hawthorn east hair colour specialist Mark L creating a beautiful and low maintenance Balayage using a combination of Highlighting and low lighting techniques to create this delicious biscuity finish for his clients. Mark is a Hairdresser in hawthorn with over 6 years industry experience.

What is Toner?

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What is Toner? Have you ever been sitting in the chair at your hairdressers and thought ‘What are they doing to my hair?’ We hairdressers use a lot of buzzwords and terminology that sound like gibberish. On top of that, the rise of Tik Tok Hairdressing has caused a lot of confusion with what a stylist is doing. In its early years ‘Toner’ got a bit of a bad reputation. This was because toners were used mostly to neutralise yellow (for that ashy sparkle) and was used to touch up parts in the hair where highlights bled. Because of the miscommunication as to ‘Why’ the hairdresser chose to tone, it became common to assume that the hairdresser made a mistake. Attitudes like ‘They needed to tone it ashy because they didn’t do it right’ or ‘I was at the basin for so long, something must have gone wrong’ were formed. Today, our language has expanded and so has the possibilities of what we can do with colour. The Toner is the finishing glaze to your colour. Thats where words like ‘Gloss’ ‘Glaze’ ‘Smudge’ ‘Tap’ ‘Zone- Tone’ come from.In the end, toner hasn’t changed. It is a Semi Permanent deposit only colour that is applied all over your hair. The purpose of the toner is custom mixed with your colour goals in mind. So whether its for that clean, icy finish, or for a natural biscuit blonde, to a rich vibrant copper. The toner will deposit our desired tone for the custom finish. Do I really need a toner? Sometimes the hair lifts so beautifully and blends so well that a toner isn’t required. This usually happens when your colour goals align with what your hair is like before the appointment started. Remember, all hair types lift warm. So after the highlights are rinsed it will be left with the raw underlaying pigment ranging between: Red, to Orange, to Yellow. If warmth isn’t your goal, you will need to tone. Remember!A toner is not a magic wand. It cannot lighten your hair, only deposit or deepen. Meaning, if you are stuck feeling orange or brassy, you will need to first highlight or lighten the hair first so the toner can deposit the tone on the right level of depth! Follow your hairdressers recommendation and if you have any questions or concerns don’t be afraid to ask them.

Experience the art of hair colouring with this stunning image of Hawthorn east Hair colour specialst Mark L expertly applying highlights to a client's hair. Using a highlighting technique, this skilled stylist is able to create a natural-looking finish that perfectly complements the client's skin tone and facial features. Whether you're looking to enhance your natural beauty or try something new, this highlighting service is sure to leave you feeling confident and beautiful. Mark is an experienced Hairdresser in Hawthorn and surrounding eastern suburbs

Does Colour Cause Damage

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Will Hair Colour Damage my Hair? Hair Colour is the most common way people change up their appearance. For good reason too! It’s relatively quick as well as painless. Major transformations will be done and over with in a single session without worrying about any post session healing or checkups (unlike tattoos, peircings or injectables). Having your hair done is also a fun social experience with your friends or your stylist. Yet the #1 concern with getting these makeovers will always be about the damage done to our beautiful locks. Im here today to set the record straight and answer ‘Will Colour Damage my Hair?’ Hair colourants and techniques have come a long way in the past decade or so. Used to be that we mix up the strongest peroxide and let it sit for over an hour and then your walked out the door without any education for home care. Most lighteners are now adapted to maintain your hairs integrity and new techniques have been created so that we are getting optimum lift without needing to over develop. Even though the technology has changed, it is still incredibly important to take your colourists advice and use correct hair care and return to the salon for follow up appointments to manage the colour. My favourite way to try a new colour without risking commitment or damage is to opt for a Semi (or Demi) permanant colour. Its a low commitment colour that deepens your existing base and fades out progressively overtime meaning you won’t develop a harsh line of regrowth. Its perfect for the client who hasn’t made their mind up yet, or knows they may want to go lighter again in the summer. They leave your hair glossy and fuller-looking as the pigment can fill parts of the hair strand. You can opt for a deeper shade of brunette, try a soft copper or red, even go a deeper shade of maroon. In the end, hair colour has adapted and changed a lot to alleviate our anxieties about damage. Taking home hair care and having realistic goals are 2 ways to ensure your beautiful locks arent ruined by our need for change. Always remember to follow your colourists advice for suitability and longevity.