From dark brown with a bit of copper through the ends, I
went ombre – or lighter at the ends with balayage technique. Because red is
like a clingy boyfriend you just CAN’T GET RID OF, it took two appointments to
tone up the light ends and get rid of the redness. Because hair appointments
aren’t cheap and there’s so many options, I want to drill down to some haircare
basics that will see your colour last and hopefully you can also see a big
improvement in strength and softness.
1.
Olaplex: I had this treatment in-salon and also
have the at-home conditioning treatment. It is a new system designed to protect
colour, strengthen strands that have been highly processed, and create softness
and shine. I definitely notice my hair feels softer and easier to style after I’ve
used it. It’s early days still!
2. Protein, silica and vitamins: Your hair is made
up
of keratin protein. Just like your skin, muscle and nails it requires
protein and essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to build and maintain
lustre and strength. I eat lots of lean protein in the form of meat and fish,
as well as taking a supergreens supplement every day for multivitamins and I
also take a daily silica supplement. I definitely notice my nails get longer when I’m taking silica. By the way, the Q Silica spot gel is freaking amazing. If I need a spot gone overnight, it’s my new go-to.
3. Colour and damaged hair specific products:
Depending on the shade of your hair, you may need a blue or red-based toner to
maintain the colour. I use the L’Oreal
Vitamino range of shampoo, conditioner and also a new CC cream. Yes, CC cream
for the hair! It is Color Corrector which means it ensures the integrity of
your colour – no brassiness creeps in. Especially necessary if you are a
swimming pool user...chlorine is NOT your friend. The range is available in
salons, online or at Hairhouse Warehouse
4. Non-damaging styling products: Remember the
scrunchie? I learned how to sew them and use to pump out neon coloured
scrunchies while watching Beverly Hills 90210. The following are absolutely
mandatory for being gentle on fragile, post-colour hair.
- Brushology Detangling Comb
- Black Mini Scrunchies
- Bobby Pins in Travel Case
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