T: 01235 534705 Is hair colour bad? Hair colouring at our Abingdon hairdressers can be a great and efficient way of changing your appearance! Hair colour options can vary and may appear complicated. Whether you set out to cover greys, revolutionise your hair or simply want a change, hair colour can significantly change your appearance […]
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T: 01235 534705 Blow Drying Hair Blow dry’s at Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon are our bread and butter. Our Abingdon hairdressers recognise that blow drying hair can be hard to do yourself. It’s a task most of us would prefer to avoid, many of us opting to skip a morning shower for an extra hour
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T: 01235 534705 What is a Patch Test? At Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon, our Abingdon hairdressers undertake a patch test on every client. A patch test (also known commonly as a skin test) is a test undertaken prior to a hair colour service to determine client safety. This is a necessary step to ensure colour
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Hair Ideas T: 01235 534705 At Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon, our Abingdon hairdressers are here to help! Our consultations are designed to help you with hair ideas, achieving your dream hair and helping you on your chosen path. Whether your hair style is flat, lacking volume or you need new hair ideas, our Abingdon hairdressers
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T: 01235 534705 Is bleach bad? At our Abingdon hairdressers, from time-to-time clients we are regularly asked whether bleach is bad. Whether a client has bleached their hair at home, have heard bad press about bleaching hair or have had a salon disaster which has over processed their hair from using bleach, it’s more common
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T: 01235 534705 Which haircut service is best for me? At our Abingdon hairdressers, clients often ask which haircut service is best for them. If you are unsure what type of haircut you should be booking in our Abingdon hair salon then you are not alone. Frequently clients’ request a booking, yet are unsure how
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T: 01235 534705 How to tackle Dandruff Dandruff is more common than you might think. Our Abingdon hairdressers are happy to make recommendations to help you tackle an oily scalp, dry hair or dandruff. For some it can be embarrassing and a nightmare trying to conceal the condition shorter term. Both men and women suffer
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T: 01235 534705 Appointments Keeping on top of your haircuts and hair colour appointments at our Abingdon hairdressers needn’t be a chore! For many clients they routinely ask, ‘how often should I book a hair appointment?’ Do you have routine? Are you a spur of the moment kind of person? Or do you simply avoid
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Booking a Haircut in Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire T: 01235 534705 Haircut Appointments in Abingdon Booking your next haircut with a new salon can feel like a leap of faith, especially if you’re trying out a new hairstylist for the first time. But fear not! At Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon in Abingdon,
T: 01235 534705 A-Z Hairdressing Terms Explained Most hairdressing terms are considered confusing, misleading or generally unheard of. In order to receive a better hair salon experience, a Hair Stylist will work better with photos and terminology they can work with. Clearly describing your desired look is really important. These words and phrases are designed
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T: 01235 534705 How to prevent red hair colour fading Ready to join the red hair club? Our Abingdon hairdressers are experts when it comes to colouring red hair. Our Abingdon Hair Stylists love working with red hair colour. It’s vibrant, standout and carries an x factor! Execute red hair colour right on the right
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T: 01235 534705 Colouring Roots Our Abingdon Hair Stylists know that natural roots coming through can be an expensive process. Those of us that colour our hair know what is required but it doesn’t need to be so difficult. For some clients in our Abingdon hairdressers roots can be difficult to maintain and aesthetically challenging
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T: 01235 534705 Valentines Day Hair February 14th is Valentine’s Day. At Wisteria Avenue, our Abingdon hairdressers are experts in creating the perfect Valentines ready hair! Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your love and celebrate with your special someone. While you’re planning your outfit and makeup for the romantic evening, don’t forget
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T: 01235 534705 Tackling greasy hair Greasy hair or oily hair is really common. Our Abingdon hairdressers recognise that many of us don’t know why we get it, however we are all aware of the impact of oily hair! Dirty hair, no volume and generally unappealling. We’ve all been there. At Wisteria Avenue our Hair
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T: 01235 534705 Hair Colour Choices It isn’t always easy to understand hair colour. Our Abingdon hairdressers take into consideration hair styles, face shape, skin pigmentation, how you wear your hair and lifestyle are all important considerations. Additionally there is also hair type, hair condition, existing hair colour. It’s not always feasible to just go
