This was my last selfie as a blondie - eek!
Created by top hair stylist Sophia Hilton, the salon prides themselves on their 'No Judgement' policy, which is what it says on the tin basically - no judgement, no funny business, just professional no-nonsense hair care. Perfect! I booked myself in about a month back & have been bouncing around with excitement ever since. When the day finally came last Saturday, I think I almost peed my pants.
The salon itself is a dream - all white walls but with rainbow coloured accents everywhere. I was told the string art on the walls was done by Sophia herself & I couldn't help but be reminded of strobe lights in some techno rave. Even cooler than the decor was the drinks list. A selection of fancy tea mixed with proper builders tea or you could even have a shandy! I thought best to stick to water considering I was due to be in the salon ALL day (hair makeovers take time ya know!)
Once I was sat in the chair I explained to the stylist, Annie that I was probably the most indecisive client she'll ever meet & because of this, she basically had free reign with my hair. I suggested the colours & she came up with the rest, starting with a full head of bleach.
Is it bad I kind of liked this ice blue colour of the bleach? Once this was washed off however I was a peroxide nightmare, resembling Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Thankfully that look didn't last long as Annie then brought over my colours.
Lets take a moment to appreciate that photo above please. Not only the dye itself, but the adorable colour co-ordinating pots & brushes. That shit does wonders for my OCD.
Sitting in front of the mirror after was so surreal & I'm pretty sure I spend the whole of my cut & blowdry smiling like a bloody idiot, like a fat kid at cake (Mmm, I could eat some cake right now...).
After 5 hours, my hair was transformed & I could not be any happier! I mean, look at it - that fade, those beautiful peachy pink tones, that soft wave. I've been called a mermaid, a princess & a My Little Pony since debuting the new 'do, ugh what a dream. So to finish I'd just like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Not Another Salon, particularly to Annie, you absolutely superstar you! I don't think I'll ever return to being blonde. I'm already planning my next creative colour look - I'm thinking turquoise...
As Annie started to apply the colour to my hair, it all suddenly became very real. My blonde locks were gone! Crap. No backing out now! She created a perfect blend of the 3 colours by applying them separately to sections of my hair & then running her fingers through.
Sitting in front of the mirror after was so surreal & I'm pretty sure I spend the whole of my cut & blowdry smiling like a bloody idiot, like a fat kid at cake (Mmm, I could eat some cake right now...).
After 5 hours, my hair was transformed & I could not be any happier! I mean, look at it - that fade, those beautiful peachy pink tones, that soft wave. I've been called a mermaid, a princess & a My Little Pony since debuting the new 'do, ugh what a dream. So to finish I'd just like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Not Another Salon, particularly to Annie, you absolutely superstar you! I don't think I'll ever return to being blonde. I'm already planning my next creative colour look - I'm thinking turquoise...
