We always feel good walking out of the salon with our brand new hair colour, but after a while you might notice it starting to look a little dull and faded. Your once concealed roots start appearing through your hairline, or you’re starting to see yellow tones in your platinum blonde. We’ve gathered together some tips and tricks for each of your colour concerns that will see you through to your next salon appointment.
Pro tips to tone, boost and correct your hair colour at home
Root touch-up
Seeing those roots peak through your hairline can be a pain, especially if the time between your salon appointments is getting longer. It sounds difficult to do a root touch-up yourself as it requires precision, but there is a simple solution if you can’t wait until your next salon appointment. It’s time to introduce you to root touch-up sprays like the L’Oréal Professionnel Root Touch-Up Concealer Spray. Water, sweat and stain resistant, its lightweight formula seamlessly covers your roots up in seconds, including greys.
How do I use root touch-up spray?
Step 1: Spray hair
On dry hair, apply the L’Oréal Professionnel Root Touch-Up Concealer Spray in light and even strokes ten to fifteen centimetres away from your hair. For a natural finish, gently massage it through your roots with your fingers.
Step 2: Dress it out
After leaving the spray to dry, gently lift your hair with a dress-out comb.
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£14.49
<ul><li>Instant coverage of grey hairs</li><li>No transfer, no wet finish</li><li>Precise targeted application</li><li>Washes out in one shampoo</li><li>Available in 4 colours: Dark Blonde, Light Brown, Brown and Black</li></ul>
£14.49
<ul><li>Instant coverage of grey hairs</li><li>No transfer, no wet finish</li><li>Precise targeted application</li><li>Washes out in one shampoo</li><li>Available in 4 colours: Dark Blonde, Light Brown, Brown and Black</li></ul>
£14.49
<ul><li>Instant coverage of grey hairs</li><li>No transfer, no wet finish</li><li>Precise targeted application</li><li>Washes out in one shampoo</li><li>Available in 4 colours: Dark Blonde, Light Brown, Brown and Black</li></ul>
£14.49
<ul><li>Instant coverage of grey hairs</li><li>No transfer, no wet finish</li><li>Precise targeted application</li><li>Washes out in one shampoo</li><li>Available in 4 colours: Dark Blonde, Light Brown, Brown and Black</li></ul>
Colour boost
Colour protection shampoos and conditioners are great for keeping your hair colour refreshed, but sometimes they just aren’t enough. If you’re craving salon fresh vibrancy before your next appointment, then temporary hair colour is the way to go. Quicker and easier to use than permanent colour, temporary dyes give your colour a super glossy shine while keeping it soft and healthy.
If you don’t know which semi-permanent range to pick then you should definitely start with the bestselling Maria Nila Colour Refresh collection. Lasting 4-10 washes, these vegan colour masks come in a variety of natural shades and use a soft blend of argan oil to keep your hair silky smooth.
How can I temporarily dye my hair at home?
Step 1: Be prepared
After washing and towel-drying your hair, wrap a towel around your shoulders to protect your clothes from any possible staining.
Step 2: Massage through your hair
Wearing gloves, massage the Maria Nila Colour Refresh cream through your hair with your fingers, going over with a comb to even it out.
Step 3: Be patient
Leave the colour to develop for 3-10 minutes depending on your hair type and desired intensity.
Step 4: Wash it off
Rinse out thoroughly with water to get rid of any excess colour and finish off with the Maria Nila Luminous Colour Conditioner.
Refresh your colour with Maria Nila
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£24.50
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<ul><li>Nourishing hair mask with temporary colour pigments </li><li>Can be used to freshen/tone your existing hair colour or can add a temporary colour for up to 4-10 washes</li><li>Contains Argan oil which moisturises and removes frizz </li><li>Can be mixed with other colours within the range to create pastels/bespoke colours to suit you </li><li>100% vegan, sulphate and paraben-free with CO2 compensated packaging</li></ul>
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£24.50
3 FOR 2
<ul><li>Nourishing hair mask with temporary colour pigments
</li><li>Can be used to freshen/tone your existing hair colour or can add a temporary colour for up to 4-10 washes</li><li>Contains Argan oil which moisturises and removes frizz
</li><li>Can be mixed with other colours within the range to create pastels/bespoke colours to suit you
</li><li>100% vegan, sulphate and paraben-free with CO2 compensated packaging</li></ul>
Exclusive
£24.50
3 FOR 2
<ul><li>Nourishing hair mask with temporary colour pigments
</li><li>Can be used to freshen/tone your existing hair colour or can add a temporary colour for up to 4-10 washes
</li><li>Contains Argan oil which moisturises and removes frizz
</li><li>Can be mixed with other colours within the range to create pastels/bespoke colours to suit you
</li><li>100% vegan, sulphate and paraben-free with CO2 compensated packaging</li></ul>
Exclusive
£24.50
3 FOR 2
<ul><li>Nourishing hair mask with temporary colour pigments </li><li>Can be used to freshen/tone your existing hair colour or can add a temporary colour for up to 4-10 washes
</li><li>Contains Argan oil which moisturises and removes frizz </li><li>Can be mixed with other colours within the range to create pastels/bespoke colours to suit you
</li><li>100% vegan, sulphate and paraben-free with CO2 compensated packaging</li></ul>
Bright hair
We’ve all thought about taking the leap and trying out bright rainbow hair, but it comes with a lot of questions: “Will it cause damage?” “Will I be able to maintain it?” “Will it work on my starting colour?” Vibrant semi-permanent hair dyes use large colour pigments that coat the outer layer of your hair, so they are more convenient to use at home as they don’t require a developer. Lasting 8-12 washes, the best results are on blonde and light shades. With this in mind, you might want to get your hair pre-lightened by your hairdresser if you have dark hair.
