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2June2023

Tips for Achieving Perfect Colouring?

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Colour matching is not a science, but people often get it wrong. Colour theory should never be about what colours you can and can’t wear – it’s more about selecting the shade that will best flatter your complexion.

Hair & fashion colour rules are mere guidelines, so you don’t have to worry about taking your hair colour to extremes and following the strict colouring guidelines, carrying swatches of your best colours along to the shops & salons! This guide provides suggestions which are not set in stone – while wearing colours that flatter your complexion is always handy, style is a form of self-expression.

The perfect colouring represents the goal of every hairdresser and the desire of every client:

Whether it’s white hair coverage or more elaborate techniques, every hairdresser always wants to get a perfect colour, to satisfy the expectations of their customers to the maximum.

To achieve this goal, it is important to follow some simple technical precautions, which are often taken for granted: we analyse below the fundamental steps that will lead us to the correct application of INCOLOR.

The first thing to consider is the base colour. Regrowth, lengths, and ends must be examined separately, to determine: the height of tone, the reflex or nuance, and if the colour is natural or artificial. It will be necessary to understand what the necessary colour steps are, the tone to achieve the goal, and establish the background pigment.

The front and back should be analysed separately, determining the exact percentage of white hair. The structure of the hair is certainly another variable to consider: normal, thin or thick? Delicate or resistant? Chemically treated? porous or heavily damaged? These are characteristics that can influence the final result of the colouring process.

EPIDERMAL TEST

INSIGHT INCOLOR has a highly dermo-compatible formulation, but we know that some allergies or other skin problems can develop over time, even after many years of using the same product. For this reason, before each application of colour, it is recommended to perform a skin sensitivity test to check if the customer has an intolerance to the product. If itching or redness is noted, it is likely that there is sensitivity to some component of the product, and therefore the colour should not be applied. If, on the other hand, the test gave a positive effect (so no itching or redness occurred), you can proceed with the application.

APPLICATION TECHNIQUES

In everyday life it is easy for everyday operations to be underestimated, as they are considered simple and taken for granted. So let’s see below what are the steps to follow for an optimal and safe colouring job.

Before starting, we recommend applying a protective product on the face contour, such as the Skin Protector, to protect the client’s skin. Do not forget the importance of the operator’s use of protective gloves.

It is possible to obtain technically perfect and impressive results by following a few basic rules during the preparation of the color mixture:

The doses must be precise to obtain a constant result;
The use of a scale is always recommended, to weigh the right quantities;
Never use metal bowls or tools; Use the product immediately after preparation.
Before using INCOLOR, do not wash your hair, but brush it carefully to remove any residues of lacquers or fixers.

It is possible to make a delicate shampoo only in case of dirty hair or too full of residues of finish products; after a short drying time, apply the colouring mixture.

APPLICATION AND WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

The colour must be deposited accurately and evenly with the brush, avoiding “swiping” the brush to avoid removing the colour just deposited. The laying time is determined by the desired result, the essential thing is that it falls within the minimum and maximum range of the times indicated. By rinsing the product before the minimum time (35 minutes), inaccurate and incomplete results are created. The indicated shutter speeds are recommended for INCOLOR to ensure optimal performance. Once the exposure time is complete, emulsify the color, avoiding massaging the skin too much.

When rinsing, pour the water in small quantities, continuing to gently massage the scalp and hair to ensure that the product’s self-washing power exerts its full effect. Rinse the product until it is completely eliminated from the skin and hair. Cleanse with Post Chemistry Shampoo to fix the colour and eliminate residues. Condition and treat with Post Chemistry Mask. This procedure restores the pH, eliminates swelling of the cuticle, and prevents colour discharge.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF COLOURED HAIR?

It is advisable to wash your hair with a hair protective shampoo. This way you will get a more intense brightness and protect the colour, to eliminate from fading. Professional stylists agree that hydration is essential to maintain colour. We recommend to use a protective mask once a week, apply to wet hair, distributing evenly. Leave on 5 / 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Retouching the colour is not advisable to dye before 6-8 weeks. And if what you want is a radical colour change, for example a platinum blonde and your base is very dark, experts recommend doing it gradually. Take a browse at our organic range of shampoos, conditioners, masks and other treatments for dyed hair.