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T: 01235 534705 Everything you need to know about balayages! At Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon in Abingdon, we love our balayages! This is a popular choice and in practise our most frequently requested type of hair colour appointment. Many of our Abingdon hairdressing clients however often confuse a balayage with an ombre, remain unsure as
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Taming frizzy hair is a nightmare! You’ve woken up in the morning, you’ve tried out a new product or you’ve forgotten your umbrella! Whatever the reason, lots of us suffer from fizz leaving us all in some desperate last minute TLC! So what can we do to prevent it? Factors including but not limited to
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Box Dyes are cheap and easy! Why should I bother visiting a hair salon? We’ve all used a box dye (well, most). It’s cheap, readily accessible from most supermarkets and it can easily be applied to cover pesky grey hairs, drastically alter your appearance at short notice and it’s a bit of a doddle! Sound
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Achieving Silver Hair at Wisteria Avenue Hairdressers in Abingdon, Oxfordshire When you are blonde you want to go blonder and when you are dark you want to go… Well, lighter! Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It is commonplace for clients’ to seek to go the lightest shade possible. That being said striking a balance between
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Maintainable Hair Colouring Services at Wisteria Avenue Hairdressers in Abingdon Many of our clients’ seek to have their hair coloured yet are understandably put off by the upkeep and cost of maintenance. For some clients’, maintenance comes with the territory or hair colouring. That being said there are still a number of colour services which
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Communicating with your Stylist at Wisteria Avenue Hairdressers in Abingdon It remains commonplace within hairdressing that a client is fearful of a Stylist because they ‘never listen’, ‘they cut too much off’, ‘she turned me brassy!’ or ‘I never asked for that!’. Generally speaking a Stylist will be capable of delivering against expectations however the
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Shampoos and conditioners can be picked up for as little as £1, as much as £150 and everything else in-between!
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Red hair colour looks great! If you are ready for a change you certainly won’t be short of options from the shade to the style to the associated cut.
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We are frequently asked about semi-permanent hair colour including its benefits, drawbacks and most importantly how long semi-permanent colour lasts.
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T-Section highlights are a popular choice if you want to go lighter at your root area. However, ensuring that t-section highlights are for you and will suit your regrowth and hair colour are important to understand first.
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Two-tone balayages are becoming an increasingly popular choice for anyone seeking a difference from a more traditional balayage.
At Wisteria Avenue hairdressing salon Abingdon, the question of what the difference is between a Balayage and Ombre is a common one.
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At Wisteria Avenue hairdressing in Abingdon, Oxfordshire we are frequently asked why hair can often be left dry, damaged or in much need of some TLC!
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Bleach is a God send for those of us who seek to go lighter. Our Abingdon hairdressers use JOICO Blonde Life bleach. The powder enhances golden strands with an ultra-high-lift formula that safely kicks up to 9+ levels faster than before.
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At Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon, we offer a range of treatments. Treatments come in all shapes and sizes, they are quick to apply, cost effective and work wonders!
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At Wisteria Avenue hairdressing salon in Abingdon, we offer many hairdressing discounts and late salon deals. That being said, hair colour is our bread and butter. However for hair colour to take effect, toners play a vital role in the hair colouring process. Below we have detailed a number of important pointers in helping both client and Stylist decide when and where toners are most appropriate.
White blonde or platinum blonde hair is ever becoming the most sought after blonde of them all. From Taylor Swift to Jennifer Lawrence, everyone is adopting this go-to hair colour.
Colour Corrections can be a staged process or in some cases a one step process to rectify a colour procedure that has led to your hair being damaged in some form. Often dry and damaged hair comes in the form of over bleaching, patchy colour or the hair is now too porous and no longer
Hair extensions come in all shapes and sizes from taped wefts, micro rings, hot bonded and prebonded to name but a few. Ultimately extensions at their very core are both a fashion accessory or for many clients most appropriate if suffering from hair loss. However the application, quality of hair frequently varies significantly. Often shorter
The best hair colour has the capacity ability to make any hair style, hair cut or head of hair stand out with outstanding results. At Wisteria Avenue hairdressers in Abingdon, we are experts creating hairstyles and delivering bespoke hair colour results.
