Permanent colours are a blend of a tint and hydrogen peroxide which penetrates the cortex and then is sealed in. The tint combines with your natural hair colour to produce the final shade.

*Going a few shades lighter seems to work better than going darker. Which can look flat and matte.

*In a salon, tell them the history of your hairs as it may effect how the tint takes: the initial treatment is always more expensive then the later touch ups, so its important ti get it right.

*At home, don’t attempt to use a tint ion previously bleached hairs in the hope of improving the colour- it will probably end up looking brassy.

*After tinting, be sure to condition your hairs regularly.

*Tinting will normally need retouching every month depending on hoe different it is from your natural colour.

*Permanent colour need to grow out or be recoloured by an expert.

*Your perfect brush is a flat paddle brush with wide bristles that seperate the hair without damage.

*Avoid products with alcohol in their top three ingredients. Alcohol is a great at helping tame thick, wavy hairs but will make fine. straight strands cling together.

*Straight hair is the shiniest as light reflects from the cuticle. To maximise your natural asset, make the last rinse a cold one as this flattens the cuticle. Also, do the last two to three minutes of your blow-dry on the cool setting with the nozzle facing downwards. Shine serums will also help.

*If you want volume, try not to handle your hairs too much. Heat and oil from your palms can be enough to make fine hair floppy.

*you can also add volume to your hairsusing colours. Mix highlight and lowlights in three or four different shades to create deopth and texture