Yerishair

Salon glossary

The words you hear when people talk about colour and smoothing treatments, explained properly. So you know what to ask for, what to expect, and how often to come back.

• What is the difference between balayage and highlights? Highlights are done in foil, section by section, starting at the root: the result is even and defined. Balayage is painted freehand on loose hair, lig…
• How long does a keratin treatment last? Two to four months, and what decides where you land in that range is not the brand of product but how you wash it. It fades gradually rather than stop…
• How often does colour need retouching? The figure usually quoted is a little over a centimetre a month, though not all hair grows at once, so the root starts showing between the fourth and …