Remember, the best way to look good, is to pick the best colours for your complexion that make you feel beautiful. Deciding between blonde, brown, and red is tough enough without considering the spectrum of tones that exist within those hues. And then you have to think about which of those shades works best for your complexion?

The decision you and your colourist have to make is which colour you would like to bring out in your face.

Choose Colours that compliment and mesh with the seasons. Alter the Colour level in this guide to fit your Hair and Skin Type and remember, not all Colour changes need to be extreme, added hints and hues go far.

If you’re interested in expanding your colour horizons, be sure to go and try on different shades of the same hue to see what looks best. Fashion rules are meant to be broken, so experiment.

4November2022

The Perfect Colouring!

The perfect colouring represents the goal of every hairdresser and the desire of every client:

Whether it’s white hair coverage or more elaborate techniques, every hairdresser always wants to get a perfect colour, to satisfy the expectations of their customers to the maximum.

To achieve this goal, it is important to follow some simple technical precautions, which are often taken for granted: we analyze below the fundamental steps that will lead us to the correct application of INCOLOR.

EPIDERMAL TEST

APPLICATION TECHNIQUES

It is possible to obtain technically perfect and impressive results by following a few basic rules during the preparation of the color mixture:

The doses must be precise to obtain a constant result;
The use of a scale is always recommended, to weigh the right quantities;
Never use metal bowls or tools; Use the product immediately after preparation.
Before using INCOLOR, do not wash your hair, but brush it carefully to remove any residues of lacquers or fixers.

It is possible to make a delicate shampoo only in case of dirty hair or too full of residues of finish products; after a short drying time, apply the colouring mixture.

APPLICATION AND WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF COLOURED HAIR?

25October2022

The Importance of Sleep for Beauty

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What is a beauty sleep and why it is a practice that we all should implement for the well-being of the skin and hair.

The so-called beauty sleep from today on is no longer just an old popular saying, but a discovery with a solid scientific background. A team of scientists from the University of Manchester has found numerous correlations between night sleep and the production of a certain type of collagen. This study looked at the extracellular matrix, which is the tissue in which our cells are suspended, and which is mainly made up of collagen.

Collagen: the main ingredient of the skin

Collagen is a protein, it provides structure to our tissues, and therefore also to our face and skin. If the skin appears toned, firm and elastic, much of the credit is due to collagen. As we age, natural collagen production slows down for physiological reasons, but external factors as lack of sleep can further accelerate this process.

It has been found that the peak of collagen production is between 11pm and 4 in the morning , so during the hours when we usually sleep. This is a good reason for trying to improve our sleep: during these hours the skin is able to self-regenerate, appearing more compact and rested in the morning.

For this exact same reason, after a sleepless night or an intermittent sleep, we wake up looking worse: tired, with a hollow face and a dull complexion.

Tips for a beauty sleep

Now that we’ve established the undisputed benefits of a good night’s sleep, we’ll leave you with a few tips to optimize your beauty sleep and get your daily fix of collagen!

• Getting your body used to always going to sleep at the same time is a great way to establish a routine and make it easier to fall asleep.

• Use fabric sprays with a relaxing scent. Spray them on pillowcases and sheets to encourage sleep and “trick” your brain into associating the moment of falling asleep with a positive experience.

• Prepare the skin on your face and body before bed. Follow a good skincare regime by removing makeup and impurities from your face before applying moisturizer or other skincare products. Don’t neglect the skin on your body!

• A hot shower or relaxing herbal tea can help you sleep.

• Avoid falling asleep while watching videos or TV series. Ideally, get away from electronic devices and monitors at least half an hour beforehand. Prefer a good old fashion book, maybe printed on recycled paper!

• One last bonus tip to protect your hair: sleep with a silk or satin pillowcase, or wrap your hair in a silk scarf. It will protect it from breakage and frizz during the night and, if you have curly or wavy hair, it will protect your curls, which will look perfect in the morning!

Now all you have to do is try these simple tips to improve your sleep: your beauty has one more ally!

13September2022

Shampoo, the story of a modern tradition

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Let’s discover the history of Shampoo, from 18th century India to modern Europe: how the essential product we know today was born.

Would you ever have thought that Shampoo, a product so essential to our personal hygiene that we use almost every day, was a rather recent invention?

