Boost the Rainbow with L’Oreal New DIA Light Boosters

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New to True Grit, L’Oreal Pro’s DIA Light Boosters are a fun addition to our Dia Light colour range, enabling us to choose an endless selection of hair shades! We can blend them with any other Dia Light color to produce exceptional and individualised outcomes. Their highly saturated reflects allow for full customisation of shades and creative mixtures. With Dia Light Boosters the True Grit team can: Neutralize unwanted warmth from darker hair with the cool tones Intensify your coppers, reds and golds Create pastel cocktailing with Dia Light Clear Extend your existing portfolio of shades by boosting and adding more of… Read More

Rethink the way you wash your hair

Washing your hair seems like an easy enough task, right? But you may have been doing it wrong … Understanding the correct techniques of hair washing can greatly affect the quality, bounce and shine of your hair. Interested? Here are a few True Grit tips we’ve put together to help you get it right. 1. wash less … Don’t wash your hair every day! Yep, you read right. Washing your hair too often can actually dry out and damage your locks. Water makes hair swell from the inside, which forces the cuticle up. So avoid over-washing where possible. It is generally recommended to wash every 2-3 days… Read More

Gloss like the French with L’Oreal Pro’s new French Glossing colouring service

The French know a thing or two about achieving beautiful hair. That’s why we are all very excited about the new arrival at True Grit … Fresh from Paris courtesy of L’Oreal Pro, French Glossing is a permanent hair colour that transforms dull and frizzy strands into shiny, vibrant ones. This could be the biggest hair trend for 2022 (because who doesn’t want hair like the French?). The hair colour is applied to the roots and an acidic, ammonia-free, gloss is distributed through the mid-lengths to ends using a gradient technique. This brings out the different tones in your hair… Read More

The Best New Hair Products to Start 2022 Right

The herald of a new year is often a great time to reset your hair and beauty routine, or simply make a few of those much needed changes. Lucky for us, some of our favourite hair care brands have just launched incredible new products that will help you achieve your hair goals, whether you want to change your hair colour (or just correct it!), boost moisture in your locks, or just improve your overall hair health. Keep scrolling to see the best new hair-care products to snap up in early 2022. Pureology Color Fanatic Top Coat and Tone You… Read More

The True Grit Christmas Gift Guide

The Christmas countdown is officially on. Get ready for good times and perfect presents! The silly season is the perfect time to take a pause, take stock and appreciate our loved ones. Stuck for gift ideas this year? To help you find the perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your list, we’ve put together this thoughtfully curated gift guide. Don’t look any further, this is your one-stop shop for the best holiday gifts to give this season! Let us impress you with our gorgeous range of hair products, make-up, styling tools, travel packs and lots more. This will help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones,… 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

Introducing … L’Oreal Pro Metal Detox

Do you know there is metal inside our hair fibres? Metal inside the hair fibre can cause breakage and unreliable colour results during colouration, balayage and lightening in the salon. That’s why L’Oreal Pro has just launched their new Metal Detox range. You can now effectively prep your hair for colouring and detoxify your mane in one go with their shampoo and mask (and there is an incredible in-salon treatment too). L’OREAL PRO Metal Detox Shampoo Revitalise colour-treated tresses with this Metal Detox Professional Shampoo. This sulphate-free shampoo helps to cleanse away the water-induced copper deposits that can affect… 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

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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

Find your perfect match with Serie Expert

L’Oreal Professionnel has recently re-branded and re-worked their Serie Expert and it’s simply beautiful. The updated line of hair care products has been re-engineered to be more professional, more sustainable and perform better. Designed by professionals, L’Oreal Pro’s most expert scientists and hair artists have worked hand in hand to re-create Serie Expert. Featuring top-performing technologies, they have delivered the best technical performance for every hair condition, from lightened or severely damaged hair, to dry hair or split ends. Keep reading to find your perfect Serie Expert match! Pump up the volume with Volumetry Give your hair a boost with… Read More