Any hairdressers out there?

Toto

I need to get my hair coloured again but I really hate paying the £100 it costs, that said, I don't like the home kits you get in boots because my hair ends up suffering. So I've been wondering, can I not just buy the professional hair colour the hairdressers use and do it myself at home? I'm sure it's available easily on the net, is there a hairdresser’s book that tells you what mix to use? I have already started doing Ionic straightening myself, bought the chemicals and learned how its done, I have had fab results with that which is great because pre-lightbulb it cost me £400 a shot at the salon.

I've been saying for years I need to start choosing my friends by profession; I am lacking a hairdresser friend. All of my friends are pretty useless really mostly musicians, a quantity surveyor, PR, sales manager, which is actually of no practical use to me what-so-ever :rotfl:

So, is anyone out there who could share a few trade secrets? Or point me in the right direction? I just can’t justify silly money on hair anymore and on top of that I just don’t have the time for salon visits unless I can find one who is open at 3am, when my day’s work usually ends. Failing that, there is a vacancy for a hairdresser friend in my database

ancasta_2

I really, truly wouldnt. Hairdressers train for a reason.

There are some top notch kits from boots etc and i'll happily recommend some...

But i strongly advise you not to buy salon mixes and try yourself. It just isnt a good idea.

Sorry

Skint_Catt

I posted a similar post about two years ago.

Used to cost me £90 a time at the 'stylish' salon when I went to get highlights (and I got treated like cattle at market) - now I've found a girl who rents a chair in an out of town hairdressers who is fab and only costs me £50 a time. The colours she uses seem to last longer too.

Get some recommendations from friends/family for another hairdresser.

S_C

elantan

i know you can go to the college where thes people learn what to do and get your hair done at a fraction of the price ...i've had a cut and colour done for less than £20 and it was lovely...they have a teacher constantly checking them i have never known any mistakes to be made ...but was told before i went that if you are unhappy with th cut colour etc then the teacher will fix it ...i would recommend trying that

Bogof_Babe

:eek: Can't believe anyone would pay £100 for something that just grows out anyway.

Don't know where you live, but if there is a suburban hairdresser out of the city and with no fancy pretensions, go for it. I get mine done half a mile from home (I walk there) for £38 + tip, for cut and colour. I'm always more than pleased with the results.

You're being ripped off at £100.

magentadreamer

I was going to suggest you look for an out of town salon too. I used to go to a very well known salon and spend up to £110 to have mine done. I now have a hairdresser who rents a chair in a beauty salon up the road from me. The same job now costs £47 and her cutting skills are way better then the posh place!

goonergirl

ancasta wrote:

I really, truly wouldnt. Hairdressers train for a reason.

There are some top notch kits from boots etc and i'll happily recommend some...

But i strongly advise you not to buy salon mixes and try yourself. It just isnt a good idea.

Sorry

as a level 3 qualified hairdresser I really would agree with the above there is so much that can go wrong mixing the chemicals and getting the right things!
and I would hate paying salon prices (luckliy I can do my own!PHEW) but the recommendation about going to college is great ideas they always crying out for models and they are supervised ususally just takes bit longer or look for training nights in salons again poss take longer but much cheaper, or look for a mobile, most are as well qualified as salon stylists and have much cheaper prices.
Hope that helps a bit???
angie
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youngandreckless

I'm currently training and the potential for disaster is huge.

We offer colour at our college for less than a tenner upwards (depending on what you want) and this would work out cheaper than buying your own plus p&p as colleges only charge for materials. The teacher supervises the entire thing, including the tests that are done on your skin and hair to make sure you can have the colour without damaging your hair or having a reaction.

I would really recommend going to your local college, a good tip if you're unsure is to book either a blow dry or conditioning treatment so you can suss the place out - you'll only spend £4 and can decide if you're comfortable there without commiting to a permanent treatment. Or book a level 3 class as they would be the most experienced.

Good luck and remember don't try this at home unless it is a proper home kit!

slowlyfading

I am in the same position. I used to spend £85 on highlights and a cut, every month or so. Now, I just get it done every 4 months, one of those on my birthday so its a birthday present. Hair care is an expensive thing!

fabianne

Hiya
I have 21 years hairdressing experience,trained in a top Manchester salon and have had 2 salons of my own.I am Wella fluent and have also done Redken colour training.I have broad knowledge on the product ranges of Redken,mop and TiGi bedhead.
Ask away-you can PM me with pleasure and I will try and advise you-bit hard without your head in my hands though!
Let me know what your hairtype is,the condition it is in,what other chemical processes you have had on it and when,how long your hair is and of course,the colour result you desire.
I can hopefully point you in the right direction and tell you what ratio's to mix etc....and I won't ask you if you are "going on your holidays this year?" in a breathy voice and that's a promise.
:-)

fabianne

I will try and help whoever else needs it-I hope to be training you NVQ's as soon as my finances are sorted-bring some real creativity and precision cutting to the College environment.
Like I said-either PM me or post on here -which may be better for others to read and get tips from??