That’s right: shampoo as we know it was invented in the early decades of the 20th century. Its story begins in India, and through the English colonists it arrived in Europe. Let’s discover how!

Shampoo means massage

The custom of shampoo, or champo, comes from India, and was imported to England in the second half of the 1700s. The word champo in Hindi means “to apply pressure, to massage” and recalls the massage applied during the cleansing of the hair. Around those years Sheik al-Din Mohammad exported this custom in Europe, opening the first center for hygiene and therapeutic massage in Brighton. Among the various services offered, in this center it was also possible to book a champo, that is a cleansing and massage of the skin and hair.

Shampoo in the past

In the past there have been many ingredients and rituals for washing skin and hair, let’s see some of them.

In ancient Egypt a mixture of vinegar and water was used to rub the scalp and lengths. Romans, instead, used a sort of soap made of ashes mixed with lard and other fatty substances. In this case, the cleansing was more for the slightly abrasive and absorbent action of the ash, while the oils dissolved the excess sebum on the skin.

During the Middle Ages shampoo was made by mixing alcohol (often brandy) with eggs or even sulfur. Women used to wear their hair always styled away from the face, in braids and gathered hairstyles, and cover themselves with a veil. These hairstyles made the hair much less dirty.

The invention of the modern shampoo

Shampoo as we know it, a detergent containing surfactants that produce foam and cleanse the skin, is a recent invention. The first shampoos date back to the late 1800s, and consisted of powders to be dissolved in water, invented by chemist Hans Schwartzkopf. Until then, shampoo was made by boiling together soap flakes, with the addition of scented oils. These soaps had a pH level not suitable for cleansing hair, therefore it is likely that the frizzy hair effect was much more common at that time than today. To see the very first shampoo similar to ours today, and specifically formulated for washing the head, we will have to wait until the 1930s, when the first shampoo in liquid form and composed of synthetic ingredients was introduced to the market.

For many years that was the only option on the market. Up until today, when the choice is endless and there are shampoos for every need. Have you tried INSIGHT shampoos? Delicate and effective, discover them all and find the one that’s right for you.

30August2022

Do you know your hair?

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Let’s discover together the structure of the hair and its composition, we will see how under the microscope they are very different than with the naked eye.

Whether long or short, we have always attached enormous importance to our hair, considering it an integral part of our style and our concept of beauty. Over the centuries, fashions and tastes have evolved, and colors and trendy hairstyles have changed from time to time, but hair has always remained at the center of our attention. There are many reasons why hair represents a feature of great importance in any culture and are to be found in psychology and anthropology. Today we are not going to fathom the mystery of this fascination of ours, but another “mystery”, so to speak, which can be unraveled by science: what is hair really made of?

Let’s find out!

Let’s start by saying that hair is an inert material, this means that it is a non-living skin annex, therefore unable to repair itself and not equipped with its own vital functions. The root of the hair is the living part, it is there that all the functions that lead to the formation of the hair take place, but the shaft is not.

How is the hair made?

The hair structure is concentric: let’s imagine it as a tiny tree trunk. By cutting it lengthwise, we will discover three sections one inside the other. We’ll see what they are shortly.

We can divide it by its length into two parts, the root and the stem . The root is the active part of the hair, the one we do not see because it is inserted into the hair follicle on the skin. The terminal part of the root is called the bulb.

The visible part of the hair, the one we can touch and comb, is called the shaft, or even the stem. The structure of the stem seen under a microscope is composed of three concentric layers:

an external part called the cuticle, made up of keratin flakes superimposed in layers
the area under the cuticle is called the cortex or cortical area, and is the one that gives the hair its color, which will be more or less dark depending on how much melanin is contained within it
the innermost area, called medulla, whose function is still unclear and is not even present in all hair.

Keratin, the substance of the hair

The hair is composed almost entirely of keratin. It is a high molecular weight protein, which makes it very resistant. Contrary to popular belief, thin hair has thicker outer cuticles than thicker hair. What makes them thinner is the fact that they have a finer bark. The cortex is the most important part of the shaft, it is composed of fusiform cells, which give the hair an elongated shape, rich in keratin and melanin grains, which is the pigment on which the hair color depends. To hold everything together, there is a matrix made up of lipids and proteins.