Your hair styling can ultimately transform your appearance depending on the occasion. Whether you’re attending a birthday bash, wedding, a nice restaurant or a family gathering, your hair styling options best sell, you!
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Your haircut says a lot about you. Positively: Warmth? Friendliness? Sex appeal? Professionalism? Openness? Cute? Natural Beauty? Conversely your hair can also tell a less than positive story (something our Stylists can advise upon if you are unsure as to your next haircut or style) when your visit Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon.
Long hairstyles are still as popular as ever with the right haircut and colour combo. If you have long hair and are in limbo about your next cut, fear not (because you have plenty of options!).
This Autumn, check out the best hair trends in our Abingdon hair salon! We love staying ahead with the latest trends and techniques! With the new season up us at Wisteria Avenue, there are plenty of new colours and trends to try!
Hair Colours this Spring everyone thinks ‘freshness’. The sun is stronger, everyone’s mood is lifted; it makes sense that your hair colour reflects the season!
Transforming your brunette hair using the best hair colour matched with the best hairdressers can prove a perfect mix. Brunette hair offers plenty of options; luckily clients sporting brunette hair strike lucky by virtue that inspiration isn’t hard to come by!
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Balayage, ombre, tint, highlights, lowlights… Do your hair colour options often feel overwhelming with trendy hair techniques, hair styles and hair colour? Hair colour needn’t be difficult to grasp. Despite the names (ombre, balayage, highlights, tints, lowlights) often not giving any indication as to what they actually look like, our Abingdon hair salon is here to guide you through the minefield that is hairdressing and hair colour!
Semi-permanent hair colours offer so much scope for creativity. At Wisteria Avenue Hair Salon, we offer up to 36 different hair colour shades from Violet, to Rose Gold, Moonstone, Mermaid Blue or even Silver Ice!
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T: 01235 534705 Grey Hair Ideas Are you tired of constantly dyeing your hair to hide your grey hair? It’s time to embrace your natural hair colour! Our Abingdon hairdressers believe that grey hair can be beautiful and sophisticated hair colour that can look stunning on anyone. Grey hair is a natural sign of ageing,
Summer is finally here! That can mean one thing; (Well, aside from a new wardrobe!), it’s time for a new hair colour! At any top salon your Hair Stylist will likely have an excellent grasp of seasonal hair trends. Whether you intend to opt for a natural sun kissed balayage with lighter tones, highlights a shade or two lighter or something to really make a statement this summer like a creative colour (rose gold is VERY popular right now), your options are far from limited particularly down the creative hair colour avenue.
Our Abingdon hairdressers is geared towards creating the best hair colour on offer. At Wisteria Avenue hairdressing in Abingdon, we are experts in hair colour and the latest hair trends. Our team of skilled Hair Stylists have partnered with JOICO to offer our clients their LumiShine, Blonde Life and Color Intensity range.
Good hairdressers in Abingdon are hard to find. Working with your Stylist to find out what works for you is really important to find common ground; something that works for you!
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In French, ombre translates as ‘shade’. So what does this mean in terms of hair colour? Ombre in the hairdressing terms basically means a two-toned colour effect that is traditionally darker at the top and lighter at the bottom.
Two of the most popular hair colour services in our Abingdon salon are all over colors and highlights.
As hair colour experts in Abingdon, both all over colours and highlights are clear winners if you are concerned by greys in the case of highlights or in the case of greys, our stylists generally opt for an all over colour in the event of more than 30% grey coverage particularly on short hair.
Do you want your hair to whisper or shout!? Tell your Stylist exactly what you seek (and don’t forget to be specific, every detail helps!). During your appointment it helps to bring photos for inspiration, Pinterest imagery or even magazines!