COLOUR GIRL

Colouring your hair used to go hand in hand with

damage, but modern formulations are more gentle, and going dark for winter can actually support your hair health. “The colour pigments in dark shades are softer, so if you go darker it’s going

to keep the condition better,” says Brad. If you’re looking for a colour refresh rather than a dramatic change in shade, glossing will give you both colour enhancement and serious shine. “Glossing is

a technique where you get a colour and a treatment, mix the two together and apply it on the hair. The treatment travels with the colour,

forcing it deeper into the hair than it would normally go, giving you longer shine and really healthy hair,” says Brad. The effect you get is best

described as a demi-permanent colour — a soft natural wash of pigment that fades out gradually over time. Lightening your hair can dry it out and lead to straw-like strands, but Melanie Barker of Pure Hair explains it’s possible to be blonde and still have shine. “A lack of moisture can hinder the

hair from being shiny, so when it comes to blondes, treatments and heat protectant are your

best friend,” she explains. She recommends a weekly treatment mask specially designed for

blonde hair and a daily leave-in for an extra moisture boost. “You can’t go past Joico Blonde Life Brightening Masque; the nourished feeling you are left with is superior,” says Melanie. “It also gives your hair more manageability and a huge

decrease in frizziness. Joico’s K-Pak Liquid Reconstructor is an easy leave-in treatment; you simply spray it into clean wet hair, focusing on the ends. This will strengthen the hair and give

it extra moisture.”