I work in a hair salon – you should start preparing for your next hair appointment WEEKS in advance

MANY women count down the days until their hair appointment. But in the run-up to your salon visit, there are several things you could be doing to make things easier for both yourself and your stylist. Tom Smith, hairdresser and international creative colour director at Evo Hair, explained that preparations should begin a fortnight before […]

MANY women count down the days until their hair appointment.

But in the run-up to your salon visit, there are several things you could be doing to make things easier for both yourself and your stylist.

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Tom Smith, hairdresser and international creative colour director at Evo Hair, explained that preparations should begin a fortnight before your appointment date – but only if you’re someone who uses toners or purple shampoo.

“Two weeks before your appointment, quit toning your hair at home,” he told Glamourmagazine.co.uk.

“Purple shampoo or colour-boosting home-toners are fantastic to keep your colour looking salon fresh, but allow them to wash away a bit before you see your stylist so they can get a clear view of where your hair is without them.”

When it’s just seven days until your appointment, use the Olaplex No. 3 treatment.

“It’s a great way to boost your the quality of hair before your appointment,” Tom said.

“The healthier the hair, the more options we’ll have with your colour plan and the less we’ll have to cut off.”

In addition, it’s worth giving your hair a detox ahead of your appointment, by using a cleansing shampoo or a mineral remover.

Colour Wow’s Dream Filter is a good one to try.

Tom also set the record straight about what your hair should be like when you go to your appointment, insisting that stylists prefer working with freshly-washed locks rather than slightly dirty ones – despite the myth suggesting otherwise.

“Most hairstylists prefer to work on relatively clean hair – the exception being if you’re having a scalp bleaching service, where a little build up of natural oils will actually help to protect your scalp from irritation,” he explained.