Melanin, which, as we have said, attributes color to the hair, is produced by melanocytes found inside the hair root, and can be of three types: eumelanin, which produces a brown/black color, pheomelanin, which produces a yellow/red color, trichosiderin, typical of red hair. Their combination gives rise from time to time to infinite shades of color.

What about white hair? It is due to the arrest of the functioning of the melanocytes inside the bulb, which thus stop producing pigment and the bark of the hair remains colorless

How does hair grow?

Hair doesn’t grow continuously, as you might think, but it goes on a cycle. The period of growth, called anagen, is followed by a slowing down period, catagen, which is then followed by the phase of death and fall of the hair, called telogen. After the telogen, a new hair begins to form inside the bulb. Each hair on our head is in a different phase of its life cycle than the neighboring hair: if this were not the case we would periodically see the appearance of empty patches or the simultaneous fall and regrowth of all hair.

Finally, a few numbers

A single hair is made up of 100,000 / 150,000 hairs on average. We physiologically lose 50 to 100 hairs every day.

On average the hair growth rate is about 18cm per year, so if you are fondling the idea of cutting the much-desired bangs, or giving in to a nice pixie cut, you can now calculate the time it takes for your hair to return exactly to its current length.

Great Hair Results with Natural products

Healthy hair using Natural products for hair are kind of like facials for your hair. Sure, our regular hair care products are helping to keep our hair cleansed, protected and in good health just like our skincare products, but both hair and skin can do with a replenishing boost at regular intervals. Aside from what we do to our hair in terms of chemical processing and heated styling, other factors such as environmental conditions, diet, health, stress and hydration all take a toll on the health of our hair. When you decide it is time to indulge your hair in a luxurious treatment, you will find many beautiful treatment products available at LF Hair & Beauty to give your hair the pampering it needs and deserves!

2August2022

5 Reasons You Should Switch To INSIGHT

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The organic revolution has hit our shores and is here to stay. Over the last decade, more people are making a lifestyle shift and switching to an all natural hair care. Here at INSIGHT Australia, nature is our number one source of inspiration and we aim to safeguard the health and shine of hair through a selection of raw materials.

All our products are tailored for all hair types to create your own beauty regime. Here are 5 reasons why you should switch to INSIGHT today:

1.) Sustainability

This isn’t an end point, but a continuously developing journey, which requires constant updating to make the right choices every time: for the environment, for the economics of production processes, and for people. This is why we are constantly updating this section.

We keep our emissions under control

We are a Carbon Footprint certified company: we work to reduce our CO2 emissions as much as possible and fund offsetting projects to compensate for any so-called inevitable emissions. This allows us to keep our environmental footprint under control at all times.

Our Certifications

We work with dedication to obtain certifications that attest to the sustainability and quality of our finished products, and also our production cycles and factories.

Our Packaging

Our packaging choices are the tangible result of our reflection and research over the years, which has led us to choose to package our products in 100% recycled plastic.

Environmental Labels

INSIGHT is active in promoting good practices related to recycling and promoting a lifestyle with the lowest environmental impact. This is why we are convinced that clear communication is essential for the correct disposal of packaging at the end of the use of the products.

We all have our own identity, uniqueness, preferences and hair. This is the reason why we have created a complete system in which you can choose your right combination. What’s your combo?

2.) Allergen-Free Fragrances:

For INSIGHT products, we use two types of fragrances:

Synthetic fragrances: these are formulated to be as gentle as possible on even the most sensitive skin, as the allergens in the perfume are reduced to below the allergenic threshold.

Natural fragrances: all Cosmos Natural certified products contain perfumes of 100% natural origin, coming from a controlled, sustainable supply chain. They can derive from essential oils, phyto-oils or other perfumed substances, which by their nature may contain allergens.

3.) SLS and SLES-FREE (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate)

All of our shampoos are formulated without SLS and SLES (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate), which are surfactants considered aggressive and potentially irritating. We have chosen to replace them with mixes of plant-derived surfactants, calibrated to be both high-performing and gentle on the scalp at the same time. Our Cosmos Natural and ICEA Eco Bio Cosmetics certified cleansing products are dermatologically tested on sensitive skin, so they are suitable for even the most delicate skin.

