The difference between L’Oreal Professionel’s Majirel and INOA colouring systems!

Here at True Grit, we use two types of colouring systems by L’Oréal Professionel, Majirel and INOA. We absolutely love them both, and see them delivering outstanding colour results day in and day out! This being said, each system has its differences. We thought we’d break down some of them so you can make the best colouring decision for you and your hair. Majirel Majirel is L’Oréal Professionel’s iconic colouring product. Invented back in 1978 (that’s 41 years ago), it now has 6 sub-brands to show for itself with over 100 shades. The Majirel hair colouring system offers a rich, permanent hair dye which provides… Read More

INOA’s perfect partners

Some things just work better together. If trying out INOA (Innovation No Ammonia) is something you’re thinking about, then we know just the partners for you to get the best colour results without compromising the health of your hair!   L’Oreal’s SMARTBOND  These revolutionary products are set to change the way your hair recovers from colouring by working to protect and strengthen the hair, as it’s being worked on. The result is super shiny, super healthy hair even AFTER it’s been coloured!   Protects the hair while colouring Softer, stronger, shinier hair Strengthens the disulphide bonds inside the hair  … Read More

INOA Supreme – The 1st ammonia-free anti-aging hair colour to safely cover your grey hair.

INOA Supreme is the first ammonia-free anti-aging permanent hair colour to safely cover grey hair. If you have around 70-100% white hair then INOA Supreme is for you – always providing optimal grey hair coverage and age-defying natural results. INOA Supreme works to texturise and re-densify your hair for a fuller look, creates double reflects that illuminate your skin, and provides luminous, multidimensional coverage for up to 100% coverage of grey hair! It’s strong but soft, and balances lasting colour with intense hydration, so you walk out of the salon with glossy, healthy hair. Sound like a colour solution for you? Talk… Read More

Why you should try INOA – Innovation No Ammonia

Discover the next best thing in colour innovation! INOA is the first permanent hair colour without ammonia and is enriched with oils that deliver colour to the heart of the hair – meaning you’re left with beautiful colour that’s bright, looks natural, and leaves your hair feeling conditioned with sublime colour radiance until your next colour appointment! Our True Grit salon owner, Jacqui was instrumental in the launch of INOA in New Zealand over 9 years ago, and all these years later we still 100% believe it’s the greatest no damage colour service the industry has to offer! A huge… Read More

-INOA – Innovation No Ammonia by L’Oréal Professionnel

INOA gives both clients and hair stylists an odour-free colour experience with optimal respect for the hair. INOA is suitable for sensitive scalps. Click here to read more about INOA. True Grit’s Jacqui Victor is the New Zealand Ambassador for L’Oréal INOA Ammonia Free Colour. New growth (1/2 dose) allow 2 – 3hrs from $90 Freshen up (1 dose) allow 2 – 3hrs from $109 Colour change (1 & 1/2 dose) allow 2 – 3hrs from $153  … Read More

✨ Hayley’s Hair Bundles are here! ✨

Our New Generation stylist Hayley has been flat out on the salon floor, cutting, colouring, styling and treatin’ our beautiful clients from far and wide.  Now it’s your turn!  Hayley has packaged up some of her most popular services into fun hair bundles for you to pick and choose from, and there are some wonderful little freebies thrown in too! Can’t decide which bundle is best for you? Just drop us a line and we’ll be happy to help. Book now via our website. Balayage Bombshell Bring some pop into your hair with my fun Balayage service! I’ll treat you… Read More

Dry hair? No problem. How to combat dry hair all year round.

Why does hair get dry? Just like anything else, if you don’t get enough moisture to it, it’ll dry out. It’s not like watering a plant though… Your hair can get dry because your scalp doesn’t make enough oil to moisturise your hair, or your hair lets moisture escape. Sometimes, hair doesn’t make enough oil, which leads to dry hair. (Likewise, roots in overdrive lead to oily and greasy hair.) This much is true; anyone can suffer from dry hair but with the right hair care habits and products, your hair can be saved! Don’t let the dull and brittle… Read More

Brilliant colour without the damage – True Grit’s Luxury 360° Sublime Shine Service

Cleaner, healthier, shinier hair is always top of the agenda at True Grit and that’s why we’re thrilled to offer a Luxury 360° Sublime Shine Service that ticks all the healthy hair boxes while still delivering brilliant colour to your hair! Right from your initial consultation to the blow-wave, we have the products and technology that will guarantee the health and integrity of your hair throughout your colour service. What’s included in our 360° Sublime Shine Service? The history of your hair & scalp: From the get-go we want your hair to be as healthy as ever, all while receiving the best colour results ever. To… Read More

Hair Bronzing: The sun-kissed glow your hair’s been longing for!

Inspired by the bronzing make-up trend, Le Hair Bronzing is the hottest growing hair trend straight off the Parisian streets. Hair Bronzing gives hair a natural looking summer radiance and is perfect for blondes and brunettes alike! What is hair bronzing? Just as the name implies, Hair Bronzing was born out of the bronze makeup trend that’s skyrocketed across the world! Le Hair Bronzing does just what a bronzer does for your skin, but for your hair. Think warmer, shiny tones, giving your hair a subtle summer glow soon to match your tanned, summer skin! What’s better, the look is low-maintenance! It only… Read More