#BleachLondon Archives - Voir Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:57:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 The Hairstyles You Need to Be Experimenting with This Spring https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/the-hairstyles-you-need-to-be-experimenting-with-this-spring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hairstyles-you-need-to-be-experimenting-with-this-spring Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:57:28 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=18749 It’s true that your hair can be a statement piece for almost any look. Whether you want to experiment with different styles, embrace your natural locks or add cool accessories, we’ve got you covered. Taking a look at the trends this season it's clear that creativity is key. From bangs and messy buns to braids and pig tails - there's something for everyone.

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It’s true that your hair can be a statement piece for almost any look. Whether you want to experiment with different styles, embrace your natural locks or add cool accessories, we’ve got you covered. Taking a look at the trends this season it’s clear that creativity is key. From bangs and messy buns to braids and pig tails – there’s something for everyone.

Messy Bun

It’s finally made its long-awaited return, embrace your Tumblr girl roots with this simple but effortlessly chic style. Perfect for hotter days when having your hair down is not an option and even a ponytail is too much. This look can easily become your go-to because it’s easy and versatile; dress it up like Kylie or match it with your comfiest attire, either work.

Wraparound High Ponytail

You know that feeling when you have no hair ties to hand? Frustrating, right. Well look no further because this look makes the sassy high ponytail extra functional – just use your hair. Khloe Kardashian is innovating solutions to our biggest hair problems and making it look bomb, too. Just wrap your hair around in a tight loop and watch the magic happen. A natural solution to one of the easiest, most fashionable styles.

Braids

Want a look that is bound to turn heads? Take a look at Chi Virgo’s bold and beautiful take on braids. This look combines the messy bun with plaits, a combo we’ve been sleeping on. Although the process may take time, it’s worth it. Add this style to your hair itinerary and have a one up on everyone.

Half Up Half Down

Sometimes you can’t decide whether you want your hair up or down – so why not have both at the same time? In a simple sweep you can split your hair up, this look leaves you with the same free feeling of having your hair up and the glam energy of letting it down. Experiment with the details – you could put the ‘up’ half in a small bun or even a ponytail. Style it like Kristen and slick it all back or leave two strands at the front. The choice is yours.

Bangs 

Someone call the 90s because we’re going back in time. Let’s face it, 2021 is all about tapping into our roots and we’ve seen trends from all decades making a return. One of the most prominent looks is bangs. Layers can add that extra oomph to your natural hair and Bebe Rexha is showing us just how good they can look. Stand out this spring and channel cool 90s Rockstar vibes with little to no styling needed, just let them be.

Side Bangs

Experiment with your parting and try out this side bang look, all the baddies are doing it. Gen Z is fully embracing the y2k trends and this can elevate your look to a T. Simple and so easy to pull off, wear it just as it is or make it extra and add a scrunchie.

Pigtails

Cute but cool, pigtails are bound to rejuvenate the days of your youth while standing out from the crowd. Sometimes putting your hair in a ponytail isn’t enough, all you need to try out this look is an extra hair tie. Although simple, this can make any look bold. Channel your inner Baby Spice and keep it clean or switch it up like Saweetie and add braids.

Space Buns

Whether you either love it or you hate it, this y2k trend is back and better than ever – and we’re here for it. What’s great about this style is that it can look good when it’s messy, meaning there’s no stress involved. Let those strands fly and look super cute this spring.

Balayage 

Timeless and sleek, balayage is the perfect way to introduce highlights into your hair with no damage. We love how natural it is and simultaneously stylish. Hailey Bieber shows us how it can work with blonde hair – but if you’re feeling something funkier this look can work with ALL the colours, go crazy. 

Clips and Scarves

If you’re looking for a way to spice up your do then look no further than these two trending accessories. A silk scarf can make your outfit go to insta-worthy in one simple step, just tie it around an up or down look – a perfect addition for any occasion. For a cuter, ditsy vibe clip you hair up – this trend makes business chic look cool and can elevate any outfit.

