Tsubaki Oil is a pure, lightweight oil which works wonders for your hair (and skin). It is our preferred oil treatment because it transforms dry, damaged, fragile hair…
Hair Coloring for Men
More than 70% of women color their hair. We are used to seeing different tones and colors in women’s hair. Hair coloring for men is a little bit…
Ten Tips to Improve Your Hair’s Porosity
We would all like to maintain that hair high point when your fresh color looks great. However, some of us are more likely than others to experience darker…
Let’s Talk About Color, Time and Money
Aussies are spending $3.5 billion a year on professional hair coloring! Roy Morgan reports that the biggest growth in home coloring is amongst affluent women 35+ earning over…
Are Phthalates Harmful?
Many of us are actively trying to avoid exposure to unnecessary chemicals. We are only now becoming aware of the health impacts of some chemicals, such as phthalates.…
Ask a Colorist!
Colorist support and expertise, available 7 days a week! We don’t just bring you better hair color with healthier ingredients, we include personalised expert colorist advice too! Color…
Customize Your color with a Duo Color Blend!
Perfect, Personalised Color Blends Looking for a color which is a little bit this, and a little bit that and 100% you? Sitting on the bronde fence and…
5 Tips for Flawless Hair Color at Home
Getting flawless color isn’t as hard as you think. Here are 5 tips to help your hair color look perfect: 1. Timing really is everything when it comes…
How Hair Porosity Affects Hair color
What is Porosity? Porosity refers to hair’s ability to absorb moisture. The absorbency or porosity of your hair depends on the natural texture, color history, styling, and degree of…
6 Tips To Help You Care For Your Color
You did it! You successfully achieved gorgeous color results at home. Now you just need to keep it looking it’s best. Damaged hair can lead to darker color…
Damaged Hair + Coloring
Hair that is damaged, brittle, porous and fragile can not absorb and retain color pigments adequately. When the outer cuticle layer has been damaged from over-processing, the hair…
Bleach Washing Your Hair
Bleach washing is an effective way to remove darker pigments and achieve a lighter base color level. If you want to lighten your color and you already have…
Is Your Color Safe to Use During Pregnancy or Breast-feeding?
That’s exactly the kind of question a great mum would ask, so well done for being a fab mum already! Firstly, congratulations on your amazing new creation! Good…
My Color Result is Darker Than I Expected. Why?
Aah, the surprise darker color result. Why does this happen? Let’s delve into the dark side. Hair color results are affected by several factors: Hair Porosity Your hair’s…
Hair Color Allergies – PPD Reactions
When someone has an ‘allergy to hair dye’, they are usually allergic to one of the chemicals in the color product. The most common cause of these allergic…
5 Super Simple Steps for Coloring the Back of Your Hair
If you’ve ever wondered how you can color the back of your hair by yourself, you’re not alone. The good news – with a few steps straight from…
6 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Hair Color Plan
You’re in total control of your hair color plan. From finding your perfect shade to auto-shipping on your schedule, we’ve got a no-miss list of ways to make your home hair…
Expert Tips on How to Color Someone Else’s Hair
We know quite a few of our clients color their mother’s, sister’s or friend’s hair, which is a lovely way to spend some time together and be super…
The Definitive Hair Coloring Dictionary
Did you know that increasing your vocabulary can increase your IQ? We’re going to raise your colorist IQ through the roof by getting you across some key coloring…
Cruelty Free Color!
The Shade is opposed to animal testing and supports a global ban on animal testing in cosmetics. All of The Shade’s color products and our shampoo and conditioner…