Doing the "granny grey" hair colour trend the right way is harder than it seems! When you scroll through Pinterest, you will find thousands of images showcasing granny grey trends, ranging from horrible to amazing and everything in between.
Due to the huge demand, and the common misconceptions regarding this trend, I thought it a good idea to give you all the facts, show you what it should look like, and what could go wrong….
First let’s discuss suitability. Just because you have grey hair, doesn’t mean the grey colour will suit you! If you have a yellow undertone skin colour, you stand a higher risk of looking older and more drab than fab with the “granny grey” trend. The hair should not look like a wig on your head. This is a sure indication that the colour doesn’t suit you! If you have a warm undertone to your skin, it us recommend that you keep your hair colour tones on the warm side. Blond tones for warmer skins should be selected from warmer tones for example beige, champagne and natural golden tones. Only skin tones with pink or blue undertones gets away successfully this trend.
Many clients ask me to give them grey hair colour, because they think it will end their colouring days… they fantasize about having a trendy colour that will eliminate their need to sit for their roots every 4 to 6 weeks. Unfortunately this is not the case… having the granny grey colour techniques performed on your hair can be one of the costliest colour options available today, not just because its trendy, but because it entails many procedures that are both time consuming and requires a skilled expert. It is simply not as easy as selecting the shade and applying it… it is a work of art performed by a skilled colourist and stylist to achieve the perfect shade of grey for each client!
Depending on the condition of your hair before the colour procedure begins, will also determine to a large extend how successful the end results will be, and the durability of your precious silver tresses will also greatly depend on this factor. If your hair has undergone any major chemical service like a perm, straightener, Brazilian blow-dry or bleach, your hair is more at risk of breakage and of uneven end results.
The darker your natural hair, the more damaging the hair techniques will be on your hair! The lightening service is the most stressful, both on the hair and the client, because usually old hair colour build-up in the cuticle prevent the hair from lightening evenly to a pale yellow. You are attempting the impossible if you think you can go from black to white or silver in one session with your hair. Let me assure you, it is not possible and even if you try multiple bleaching sessions on one day, if not applied expertly and supervised by an expert, your hair will break and you will look like a Canary!
Lets look at this example… if you had black or very dark hair, this is what a home bleaching job can look like after 30 minutes applied through mid-lengths to ends only.
The hair is not nearly light enough to make the grey colour possible. If you should apply the grey colour to this hair at this stage, you will only end up with a dirty muddy green-brown colour! So don’t even try it…
After a second bleach application the hair ended up on the orange and red stages. During this phase you can see that at this lady used strong direct dye products in her hair before. These direct dye pigments are very stubborn and sometimes impossible to remove! Most home colour dye kits contain direct pigments. So be warned!
After a third bleach bath, the lady finally break free from the orange phase, but still sits with her hands in her hair, because even if she tried to apply the grey hair colour to this hair, she would end up with purple roots and beige golden blond ends… I see this so often in shopping centres, where granny grey victims walk around with “Gentian violet” purple hair!
If your hairstylist recommend you to put gentian violet on your hair or in your shampoo, you should fire them immediately, because it’s a big no-no in good hairdressing! Gentian violet is a liquid made to treat wounds. It contains IRON that help the wound to heal faster and acts as a disinfectant. Putting it in your hair will change the colour, but with your next lightening service will break your hair off at the roots! So be warned!
Like I said before, if the hair is already damaged, and should you need to lift your hair more than 4 shades, you stand a risk of severe damage to your hair and your end result will not look good! You can spot the hair disasters easily as they walk down the street… because it simply doesn’t look good. No matter what they try, the hair is damaged and the colour has bands and areas that looks darker or more blue or purple than grey… remember the “Mermaid” trend is something else!
So now that I discussed the negative aspects of this trend, lets look at the positive ones too. I really love this trend, and when applied to a suitable candidate, who has enough time and resources, this technique can be powerful, beautiful, striking and very sexy!
Let me show you how it should look when it’s done properly!
Granny grey trends are beautiful. The idea is not so much related to defying age, as it is with working with strong colour reference like steel, chrome, silver, platinum, rose gold, titanium, copper and bronze. New colour techniques and specialized colour formulas are the good colourists weapons against the mass consumer colour products. So don’t try to copy a work of art with a home bleach job and a box dye! You wont get the results, and it might cost you more to fix than to book your appointment with an expert!
I recommend the following to ensure you are a happy granny grey client:
- Make an appointment with a hair colour specialist who comes recommended.
- Do a consultation with them prior to the service and get a quote in writing!
- Ensure your hair is in tip top condition. If you are doubtful, do a Bondplex/Olaplex type of treatment as a stand-alone before you begin bleaching.
- Ensure you have enough funds for your Salon visit… rest assured, its going to be expensive! The longer your hair the more you can expect to pay.
- Don’t leave the salon without the following items: a professional silver or frosted grey shampoo and or conditioner. You will need this to keep any brassy tones at bay in between salon visits. Your Nr.3 Bondplex/Olaplex type treatment for maintaining your hair integrity, condition and shine at home. This will protect and prolong your toner as well as your financial investment in your hair.
