Hair Colour Guide for Beginners

Coco Hair Salon in Eastbourne Share Tips For Colouring Your Hair Colour For The First Time

Are you bored of your mousey hair colour? Is it time to cover up a few unwanted grey hairs? Does your natural red hair need a revamp?

We understand it can be daunting when considering colouring your hair for the first time – which is why we’ve written this article to answers any concerns you might have before booking your hair colour appointment at Coco Hair Salon in Eastbourne.

A Skin Test Is Essential Before Your First Hair Colour Appointment

Our colour services are available to men and women aged 16 and over.  You must come in for a quick skin test at least 48 hours prior to your colour appointmentto test for allergies to the colour range we use. 

There’s no need to book for this as it takes seconds, but we will not colour without a record of a skin test.  All we do is dab a small amount of colour behind your ear which you should wipe away after 30 minutes. If you have had no reaction within 48 hours, we can go ahead with your hair colour.   

I’ve Never Had My Hair Coloured – Which Hair Colour Will Suit Me? 

There are multiple reasons why people decide to colour their hair.  Some people LOVE trying exciting new hair colours, others want to boost their natural shade, and for others it might be a simple case of hiding your grey hair. 

The reason behind your decision to colour your hair can, of course, help you choose the right shade.  We recommend you book in for a complimentary hair colour consultation with a Coco Hair colour expert first so we can help you find the perfect hair colour for you. When it comes to your hair colour, we have a team of expert colourists who can create the hair colour you’ve been dreaming of.

Fashion Hair Shades – Bright Colours & Pastels

Women of all ages (and, to a lesser extent, men too!) are happy to make a big statement when it comes to their hair colour.  If you are new to hair colour and want to turn heads, try a vibrant hair colour.  Multi-coloured shades including bright blues, mint greens, pretty pinks and sunset corals, can be used alone or together to create totally unique colour combinations!

Natural-Looking Hair Colouring –  Balayage

If you would rather stick with a more natural colour spectrum, but still want to make an impact, think about playing with multiple shades and types of application. For example: a balayage, where colour is painted onto certain sections of the hair, can give instant brightness, and an ombre technique creates a flowing flush of colour down the lengths.

Boost Your Natural Hair Colour & Hide Grey Hair

If you love your natural hair colour, but want it to look richer and healthier or blend your first grey hairs, consider highlights or lowlights.  We have the expertise can find a shade or shades that will really suit you at our hair salon in Sovereign Harbour, Eastourne.

Should I Choose Temporary or Permanent Hair Colour? 

Temporary Hair Colour: If you are colouring your hair for the first time, it might be sensible to start off with a temporary hair dye which will wash out over a few shampoos. Remember, however, that you can only go darker with temporary hair colour. If you want to lighten your hair, you will need to use a semi-permanent or permanent dye.

Semi-Permanent Hair Colour: You can achieve longer-lasting colour with a semi-permanent shade.  This is ideal if you want to subtly boost your natural hair colour or cover your first grey hairs.

Permanent Hair Colour: Permanent hair dye works by lifting the cuticles along the hair shaft and depositing the colour deeper within each hair strand. Your colour will be permanent and your roots will need re-touching every eight weeks.  

How To Care For Coloured Hair 

Now that you’ve had your hair coloured for the first time, you’ll want to keep it glossy and vibrant. Hair colour care starts in the salon during the dyeing process itself where we can add specialist treatments during the colouring process to protect the bonds of the hair from damage. The result is stronger, healthier-feeling hair that holds its colour for longer.

We are seeing incredible results with the amazing Elixir ‘One Masque’ Treatment, £16. With damage cure complex and vibrant colour complex, it promotes healthy hair growth and penetrates and repairs damaged hair, available for continued use at home once or twice a week for optimum results. It leaves hair soft, shiny and manageable.

Book Your First Hair Colour Appointment at Coco Hair Salon in Eastbourne

Call Coco Hair Salon in Eastbourne to start your hair colour journey today or book online.

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