Your Hair Questions Answered

We thought it would be a good idea to blog about some of the hair questions we get asked a lot. Remember we’re here to answer any of your hair or beauty concerns so just email us or post a comment to this blog and we’ll get back to you with an answer – happy to help!

Q- I’m thinking of getting a fringe cut but am really nervous about such a big change. How do I know it will suit me?

A – If you are thinking of having a fringe cut, or any kind of style that is vastly different from the one you currently sport, make sure you have a proper consultation with your stylist first. They will be able to advise you about any style you are contemplating and, as experts in their field, they will take into consideration your face shape, overall colouring and so on to help ascertain what will suit you personally. If you do opt for a fringe make sure you pop into your salon between cuts, as a fringe always needs a trim between appointments!

Q- My hair always gets so much lighter when I go on holiday and becomes really thin and damaged. How can I prevent this and repair my hair?

A- The best course of action here is prevention is better than cure. Make sure you take some professional hair products with you when you go on holiday so you know your hair is protected from heat, sun damage, chlorine, humidity or any other environmental conditions you subject your tresses to. Paul Mitchell has a Color Protect range which is its great for lengthening the life of your colour as well as making your hair look refreshed and healthy. There are lots of other protective and preventative products you can use so make sure you get some bespoke advice before you go off on your travelss.

If the damage has already been done and your hair is frazzled from too much sun you will need to visit a salon for a series of deep conditioning treatments. These will help replace lost moisture and nutrients as well as soothing your scalp. Again, there are several deep conditioning products you can use at home to help top up moisture levels.

Q- Is there anything I can do between colour appointments to reduce the amount of noticeable root regrowth?

A- Firstly, if you are having a full head tint perhaps you could break up the colour with some highlights or lowlights or a colour that more closely matches your natural hair, thereby breaking up your parting and making roots less noticeable for longer. If you are having highlights anyway consider a half-way colour appointment, having a half head or crown and parting colour applied.

Q- Can I have my hair coloured/permed when I am pregnant?

A- Yes of course. There is nothing damaging or harmful about having a hair treatment during pregnancy and most of the stories you hear are urban myths. The only possible negative reaction is that a colour or perm lotion may not work as effectively as usual which is due to raised hormone levels. If you are concerned, ask your stylist to perform a patch test on a small clipping of your hair to see how the treatment will react – then you can proceed with confidence.

Q- Is short hair easier to manage then longer hair?

A- This depends entirely on how easy you find managing your own hair. Longer hair takes longer to dry but short hair can sometimes be harder to style. If you are thinking of going from long hair to short hair make sure you talk to your stylist first to establish exactly what the implications are. A good stylist will always show you how to manage your own hair at home so it really is worth picking their brains!

Remember – email us or reply to this blog post with any of your hair or beauty questions!

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