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Hair Color.

Hair Color can be a fantastic way to give your hairstyle a complete make over.Be it a global color to cover those grey hairs that you don't like to see.Or by having a partial color to add interest and liven up your own natural hair shade. Such as Hi lights,Balayage or one of the many partial color techniques available.

Semi, Demi and Permanent are the three main color types used today. Each  will come in many depths and hue's from natural shades to attention grabbing florescent colors. Therefore the type you choose will depend upon your desired result.

In this category I write about hair colors and techniques. As well as tips on the best ways to take care of your hair color.

NATURAL HENNA WITH INDIGO FOR DARK HAIR.

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Coloring dark hair using henna with indigo is a natural and healthy alternative if you want to add depth and sheen. Whether you are thinking of going for a rich brown hair color or a lush deep black.

With more people becoming conscious about chemicals that are in products herbal hair colors do seem to be making a comeback. Especially as one of the big names in hair product company’s L’Oréal have recently brought out their Botanea range of herbal hair colors. With the three ingredients being henna, indigo and cassia.

But do remember that these products will not lighten your hair. [Read more…]

COVER GREY HAIR WITH NATURAL DYE.

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Is it possible to cover grey hair with natural dye? A question I get asked quite frequently by some of my clients who prefer to go chemically free.

There are several different points to mention when it comes to answering this question.

A lot will depend on which color you wish to go and how intense you wish the color to be. There is also the consideration of how long you expect the color to last. And then finally the realization that a true natural hair dye works by staining your hair. Which means that the color may come out a little differently on your hair than you had first imagined. [Read more…]

RED HAIR COLOR TIPS CHOOSING YOUR SHADE.

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Adding a red hair color to your tresses can up the anti by creating an alluring and mysterious image to your persona.

Be it in the form of a full head coverage or just partial color detail as in a balayage or high lights.

If you are wanting to make a bit of a statement with your hair but at the same time shy away from going overboard. You have tossed out all the bright colors like blue and pink and even a rose gold. [Read more…]

OLAPLEX SAVES HAIR FROM CHEMICAL ABUSE.

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Olaplex is a godsend when it comes to chemical abuse. No, I am not talking about alcohol or drugs but the constant abuse that many of us put our hair through. Be it coloring, perming, straightening or a combination of these chemical processes.

This was probably the biggest hair treatment breakthrough for years and yes Olaplex does really work. Especially so if you happen to bleach or highlight your hair.

Caring for your hair when having a chemical treatment is an important factor in maintaining a head of healthy hair. [Read more…]

SEMI PERMANENT HAIR COLOR & DEMI THE DIFFRENCE.

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Have you spotted your first few pesky white hairs? If so it could be time to think about a semi permanent hair color. But which one.

There are semi permanent colors which do a great job in concealing a small amount of white hair without you having to worry about the need for a monthly root retouch.

Which is perfect as this means that semi permanents are also a fantastic way to go if you want to introduce your hair to color for the first time. [Read more…]

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