Transform Your Tresses with Hair on Edge
Sometimes, a change is just what you need. A new hairstyle can do wonders for your self-esteem and confidence, and the team at Hair on Edge knows just how to make you feel like a brand-new person. Amy and I, needing a change, got to spend the day with and be pampered by this amazing team.
Seeking to refresh and lighten the blonde highlights in her hair, Amy and Alex got started with a consultation. They planned out the sections to be lightened and how much of a trim Amy needed. While they were busy, Odelle and I got started with figuring out what we were doing with my hair. I love red hair so, together, we came up with lighting a section of my hair to create a contrast of light and dark red tones.
She began by sectioning my hair in front and applying foils, ensuring there was no bleach applied to my scalp. The plan was to pre-lighten the hair and then add colour to give me a more vibrant shade of red, while the rest of my hair was a deep red. After the foils were applied, I was left to process under heat with a delicious cappuccino to sip on. In the chair next to me, Alex was going to work on Amy’s hair.
Then, it was time to rinse. Seeing my hair a whole different colour was a fabulous shock – I was quite blonde! Endy got to work on meticulously sectioning the lightened area from my darker hair and applied colour to the latter. She then began applying different shades to my roots, while the pre-lightened hair came last so that the colour would be brighter. As her brush moved, saturating the colour in my hair, I felt the excitement build.
Meanwhile, Amy was all done and got an amazing wash at the basin accompanied by a wonderful massage at the end. Alex did a quick trim, cutting away the dead ends and giving Amy’s hair a few layers to complement the colours. Her blonde hair looks brighter, elegant and healthier!
When it was time for my turn at the basin, Endy washed out my hair carefully with an Eleven shampoo and massaged in a miracle hair mask from the same brand. The final reveal – my hair was a vibrant red in the front with the back looking like a slice of red velvet cake! Odelle styled my hair in beautiful waves to show off how the different colours melt into each other.
It was wonderful to spend time with this talented and welcoming team. Both Amy and I felt transformed as we stepped out of the salon.
Words: Cristina Govender
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