Hair Guide
Helpful Advice Everything You Need to Know
Not sure which service is right for you? Explore our Hair Guides to better understand the differences between haircuts, colouring, perms, treatments, and hair care. Each guide is designed to help you make informed decisions and choose the service that best suits your hair goals and lifestyle.
- Hair Cuts
Hair Cut vs Trim
What’s the Difference?
Although they may seem similar, a haircut and a hair trim serve different purposes depending on your hair goals.
Haircut
A haircut changes the overall shape, style, or length of your hair. It’s ideal if you’re looking for a fresh new look or want to completely reshape your hairstyle.
Best for:
- Trying a new hairstyle
- Changing your hair length
- Adding layers or texture
- Refreshing your overall look
Hair Trim
A hair trim removes only the damaged or split ends while maintaining your existing hairstyle and length. Regular trims help keep your hair healthy and prevent further breakage.
Best for:
- Maintaining your current hairstyle
- Removing split ends
- Promoting healthier-looking hair
- Keeping hair neat between haircuts
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose a haircut if you’re ready for a new style or a noticeable change. Choose a hair trim if you simply want to maintain your current look while keeping your hair healthy and well-groomed.
Not sure which is right for you? During your consultation, we’ll recommend the option that best suits your hair condition, lifestyle, and styling goals.
- Hair Colour
Balayage vs Highlights
What’s the Difference?
Both balayage and highlights add dimension and brightness to your hair, but they create different looks and require different levels of maintenance.
Balayage
Balayage is a hand-painted colouring technique that creates a soft, natural transition from darker roots to lighter ends. It grows out beautifully, making it a low-maintenance option.
Best for:
- Soft, natural-looking colour
- Low-maintenance upkeep
- Seamless colour transitions
- Longer-lasting grow-out
Highlights
Highlights use foils to create more defined, even strands of lighter colour throughout the hair. They provide brighter contrast and more noticeable dimension.
Best for:
- Brighter overall appearance
- Defined colour placement
- Even lightening
- A more noticeable transformation
Which Should You Choose?
Choose balayage if you prefer a softer, natural look with less frequent touch-ups. Choose highlights if you want brighter, more defined colour throughout your hair.
AirTouch vs Balayage
What’s the Difference?
AirTouch and balayage both create beautiful blended colour, but they use different techniques to achieve the final result.
AirTouch
AirTouch uses a hairdryer to separate shorter hairs before colouring, creating an exceptionally soft blend with minimal harsh lines.
Best for:
- Ultra-soft colour transitions
- Premium colour transformations
- Fine, seamless blending
- Longer-lasting results
Balayage
Balayage is hand-painted onto the hair to create natural-looking highlights with a sun-kissed finish.
Best for:
- Natural-looking dimension
- Lower maintenance
- Soft brightness
- A relaxed, effortless style
Which Should You Choose?
Choose AirTouch if you’re looking for the softest blend and a luxurious finish. Choose balayage if you prefer a naturally sun-kissed look with easy maintenance.
How Often Should I Colour My Hair?
Finding the Right Colour Maintenance Schedule
How often you should colour your hair depends on the type of colouring service you’ve had, how quickly your hair grows, and the shade you’ve chosen. Regular maintenance helps keep your colour looking vibrant while ensuring your hair remains healthy and well-conditioned.
General Colour Maintenance
Root Touch-Up
Every 4–8 weeks to maintain even colour and cover new hair growth.
Full Hair Colour
Every 6–8 weeks to refresh faded colour and maintain shine.
Balayage & AirTouch
Every 3–6 months, as these techniques grow out naturally with minimal visible regrowth.
Fashion Colours
Bright shades such as pink, blue, or vibrant reds may require refreshing every 4–6 weeks, as these colours tend to fade more quickly.
How to Make Your Colour Last Longer
You can help maintain your colour by:
- Using colour-safe shampoo and conditioner
- Washing your hair with cool or lukewarm water
- Limiting heat styling where possible
- Applying a nourishing hair treatment regularly
- Protecting your hair from prolonged sun exposure
Need Advice?
Every client’s hair is different. During your consultation, we’ll recommend a maintenance schedule based on your hair condition, colour choice, and lifestyle to keep your hair looking its best between appointments.
How to Care for Coloured Hair
Keep Your Colour Vibrant and Healthy
Professional colouring is an investment, and the right aftercare helps keep your hair looking beautiful for longer. Following a proper hair care routine not only preserves colour vibrancy but also keeps your hair healthy, soft, and manageable.
Daily Colour Care Tips
- Use a colour-safe shampoo and conditioner designed for coloured hair.
- Avoid washing your hair too frequently, as this can cause colour to fade faster.
- Always apply a heat protectant before using hot styling tools.
- Deep condition your hair once a week to restore moisture and maintain softness.
- Protect your hair from excessive sun exposure and chlorine whenever possible.
Maintain Healthy Hair
Regular professional treatments can help replenish moisture, strengthen the hair, and extend the life of your colour. Scheduling touch-ups at the recommended intervals also helps keep your hair looking fresh and vibrant.
Our Recommendation
Pair your colouring service with a professional post-treatment to lock in moisture, reduce damage, and keep your hair smooth, shiny, and healthy long after your appointment.
- Hair Perm & Rebonding
Digital Perm vs Cold Perm
What’s the Difference?
Both digital perms and cold perms create curls, but they differ in the technique used and the final result. The right choice depends on the type of curls you prefer, your hair condition, and your daily styling routine.
Digital Perm
A digital perm uses heat and specially designed rods to create soft, natural-looking curls. The curls become more defined when the hair is dry, making it one of the most popular choices for Korean-inspired hairstyles.