4.) Ozonated Water, a natural disinfectant

We use ozonated water in all our formulas. Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms: thanks to its oxidative power, it is considered to be an effective disinfectant, able to kill viruses, bacteria and other contaminants in water in a short space of time, without releasing chemical residues like other commonly used disinfectants.

5.) 100% Made In Italy:

The quality of our product is guaranteed beginning from the laboratory until the final delivery. Today, Insight is exported to 54 countries all over the world. A value that is a sign of distinction, perfection and style. We produce and package our products in our factory in Granarolo dell’Emilia (Bologna), which is completely powered by energy from renewable sources, including our own photovoltaic plant. We are also equipped with an internal treatment system for the wastewater that comes from washing our equipment.

We all have our own identity, uniqueness, preferences and hair. This is the reason why we have created a complete system in which you can choose your right combination. What’s your combo?

26July2022

Why Balayage Hair is the New Hair Trend!

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Balayage has been around for a while, but this timeless technique is creeping it’s way back into being one of the most popular hair colour requests in salons today. It’s a freehand hair colouring technique that gives a really blended natural look with no harsh or obvious regrowth lines. This technique requires much less maintenance and provides excellent alternatives for touch up and covering regrowth and tradition foil.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW FASHION HAIR TRANSFORMATION

Well, it’s time to try the trendiest hair colouring method in town— balayage. Balayage is a French word that means sweeping or painting, and in the hair salon industry, balayage is a hair colouring technique that features soft, smooth, and natural looking highlights through the use of the hands. The technique uses patches of light and shade to create multiple dimensions to the colour. It’s a great method if you want to refresh your colour but don’t want to go for a bold colour overhaul.

If you’re ready for a change, you’re in the right place. Celeb stylists and Instagram influencers are always inspiring the latest hair colour trends. No matter if your locks are blonde, brunette, black or red, there’s a chic balayage option to suit you. Perfect for creating a graduated and natural-looking style, balayage gives dimensional and radiant-looking hair.

So, what are you waiting for? Just go through INCOLOR to find the three new products designed to achieve fashion effects, lightening and toning, without giving up a natural result, and find the best new balayage option for you.

1.) BLUE BLEACHING POWDER WITH AMMONIA + Organic Amaranth Oil+ Organic Safflower Oil
Compact anti-yellow powder, dust free. It maintains the level of hydration of the hair during the bleaching process.

2.) NOURISHING COLOR ACTIVATOR + Rice Proteins. Activator for colouring and toning.

3.) BLEACHING FLUID + Organic Rice Extract + Phytokeratin. Multifunctional formula, which can be used for the following services:

• pre-color treatment
• natural lightening
• softening of the re-growth effect
• hair polishing and elimination of color overload

SOME EXAMPLES OF USE:

NATURAL EFFECT HIGHLIGHTS

To lighten natural hair by two tones lighter, and to create some very natural effects on lengths and ends. Mix the bleaching fluid with the recommended Volume Color Activator. Apply the mixture on the lengths and leave on maximum of 20 minutes, depending on the desired lightening result. Rinse and proceed with organic Shampoo. The bleaching action and the speed of action of the product can be influenced by the structure of the hair and by the presence of an artificial color on lengths and ends. Obviously, the best result will be obtained on natural hair.

HYDRATING AND ILLUMINATING PRE-COLOUR TREATMENT

To prepare the hair to receive a fashion or very light colour, for example copper and red shades or super bleaching, on a very dark base. Mix the bleaching fluid with the recommended Volume Color Activator. Apply the mixture to the hair, leave on for 20 minutes, remove the excess product and apply the desired Hydra-color® shade.

SOFTENING OF THE RE-GROWTH EFFECT

To quickly eliminate the contrast between the natural dark base and the lighter lengths, to lighten the contrast between the natural base and the streaks or to recover the barriers created by great regrowth. Mix the bleaching fluid with the recommended Volume Color Activator. Apply the mixture to the working area, leave in hair for 20 minutes, depending on the desired shade. Rinse and proceed with organic Shampoo.

POLISHING OF COLOURED HAIR AND/OR REMOVAL OF COLOR OVERLOAD

Proceed with covering the root regrowth, using the desired shade. Mix the bleaching fluid with the recommended Volume Color Activator. Apply the mixture on the lengths for 10-20 minutes. Rinse and proceed with organic Shampoo.

