All about Hair Lightening at Hair Salon Hallam
2019 is the year of vibrantly light hair color. Girls all over and that includes Instagram are going for hair lightening and vivid or pastel shades with a vengeance. If you have dark hair you have to first lighten it before you can give it the desired shade and hue. Lightening needs to be done with highest quality materials and using the right techniques handled by master stylist at Hair Salon Hallam. Before you rush off to lighten your hair and give it the green, purple or pink shade that is all the rage, know more about hair lightening.
Dark to light
If you have dark hair there are more steps involved in lightening your hair before stylist at hair salon Hallam goes on with balayage or coloring processes. Invariably a bleach is used to lighten hair. There are harsh bleaches and then there are less damaging bleaches. It is usual to make use of hydrogen peroxide since it has a deep penetrative action and works better than ammonia in that there is less damage. The right way to apply peroxide is to first soften the cuticle to permit deep penetration of the bleach. Depending on how dark your hair is, the stylist at hair salon Hallam may choose an appropriate concentration of peroxide to achieve a particular light shade.
Duration also matters
Balancing strength of peroxide with duration is a fine art perfected by training and years of experience that stylists at hair salon Hallam possess. Time ranges between 30 to 45 minutes and it varies according to how dark the hair is and the hair type too. If left on too long the peroxide can weaken hair and make it look rough.
When?
If you have put your hair through any other process such as straightening or curling then it is best to wait a couple of weeks before you opt for hair lightening at hair salon Hallam. This is the when of it. Where to apply the bleach is also important. Untrained and amateurs may apply the solution to the entire head and even the tips, damaging them in the process. Smart stylists at hair salon Hallam apply lightening to the roots, leaving tips intact and strong.
All of it or highlights?
If you have blonde or light brown hair or if you are a redhead then you may find that highlights may work better for you. This is best advised by hair stylists at hair salon Hallam so you get an exotic look with least collateral damage. The hair salon at Hallam uses specific luminous lightening regrowth and luminous color formulations to achieve the right effect.
After care is important
You can say your hair has been through a lot after the lightening treatment so it needs tender loving care. Your stylist at hair salon Hallam will give you proper advice and recommend products that will keep your hair strong, silky, smooth, flowing and just beautiful.
