Taking it Higher...

We’re through to the final!  After weeks of deliberation, practise runs and artboards filled of different ideas, we’re delighted to have reached first place in the regional finals of the L’Oreal Colour Trophy.  

Pipping a total of 35 other salons to the post, our gorgeous pastel pink look impressed judges with what was described as a ‘modern and inspirational hair colour with a stunning editorially inspired finish’.   

Yet, we’re not the only ones that are celebrating the merits of pastel pink. Much-loved actress Helen Mirren rocked the red carpet by sporting a new pink hair do.  She’s ahead of a trend that predicts pastel shades will be THE big style of the season.

It’s a look that our team were eager to try with Georgia, our salon assistant turned Colour Trophy model.    So, after much discussion, the local girl had her look changed from bubbly blonde to a muted cotton candy pink shade by Greg and the colour team at Reds.

Although Georgia  hadn’t been particularly daring with her hair before, she was quick to describe it as really fresh and modern.

She certainly loves the style, and even though it is only semi-permanent colour, she tells me she’s going to keep my new shade of hair for a while. All of the reds customers think my new hairstyle looks fab and that the shade of pink really suits her – I’ve even encouraged her to keep it like this!

Whilst it’s taken the celebrity world by storm, any significant colour change needs care and attention if you’re going to try it yourself.

Prior to colouring it’s best to shampoo your hair 24 hours beforehand, as this ensures you retain the natural oils which protect and nourish your scalp during the colouring process.

Make sure you choose a shade you’re happy with, don’t be too daring with colour if you’re not prepared to wait it out, especially if it’s permanent dye rather than semi-permanent.

If you’re looking to go the colour of Georgia, your hair may have to be bleached depending on your current shade – a tricky process best left to my colour team.

To prolong the colour, don’t wash your hair too often, minimise your usage of heat-styling appliances, condition it well and protect it from the sun.

If you’re thinking of adding colour to your hair – any colour – I would always recommend you seek the advice of a professional colourist beforehand in order to ensure your hair is kept in the best condition during the procedure

It is also compulsory to conduct a skin test 24 hours prior to colouring your hair, something which we can easily do for you.

I’m sure that once you’ve seen Georgia’s colour, you’ll be wanting to be pretty in pink!