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Hair as an art form
Curls, texture, shape & colour
Mobile & freelance stylist
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✨ HIGHLIGHTS & TONER – AFTERCARE GUIDEYour hair has just had a colour transformation, so the right aftercare will help k...
10/08/2026

✨ HIGHLIGHTS & TONER – AFTERCARE GUIDE

Your hair has just had a colour transformation, so the right aftercare will help keep it healthy, shiny and beautifully toned for longer.

🧴 WASHING
• Wait 48 hours before your first wash if possible.
• Use a professional colour-safe, sulphate-free shampoo.
• Wash your hair 2–3 times a week rather than daily.
• Use lukewarm water — avoid very hot water, as it can make the colour fade faster.

💜 MAINTAINING YOUR BLONDE
• Use a purple shampoo occasionally to neutralise unwanted yellow tones.
• Don't use purple shampoo every wash — overuse can make blonde look dull or slightly violet.
• Always follow with a nourishing conditioner or mask.
🧖‍♀️ DEEP CONDITIONING
Highlights can make the hair more porous, so regular conditioning is important.
• Use a professional repairing/nourishing hair mask once a week.
• Apply conditioner or mask mainly to the mid-lengths and ends.
• Leave the treatment on for the recommended time and rinse thoroughly.
🔥 HEAT PROTECTION
Always use a heat protectant before using: • Hairdryer
• Straighteners
• Curling irons
• Hot brushes
Try to keep styling temperatures moderate and avoid excessive heat.
✨ KEEPING YOUR HAIR SHINY
• Use a lightweight leave-in conditioner or serum on the ends.
• Avoid applying heavy oils directly before heat styling.
• Regular trims will help keep highlighted ends looking healthy.
🌊 CHLORINE & SUN
Chlorine, salt water and strong sunlight can affect blonde tones.
Before swimming: • Wet your hair with clean water first. • Apply a leave-in conditioner or protective product. • Consider wearing a swimming cap.
After swimming, rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water.
🎨 TONER
Your toner is designed to give your blonde its fresh, balanced tone and shine.
Remember that toner is not permanent and will gradually fade with washing. The longevity depends on your washing routine, products, heat styling, sun exposure and water quality.
If your blonde starts looking too warm or you feel the tone has changed significantly, book a toner refresh rather than trying to correct it at home.
💇‍♀️ WHEN TO BOOK YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT
For the best results, I recommend a professional toner refresh every 6–8 weeks, depending on how quickly your colour fades and the look you want to maintain.
If your hair feels dry, fragile or overly porous after colouring, please let me know — I can recommend the right professional treatment for your hair.
Healthy hair first. Beautiful colour second.

🤍— ED Hair Lab

Today’s cut details:✂️ The Cut: A significant chop to remove length and say goodbye to damaged ends. The hair now looks ...
09/08/2026

Today’s cut details:✂️ The Cut: A significant chop to remove length and say goodbye to damaged ends. The hair now looks much healthier and thicker.✂️ The Layering: Gentle long layers were added to remove weight, giving the hair instant bounce and beautiful movement.💨 The Styling: Finished with soft, loose waves that beautifully showcase the new shape and texture.What do you think of this transformation? Let me know below! 👇
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Talk about a hair transformation!Swipe to see the incredible journey from a patchy, high-contrast root to a seamless, gl...
09/08/2026

Talk about a hair transformation!

Swipe to see the incredible journey from a patchy, high-contrast root to a seamless, glowing blonde.

😍The Breakdown:
Before: Dark regrowth, chunky highlights with harsh lines, and unwanted warm/brassy copper tones
The Process: We went in with fine, woven babylights to erase the harsh lines and fully blend the roots. Finished with a customized toner to neutralize the warmth.

After: A beautiful, multi-dimensional sand blonde with incredible shine and a perfectly blended melt. Healthy, luminous, and super soft!What do you think of this transformation? Drop a ✨ in the comments if you love this result!

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💇‍♀️ Hair is not just hair. It’s part of how you feel.Sometimes, we don’t need a dramatic change.Sometimes, all we need ...
04/08/2026

💇‍♀️ Hair is not just hair. It’s part of how you feel.

Sometimes, we don’t need a dramatic change.
Sometimes, all we need is a refreshed colour, a trim, a little brightness around the face — or simply a moment to sit back and let someone take care of us. 🌿

A hair appointment is not only about
colour, scissors and styling.

It’s time for yourself.
It’s a moment to feel cared for.
It’s a chance to feel refreshed, confident and beautiful. ✨

At ED Hair Lab, I want to create more than just beautiful hair.

