The sun is out, the birds are tweeting ... and those grey hairs are glowing like a halo in the bright light of spring, sending many of us sprinting to the salon.
But the monthly visits to keep our roots under control do not come cheap — so how can we stretch out the time between visits? From cold showers to mascara for our roots, celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward, whose salon's clients include the Princess of Wales, shares his tips.
You have to think about how much maintenance you're prepared to accept when getting your hair coloured, says Richard Ward'You have to think about how much maintenance you're prepared to accept,' says Richard. 'For example, if you have very dark hair and you go for blonde highlights, you'll see regrowth quickly. If you don't have the money or time for regular salon visits, you may want to consider another approach.
TURN DOWN HEATMany people believe that doing a Wim Hof — showering in cold water — is the best way to make hair colour last. Cold water keeps the hair cuticles closed and therefore stops the colour fading too soon. If shivering in a cold shower doesn't appeal, try lukewarm water. The quality of water also has a big impact on our hair. Some tap water contains iron, rust, copper and even lead, which builds up on our hair.
STYLE WITH CARE'Wherever you can, avoid using heat styling,' says Richard. 'If you've got frizzy or curly hair, you will need to put heat on it, but use a heat protection spray, and the lowest heat you can. If you can get away with using styling that doesn't involve tools, such as heatless curlers — which you sleep in — that will help your colour last longer.
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