If you have never coloured your hair, it is important to have a thorough consultation with your technician before making any changes. They will look at your skin tone, eye colour and overall complexion to determine if you suit warm or cool tones. For every skin tone there is a wide palette of colours that would suit you however if you are still nervous, a great alternative is to opt for a gloss colour which will enhance your current colour, for a glossier and more vibrant result. From here you can experiment with subtle colour panels and careful colour placement until you gain greater confidence to take it further. Have fun!

For sensitive scalps semi permanent colours or non-scalp contact colours such as high or low lights are best. This will help to avoid scalp irritation whilst still allowing you to enjoy the benefits of colour.

To return your hair back to its natural colour have it cleansed by your colourist, to remove the buildup of colour. Next, they should apply a conditioning colouring product such as Wella Colour Fresh, a semi permanent which will help to create greater depth and tone. In addition, a semi permanent colour will fade gradually after each wash and in turn reduce any chance of noticeable root re-growth, instead helping to achieve a natural colour result. This process will be your colour journey in getting you back to your natural colour without damaging your hair.

To maintain shine after colour the best tip is to use professional products. Wella's System Professional Colour range offer great professional haircare which is ideal for depositing moisture back into colour treated hair to enhance shine and add gloss. Alternatively a 5 minute gloss service will boost your colour and give your hair a healthy, full of life look in between until your next appointment.

Visit a professional colour technician for a thorough consultation to discuss this colour journey. For this colour change a two stage process is required. A base coat of a rich red is needed to help the brunette brown tone adhere to the hair, and then the final colour can be applied. The first colour application, which will give you a darker hue, is likely not to last very long as a result of the bleach already on the hair, but gradual colour build up will give greater longevity to your new brown shade.

Increase the life of you colour by investing in professional hair care products designed specifically for colour treated hair. Wella Professionals Colour Saver range will help reduce your natural colour fade and protect your glossy mane, whilst Colour Fresh options will give your hair that needed boost between colour appointments.

The best way to address over processing is simply booking in for treatments. Re-nourishing, hydrating and moisturising your tresses from the inside out will help replenish tired, worn out hair. Simply book in at your salon for a deep conditioning treatment, helping re-balance your hair and regain its tip top condition.

Wella Professionals Colour Saver range is a must have to protect your hair colour and keeping it looking beautiful for longer. Gloss Serum in the High Hair range is also perfect for giving stunning shine to your finished look.

1. Get great colour results by booking in for a thorough consultation with your colour technician. Taking with you tear outs from magazines or references to shades and looks you like, your technician will be able to tailor your colour to your personal needs.
2. Get the right cut to suit your style and hair colour, allowing your locks to be worked to the max.
3. Invest in the right products to maintain your hair colour such as Colour Saver shampoos and conditioners.
4. Regular treatments will nourish your locks, giving your hair colour that gorgeous glow and conditioned appearance.
5. Don't be scared of colour. If you want to avoid high maintenance looks and just want your natural tresses to shine, opt for a gloss colour services - ideal for giving high shine results.