Tsubaki Oil is a pure, lightweight oil which works wonders for your hair (and skin). It is our preferred oil treatment because it transforms dry, damaged, fragile hair…
Hair Colouring for Men
More than 70% of women colour their hair. We are used to seeing different tones and colours in women’s hair. Hair colouring for men is a little bit…
Ten Tips to Improve Your Hair’s Porosity
We would all like to maintain that hair high point when your fresh colour looks great. However, some of us are more likely than others to experience darker…
Let’s Talk About Colour, Time and Money
Aussies are spending $3.5 billion a year on professional hair colouring! Roy Morgan reports that the biggest growth in home colouring is amongst affluent women 35+ earning over…
Are Phthalates Harmful?
Many of us are actively trying to avoid exposure to unnecessary chemicals. We are only now becoming aware of the health impacts of some chemicals, such as phthalates.…
Ask a Colourist!
Colourist support and expertise, available 7 days a week! We don’t just bring you better hair colour with healthier ingredients, we include personalised expert colourist advice too! Colour…
Customize Your Colour with a Duo Colour Blend!
Perfect, Personalised Colour Blends Looking for a colour which is a little bit this, and a little bit that and 100% you? Sitting on the bronde fence and…
5 Tips for Flawless Hair Colour at Home
Getting flawless colour isn’t as hard as you think. Here are 5 tips to help your hair colour look perfect: 1. Timing really is everything when it comes…
How Hair Porosity Affects Hair Colour
What is Porosity? Porosity refers to hair’s ability to absorb moisture. The absorbency or porosity of your hair depends on the natural texture, colour history, styling, and degree of…
6 Tips to Help you Care for your Colour
You did it! You successfully achieved gorgeous colour results at home. Now you just need to keep it looking it’s best. Damaged hair can lead to darker colour…
Damaged Hair + Colouring
Hair that is damaged, brittle, porous and fragile can not absorb and retain colour pigments adequately. When the outer cuticle layer has been damaged from over-processing, the hair…
Bleach Washing Your Hair
Bleach washing is an effective way to remove darker pigments and achieve a lighter base colour level. If you want to lighten your colour and you already have…
Is Your Colour Safe to Use During Pregnancy or Breast-feeding?
That’s exactly the kind of question a great mum would ask, so well done for being a fab mum already! Firstly, congratulations on your amazing new creation! Good…
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…
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…
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…