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If you’ve just got home from the salon with a brand-new colour, congratulations – there’s nothing quite like freshly-dyed hair! You might be wondering how you can maintain the colour, in which case, we’ve got a few tips for you. Hair Salon Berkhamsted Looking after...

The seventies are coming back baby! There are some truly iconic 70’s hairstyles that you might be yearning to try. Luckily, the 70’s are back in style – from clothing to interior design, you’ll be finding 1970’s inspiration everywhere. If you want a complete change in...

Balayage and ombre have been popular choices for hair colouring for a few years now – the question is, what is the difference between them? We will tell you everything you need to know! What is Balayage? Balayage comes from the French term ‘to sweep’ or ‘to paint’. It...

Lockdown has made us all appreciate our hairdressers a little bit more and it seems that with some more time on our hands we have been looking for a new look to celebrate being back in the salon. Here are some popular hairstyles are skyrocketing in popularity right...

Lockdown is starting to change, and at last, you can visit your hairdresser again! This is exciting news for pretty much everyone – from fixing dodgy at-home fringe cuts to soothing frazzled split ends, hairdressers are going to be in demand over the next few weeks....

Most hairdressers recommend leaving just four to six weeks between hair appointments to maintain your desired style or colour. With social distancing measures meaning that Alchemy has had to put itself on pause during lockdown, it is likely that your chosen cut has...

The phrase ‘a good hairdresser is worth their weight in gold’ has never been more true or more appreciated now we are all in lockdown along with our hair! Our hair is our crowning glory and at the moment, some weeks into lockdown, for most of us it is certainly...

There’s a strong possibility that we may be in lockdown for a while. Of course, this isn’t a big deal in the grand scheme of things – but it does mean that regular life has to ground to a halt, including your hair appointments. If you have highlights, you may have to...

Balayage is a French word, meaning ‘sweeping’. It’s a natural-looking alternative to highlights. It’s created by hand-painting highlights, creating a natural lightness at the ends. The technique can vary – some stylists separate the hair into strands with pieces of...

The 90’s have been creeping back into style for a while now – dresses over t-shirts, Doc Martens, plaid skirts and crop tops have become staples again. When it comes to hair, it’s about to come back in a big way. Berkhamsted Hairdresser If you’re thinking of shaking...

Considering a Fringe? This is What You Need to Know A fringe can be beautiful, but difficult to pull off. Having a fringe put in can feel like a big step, so it’s important to be prepared before you head off to the salon. Here are a few things to remember before you...

We love the vintage look, which means that we are more than just a little excited to hear that vintage hair styles are becoming a popular choice with people around the UK. Whilst they have been on the radar for a while, it does seem that hairstylists want to make sure...