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

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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

Naomi and Libby training with the amazing Peter Thomsen!

Global L’Oréal Ambassador Peter Thomsen came to NZ last month to host a workshop that empowered L’Oréal hair stylists across NZ with his signature #MRTHOMSEN balayage look. We sent our wonderfully talented Advanced Style Directors Naomi Anderson and Libby Morton to the training so they could glean all of Peter’s hair whispering wisdom to bring it back into the work we do at the True Grit salon. @pjthompsen Day 1 Look and Learn On Day 1 all hair stylists attending watched as Peter Thomsen displayed the tips and tricks for creating beautiful Instagram-worthy hair. Peter created his authentic #MRTHOMSEN signature look on some… Read More

Our very own Naomi Anderson at NZFW 2019 with L’Oréal Professionnel!

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Naomi Anderson is one of our outstanding Advanced Style Directors here on the team at True Grit. So outstanding of course that she jet-set off to New Zealand Fashion Week 2019 to help the L’Oréal Pro backstage team on some of NZFW’s most prestigious shows. The L’Oréal Pro team partnered with a Zambesi, Maggie Marilyn and Taranaki-based designer Bobby Luke to create phenomenal fashion show hair. All looks were created using L’Oréal Professionel’s new Tecni.Art styling range, the amazing Dyson Supersonic and other L’Oréal Pro hair styling essentials. Naomi had the absolute pleasure of helping create the catwalk looks for the iconic brand Zambesi’s Retrospective show, celebrating their… 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

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

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

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

New Product Alert: Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum bringing you the hair of your dreams

Winter is a harsh time for hair – with the cool and dry conditions drying out your strands. Never fear though, this is the perfect opportunity for some hair nourishment, and Kérastase has released a brand new product (with an amazing special offer) that does exactly that. The Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum is a moisturising hair serum that transforms dry hair overnight, treatment while you sleep, sign us up! Like an intensive night cream, it works while you sleep to repair and nourish, leaving your hair silky and smooth by morning. While you sleep, the body goes to work… Read More

Ensuring the best colour results for your hair: Skin sensitivity and hair strand testing at True Grit

There’s no denying it, we take hair very seriously here at True Grit, because beautiful colour and cuts are what we’re really passionate about! To ensure we’re always getting the best possible result for you, we offer complimentary skin sensitivity and hair strand testing for all colour clients. Upon booking your colour appointment we’ll ask you to make a skin sensitivity/hair strand testing appointment for at least 48 hours before your appointment. It’s not compulsory but it’s strongly encouraged! What does a Skin Sensitivity test involve? Your stylist will use a cotton bud to apply a thin layer of the… Read More

What is the history of your hair & scalp?

Believe it or not, knowing the history of your hair and scalp is just as important as the rest of your physical health. Make sure to have a conversation with your hair stylist during your very first consultation so we can give you the best colour results possible. All information about your hair history is so important to us! This includes; previous colours whether done professionally or at-home, products you use often, other treatments you’ve had recently, or whether you’re exposed to harsh environmental elements (chlorine we’re looking at you!). The more thorough you can be with your hair history,… Read More