Bubble Hair

Be one step ahead of everyone this season and try out this bubble hair trend. All you need are a few extra hair ties to embellish your pig tails with. Keep it simple or accessories to the max with some funky colours and shapes. This look is bound to get you compliments.

Simply Straight

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Want to keep it simple? Go for the timeless trend, straight. A look which can be achieved easily for every hair type with a good pair of straighteners. Sleek and sultry, be ready for any occasion this spring. We know that maintaining this look can be difficult – use heat protection sprays and rejuvenating oils to keep the gloss all day long.

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]]> Bleach London’s Creative Director Alex Brownsell’s Ultimate Guide on How to Colour Your Hair at Home https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/bleach-london-s-creative-director-alex-brownsell-s-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-colour-your-hair-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bleach-london-s-creative-director-alex-brownsell-s-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-colour-your-hair-at-home Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.voirfashion.co.uk/bleach-london-s-creative-director-alex-brownsell-s-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-colour-your-hair-at-home/ Unleash your inner home-hair-colourist with BLEACH LONDON’s ultimate guide to colouring your hair at home. Hair-wise, there are two types of people in the world. Those who would only consider a colour change under the reassuring conditions and safety blanket of a Hair Salon’s roof. And the fearless, brave home hair dye-ers. Myself? Partially due […]

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Bleach London, Beer conditioner and Beer Hair mask
Bleach London, Beer conditioner and Beer Hair mask

Unleash your inner home-hair-colourist with BLEACH LONDON’s ultimate guide to colouring your hair at home.

Hair-wise, there are two types of people in the world. Those who would only consider a colour change under the reassuring conditions and safety blanket of a Hair Salon’s roof. And the fearless, brave home hair dye-ers. Myself? Partially due to my impulsiveness, and partially due to my habit of always thinking I know best- I fall into the latter category.

Upon deciding one morning that there was no way I could possibly live another day with the hair colour I was born with and that I’d lived with for 14 years, by lunchtime, me and my best friend were stood in the home-hair-dye isle of Superdrug. And low and behold, by dinner time, I was sneaking around the back of my house. Drawstrings of my hood tied suffocatingly tight in an effort to conceal the patchy brown, white and weirdly luminous orange travesty that was hiding underneath- in a self-less effort not to give my mother a heart attack.

From this point to the present day has given me 9 years of home-dye expertise under my belt. Giving me the knowledge, that this hideous, mottled disaster was inevitable with the £3 ‘20 vol’ bleach kit my friend smothered over my head with no particular method.

With age, comes wisdom, and if I fancy a colour change now, I am a little less inclined to run to Superdrug, pick up the cheapest dye I see and get my friend to slap it on my scalp. Nevertheless, (clearly) I’m no stranger to my home salon- AKA the bathroom. If you try to look on the bright side of isolation, we currently don’t even have the worry of having to fix any disasters before having to go into the office.

There has literally never been a better time to experiment with your hair.

But what about those of you out there who are now in the irritating predicament of craving a colour change but are stuck in isolation without having ever braved a home hair dye in your life? In these times where the salon seems like a distant memory, Voir has teamed up with the elite of home hair dying- Bleach London. To give you the confidence to dare to be different and unleash the home-hair colourist we know you all have in you!

“Colouring your hair at home is much easier than you think and we’ve developed a new digital salon appointment feature, the ‘Bleach London Hair Party’ series, on our website to make dying, maintaining and caring for your hair at home foolproof.

From Bleach London's Instagram, and the Bleach London Hair Elixir
From Bleach London’s Instagram, and the Bleach London Hair Elixir

If you head to chat.bleachlondon.com, you’ll have a virtual consultation to talk about your current hair condition and colour, and the final look you want to achieve. From there, we’ll put together a ‘Party Pack’ of all the products you need to create your hair colour. Order these online, stay home and we’ll deliver your pack and send a link to join the Hair Party.

You’ll be joined by one of our Bleach London Colour Experts by a video call, who will talk you through each stage of the process from the comfort of your own bathroom. They’ll give you all the tips you need and answer any questions you have along the way.”