If you’re ready to go with your bold and bright hair, cult favourite Crazy Color offers a rainbow of semi-permanent shades that are perfect for embracing your wild side.
How do I use Crazy Color?
Step 1: Be prepared
After washing and towel-drying your hair, wrap a towel around your shoulders to protect your clothes from any possible staining.
Step 2: Glove up and go
Wearing gloves, apply the semi-permanent colour evenly throughout your hair, from roots to ends, using your fingers or a comb. Massage it well into the hair.
Step 3: Be patient
Leave the colour to develop for 15-30 minutes, remembering that it will become more intense the longer you leave it on.
Step 4: Wash it off
Rinse with water to get rid of any excess colour and finish off with a colour-fast conditioner.
Embrace your Crazy Color
£7.99
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<ul><li>100% Vegan Friendly & Cruelty Free</li><li>Ready to use - no peroxide required</li><li>Made in the UK</li><li>Lasts 8 - 12 washes</li><li>Conditioning Formula</li></ul>
£7.99
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<ul><li>100% Vegan Friendly & Cruelty Free</li><li>Ready to use - no peroxide required</li><li>Made in the UK</li><li>Lasts 8 - 12 washes</li><li>Conditioning Formula</li></ul>
£7.99
BUY 1 GET 1 HALF PRICE
<ul><li>100% Vegan & Cruelty Free</li><li>Ready to use – no peroxide required</li><li>Made in the UK</li><li>Lasts 8-12 washes</li><li>Conditioning formula</li></ul>
£7.99
BUY 1 GET 1 HALF PRICE
<ul><li>100% Vegan Friendly & Cruelty Free</li><li>Ready to use - no peroxide required</li><li>Made in the UK</li><li>Lasts 8 - 12 washes</li><li>Conditioning Formula</li></ul>
Bright hair
Brassy reduction is all about cancelling out those unwanted yellows and oranges in your blonde hair. It’s something that can happen to any natural or lightened blonde (even lightened brunettes) over time, and it’s an easy fix that requires one simple addition to your routine: toning products. Comprising of purple shampoos, conditioners and hair masks, they use ultraviolet pigments to neutralise yellows and oranges. You only have to use them once a week, so they are also great if you’re looking for a cost effective solution to treat your brassiness.
Which toning range should I use?
We have an extensive selection of professional toning ranges to help you banish brass, and a great one to start with is Redken Color Extend. Its luscious shampoo, conditioner and mask are perfect for any blonde, natural or lightened hair, as they’re enriched with Redken’s Triple Acid Protein complex and ultraviolet pigments to neutralise and tone unwanted yellows. Boosting your hair’s strength, Color Extend Blondage leaves your blonde looking noticeably cooler and brighter.
Remove brass with Redken Color Extend Blondage
£25.49
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<ul><li>Professional solution for blonde hair.</li><li>The ultra violet pigments help to tone and maintain blonde hair color. </li><li>The light purple conditioner helps detangle and smooth processed blonde hair. </li><li>Contains Triple Acid Protein complex and violet pigment to tone blonde hair.</li><li>Detanlges and brightens blonde hair.</li></ul>
£26.49
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<ul><li>Professional solution for blonde hair.</li><li>Ultra violet pigment and triple acid protein complex to tone, strengthen and brighten all in one for a brighter, stronger blonde.</li><li>Conditions and tones natural and color-treated blonde hair.</li><li>Keeping your color protected and bright.</li><li>Contains Triple Acid Protein complex and violet pigment.</li></ul>
£33.99
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<ul><li>Professional solution for blonde hair.</li><li>The ultra-concentrated, toning-care formula is infused with vivid purple pigments to correct yellowness and create a visibly cooler, brighter colour. </li><li>In just five minutes, the hair mask works to tone and neutralise your blonde for a salon-quality finish. </li><li>Wheat protein, amino acids and glycerine combine to deliver intensive moisture, essential for colour-treated hair, which can often become dry and porous. </li><li>These nourishing ingredients form a weightless protective seal over the hair to help minimise damage caused by colouring and styling.</li></ul>
Top Tips
Now that you’ve found the solution to keep your hair looking fresh for that little bit longer, here are some final tips to keep your colour bright:
- Heat styling can cause damage to coloured hair, so always use a heat protectant before using straighteners, curlers or hairdryers.
- The sun can cause hair colour to fade, so prolong it by using styling products containing UV filters.
- Hot water can open the hair cuticle and strip your colour, so try washing with cold or lukewarm water.
- Less washing means less colour fading, so skip a day in your washing routine and use a dry shampoo to deal with excess greasiness.