Should you colour your hair?
When I was 23, an elderly client looked at me and said, with astonishment “You colour your hair? But you don’t have any greys!”
At the time, I found that comment surprising, the belief that hair colour existed purely to hide the signs of ageing, rather than simply for the joy of transformation and self-expression. Although honestly, it made sense. At her age, she probably wondered why anyone would want to change what they already had naturally.
For most women, hair colour is about so much more than covering greys. Whether it’s soft highlights, rich brunettes, bright blondes or warm coppers, changing your hair colour can completely shift how you feel, how you present yourself and even how confidently you move through the world.
Like most hairdressers, I’ve experimented with almost every shade imaginable over the years — blonde, brunette, red and sometimes a mix of all three, (there are some shocking photos hidden somewhere).
Alongside cutting, colour has one of the biggest impacts on how we see ourselves and how others see us. It’s one of the simplest ways to create change without committing forever.
I’ve met many people that were feel nervous about colouring their hair — whether it’s fear of damage, maintenance or ending up “stuck” with something they don’t love. And honestly, those fears can become reality when hair colour is attempted alone at home with a supermarket box dye, a pile of towels and a quiet prayer in the bathroom mirror.
Sometimes people get lucky… and sometimes disaster strikes.
But over time, many realise that achieving beautiful, healthy, long-lasting colour with minimal damage is best left in the hands of a professional. Fortunately, colouring techniques have evolved beyond cap highlights and solid shades. Our skills produce beautiful refinement allowing us to use a combination of techniques on one head ranging from bold, statement colour to soft, subtle enhancements.
Our ability to customise colour also offers flexibility surrounding price point. Effective colour results can be achieved on a modest budget. Colouring hair has always been my biggest love. Despite being off the tools, I still look at people and imagine how I would enhance their natural tones, brighten their features or completely reinvent their look in a way that still feels like them.
If you would love a change, advice on your current colour or anything that would help you love your hair more. Reach out!
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