1. How would you recommend to dye your Pink / Blue/ pastel at home and avoid a disaster?

“To create pastel hair, your base needs to be bleached as light as possible or the colour won’t show. Use our Plex Bleach Kit to lift the hair to a very light, creamy yellow. You want to achieve a similar colour to the inside of a banana skin.

“Then, to neutralise any brassy or yellow tones, use our White Toner Kit to colour correct and create a blank canvas. If you apply pastel pink to a yellow-toned blonde, it will create a warm peachy colour, or if you dye your hair blue before toning the brassy tones out, it will create a green hue.

“Follow with your pastel colour of choice, and use our virtual consultation tool to figure out which colours and maintenance products you’ll need. For pastel pink use our Pinkcess Party Pack or for pastel peach use our Juicy Party Pack. Our Violet Femme Party Pack is great for a pastel lavender look or if you want a more subtle lilac, our Pearlescent-ville Party Pack creates a really soft, opalescent effect.”

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2. Do you have any tips on how to highlight your hair at home?

“I’d suggest trying balayage at home rather than highlights as it’s not quite as fiddly. Balayage is less meticulous and uses a freehand painting technique which looks really natural and grows out beautifully without having to maintain your roots.

Use our Plex Bleach Kit to lift your hair to your desired level of blonde while minimising damage. You might need a friend to help out with the application, especially around the back of the hair, but if not set up two mirrors so you have full visibility. We have a balayage guide on YouTube here – the steps are as follows:

● Step 1 – Prepare dry hair by brushing and sectioning into thirds: one large section at the bottom of your hair from the top of the ears down to the nape of your neck, then two on top of the head, from the ears up and parted in the middle.

● Step 2 – Work through each third at a time, starting from the bottom. Use a tint brush to weave through the hair and create smaller, thin sections. Gently backcomb to secure the weave before applying the bleach. This prevents the bleach applying in a thick block and creating a chunky effect.

● Step 3 – Use a tint brush and your hands to ‘smoosh’ the bleach into the weaved section and softly smooth it up to meet where the backcombed hair sits.

● Step 4 – Place the bleached section into a piece of tin foil to separate from the hair you don’t want to lighten, folding the edges to secure.

● Step 5 – Continue with the same sectioning pattern until the back is complete.

● Step 6 – Carry on with the front sections, this time taking the bleach slightly higher up on the pieces around the face for a framing effect.

● Step 7 – Develop for up to 45 minutes, checking the progress every 10 minutes. Once it is ready, rinse thoroughly, shampoo, condition and towel dry.

● Step 8 – tone and colour as desired”

From Bleach London's Instagram
From Bleach London’s Instagram

3. Any tips on shampoos to use to maintain the colour?

“You can prolong your colour using our Toning Shampoo and Conditioners for a 5 minute, in shower top-up. If you need to boost a vibrant colour, you can make your own colour toner by mixing your Super Cool Colour in with a conditioner and wearing the mixture like a mask for 5-10 minutes. Keeping the hair nourished also helps prolong colour, as healthy hair holds on to the pigment better than dry hair. Use a rich mask to keep the hair hydrated, my favourite is our sell-out Reincarnation Mask (£15) for an intensely moisturising treatment once a week.”

4. Are there any other products/ tools we need to dye our hair at home other than the box dye?

“If you purchase a Bleach Party Pack through chat.bleachlondon.com you’ll receive our reusable Eco-Conut Mixing bowl and brush. I’d also recommend having an old t-shirt or towel to hand to avoid staining your favourite clothes, and a shower cap to wear whilst the bleach or dye processes. If you don’t have a shower cap, cling film works perfectly too. If you’re creating a bleach bit or balayage and need to keep sections of hair separate from the bleach, you cause strips of kitchen foil.”

Alex Brownsell, Bleach London's Creative Director
Alex Brownsell, Bleach London’s Creative Director

All quotes by Alex Brownsell, co-founder and creative director of Bleach London. www.bleachlondon.com

To join the hair party, discover your look at chat.bleachlondon.com

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Katie Janes

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