Haircare created to protect and maintain your hair colour from the moment you leave the salon.
Colour Extend Magnetic's formula features a multi-targeted delivery system with key ingredients to prevent hair color fade and promote the health of the hair.
The Color Extend Magnetics System is acidic, which helps to balance the pH levels of the hair and care for the tone and vibrancy of professional color in between salon services.
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After Your Colour appointment you may find your hair colour fading and an unwanted brassy tone develop, yellow or orange tones.
Toning Shampoo & Conditioner are designed to correct these brassy tones using special ingredients containing targeted pigment. The way it works is based on using opposite colours on the colour wheel which is the complimentary colour. For example opposite yellow on the wheel is purple and so purple shampoo will help neutralise brassy in blonde hair.
There are 3 options from Redken to suit 3 broad hair colour types:
Redken Color Extend Blondage - toning purple shampoo and conditioner features a pigmented purple formula to help to cancel yellow and orange tones on blonde and highlighted hair.
Redken Color Extend Blondage shampoo features key ingredients salicylic acid to strengthen and repair blonde hair from the core and pure violet (purple) pigments to remove unwanted brassiness and leave blonde hair color cool and bright.
Redken Color Extend Brownlights blue toning shampoo features a blue formula to help counteract brassy tones on brown hair. It is a great solution for correcting brass on both natural and highlighted brunette hair.
This hair toner is a blue shampoo that is ideal for colour correcting and neutralizing brassy tones on natural and highlighted brown hair, and is great for brunettes who need gray coverage. Formulated with Citric Acid & Vegetable Protein, this sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses your hair without stripping colour and helps prolong cool brunette hair colour.
Redken's Colour Extend Graydiant Purple Shampoo brightens and nourishes gray, silver, light blonde hair & light blonde color treated hair.
This anti-yellow shampoo is a hair toner that instantly neutralizes brassy hair for a more radiant hair color. Formulated with customized violet pigments & Citric Acid, this shampoo strengthens and transforms gray, silver and light blonde hair for strands that are 2x stronger* with increased softness and shine. (*when you use Graydiant Shampoo and Conditioner as a system)
It is suggested to not use your toning shampoo for every wash and rotate with a colour protecting shampoo such as Redken Colour Extend Magnetics.
We are here to help create the best haircare routine for for anyone with beautiful brunette hair colour. We want your hair to always be full of life and the shiniest it can be. Take a look at the tips from Redken as to how best care for your brunette hair.
Brunette hair colour does not have to be boring, and many brunettes are blessed with a color that needs no changes. Since playing up your natural brunette hair colour is about letting healthy hair shine through, you can use the Color Extend Bonder system in the first two weeks after your haircolor service.
(Note: The Color Extend Bonder system is not yet available in NZ. we would recommend the Redken PH Bonder as a great alternative). It works to strengthen hair to the core and can help improve the overall quality of your hair.
After all, healthy hair makes for the ultimate backdrop when it comes to showing off stunning haircolor. As for your styling routine, you can keep hair colour protected when using your favorite blow dryer.
Redken Artist Jamie Taylor warns that heat from your styling tools can cause premature fading so it’s essential to use a heat protection spray like Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer. After all, the more protected your hair is, the healthier it will be which leads to better-looking hair colour overall.
When your haircolor is modified in any way, your haircare routine should evolve to help maintain this change. Because preserving color vibrancy is what it’s all about when going darker, the Color Extend Magnetics system can help lock in your color and keep it radiant for up to four weeks. Start off by cleansing with the Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo and Conditioner, then finish off with the Mega Mask for intense conditioning.
Since a cool-toned, edgy brunette hair colour can involve extensive lifting, putting your hair’s health first is important.
To care for lifted strands, Redken Artist Mandy McCullough recommends asking your colourist about including Redken pH-Bonder in your hair colour service.
“Be sure to treat your hair inside and outside of the salon. Redken's pH-Bonder is a must in every haircolor service to maintain bond integrity because it will provide healthier hair and more longevity to your haircolor. Continue this treatment at home with products like the Post Service-Perfector or one of Redken's amazing Mega Masks. These will extend the life of the fresh salon look.” As for a cleansing regimen, a protein-rich shampoo and strengthening conditioner from the Extreme system can help smooth and restore shine to distressed hair.
And if you haven't already, talk to your colourist about a Shades EQ gloss service to enhance shine and condition.
Read The Full Article Here: Redken Hair Care Tips For Brunettes
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Kelly has been a hair stylist within the industry for more years than she’d like to acknowledge. She is passionate about all aspects of hair, fashion and upcoming trends. Having spent 9yrs in the London fashion scene, she is back with the Blue horsy team where she is a Master Stylist/Colourist, Education & Online Creative Director.
It is Spring and you have decided that you want to a change your hair colour...
You've made an appointment with your favourite stylist and now it is time to plan your new hair colour. GET INSPIRED ! We have some fantastic online sources to get some great inspiration and all you need to plan your new style from the comfort of your sofa!
Pinterest is a simple way to save all your inspiration in one place and then take along to your appointment to help you describe the exact shade you are after!
To get you started check out our Blue horsy Brighter | Lighter | Blonder Look book on the Blue horsy Pinterest board.
Online - There are plenty of fantastic articles online to help you with your hair plan and decide on the right colour for you. Here are some great articles from our favourite pages online - grab a cuppa and get inspired!
SHADES OF BLONDE
Thinking about dying your hair blonde conjures a multitude of images, from the subtlest blonde highlights to complete transformations through the bleaching process. But regardless of whether you want to go platinum blonde from a dark natural hair color or simply liven up already-blonde tresses, the pros at Matrix can answer your questions and help you have way more fun going blonde.
