Posted on Jun 14, 2021.
As the sun comes out and with the restrictions easing, we are all enjoying being out and about. Many of us can’t wait for the summertime: BBQs, garden gatherings and outdoor activities! But how does your hair hold up in the sunshine? Chances are, being out in the rays leaves your hair faded, dull and dry. We are here to help! Enjoy all your favourite summertime activities whilst keeping your hair happy and healthy, by following our top summer hair care tips!
During the summer, your hair can be under attack from the heat, UV rays, salt, chlorine - you name it! That’s ...
Posted on May 28, 2021.
May has brought with it a brand new stockist at Freshair – the fabulous EveryGreen! You may have encountered some of their products in salon, or had a look on our Facebook page. We are incredibly proud to use these high quality products, and we are here to tell you why!
As many of you know, at Freshair we are striving to limit our environmental impact through a series of eco-friendly procedures. You can read all about our efforts in our previous blog post Going Green. We recycle packaging, tinfoil and even hair in an effort to minimize our impact and be more sustainable....
Posted on Apr 26, 2021.
At Freshair, the most important thing to us is to keep our customers happy and safe. If you’ve been a regular customer with us for a while now, chances are you may have been asked to have a test or two in your time. But what are they and why do we do them? Read on to learn all about our tests and how they ensure that you stay safe.
All tests are noted on the individual client’s record card for future reference.
One of the most common tests – the skin or patch test is used for customers wishing to dye or perm their hair. Many dyes include the chemical pa...
Posted on Mar 29, 2021.
With roots abound, split ends and colours fading, we are all anxiously anticipating the reopening of the hairdressers; bring on April and that long-awaited appointment with your stylist! After so many months without the professional touch, you’re bound to be thinking about what direction you’d like your hair to go in...
You know that the first thing your hairdresser will ask is ‘So what do you want to do today?’ and this can be a minefield! You might have an image in your head, but how do you accurately describe it? Or you might like a photo of a hairstyle, but only certain aspects of it. Fol...
Posted on Feb 18, 2021.
Here at Freshair we are deeply committed to reducing our environmental impact. We believe a business should be run in an eco-friendly way, so we can all keep enjoying our wonderful planet. We thought we’d lay out exactly what we do, so you can rest assured that by coming to us, you’re supporting a green, eco-conscious, local company!
We are a proud member of the Green Salon Collective! But what does this actually entail? Well, the Green Salon Collective ethos is ‘We recycle the unrecyclable!’ This means we recycle the commonly reused products like paper cups and plastic...
Posted on Jan 19, 2021.
Ever noticed that your hair always feels extra clean after a professional wash? Nikki takes us through her at-home hair washing technique, so you can have salon clean hair at home!
It’s so tempting to keep cleaning your hair - every time there’s some grease our instinct is to give it a good scrub! But really you should be looking at keeping your hair washing to a minimum. Nikki recommends washing your hair a maximum of twice a week, depending on your hair type! If you exercise regularly and don't like the feel of sweaty hair, you can rinse with water i...
Posted on Jan 03, 2021.
Happy New Year everyone!
First things first, the whole team wanted to say how much we appreciate your ongoing and valued support during 2020, a year we will all come to think of as … not ideal (to put it mildly!) Local, independent businesses have suffered hugely, and without your support we might not have made it through. But thanks to our amazing, loyal customers, we are here, ready and waiting for the green light to get back to work and smash 2021, and we can’t wait to see all your smiling faces in the salon again soon!
2021 is here, but sadly Covid hasn’t gone just yet. As you all know, w...
Posted in News on Dec 02, 2020.
Staying safe with our COVID guidelines.