7 magical Kérastase hair care gift sets to shop this Christmas

The festive season is upon us and that means many things to us here at True Grit, but mostly, parties and presents! Kérastase has just released their Christmas packs and, as always, these babies will fly off the shelves. So please do get in quick to avoid disappointment. Because who doesn’t want to experience the joys of luxurious hair by the world’s best? Buy one for yourself AND give the gift of magnificent hair to your loved ones this Christmas. Once you go Kérastase, you never go back! Introducing Kérastase Christmas Gifts 2021 Give the gift of luxury haircare this holiday season with these hair… Read More

Suncare for your hair: Kérastase Soleil. Now available to buy online!

A photo of Kérastase Soleil hair products.

Kérastase Soleil: The ultimate sun protection for glowing, hydrated, soft hair all summer long. Take care of your hair this summer with Kérastase’s Soleil range, designed to provide sublime SPF sun protection for your hair! Buy Kérastase Soleil via the True Grit online store and receive 10% off your first purchase! You can also buy other hair products online from brands including Kérastase, L’Oreal Professionnel and Pureology. BAIN APRÈS SOLEIL SHAMPOO This nourishing after-sun Kérastase shampoo will restore smoothness and nourish your hair all summer long. Bain Après Soleil Shampoo, provides sun protection for your hair, removes residues of chlorine, salt and… Read More

The Best Hair-Care Products for Summer

It’s hard to beat a long hot summer. But the hot temperatures, salt water, sand and chlorine can come at a cost to your hair. In other words, leaving your hair dry, damaged (think split ends) and faded colours (if you colour your hair). Keeping your locks hydrated and protected over the warmer months ensures your hair stays healthy, glossy and full – no one should need to worry about frizzy hair and split ends when there’s BBQs to attend, and swimming to do! That’s why we’ve brought you the best hair care tips, styles and products for the summer to keep your hair in… Read More

Common Hair Concerns and How to Address Them

As hairdressers, we hear your hair concerns on the regular and understand the frustration you can get from troubled tresses. Hair is a clever thing however and has a way of telling us when something isn’t right or when the balance is a little bit off. Here’s our guide to common hair concerns and how to help them. Split Ends Split ends occur when the ends of hair become dry, brittle or frayed. This can happen from wear and tear of brushing, drying and other daily hair habits. Luckily we can keep split ends from getting worse and can try… Read More

How to Cheat on Bad Hair Days

A woman with long light blonde hair looking to camera.

Bad hair days – everyone has them, even us hairdressers! Some days you just don’t have time for a full-blown style, and some days no matter how hard you try, your hair can have a life of its own… Frizzy fringes can be frustrating and limp locks can be a letdown. We get it, and we’re here to help with some suggestions for what to do on the days where you hair is more drab than fab. Wear a Hair Accessory A bad hair day is a perfect excuse for pulling out some of the great accessories in your closet.… Read More

Kérastase’s new dry shampoo is here!

A Woman spraying dry shampoo into her hair.

We are excited to announce a new addition to True Grit’s haircare range, Kérastase’s Fresh Affair dry shampoo! Fresh Affair is a lightweight dry shampoo designed for all hair types. It is your new happy hair essential, one that we guarantee you’ll be reaching for throughout the week. We think you’ll love it. This dry shampoo is the perfect product for whenever you need a hair boost. What we love about Fresh Affair is that it will revitalise and refresh your hair without drying it out – leaving your locks clean and full of life. Kérastase Fresh Affair allows you to regulate oil production… Read More

Give your hair a facial!

Finally you can give your hair the same first class treatment you give to your face. At True Grit we believe pampering should not be limited, so we are very excited to announce our new HAIR FACIALS! Our exclusive Kérastase Luxe Fusio Dose Rituals are designed to leave your hair looking and feeling its absolute best. These hair spa treatments, tailored to your hair and scalp condition, are the ultimate form of relaxation and will take your visit to True Grit to the next level. Just like your skin, treating your hair to a spa treatment will do wonders for the condition of your hair… Read More

What is Fusio Dose? Everything you need to know about Kérastase’s Fusio Dose and Fusio Scrubs!

At True Grit we believe treatments are a form of insurance for your hair and scalp. That’s why we always recommend a Kérastase Luxe Fusio Dose Ritual with every colour for maximum hair beauty results. It’s just an essential part of the True Grit Experience we provide all our clients. You can read more about our Luxury 360° Sublime Shine Service over here. An integral part of our Kérastase Luxe Fusio Dose Rituals are Kérastase’s Fusio Dose and Fusio Scrub treatments. You may have heard about them before. They treat your hair and scalp, immediately transforming them for lasting results. Want to know more? Keep scrolling to discover… Read More

Enter Relaxation Mode with our Famous Head Massage

Half the fun of going to True Grit for a cut and colour is our ever-so-enjoyable scalp massage. Seriously, have you had one yet?! They are world famous in Christchurch for a reason. A detoxifying scalp massage will help exfoliate away dead skin cells and build-up, boost blood, increase circulate and encourage hair growth. For every wash at the True Grit basin you receive a sensuous head massage. But for every one of our luxury hair rituals, you receive another level of head massage. Keep reading to discover more … Our hair rituals are the ultimate luxury hair treatments that fundamentally treats and transforms your… Read More

8 Ways To Increase Hair Growth

We all long for lustre no matter what length of hair we have. Learning about the phases and cycles of our bodies is all very scientific but to simplify our understanding you need to know that there are 4 different phases to hair growth. It explains why some people have flowing locks that need a chop more regularly than others who complain their hair just won’t get past their shoulders. The length of these phases is determined by your genetics and not all strands are in the same phase at the same time. Keep up… Catagen phase – hair growth… Read More