Q&A
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Is Bleach Bath A Safe Color Remover Method?
Do you know about the bleach bath (or bleach wash) technique? If your colour has not had the desired effect or you’re planning a hair transformation, this method may be very useful. What is a bleach bath? This technique allows for lightly lifting out pigments from the hair fibre, without [...]
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Why Does my Hair Color Fades so Quickly?
You love the look of a fresh, vibrant colour but want to avoid the hassle of constant retouches or visits to the salon? Here’s what could cause premature fading of your hair colour. HAIR DYES The type of product used plays a key role in the longevity of your colour. [...]
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How to Choose Your Peroxide?
You want to colour or bleach your hair at home, but choosing a peroxide leaves you perplexed? Read this article to determine the volume you need! What is peroxide, anyway? Peroxide, or oxidizing cream, is an oxygenated water mix that allows the hair cuticle to open up. It also contains [...]
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Toners for Beginners (part 2)
In Toners for beginners (part 1) , we showed the purpose of a toner, along with the importance of first lightening and then identifying the pigments to be neutralized or accentuated (steps 1 and 2). Now let’s see how to choose your perfect toner and tips for a successful application. [...]
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Toners for Beginners (part 1)
All thanks to lockdown, you’ve tried a home balayage. Despite using the finest products and a near‑irreproachable technique, the transformation is far from what you hoped for…sounds familiar? Bleaching is unfortunately not enough for salon-like results. To adjust and perfect hair color, a toner is a must. What is a [...]
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Hair colouring and allergic reactions: precautions and prevention
Allergic reactions linked to hair colouring occur the same way as any other type of allergy (food, seasonal, animal, etc.). The immune system suddenly has an excessive reaction to contact with a given substance. This reaction can come in different forms and vary in intensity. FREQUENCY Every year, millions of [...]
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How to get Silver Blond Hair?
Those who want platinum blonde, silver, whiter-than-white hair, raise your hand! Thanks to Instagram, Pinterest and, above all, the filters of this world, many are venturing into unknown territory and picking up a colouring brush to get the much-coveted polar blonde. Step 1: Lifting/Bleaching/Lightening...whatever you want to call it! The [...]
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How can I make my hair color last longer?
You’ve just colored your hair and you love it! It’s the color you had in mind. But the thought of seeing your investment wash down the shower drain gives you palpitations. So, how can you prevent your hair color from fading too fast? Choose the hair care regimen suited to [...]
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How Can you Cover Grey Hair Well?
Whether you fully embrace the greys of prefer covering them, we’re here to guide you! Here are a few tips from the pros if you’ve chosen the second option! CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOURING: A REAL HEADACHE There are colouring lines designed to meet the specific needs of white hair. The [...]
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Is salon hair dye really better than box dye?
Ah! Pharmacy hair colourings! It’s an emotional issue that stirs heated debate between hairstylists and customers. Let’s settle the question once and for all: Does professional colouring perform better than colouring from the box? RISK NO. 1: “UNIVERSAL” FORMULA A “universal” formula may appear to be an advantage, but this [...]
