Bright hair colours: tips from our stylists

Switching to bright hair colours can be a personal statement or a signal for a new era and a new you. Whatever the reason for a bright change there are a few important things to consider if you want to achieve healthy, sustainable brightly coloured hair. 

Bright hair colours are a way to express and define our identities, hair colour can be a statement of who you are and can have a big impact on how you feel. 

The blue rinse was used ​​in the 1930s to add a silver lustre to grey hair and reduce its yellowed appearance. Then there was the punk era in the mid-1970s with rebellious bright Mohicans and of course the iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes and her fabulous pink bob.

The bright hair colours of the past are very much a part of our present, with the added bonus of improved hair colouring and protecting products, so going bright doesn’t have to damage your hair.

Current hair colour trends are off the chart in terms of options too, including bright yellows or pantone of the year tone Very Peri or even blue balayage effects.

Basically, anything goes - the rule book has been ripped up!

To help you make the switch confidently, and find the right bright hair colour for you, we have asked the expert colourists at Blushes to provide some insider insights. Including the best ways to care for brightly coloured hair.

Things to consider when going for bright hair colours

The first step in radically changing hair colour is to consider investing in some hair colouring expert advice. You’re looking for someone who can help you achieve the perfect level of brightness that suits you and works with your skin tone and lifestyle. 

A Blushes Hair ID consultation is the perfect place to start when you're looking to find bright hair colours that match your personality and preferences. Our specialist will make sure your style and hair care are 100% personalised to you.

Would bright colours be okay on my hair?

Whether this is a personal statement or a way to stand out and shine, choosing a bright hair colour is bound to lead to some queries. Particularly the effect a strong colourant has on hair health. As well as whether an existing hair colour would effect a radical change.

This is where pre-appointment advice is vital. Work with a colourist who will look at things like the structure and health of your hair. For instance, thick, strong hair requires more preparation for bright hair colours. Damaged hair demands a gradual and gentle switch to a bright colour, to protect both the hair and the quality of the result.

If you have questions about colouring your hair in bright options, Blushes are happy to answer them!

Are bright hair colours hard to care for?

Bright coloured hair doesn’t have to be hard to care for, but there are a few things you can do to make sure it stays looking bright and healthy.

First of all, we would recommend you get your hair coloured by a professional. Using salon professional colour is an absolute must, formulated specifically for your hair.

Here are our top 4 tips for maintaining healthy long-lasting colour:

• Treat damaged hair before and after colouring. Olaplex treatments are a great way to prepare your hair for a big colour change. It can restore broken bonds in the hair making it easier for your hair to hold the colour. 

• Avoid overwashing your hair. Once or twice a week should be enough. Using a dry shampoo between washes will help tacking and greasy build-up.

• Wash your hair in cool water. Hot water causes the hair cuticle to open, allowing colour molecules to escape, while cold water seals the cuticles and keeps your colour locked in.

• Invest in good quality sulphate free shampoo and conditioners for colour treated hair. Using a coloured conditioner once a week is a great way to top up your colour between salon visits.

We’re happy to help you find colour safe hair products that you can use regularly.

Bright hair colours and the best cuts

Keeping brightly coloured hair healthy, strong and vibrant can also be supported by getting regular professional cuts, and retouches of course. 

Reducing the amount of split broken ends with regular trims will keep your hair looking great and help to reduce further damage. Whether you’ve got long or short hair, regular trims will keep your style in check and support your hair's long term health. 

What sort of hairstyles suit bright colours?

Check out some of our other insider insights from our hair colour specialists, and our articles on the latest hairstyles.

Or, save all your questions to ask at your friendly, informative Blushes Hair ID appointment at one of our hair salons!