10 Tips to Keep Your Red Hair Vibrant
Not yet ready to wave the summer goodbye? Think again! Red Leather hair colour is the beautiful look for autumn. Red, copper or strawberry, these shades of red can be deep and rich, or they can go soft and understated—but they all seem to come out quickly in the wash. While the picky pigments in reds require a little extra upkeep, these top tips from our color pros will keep reds happy and vibrant between applications.
01 INGREDIENTS MATTER
Always opt for shampoos, conditioners, and stylers that are labeled “safe for colour-treated hair.” Our Kerastase Reflection Chromatique Colour range are formulated to reduce fading colour or bring out unwanted, brassy tones.
02 SKIP THE SUDS
True story: Water dulls hair colour, especially reds. Hold onto your pigment by shampooing as little as possible, and getting a good dry shampoo for the off days. Ours has panthenol and vitamin E, so it can cleanse hair without drying it out.
03 CHILL OUT
When you do suds up, give just-conditioned hair a nice cold rinse to seal the cuticle and preserve your color. While some folks disagree on this one, we're decidedly pro. Added bonus? A spritz under cold water and you'll feel more alive than ever—promise.
04 DEEP CONDITION
It's no secret that healthy hair means better colour, and this is especially true for reds. Get ahead of process-worn locks with a moisturizing deep conditioner the day before your colour application, and once a week thereafter.
05 STICK TO YOUR ROOTS
Our colour professionals at Avalon will always recommend that we touch up the roots and only refresh the ends so as not to cause over-processing or over-darkening results. So if you decide to try this at home keep touch-ups strictly to regrowth, and avoid overlapping.
06 ADD BACK PIGMENT
Look alive between colour applications with an enhancing treatment like Avalon colour gloss and tone—the colourist secret weapon here at North London Hair Salon. It's available in a range of shades, so you can target your treatment and prevent the fading that can happen over time.
07 REFRESH REGULARLY
Because of the nature of red pigments, redheads need an all-over colour boost more often than their blonde or brunette counterparts. So for consistently rich, even color from root to tip, be sure to keep those colour refreshes regular.
08 WEAR A HAT
The sun is another serious culprit in the case of dulling colour. Extend the life of your shade (and protect yourself from UV rays) by covering up whenever you hit the great outdoors.
09 CONDITION TO SWIM
Between dried-out strands and altered tones, pool water can be colour kryptonite. You can avoid over-chlorination by wetting hair with tap water and adding just a tad of Kerastase Kérastase Elixir Ultime before you take a dip. Better yet? Try a swim cap.
10 PROTECT AND SHINE
Did we mention that sun fades color? Because it really, really does. Put your best red forward with a daily leave-in conditioner that also has UV protectant properties.
This article was written by Debbie at Avalon at our Crouch End Hair Salon specialist.
During the winter months, cold outside weather combined with central heating indoors can wreak havoc on your strands, leading to split ends and breakage.
To avoid winter hair woes you should follow the 5 top tips for healthy winter hair, brought to you by the expert hair stylists at Avalon. Crouch End Hair Salon.
1. Nourish Your Scalp
Your scalp can be prone to dryness during the winter months, the changing temperatures and warm headwear can irritate the scalp and damage the hair.
At our Crouch End hair salon, we have a wide range of deeply nourishing treatments from luxury haircare range Kerastase, which pampers hair and scalp with rich moisture. Ask your Avalon hair stylist for information on which product would be ideal to address your hair concerns.
2. Prevent Dull, Dry & Damaged Coloured Hair
Neglecting your coloured hair during the winter can lead to it looking dull and lifeless. At our hair salon in Crouch End, we only stock the very best hair colour products and can recommend home hair care ranges to protect the condition and colour of your hair between salon visits.
To keep your hair glossy and healthy during winter, consistently hydrating hair is the key. The Kerastase Reflection Masque Chromatique ensures hair does not dry out, that your colour stays looking vibrant between salon visits and reduces the risk of hair breakage.
3. Feed Your Hair From The Inside
By following a healthy, balanced eating plan, you can achieve hair that is stronger, shinier and thicker hair. Food that helps with the growth of hair can help you achieve lustrous shiny and resilient hair from the inside out.
Eat the correct balance of the following nutrients including protein, vitamins and minerals to supply hair with all that it needs to remain shiny, lustrous and strong. Omega 3 foods can help nourish your hair, leaving it looking glossy and encouraging new hair growth.
4. Trim Split Ends This Winter
Regular trims are a great way to keep your hair in good health during the winter months. We recommend you visit our Crouch End hair salon every 6 to 8 weeks for a light trim to remove split ends and leave your hair looking more healthy.
5. Upgrade Your Styling Products
Ensure that your hair looks sensational during the winter and beyond by upgrading your styling tools and products. The Avalon team of experts can advise on the best heated styling tools to use that will preserve the condition of your locks and show you which styling products we have in the salon to give you healthier, stronger, shiner hair every time.
This article was written by Debbie at Avalon.