So, what are you waiting for?

When it comes to refreshing your look, nothing beats getting your hair cut & coloured. Not only is it a visual change, a great hair refresh can inspire a whole new wardrobe, boost your confidence and represent a brand new you!

15July2022

Tips for Maintaining Bright Hair Colour!

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Pack a Pigment Punch with our NEW fastest colours

Dying your hair is always fun and it’s also a great way to kickoff a new season! Pack a pigment punch with our NEW fastest colours. INCOLOR Enhancing Direct Pigments, a new, easy-to-apply formulation in gel form to place accents on hair tips, fringes or face-frame sections; create exciting ombre and highlighting effects. Fastasy colours are the ultimate tool for creative colour.

Good Colour Starts with Healthy Hair

Unhealthy, damaged hair will not hold colour well. You may make it from black hair to pink in a week by bleaching your hair twice a day but that pink won’t hold because your hair is in rough shape. Be patient with your journey from dark hair to coloured hair. Make sure to nurture your hair. Hair masks and repair products are your best friends! Try INSIGHT DAILY USE Energizing Mask & INSIGHT DRY HAIR Nourishing Mask.

Rinse Hair with Cool Water

This is actually my best tip. Warm water opens the hair cuticle allowing the colour to escape. I’m not saying you need to wash your hair with ice cold water, but in reality, the colder the better. Rinse your hair through with cold water before you get out of the shower to tame frizz and seal in the moisture. Rinsing your hair with cold water helps with closing your cuticle after your hair is washed.

Cold water also helps reduce bleeding if you have more than one color, otherwise your hair colour will just turn into a mess similar to when you mix different colors of paint together.

While we’re on the subject of water, it should be noted that swimming in chlorinated water is awful for your hair color. (But hey, if you want to fade your hair, go for it!) For good measures, just keep your hair dry as much as possible and avoid hot water!

Avoid Shampoos with Sulfates & choose SLS/SLES FREE

Sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate) and alcohol-based products are two huge things that will fade any hair colour. Sulfate free shampoos can be kind of tricky to find sometimes, but they’re definitely worth switching to. INSIGHT professional has a wide selection of hair shampoos & conditioners which are SLS/SLES FREE. Instead INSIGHT uses gentler cleansing agent, derived from coconut, using a more dermo-compatible cleansing product means protecting scalp health and balance over time.

Even with sulfate free shampoo, you should still try to cut back on shampoo use. Shampoo strips your hair of its natural oils, as well as the colour. If you’re lucky enough to not have super greasy hair, skip washing every other day and use a protective MASK on your off days. Our choice is INSIGHT COLORED HAIR Protective Mask which protects hair colour, & deeply nourishes the hair, leaving it softer & healthier than ever.

Avoid Prolonged Exposure to the Sun

Just like your skin, the sun isn’t necessarily good for your hair colour. Try wearing a hat if you’ll be spending a long time in the sun. There are also products to protect the hair from weather conditions, sun rays, chlorine & sea salt. We recommend trying INSIGHT ANTIOXIDANT rejuvenating MASK & INSIGHT ANTIOXIDANT protective hairspray.

All of the above should help you maintain your hair colour & enjoy your vivid pigments for fashion results on the fly!

12July2022

Going Going Blonde… Top tips to achieve healthy blonde locks!

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When we see our favourite celebs go brunette to blonde in the blink of an eye it’s easy to get swept up in the idea of having lighter locks in a heart beat, but sometimes it’s not that easy. Let’s quickly talk about the top 4 things you should know before going blonde…

So, you’re thinking of going blonde? What shade of blonde? Light blonde, dark blonde, ash blonde, platinum, golden, silver, creamy, buttery, caramel, strawberry or balayage… it’s like a buffet! But with so many choices, dyeing your hair blonde isn’t quite as simple as it sounds. We share with you the top 4 things you need to know before picking up the peroxide.

When it comes to going blonde it usually involves dramatic highlighting to the hair as well an up-keep and maintenance schedule that is pretty demanding… we are talking weekly treatments and possibly monthly salon appointments.