Benefits
- Soft, bouncy curls
- Natural movement
- Longer-lasting results
- Easy everyday styling
Cold Perm
A cold perm uses a chemical solution without heat to reshape the hair. It creates tighter curls that are more noticeable when the hair is wet and relax slightly once dry.
Benefits
- More defined curls
- Suitable for shorter hairstyles
- Adds texture and volume
- Great for a classic permed look
Which Should You Choose?
Choose a digital perm if you’re looking for soft, natural curls with a polished Korean-inspired finish. A cold perm is better suited for clients who prefer tighter curls, added texture, and more volume.
Rebonding vs Keratin Treatment
What’s the Difference?
Both rebonding and keratin treatments help reduce frizz and create smoother hair, but they achieve different results. Understanding the differences will help you choose the treatment that best suits your hair type and styling goals.
Rebonding
Rebonding permanently restructures the hair bonds to create a sleek, straight appearance. New hair growth will require future touch-ups to maintain an even look.
Benefits
- Permanently straightens hair
- Controls frizz
- Smooth, sleek finish
- Easier daily styling
Keratin Treatment
A keratin treatment coats the hair with nourishing proteins to smooth the cuticle, reduce frizz, and improve shine without permanently changing the hair’s natural texture.
Benefits
- Reduces frizz
- Adds shine and softness
- Improves manageability
- Maintains natural movement
Which Should You Choose?
Choose rebonding if you want permanently straight hair with long-lasting results. Choose a keratin treatment if your goal is smoother, healthier-looking hair while maintaining your natural texture and movement.
How to Maintain Permed Hair
Caring for Your New Perm
Proper aftercare helps your perm stay defined, healthy, and long-lasting. Following a few simple steps can keep your curls looking their best between salon visits.
Aftercare Tips
- Avoid washing your hair for the first 48 hours after your perm.
- Use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner designed for chemically treated hair.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner or curl cream to keep your curls hydrated.
- Minimise heat styling and always use a heat protectant when necessary.
- Avoid brushing dry curls—use a wide-tooth comb instead.
- Schedule regular hair treatments to maintain moisture and reduce dryness.
Keep Your Curls Looking Their Best
Healthy, well-moisturised hair helps maintain curl definition and extends the life of your perm. Regular trims and professional conditioning treatments will also keep your hair looking soft, bouncy, and easy to manage.
- Hair Treatment
Which Hair Treatment Should I Choose?
Find the Right Treatment for Your Hair
Every hair type has different needs. Whether your hair is dry, damaged, frizzy, or colour-treated, choosing the right professional treatment can improve its health, strength, and overall appearance. During your consultation, we’ll assess your hair condition and recommend the treatment best suited to your goals.
Scalp Detox
A deep-cleansing treatment that removes excess oil, product build-up, and impurities to create a healthier scalp environment.
Best for:
- Oily scalp
- Itchy scalp
- Dandruff concerns
- Product build-up
Grand Linkage Treatment
A premium Milbon treatment that repairs damaged hair from within while restoring softness, shine, and manageability.
Best for:
- Dry or damaged hair
- Coloured hair
- Hair lacking moisture
- Improving softness and shine
Tokio Limited Treatment
An advanced Japanese treatment featuring patented Inkarami technology to deeply repair severely damaged hair and strengthen it from the inside out.
Best for:
- Bleached hair
- Chemically damaged hair
- Weak or brittle hair
- Intensive hair repair
Anti-Frizz Treatment
Smooths the hair surface to reduce frizz and flyaways while maintaining natural movement and shine.
Best for:
- Frizzy hair
- Humid weather
- Unmanageable hair
- Smoother everyday styling
Smooth Lux / Amino Acid Treatment
An intensive amino acid treatment that deeply nourishes the hair, improving strength, elasticity, and overall hair health.
Best for:
- Dry or dehydrated hair
- Hair prone to breakage
- Dull, lifeless hair
- Maintaining healthy, silky hair
Still Unsure?
If you’re not sure which treatment is right for your hair, don’t worry. Our hairstylist will assess your hair’s condition, discuss your concerns, and recommend the most suitable treatment to help you achieve healthy, beautiful, and manageable hair.
- Hair Care
Common Hair Problems & Solutions
Understanding Your Hair Concerns
Many common hair concerns can be improved with the right combination of professional treatments, proper hair care, and regular maintenance. Identifying the cause of the problem is the first step towards achieving healthier, stronger, and more manageable hair.
Dry & Damaged Hair
Hair can become dry and brittle due to frequent colouring, heat styling, chemical services, or environmental factors.
Recommended Solutions:
- Deep conditioning treatments
- Tokio Limited Treatment
- Grand Linkage Treatment
- Weekly nourishing hair masks
Frizzy & Unmanageable Hair
Humidity, dehydration, and damaged hair cuticles can lead to frizz and make styling more difficult.
Recommended Solutions:
- Anti-Frizz Treatment
- Smooth Lux / Amino Acid Treatment
- Moisturising hair care products
- Heat protection before styling
Oily or Itchy Scalp
Excess oil, product build-up, and scalp irritation can affect both scalp health and hair growth.
Recommended Solutions:
- Scalp Detox Treatment
- Gentle scalp cleansing
- Regular scalp maintenance
- Avoid excessive product build-up
Hair Breakage & Weak Hair
Hair that breaks easily is often caused by chemical treatments, heat damage, or a lack of moisture and protein.
Recommended Solutions:
- Tokio Limited Treatment
- Amino Acid Treatment
- Reduce excessive heat styling
- Regular strengthening treatments
Colour Fading
Coloured hair naturally fades over time due to washing, heat styling, and UV exposure.
Recommended Solutions:
- Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner
- Wash with lukewarm water
- Minimise heat styling
- Schedule regular colour touch-ups
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