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| The final result after Amy Jones gets her hands on my locks! |
The other day whilst scrutinizing a very small dot on the side of my face and deciding whether it was worth attacking or not (it wasn’t I have gel nails on and they don’t give enough grip), I noticed my roots were somewhat dark and long. Now many years ago this would have been a huge fashion faux pas however, if you look around at all the celebrities and models this look appears to be very much en vogue. At first it was known as the trashy ‘dip-dye’ but this gave way to a classier and softer version called ‘ombre’, which was basically two similar colours blended in to give a soft natural highlight. The trouble is whilst this looks amazing in magazines and photos, in daylight well if truth be told it’s a look which belongs on Eastenders.
Of course one must take into consideration
the age group. On 18-25 years it’s great to follow trends, this is the one age
you can get away with Rihannaesque locks be they dyed blue, pink or lilac. However,
the problem starts when you get someone in their erm ‘middle-aged’ like me, who
want to retain their youth but without looking like a desperate wannabee – my
daughter won’t even walk into school with me if I wear my beanie hat, so I
can’t see how rainbow coloured tresses will fare!
Whilst Amy knows the ins and outs of all
the trends, she is also wise to the fact what may suit one skin tone will not
suit another. Despite my hints of fancying a platinum blonde she gently guided
me towards a more suitable soft, caramel full head of highlights with a scattering
of sun kissed blonde, and whilst she worked her magic I quizzed the staff on
hot tips for Spring 2014.
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Spring/summer trends vary from platinum
blonde to glossy natural darker tones. The ever popular ombre hair colour is
still being requested and this trend will continue through 2014.
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Beautiful, soft, glossy brown
tones will be popular as summer approaches and easy maintenance makes this
option extremely popular. L’Oreal Luo
have a stunning range of colours suitable for all skin tones, these colours
give a shiny, healthy and glossy look to hair.
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Reds and coppers will play a large
part in 2014 and include a spectrum of deep rich mahogany to fiery
coppers! Icy platinum blondes will continue
to become popular with short cropped hair and long hair, but the blonder you go
the faster roots show so this is a high maintenance look. For a softer, lower maintenance try using
highlights and lowlights for a natural blonde and by these darker tones roots
will be disguised for a further few weeks.
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Whichever colour you choose one
thing in common is that hair must be in good condition - it’s no good having
the latest platinum or colour block if hair looks dry and tired. Whilst it may seem unachievable with the
amount of chemicals being placed onto the hair, with the right products strands
can be kept strong and glossy.
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| Possibly the best shampoo and conditioner I've tested - my hair loves it! |
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One top brand loved by Victoria
Beckham, Reese Witherspoon and Katie Holmes (she’s the spokesperson and
co-owner), is Alterna Luxury Hair Products. The formulations are free from
harsh chemicals, infused with top ingredients sourced from all over the world
and free from sulfates, mineral oils, parabens etc (strong chemicals are often
used in cheaper shampoos). The products
work not by masking or coating the hair, but by continuous use – the more you
use the stronger, more resilient your hair will be due to the patented Age
Control Complex.
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| This is great as you don't have to leave on for long - no jumping in and out the shower! |
Alterna Instant Recovery Shampoo £28.50 was
used on my hair, now before you gasp at the price, a tiny amount goes a long
way so the bottle will last months. I was advised when using the shampoo at home
to add more water to make the shampoo last rather than add more product. The
shampoo is ideal for anyone with long hair, which is in need of nourishment
from over-colouring or heat styling.
Amy then massaged in the Replenishing
Moisture Masque £37.50, this contains tiny protein beads to fill the gaps of
damaged hair and in turn smoothens the cuticles. I have been using this mask at home and love
it because it starts to work in as little as 2 minutes – great for a busy mum
like me who simply doesn’t have time to apply regular masks. However, if you do
have the time it can be left on for longer.
Finally The Alterna Rapid Repair Spray £30
an infusion of vitamins was used throughout the blow-dry. This replaces serum
and can be used on wet or dry hair and with added UV protection, is brilliant
from locks drying out in the sun – a must for holidays. My hair was left silky soft, bouncy and with
a beautiful sheen rather than looking ‘mirror shiny’.
For a free spring hair consultation with
Amy contact Mars and Venus 01277 203740/203730. They are offering a generous
25% off all hair colour when quoting askmollybeauty or this feature, one month
from publication. The full range of
Alterna products are available at Mars and Venus or online at www.alternahaircare.com.
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