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Why is a Skin Test Important Before a Colour?
December 31, 2017
Skin tests are carried out by hairdressers before a client has a hair colour applied. This is so important, as it indicates whether they are going to be allergic to the colour they are having put onto their hair. All salons should carry this out – if they don’t offer to before you hair colour, and you are a new client, you should ask them about it to make sure you are going to be safe. Equally, if you apply a colour at home, you need to perform a skin test with a sample of the colour first. You can become allergic to a colour at any time. It doesn’t matter if you have had it applied 20 times before – you could suddenly have a reaction. If you have... Read More »
Getting a Quality Men’s Haircut
November 29, 2017
Where do you go to get a quality men’s haircut? It’s not a simple answer. It also very much depends on what you want. Some men prefer to go to a barber who works exclusively with men’s haircuts and who will understand the challenges faced by men, like thinning hair or hair that grows out of a style too quickly. They may also want other services offered by a barber, such as a beard trim. However, some mean feel that they will get a better experience from a salon. In general, a barber will be cheaper. That’s not to say that the haircut will be of a lower quality. You just need to bear in mind that it will probably be quite a different experience. A salon will ensure that... Read More »
How to Keep your Hair Beautiful all day Long
October 28, 2017
You can spend hours doing your hair in the morning, especially if it is a hair washing day- we all understand how long that process can take! When you invest time and effort, you want your hair to continue to look beautiful. Here are some tips: Use a good hair spray. If your hair is prone to being messy, choose one that gives extra strong hold. Use a smoothing cream. This will help protect your hair from damp weather, preventing frizz. Invest in a quality shampoo. Hair that is healthy will be less flyaway. Choose a style that will last. If it is a rainy or windy day, go for a tousled, curly look and seal it in with firm holding hair products. Carry a hair brush with you at... Read More »
Donating your Hair to Charity
September 29, 2017
If you are thinking of having your hair cut shorter, it might be nice to donate it to a charity. This will usually then be used to make wigs for people who might be unwell. These wigs will be very high quality, as they will be made from real human hair and will look much more realistic. Talk to your stylist before your haircut if you are thinking of donating your hair. They will be able to cut your hair in such a way as to make it suitable to send off to charity. It will need to be a certain length – check with the charity you are going to send it to. If you hair is too short, it probably cannot be used to make a wig. You... Read More »
Are Hair Extensions Right for you?
August 29, 2017
Hair extensions are a good choice for people who want to increase the length of their hair or make it look thicker. They are a way of changing your hair quickly and relatively permanently without having to wait for it to grow. However, they can be a lot of hard work and you need to be fully aware of how to care for your hair extensions before deciding to have them fitted. If you are committed to looking after your hair extensions, you are much more likely to enjoy having them. You will need to use specific shampoos, conditioners and hair products to complement your particular extensions. You will also need to visit your hair extension salon for a maintenance appointment every few weeks or months. This will give your... Read More »