Enjoy some pampering

3:57pm Thursday 28th February 2008

Are you making the most of your visits to the hairdresser as a way to get on-trend? Here's a clutch of ideas on how to really enjoy salon appointments from Graham Webb International.

1. Channel your inner movie-star and make like an A-lister with regular visits to the salon.

Don't wait for a cut and colour appointment to grab a little pampering. It's equally important me-time to schedule treatments that take care of your hair's condition.

It will help prolong vibrancy of colour and give your frayed winter spirit a boost.

2. Meeting up with friends? Make a date at the salon! You can make the most of your time by sharing gossip, swapping beauty news and having a natter while you wait for colour to take.

Finish your mates-date with a pampering blow-dry, then head for the nearest wine bar to celebrate your on-trend thinking!

3. Need a quick cheer-up gift for a poorly friend or relative? Remember your salon will stock plenty of pick-me-up treats in the form of haircare home-pamper treats that will make anyone feel better and truly cared for.

4. This season's full body styles can be easily achieved with added hair in the form of clip-in hair extensions.

Get your hairdresser to show you how to use them to best effect. If you opt for glued-in or bonded extensions, make sure you go to a reputable salon and have the right aftercare products.

5. Colour is now a very important part of any salon service and the range of colours and application techniques are more exciting than ever.

We prefer the Viton S permanent colour portfolio from Clynol over all other permanents, as it offers results that are consistent and vibrant every time. You can opt for Meche Colour (for high or low-lights), a palette of special blondes, and Mix Tones for long-lasting eye-catching looks.

But don't worry about knowing all the terms yourself - we're the experts so you don't have to be! Just ask for help and enjoy the results.

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