It's happened to nearly every one of us. We've gone to a salon for a hair colour expecting to come out with a gorgeous shade of brown only to find its more gothic black than the Eva Longoria colour we asked for.
And other times that shade of blonde is more straw than the strawberry blonde we were dreaming about. We don't t think this is anything to be ashamed of, after all, you have to have one colour mishap to ensure perfection.
However, once too many times and it's time to change your hairdresser, or look for a few simple tips on how to change this. We spoke to Schwarzkopf Colour Ambassador, Anita Cox McMillan to give you a few tips for achieving the perfect hair colour.
Tip One: Go natural
Anita advises that on the day of your appointment you try not to have too much product on your hair. If possible wash it the day before and then leave it product free.
Tip Two: Be prepared
Take a few pictures with you of colours that you like and dislike. You and your hairdresser might have different ideas on shades i.e. warm could be interpreted to mean many different colours
Tip three: Aftercare
Anita recommends that you ask your hairdresser about the commitment involved to achieve and maintain the desired colour. The initial cost may be more than future treatments.
Tip four: Stop and listen
Listen to your colourist. They see a lot of people every day and have a lot of experience of what suits different styles, skin tones etc. It's a good idea to invest in a few key products to help maintain your colour such as BC Bonacure Color Save range which enhances colour brilliance. Anita also advises that you always ask your colourist to recommend products suitable for your hair type.
Tip Five: Listen some more
Make sure you have a full consultation with your colourist before committing to a new colour and talk to them about what the different options are. They may be able to recommend something that you hadn't considered which could suit you better. Always remember what suits your friend or looks good on a celebrity in a magazine might not suit you. The final result all depends on your natural hair colour and texture.
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