Are you losing the vibrancy of your colour? Is your fading colour a constant drain on your pocket? The colour experts at North Sydney Hairdressers, West St Salon offer the following advice to extend the life of your colour treatment.

TIP 1: Avoid shampooing as this makes your colour fade. Shampoo opens your cuticle then the colour molecules wash away. Try only using conditioner instead.

TIP 2: After initial colour treatment wait 48 hours before washing your hair.

TIP 3: Try only shampooing your scalp to avoid washing colour away from ends.

Tip 4: Wash your hair in cold water. This will not only help keep your colour it also maintains healthy hair with lots of shine.

TOP 5: Avoid putting your head under water when swimming especially in a chlorine pool. Not an option? Make sure you use a swimming cap.

TIP 6: Always use a shampoo and condition that is designed especially for colour treatment hair.

TIP 7: Use a leave in conditioner before blow drying that has a UV protector as this protects your hair from sun and our harsh environment.

TIP 8: Use a shampoo or conditioner that has colour pigment molecules at least once a week. This will top up your colour in between your salon visits.

TIP 9:  Come to the salon in between colour appointments for a quick semi or toner colour top up.

TIP 10: Use a dry shampoo instead of shampooing.

If you’ve any questions about how to have your colour last longer, we would love to hear from you. Just give our friendly team a call. Hairdressers in North Sydney – West Street Salon, 9956 8484. 

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Most women love the thought of long hair, but there is no denying it, long hair does need to be cared for properly. So if you want to enjoy your long locks, here are some easy tips to take the hassle out of managing your long hair.

TIP 1: When you wake up you may notice that your hair is tangled and dishevelled – yes we all have it – bed hair!

Before trying to put a brush or comb through your hair, try to untangle it with your fingers first.

TIP 2: Only use a wooden brush with soft bristles on your hair as this will avoid breakage. When brushing your hair, try dividing your hair into a couple of sections.

TIP 3: Comb from the ends first, then up to mid lengths, then up to the roots as this helps get the knots out easily.

TIP 4: Another great tip is to leave a wide tooth comb in your shower and use this when you have conditioner in your hair.

TIP 5: If you are trying to grow your hair make sure you have it trimmed regularly, about every 4-8 weeks. Trimming a little will keep the split ends at bay.

TIP 6: When tying your hair up in a ponytail, always make sure the band is not too tight, because when it rubs against the hair this can cause breakage. Of course, never use an elastic band.

TIP 7: Try platting your hair before you sleep. This will eliminate knotting.

TIP 8: Also make sure you use a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week as this helps maintain moisture. Healthy hair will always grow faster.

Give our friendly team a call if you’d like to know more about how to manage your long hair. Hairdressers in North Sydney – West Street Salon, 9956 8484.

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We know, you can’t do a thing with it. Your fine hair just sticks to your head, hanging limp like overcooked spaghetti or all wispy and fly-away. Time to try the following tips from our expert stylists, you’ll get great results.

TIP 1: USE THE RIGHT SHAMPOO:  Limp and wispy fine hair is always a styling challenge, especially if you’ve over active sebum glands – very oily hair will definitely weigh fine hair down. So, it’s always best to use a shampoo specifically for fine hair, nothing too heavy. The name of the fine hair game is to not weigh the hair down and a Volumising shampoo is perfect.  It will also allow you to get lots of height when you blow dry.

TIP 2: GET RID OF STATIC: Static hair and knots often go hand in hand with fine hair. To fight the static fight and win try using dry shampoo or a texture spray.

TIP 3: WHEN TO BRUSH: Make sure you always brush your hair when it’s dry. Dry hair is stronger than wet hair, so detangling before you get in the shower is a must and will stop breakage.

TIP 4:  HOW TO USE CONDITIONER:  Only use conditioner on your mid lengths and ends.

TIP 5: SHORT HAIR STYLES: If you have short hair it’s always best to have lots of layers as it will allow you to create mega volume when you blow dry.  Also, it’s always a good idea to ask your hairdresser to do a blunt cut.  Too much texturising and slicing will make your hair look and feel thinner.

TIP 6: LONG HAIR STYLES: If you have long hair, a blunt cut with no layers will work best for you as putting layers in long hair will make your hair seem finer and stringy. Adding layers around your face is an option if you want to mix it up.

TIP 7: HOW TO BLOW DRY: Prior to blow drying, it’s always good to use a light volumising spray.  Also, blow dry using a small ceramic brush. Make sure you let the hair cool down around the brush before removing as this will act like a hot roller.

Want any more tips for fine hair? Looking for a stylist who will give you a style that gives your fine hair the look and feel you want? If so, give us a call at West Street Salon – North Sydney Hairdressers on 9956 8484. 

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There are so many advantages to using a dry shampoo, read more to find out about this much loved hair care product. 

We all know that dry shampoo has been around for years. It was developed well before what we now know as everyday shampoo, when running water wasn’t plumbed into your home and available with a quick flick of a faucet. Back in the day, if you couldn’t afford dry shampoo you reached for baby powder instead.    

Thankfully it has come a long way since then.  It has ascended into the 21^st century and is now available in powder, mousse and aerosol.

There are so many advantages to using a dry shampoo, apart from the obvious that is.  It is also great for those days you can’t be bothered, or don’t have the time or you get that last minute call to hang out with friends at the latest wine bar, attend a glamorous event or enjoy a hot date and your hair’s dirty!

Why use dry shampoo?

1. It is great as it prolongs the life of your blow dry
2. It creates volume in fine hair
3. As washing your hair daily removes all your natural oils, it also keeps moisture in your hair
4. For people with naturally greasy, flat or even sweaty gym hair, it sorts it all in a flash

What brand of dry shampoo is the best?

The stylists at West Street Salon stock R+Co Death Valley dry shampoo. It works a treat and the aerosol amazing and so easy to use as it allows you to cover the whole head effortlessly.

How to use dry shampoo

• TIP 1: Never spray it on the top section of your hair as you may see the residue
• TIP 2: Lift a section about two centimetres from the top, spray on the roots and mid lengths (not too close)
• TIP 3: Wait a couple of minutes then brush or blow dry

Regardless of how amazing good dry shampoo is, you will still need to wash your hair regularly.  At the end of the day dirt and oil will accumulate, making your hair look limp and unhealthy. However in today’s world where we need convenience, a good dry shampoo will see you through many a tight “my hair, I can’t go out looking like this” moment.

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