Lighten Your Hair For Summer
Lighten Your Locks for Summer with Us!
Dreaming of lighter and brighter hair this summer, but aren't sure how to choose between highlights, Balayage or an all-over colour upgrade? Take a breath, relax, and read this quick guide to lightening your hair with our experts at Mova Salons.
What's more, when you come in for a hair colour appointment with us, we’ll take the time to assess your hair type and condition, so that we can recommend the ideal technique to suit your complexion and highlight your natural features. Call our Staines Salon on 01784 449 727, or our Virginia Water Salon on 01344 843 500 today to book your bespoke hair lightening appointment.
Important: If you’re new to Mova Salons, or haven’t had a colour service with us in the past six months, please arrange a free allergy alert test at least 48 hours before your first appointment.
Choose Your Lightening Method
To help you decide which lightening look to go for, here's a breakdown of the 3 main techniques:
Full Colour Change: If you're feeling bold, and want to go from dark to light, you'll need an all-over colour lightening service. When you come in for your colour appointment, we'll asses the health of your hair, and help you select the perfect bright, summery shade to suit you. We use only the finest quality salon-grade products for all of our colour services, ensuring that your locks remain soft, silky and smooth once coloured.
Balayage: Want beachy, sun-kissed hair that looks natural as it grows out? Then Balayage is your go-to lightening look. This technique involves hand-painting colour onto selected areas of the hair to create a gradual contrast between lighter and darker sections. We'll select gorgeous shades that blend with your natural hair colour, ensuring you feel beautiful throughout summer.
Highlights and Babylights: Prefer something more striking? Then traditional highlights are for you! Highlights create a bolder, brighter overall look, without colouring your whole head of hair. This technique requires more regular maintenance than Balayage, but it'll all be worth it when the compliments start rolling in! For a softer, subtler version of highlights, try babylights, which mimic the natural, sun-kissed look of a child's hair.
Why Choose Mova Salons for Hair Lightening?
If you're thinking of lightening your hair at home, we beg you to think again! For one thing, home dying kits are often terrible for your hair, not to mention you could end up with a result that's patchy and dull. When it comes to lightening your hair, it's always best to leave it to the professionals. At Mova Salons, our experts know how to mix beautiful shades together, and always use products and techniques that protect your hair from damage.
Care for Your Lightened Hair at Home
Once you've had your hair lightened with us, here's how to keep your locks looking fabulous at home:
*Conditioning is Key: Incorporate a weekly deep conditioning treatment into your hair care routine, to keep your hair healthy, soft and knot-free.
*Spray the Heat Away: If you blow dry or heat style your hair, make sure you're using a heat protection product in order to prevent damage, dryness and frizz. Keep heat styling tools on lower heat settings to minimise damage.
*Keep Dryness at Bay: For lightened hair, we always recommend using a sulphate-free shampoo to keep your hair colour vibrant, and prevent brassiness.
*Get Bespoke Product Tips: At your next Mova appointment, ask your expert colourist for personalised recommendations on the best shampoos, conditioners and heat protection products for your hair type and colour treatment type. We always love to help!
Get Light and Bright Hair that Glows all Season
Ready to get the hair lightening look of your dreams, all while keeping your hair shiny, healthy and happy? Call our Staines salon on 01784 449 727 or our Virginia Water branch on 01344 843 500 to make your bespoke hair colour appointment today.