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Home or Salon Colour - The Pros & Cons :
The choice is yours. MasterClass present the Advantages & Disadvantages of each route to hair colour so you know what to expect.

Home Colour Kits : 
There are a wide range of these available, some from companies who also produce colour products for hair salons. There are a number of reasons why these kits have gained popularity. They are now available at a wide range of retail outlets including chemists and supermarkets. They have received conciderable publicity, including from some high profile TV celebrities. There has also been a rise in court cases against the manufacturers of these kits.

What is in a Home Colour Kit :
A typical kit contains a hair colourant or bleaching agent together with a peroxide to mix with the colour or bleach before application. The peroxide is similar to those used in salons but the colour product is usually very different. Some contain colour products which are made from natural substances, are ammonia free while others contain strong metallic salts. Colour kits also contain instructions on how to use the components in the kit correctly and instruct the user to perform essential testing before applying anything to the hair.

Advantages of Home Colour Kits :

• They are very cheap - a great attraction during a recession.
• Because they are cheap you can experiment with your look at low cost.
• Get your hair coloured at a time to suit you - no waiting for a Salon Appointment.
• There are now a range of colours available from a range of manufacturers.
• Available at your local supermarket - buy it as part of your weekly shop.
• The kit contains everything you need, including instructions.
• Some manufacturers have local representatives who can demonstrate or advise on their products.
• You can do other household chores at home while the colour processes.

Disadvantages of Home Colour Kits :

• You are on your own with no Professional help in the room.
• The results are entirely dependent upon your practical skills.
• You must follow the instructions carefully - especially the pre-testing for allergic reaction.
• If it all goes wrong, getting a hairdresser to rectify it could prove expensive.
• You must know how often to apply colour to avoid damaging your hair with over-processing.
• When new hair growth appears in your natural colour it must be coloured with another kit to match the rest without over-processing the ends.
• Depending on your natural colour the resultant colour may not be what you expect. In the worst case, your hair may turn green, yellow, brown or orange.
• The metallic salts present in the colour will react with Salon colour components so you might not be able to have a salon colour until it has all grown out.
• You need to work methodically to avoid making a mess of your home and possessions.

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So Why Choose A Salon Colour :
Many people prefer to have their colour applied by a Professional, either to avoid having to do it themselves or because they are not good at doing their own hair.
Advantages of Salon Colours :
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• You receive a Professional service, including safe pre-testing.
• Salons use colour products designed for use by qualified & experienced Stylists.
• Qualified Stylists are trained with colour products to create an infinite range of colour tones.

Disadvantages of Salon Colours :
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• Salon treatments are much more expensive - seek out offers like our E-Deals.
• The higher prices means you can't afford to have your hair coloured as often as you would like.
• You need to pre-book an appointment which may be inconvenient to plan or attend.
• You may need to take time off work to attend an appointment - look for late opening times.

At MasterClass we use Top Quality Hair Colourss supplied by Affinage
See our Stylists for a Full Consultation and Quotation