Source: Matrix
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BLONDE HAIR TRENDS
Going blonde? Get excited! There are plenty of ways to experiment with blonde haircolor. Ease into the trend with dirty blonde or strawberry blonde hair or add dimension to your natural haircolor with blonde highlights. Looking for a more impactful change? Go platinum! With Redken haircolor and haircare products, you can achieve icy, platinum blonde haircolor without worrying about damage.
Source: Redken.
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THINK ABOUT YOUR SKIN TONE
Are you toying with taking the plunge into blonde hair colour? Are you already a blonde, but you think your blonde hair color could be even better? In either event, you’re in luck. Being a blonde really is fun, and it’s even more thrilling when you’re sporting a shade of blonde hair color that makes people stop and stare. The right blonde makes your eyes sparkle, your complexion come alive and gives you an unbeatable boost of confidence. To get a blonde hair color that puts a smile on your face every time you pass a mirror, it’s all about your skin tone. Find the shade that enhances your complexion and you’ve won the battle of the blondes!
Here are 16 of today’s most popular blonde hair color shades, and the skin tones that work well with each.
Source: Matrix
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If changing your colour, prepping before is essential as the damage that comes with any chemical service can result in compromised hair which we can avoid. It's a bit like going to the gym, you want your hair in the best shape - nice strong, reconstructed prior to any chemical service is done. This is doubly important if your hair has been bleached previously - how do you think Kim Kardashian goes from dark to blonde so easily? The answer is a product called Olaplex.
OLAPLEX BOND RECONSTRUCTOR
Olaplex provides a vital treatment for damaged hair and will repair it and make it stronger ready for your new colour. Olaplex No.3 is there at home treatment you can use twice a week to get your hair in shape and they also have an incredible shampoo & Conditioner that is designed to repair your hair bonds – all essential for your colour job.
Source: Olaplex
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REPAIR, TREAT & FIX
Sadly, hair can be damaged relatively quickly, but bringing it back to good health can take some time. Don’t fret: the pros at Matrix offer tips on how to restore your damaged hair tresses as lickety-split as possible.
Source: Matrix
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TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID BREAKAGE
Who says that hair breakage is the end of healthy hair? By adjusting your hair care routine, you can be well on your way to strengthening and repairing weak, damaged hair.
Source: Pureology
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Kelly has been a hair stylist within the industry for more years than she’d like to acknowledge. Passionate about all aspects of fashion and hair trends. Coming back to Blue horsy from 9yrs in the London fashion scene, where she is the Master Stylist/Colourist, Education Manager, Online Creative Director.
Let’s face it – what is the point in investing in that fabulous colour if the beautiful depth and vibrancy doesn’t last ?
When you are setting your budget for your new colour job try and also factor in the cost of post appointment care. In this article we will set out the essential after care products to keep your new colour amazing!
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As your after care takes place at home we have selected products that are easy to use and you can fit into your normal hair routine.
An easy win to prolong your colour is to make sure your day to day shampoo & conditioner is not stripping all the goodness away – try and go for an anti-fade brand and there is no better than Pureology for this.
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If you have gone for a blonde lighter look, a key worry is that you will get brassy tones coming through.This does not mean a brand new colour is required as we can cancel out those brassy tomes by using a purple shampoo.
There are lots of fantastic purple shampoos on the market now and we recommend adding a purple conditioner too. These will last a while as you only need to use a couple of times a week. Make sure you leave in for a few minutes to let it do its work. The end result is that the tones and vibrancy you originally walked out of the salon with will be extended.
Blue horsy Purple Shampoo & Conditioner Collection > CLICK HERE
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With any chemical treatment, especially if it is not the first and you follow one colour with another you may find your hair starts to show damage and where and tear.
If you don’t protect and repair the integrity of your hair – we're talking the actual hair bonds and molecules, the next next colour job you have may be the final straw and the damage will require serious intervention in the salon and your future colour choices may be limited.
If you wonder how celebrities like the Kardashians can flip between light and dark it is all down to using a bond re-constructor so their hair can take the constant chemical process.
We have 2 fantastic products we recommend to repair your hair bonds:
Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector works dynamically to help repair damage to all hair types, and it can also be applied once a week between chemical services to further lock-in the results of any given salon treatment.
Redken ph Bonder, Post Service Perfector is an incredible treatment to use once a week before shampoo to help maintain your hair's natural pH at home
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Once you have your wash and condition routine sorted, next think about what styling may be doing to your hair. If you use any kind of heat tool such as a dryer, wand or straighteners we strongly recommend a heat protectant spray which as the name suggests will act as a barrier and protect your hair from heat as heat can affect the vibrancy of your colour.
A must-have product is the Pureology Colour Fanatic Spray which will help cut down on the number of bottles in your bath room as it is multi purpose – it is a heat protectant spray, protects from UV and also delivers shine as well as 19 more benefits!
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We advise trying a shampoo & conditioner from the Pureology anti fade colour shampoo and conditioner range and potentially a purple shampoo and conditioner if you fear brassy tones.
Also add in the Pureology Colour Fanatic Spray for heat and UV protection and shine.
If budget allows also invest in a bond maintenance product to keep your hair strong and breakage free.
We have created a special Colour Hair Care Collection with all our recommended products in to keep your colour fantastic - check out some great savings with our fabulous multi-buy bundles, plus remember you can always spread the payment via Laybuy or Partpay!
If in doubt - message us on Facebook as we are there to help from 8am to 10pm every day of the week! Or email us here : [email protected]
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It can be confusing and a little intimidating if you don't know all of the correct terms to be able to explain the colour you are after.
We want you to walk out the salon with the perfect hair colour - check out our list of definitions that will help you get the most out of your appointment.