feel old before their time if they stop doing that. They feel that the expense and the inconvenience is worth it to make them feel good about their appearance.

    For those people that want to embrace the grey and stop colouring their hair, rather than just letting the grey roots grow down it is a good idea to see a hairdresser who will be able to help you to gradually turn grey or to put highlights in the hair so that the grey is not so noticeable as it grows down.

  • What is a skin fade haircut?

    A skin fade is a relatively new style of haircut and is often chosen by men who want to keep their hair on the top of their head but a lot shorted on the sides. The skin fade is done by the barber carefully shaving the bottom of the hair line almost completely smooth and then gradually increasing the length as they move towards the top of the head. This gives the effect of the hair fading out as you move towards the neck, hence the name skin fade.

    If you have never had this cut done before then you may be a little nervous as if not done correctly it can end up looking a bit odd and if the fading is not done gradually you may end up with abrupt lines.

    When looking for a barber, make sure they are experienced in skin fades and ideally try and see some of their pervious work. This will allow you to see how good they are help you decide if you want to go to them or not. Often more youthful, trendy barbers are the ones who are most experienced in these sorts of styles and will most likely do a good job.

  • The ‘Hairdresser Stroke’ – should I be concerned?

    You would be forgiven for thinking that a wash, cut and blow dry should be a safe experience as there’s relatively little that can go wrong, particularly if you’re not having a colour applied and as such don’t have to worry about the often noxious chemicals used. However, there is a key health risk involved, and one which is not widely known about.

    Colloquially, this is known as ‘Hairdresser’s Stroke’. Thankfully it’s rare, but it certainly can happen; Evidence is more anecdotal than scientific at this stage, but some hairdressers – and clientele – have reported suffering from strokes shortly after attending an appointment.

    The thinking behind this suggests that the issue occurs whilst your hair is being washed. Anyone familiar with salons will of course be used to leaning their head back so that their neck rests against the specially-shaped hairdresser’s sink, whilst your hair is washed.

    It’s believed that this is the cause – pressure damage to the arteries in your neck caused by having your neck at the wrong angle, which can then lead to clots developing which in turn cause the stroke.

    At this stage, there’s little scientific study so it’s hard to advise how to avoid it, but we would strongly recommend that you only rest your neck lightly.

  • Choosing a Bold Fashion Colour

    Bold, bright colours will make you stand out from the crowd and can look simply stunning in your hair. You should always visit a hairdresser if you want a colour like this, as they will make sure it comes out well in your hair. You can choose from all sorts of shades, from pillar box reds and dusky pinks to bright blues and greens. You might choose to have some small sections coloured for a more subtle look.

    For a colour to look really bright and bold, it might be necessary to lift up your colour first. This involves bleaching the hair to make your base colour lighter. You will need to have this done for very vibrant reds.

    If you don’t want a permanent colour, you can have a semi permanent fashion colour blow dried in. This will last for 3 washes approximately, and your natural hair colour will need to be compatible.

  • Balayage – Choosing your Colours

    Balayage is a hair colouring technique that gives natural highlights and lightens up sections of hair in a natural looking way. Balayage is a technique that many hairdressers can offer, and it’s important you choose the right colours for your balayage so that it will complement your skin tone and suit you.

    You should always go for a colour consultation with a stylist before any colour, especially balayage. This gives you the chance to spend some time with your stylist and discuss the different colour options that are available to you. The stylist can show you a colour chart so that you can see the exact colours that will be used on your hair. If you have ideas, tell your stylist, but do listen to their professional opinion as well.

    You should also make sure you have a skin test if the stylist will be using different colours on your hair.