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My Colour Result is Darker Than I Expected. Why?
Aah, the surprise darker colour result. Why does this happen? Let’s delve into the dark side. Hair colour results are affected by several factors: Hair Porosity Your hair’s…
Colour Build-Up is The Worst
You’re just looking for a fabulous colour which you apply at home and look like you just stepped out of a salon. Perfectly reasonable. Except for an irritating…
Hair Colour Allergies – PPD Reactions
When someone has an ‘allergy to hair dye’, they are usually allergic to one of the chemicals in the colour product. The most common cause of these allergic…
Vegan Salon Colour!
Our entire colour range is cruelty free! Likewise, our salon grade permanent colour is made in Italy with ingredients which are completely free from any products with animal…
We Care About More Than Hair
Our product packaging have been developed to be minimal and with many reuseable or recyclable parts. All Colour Kit cardboard boxes and instruction cards can be completely recycled.…
10 Tips to Keep Your Red Hair Vibrant
Shades of red can be deep and rich, or soft and understated, but they can wash out quickly. While the picky pigments in reds require a little extra…
10 Pro Tips For Your Best Blonde Hair Colour
We’ve put together our top ten tips to keep your blonde hair maintenance as simple as possible: 1. INGREDIENTS MATTER There’s been a lot of R & D in…
Top 10 Tips To Keep Your Brunette Colour at its Best
Brunette colours are popular, beautiful, versatile and easy to live with and love. While they are easier to maintain than red or blonde colours, every brunette can benefit…
5 Super Simple Steps for Colouring the Back of Your Hair
If you’ve ever wondered how you can colour the back of your hair by yourself, you’re not alone. The good news – with a few steps straight from…
6 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Hair Colour Plan
You’re in total control of your hair colour plan. From finding your perfect shade to auto-shipping on your schedule, we’ve got a no-miss list of ways to make your home hair…
Expert Tips on How to Colour Someone Else’s Hair
We know quite a few of our clients colour their mother’s, sister’s or friend’s hair, which is a lovely way to spend some time together and be super…
The Definitive Hair Colouring Dictionary
Did you know that increasing your vocabulary can increase your IQ? We’re going to raise your colourist IQ through the roof by getting you across some key colouring…
Cruelty Free Colour!
The Shade is opposed to animal testing and supports a global ban on animal testing in cosmetics. All of The Shade’s colour products and our shampoo and conditioner…
Single Tube Super Blends
Want a colour which injects energy, confidence and multi-dimensional tones? Your hero colour might just be a single tube super blend. And what might that be? One tube…
What are Ash Tones?
Ash tones are cool-based tones which counter-balance unwanted warmth, leaving a sleek, tonally balanced finish. Ash is a tone which adds a cool ash finish to your colour.…
Anatomy of Great Colour
We don’t just want gorgeous, multi-dimensional colour, we want beautiful, healthy hair too! These days we are looking for colour which is beautiful, brilliant and better for our…
Please Explain – What is Nude Hair?
Nude hair is super flattering, easy to achieve and suits all complexions. It’s also low maintenance and easy to achieve at home. Sounds great, but …. What is…
Why Choose PPD-free Colour?
Many consumers prefer ammonia-free colour, whether for salon or at home colouring. Ammonia has a pungent, harsh smell which can irritate the skin, eyes and nose, but there…
Three Reasons Your Hair Will Love Ginseng
Used in traditional Chinese medicines for centuries, ginseng is a powerful ingredient with a wide variety of uses. Researchers from The Mayo Clinic and National Center for Biotechnology…