SAY NO TO DIY

At home box dye kits are good for reviving dull hair or to go a shade or two lighter (or darker) but when it comes to changing the genetic colour of your hair, leave it to the experts.
DIY kits can do some serious damage to your hair so its best to make sure you visit your local INSIGHT salon to help you create a plan of attack to get you to the perfect blonde! Now depending on what your natural hair colour is, what type of hair you have, what shade of blonde you want, and whether you’ve dyed your hair previously or not, will all determine the method needed to bleach your hair, and how your colourist will achieve it. There are so many things to consider for a successful bleach job. It’s both science and an art form!

INSIGHT offers INCOLOR, a high quality dye system, with a low ammonia content, highly hydrating and protective. Guarantees intense colours and long-life reflections, while protecting the hair fibre. Hydra-Color® is an innovative blend of natural esters 55 (Lauryl Lactate, Octyldodecyl Lactate, Tristearyl Citrate), derived from Lactic and Citric Acids, with a protective, but above all moisturising, action. During the colouring process, our Hydra Color formula has an unique reaction that unlocks a new level of hydration and colour intensity.

IT’S A PROCESS

Dramatically changing the colour of your hair can do some major damage to it, particularly if you’re going from dark brown to light blonde. How much damage depends on the current condition of your hair (which is why it is so important to have your colour done in salon). But don’t fret! Here at INSIGHT PROFESSIONAL, we use the ground breaking INCOLOR / HYDRA-COLOR® SYSTEM which goes hand-in-hand when it comes to blondes and highlights.

INCOLOR is a professional formula with hydra colour blend, which contains a high percentage of natural derived ingredients. On average, more than 90% of the total formula is composed of raw materials of natural origin. Hydrating repairing masks, oil treatments, and deep conditioners are also highly recommended after colouring hair. Speeding up the lightening process will put your hair at risk of breakage and split ends.

Big changes need time and patience. Depending on the look you are after, your stylist will discuss the highlighting technique best suited to you as well as a toner.

CONSIDER THE MAINTENANCE

Dyed blonde hair requires an extra dose of care and conditioning. Well once you go blonde your hair won’t be the same. Not only have you altered the colour of your hair but also the structural bonds, decreasing elasticity and the ability to absorb moisture. These changes will make your hair vulnerable, which means blonde hair needs more TLC. Expect to add 30 minutes to your morning routine, thanks to the additional conditioning and styling required.

In terms of products, no doubt you will need a moisturising shampoo and conditioner, one that also combats brassiness. AFTER THE COLORING SERVICE, THE HAIR NEEDS TO RECEIVE A SPECIFIC TREATMENT TO RESTORE THE NATURAL PH OF THE HAIR AND TO HELP CLOSE THE SCALES ON HAIR’S CUTICLE.

Our POST CHEMISTRY products help to maintain a long-lasting beautiful colour, ensuring the protection and health of the hair. If your blonde or grey hair turns yellow, this can happen because of the weather conditions and pollution, which penetrate into the hair making it dull. For this reason you will need to try INCOLOR Anti-yellow Shampoo, to remove the undesired yellow reflections typical of grey or blonde hair (both natural and bleached).

The Anti-Yellow Shampoo removes any undesired yellow and golden reflections all while enhancing and brightening grey and bleached hair, neutralising the tendency to yellow, and leaving the hair soft and brighter. In terms of salon visits, depending on how fast your hair grows, you will be making appointments every 4-6 weeks for touch-ups. This is where Balayage (the gradual faded look from the roots to ends) can alleviate your time in the salon, however does require similar maintenance to keep locks healthy and moisturised.

HYDRATION IS ESSENTIAL

There’s no denying it, bleaching and colouring does damage your hair structure. Coloured hair is high maintenance, but looking after your locks will pay off. Choose special deep conditioning care products with moisturising nutrients. Leave-in conditioner is the answer, and super easy to add to your home haircare routine.

Our tip: apply a hair treatment twice a week. To get the most out of the regenerative treatment, wrap your hair up in a damp warm towel and let the mask do its job for 30 minutes to BRIGHTEN, ENHANCE AND REVITALISE COLOURED HAIR. Thanks to INSIGHT COLORED HAIR its formula’s are rich of extracts and natural oils, to protect the hair while preserving the brightness of colour, ensuring it lasts longer and is more resistant to fading.