I want every appointment to feel like a small beauty ritual — personalised to your hair, your lifestyle and the way you want to feel. 🤍

You don’t have to change everything to feel a difference.
Sometimes, beautiful hair is the beginning of something more. 🌸
📩 Message me if your hair is ready for a little care and attention.
✨ ED Hair Lab — not just hair. A moment for you. ✨

27/07/2026

Blonde with lowlights 🤎✨
A dimensional blonde that looks natural, soft and beautiful as it grows out — because blonde doesn’t have to mean one flat colour.
✨ £70–£100 for a colour designed to last and look beautiful for months.
Your hair is an investment 🤍

27/07/2026

💭 Is £70–£100 for beautiful hair really expensive?
Let’s look at it differently…
A professional colour service can last and look beautiful for up to 6 months, depending on the technique, your hair, the colour chosen and how you care for it at home.
So let’s do the maths:
✨ £70 ÷ 6 months = £11.67 per month
✨ £100 ÷ 6 months = £16.67 per month
That’s approximately £2.70–£3.85 per week for beautiful hair that makes you feel confident every day.
And this is exactly why I believe that colour should be seen as an investment, not just an expense.
I am a qualified Level 3 Hairdresser, and I don't simply apply colour and hope for the best.
Every colour service is carefully planned around your hair, its condition, your lifestyle and the result you want to achieve.
The aim is not only to create a beautiful colour on the day.
It is to create a colour that can grow out beautifully, remain wearable and continue to look good over time.
Because your hair is something you wear every single day.
So whether your investment is £70 or £100, the question is not just:
❌ “How much does my hair cost?”
Maybe the better question is:
✨ “How long will I enjoy the result?”
Beautiful hair is not just an expense.
It is an investment in yourself, your confidence and the way you feel every day. 🤎
📩 Message me to book your personalised colour consultation with a qualified Level 3 Hairdresser.

✨ WHY DOES DARK HAIR TAKE SO LONG TO BECOME BLONDE? ✨“I want to go from dark hair to blonde… preferably today!” 😅And thi...
24/07/2026

✨ WHY DOES DARK HAIR TAKE SO LONG TO BECOME BLONDE? ✨

“I want to go from dark hair to blonde… preferably today!” 😅

And this is where the real magic — and chemistry — begins 🤍
Dark hair does not become blonde in one step.
During the lightening process, the hair goes through different underlying pigments:

🤎 Brown
🧡 Orange
💛 Yellow
💛 Pale yellow

Only when we reach the correct level of lightness can we create the desired blonde shade.

And here is something very important:
IS NOT THE .

Bleach removes natural or artificial pigment from the hair. After lightening, the hair may be much lighter, but it often needs the correct pigment added back in order to create a beautiful, finished colour.

This is why we usually need a second step after lightening: TONING or COLOURING.
🎨 We can:

✨ Add pigment — beige, golden, caramel, neutral or creamy tones
✨ Neutralise unwanted yellow or orange tones
✨ Create the final blonde shade — ash, beige, creamy, honey, pearl and many more

This is also why two clients can be lightened to a similar level but end up with completely different blonde results after toning.
There are many different ways to create beautiful blonde hair from a darker base:

✨ FULL HEAD HIGHLIGHTS
For a much lighter, brighter overall result.
✨ BABYLIGHTS
Very fine, delicate highlights for a soft and natural blonde.
✨ MONEY PIECE / FACE FRAMING
Brighter pieces around the face to instantly brighten the whole look.
✨ BALAYAGE WITHOUT LOWLIGHTS
A softer, lighter and more blonde-focused result.
✨ BALAYAGE WITH LOWLIGHTS
A combination of lighter and darker pieces to create depth, dimension and a more natural-looking result.
✨ FOILAYAGE
A combination of balayage and foils when we need more lift and brightness.

✨ DIMENSIONAL BLONDE
A combination of different blonde shades and deeper pieces to avoid a flat, one-dimensional colour.
And now, the most important part:

⏳ TIME + THE CONDITION OF THE HAIR = THE RESULT

Dark, thick, previously coloured or repeatedly coloured hair may need more than one session to safely achieve a light blonde.
Sometimes a beautiful transformation is possible in one longer appointment.
Sometimes the healthiest and most realistic option is to create the result over several appointments.
The price and appointment time can depend on:

✨ The length and density of the hair
✨ The previous colour history
✨ The chosen technique
✨ The amount of product needed
✨ The time required
✨ How light you want to go

So “blonde” does not always mean the same service, the same amount of work or the same price.
The lightest blonde is not always the most beautiful blonde.

The best blonde is the one that is:

🤍 Suitable for you
🤍 Suitable for the condition of your hair
🤍 Properly planned
🤍 Created with the right technique and toning
Sometimes the most beautiful blonde is created with patience. ✨

Thinking about going lighter?
Send me a photo of your current hair and an inspiration photo of your dream blonde 🤍
We can discuss what is realistically achievable, which technique would suit you best and how much time may be needed to create your result.

✨ ED Hair Lab ✨
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✨ Looking for a complete colourtransformation? ✨Whether you’re looking for:•   head or partial head highlights•  • A com...
21/07/2026

✨ Looking for a complete colour
transformation? ✨

Whether you’re looking for:

• head or partial head highlights

• A combination of and
• A colour refresh or a solution to a colour problem

I can create a personalised colour plan for you — including a visualisation of the result and a colour carefully chosen to suit your hair, complexion and overall look.
If you can spare a minimum of 4 hours, I currently offer a complete hair colour service in the comfort of your own home from £70.

The service can include:
✨ Colouring and lightening
✨ Additional nourishing hair mask
✨ Full conditioning treatment
✨ Toner
✨ Cut or finish
✨ Styling at the end

The price depends on the length, thickness and condition of your hair.

💫 The price is currently so affordable because I am still building my portfolio and welcoming new clients.

📸 Send me a photo of your current hair and I’ll offer you a free consultation and let you know what could work best for you.
📩 Message me to book or simply send a photo of your hair.

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