At Lavender Hair, colouring begins with your scalp, grey hair, previously coloured sections and ends. We then plan natural-looking colour and aftercare for each area.
| What to consider | Common limitations of at-home colouring | Lavender Hair's professional approach |
|---|---|---|
| Before colouring | Choosing only from the shade on the box can overlook your scalp's condition that day and any previous reactions. | We ask about past reactions, check the scalp and distribution of grey hair, and arrange testing according to the product instructions. |
| Applying colour | Using one box across roots, previously coloured lengths and ends can repeatedly process sections with different levels of damage. | We treat regrowth, grey hair, previously coloured sections and ends separately to minimise unnecessary overlap. |
| Scalp contact | Colouring your own hair makes it harder to see the back of your head, control the hairline and time each section. | We use protective measures, manage contact areas and timing, and check how your scalp feels throughout. |
| Hair condition after colouring | Oxidative colouring opens the cuticle so colour can enter the hair. Inappropriate processing can leave hair dry, frizzy or prone to breakage. | After colouring, we cleanse the scalp separately and provide moisture and conditioning protein according to the hair's condition. |
Different types of hair colour work differently. Permanent oxidative colour needs pigment to enter the hair shaft, and repeatedly covering damaged areas can increase dryness, frizz and fragility. Lightening usually requires stronger peroxide and places more stress on the hair. This is why Lavender Hair focuses on natural-looking colour, grey coverage and manageable upkeep rather than fashion shades that require bleaching.
Products used in the past can affect later colour reactions and how we approach your service. Do not mix different hair dyes yourself. If you have used metallic-salt dyes, black dyes, henna or products of unknown origin, tell us when booking.
Using advanced equipment at 50 to 200 times magnification, we examine the visible condition of your hair, scalp surface and follicular openings, then discuss suitable products or treatments with you.If your needs fall outside our care, we will explain honestly rather than recommend an unsuitable treatment.
Start with the essentials, then explore what they mean for your circumstances.
At-home products usually have fixed formulas and general instructions. They are harder to adapt section by section to grey distribution, previously coloured areas, damaged ends and your scalp's condition that day.
No. Any hair colour can cause an individual reaction. Professional care adds value through consultation, testing according to instructions, section-by-section application, contact management and a prompt response to discomfort.