Hair that’s lost its ability to absorb moisture is not healthy, and unhealthy hair is impossible to style. Sadly, most of us tend to use the flat iron to smooth the frizz for a slick finish, making the problem worse. Remember avoid heat, keep hair from going brittle with a daily dose of hydration, and always use a good protein rich treatment like our INSIGHT Damaged Hair range to help protect the hair and restore its natural hydration.

If your hair needs some TLC after the colouring process we recommend using the INSIGHT Blonde range to improve hair elasticity and to obtain the best cool chromatic results.

5July2022

Bad habits that are messing up your hair faster

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The experts tell us what you should avoid if you want a clean and perfect hair for longer

We always ask ourselves: how does my hair get greasy so fast? Experts explain to us what the reasons could be and, fundamentally, how to avoid them.

You wash your hair too much

According to experts, it is important to know that: “The process of developing greasy hair depends on each person’s, type, scalp and many other factors. However, it is recommended to use high-quality natural products that will nourish and strengthen the hair (such as argan oil, proteins, avocado, and lemon). The vitamins and antioxidants that you will find in these ingredients will help restore the hair and prevent dryness.

In addition to avoiding excessive hair washing, it is a good alternative to use an organic product that solves the problem for many women: INSIGHT Rebalancing Sebum Control Shampoo. Using a suitable hair product for your hair type is always an excellent solution to prolong washing, either due to lack of time or other factors. The INSIGHT Rebalancing Shampoo absorbs the excess grease and leaves the hair clean and fresh, without any trace of dirt.

There is also a detail that has been observed and is that many women go to bed with wet hair, which is not recommended. Hair loss can be linked to brushing the hair excessively when it is wet or damp. It is recommended to dry your hair thoroughly and brush it before going to sleep.

You are not using the right Shampoo

Experts say that the most important thing to avoid getting your hair damaged is to use a shampoo appropriate to your texture. Many times it is discovered that many mistakes are made with the type of shampoo that people choose. If your hair is with a fat tendency (it does not matter if it is thin or thick, smooth or curly, natural or dyed) you should use a shampoo as light as possible. Shampoos that are pH-balanced are ideal because they don’t strip the hair and scalp of its natural oil.

We recommend using a neutral shampoo that does not provide nutrients that are not needed at the root, and then hydrate with a light conditioner. In addition, it is recommended to wash it with warm to cool water and not very hot water. Dry it head down to get more volume and, in general, avoid too much heat directly to the root. If it’s necessary to straighten or curl the hair using hot tools, make sure not to overwork the roots. It’s also important to avoid touching the hair excessively, especially the hair around the face and bangs.

Being Indoors for Prolonged Periods of Time

Spending prolonged periods of time indoors or in a polluted environment can build up dirt in hair. If you touch your hair, rub your hair, or even have somebody else feel your hair often, oils coming from the hands will easily get transferred in your hair. As you go about your day, try your best to keep your hands out of your hair. When we are inside more, our hair is not exposed to the elements as much. We need Vitamin D from the sun for our overall health, including our hair, and while not absorbing as many UV rays has its benefits (less sun exposure will keep color fresh and rich), it can also dry out the hair. Dryness isn’t the only issue: Elevated body temperatures cause sebaceous glands to overproduce sebum, which results in oiler hair.

You wear hats too often

Prolonged use of hats builds up grease and dirt. Hair often gets greasy around the roots or becomes static and fly-away. This is because your scalp is stuck under your hat and can’t breathe, or because the hat’s material promotes static electricity build-up. Also, washing your hair in hot water dilates the pores and increases the production of sebaceous. Similarly, the frequent use of heat tools (dryers and irons) also, dries hair and removes its natural protection causing it to get greasy.

You use silicone-based products

Silicone in conditioners, shampoos, serums, leaves residue that build up in the hair leaving it damaged and heavier. To make things simple, silicone basically suffocates the hair and prevents any nutrients from penetrating the hair shaft. With time, our much-loved tresses will become dry and brittle, due to the lack of moisture which can lead to breakage, frizz and brittleness. You should always consider looking for silicone-free hair products to give your hair some tender loving care. Your hair will get in much better shape right away. Bear in mind that there’s always the option of visiting a professional salon near you.