- Go for a regular touch-up on your toner, this will extend your colour. If you leave the maintenance of your colour too long, you risk having to spend more again to get your fabulous locks back into the grey…
- Don’t be in a hurry when you go for your granny trend appointment. Give yourself and your colourists enough time to achieve better results. Expect a three hour or longer visit to your salon!
- In the long run, and when your colour is achieved expertly, you should find maintenance a breeze.
Hair by Gideonslight at Salon Allure will pamper your tresses into beautiful hair. He is a master stylist with over 26 years experience in the field. He has won numerous awards, and worked on national shows like Miss. SA, Fashion Week and many more!
He worked for an International salon group for over 18 years as both a store manager, trainer, mentor and was also part of the artistic team.
Today he runs his own salon in an upmarket area situated in Wonderboom Pretoria.
Visit him to discover your allure….
To book your appointment, please call or message me!
☎0794965407 *By appointment only!
Gideon Busquèt-Craucamp
Master Stylist
Counsellor
Reiki Master
*Stockist of Davines International
Salon Allure
142A Tecoma street
Wonderboom
Pretoria
Clients who don't honour their appointments be warned! The same consumer act that protects your rights also protects the service provider. Too many clients think it is acceptable to cancel late or not show up at all for their appointments! This behaviour that has been a trend in recent years has come under the search light and in the light of "loss of income" on the service provider side, it has become clear that stricter cancelation policies are necessary to prevent a serious loss of revenue.
If you fail to cancel your appointment at a medical Doctor, or you don't show up for your appointment, rest assured you will receive a bill for the full amount due in the mail. Why should it be different at any other service provider? That's the point... according to the expert in this article, a reasonable cancelation fee is well within the service providers right, provided that the cancellation policy is provided at the time of the appointment... please note that ALL my appointments are confirmed via email containing my business terms and conditions, and by making an appointment with me you agree to the terms and conditions of Hair by Gideonslight at Salon Allure, whether you read the terms and conditions or not!
But what if you had a valid excuse? Unless it was for medical reasons (and you must be able to prove it with a medical certificate) you will be expected to reschedule your original appointment within 60 days from the cancellation date, and you will have to honour your appointment to avoid getting a bill with the appropriate cancellation fee; according to Peter Cumberlege, a legislative consultant to Fedhasa and administrator of Hospitality Stats-on-Line, explains that Section 17 (1) to (5) of the CPA dealing with the consumer's right to cancel advance reservation, booking or order will apply to all hospitality establishments as well as personal service providers, other than those covered by a franchise agreement. "It deals with the right of a consumer to cancel a reservation or booking, the right of a service provider to request a reasonable deposit and the right of a service provider to impose a reasonable charge for cancellation."
The closer to the appointment time that you cancel within the preceding 24 hours to your appointment, the harder it will be for the service provider to find a replacement booking for your appointment slot, the higher the penalty percentage can go. You can be liable for the entire bill of the full service you booked for in the instance that you cancel within the final hour or on the time that you were expected to arrive. Failing to show up without any communication from your side will result in a full penalty.
It may be hard for consumers to comprehend the stress it is to work for commission or to be self employed in any service industry, especially if they earn a stable salary with bonuses regardless of actual hours worked. When clients don't honour their appointments because they simply get cold feet or change their minds, they literally "steal" indirectly from the service provider. It is not always possible to fill the gap to compensate for the loss of income, especially in the final hour before the time.
So, dear consumer, be warned. Please honour your appointment or cancel 24 hours prior to your appointment or be willing to pay up when you receive a "Late Cancellation Penalty Fee" invoice!
For the sake of clarity, Hair by Gideonslight at Salon Allure will share his reviewed cancellation policy here for your perusal.
"👉❗ By making an appointment you automatically agree to the following terms and conditions.
👉Failing to cancel your appointment at least 24 hours before the time, or not honoring your appointment will result in penalties. You can be held responsible for the full value of your booking. The closer to the actual appointment time you cancel will determine the percentage of the cancellation fee payable.
👉Please arrive 10 minutes early for your appointment. Clients that are more than 15 minutes late may have to be rescheduled."
Written by: Gideonslight
Read the whole article here:
http://www.monkeyland.co.za/consumer-protection-act-what-is-reasonable-cancellation-fee_article_op_view_id_1485
1 April 2017,
Dear valued client,
Thank you for your support during my transition from The Salon, to my very own HAIR BY GIDEONSLIGHT AT SALON ALLURE!
The first month at my new spot kicked off with a bang, even though the opening day was hallmarked with the trucking strike… a trip that usually only takes about 25 minutes, took nearly an hour and a half. But nonetheless, I arrived on time and was able to pamper a few clients and showcase the stunning environment that I now have the privilege of working in…
Here are some pictures to wet your appetite with…
THE MAKE-OVER COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
During my opening month I ran a promotion to promote my new salon and to introduce the New Davines MASK WITH VIBRACHROM colour to my clients. Along with the offer I ran a Facebook competition with an awesome prize as motivation… a complete makeover valued at *R1650! All that you had to do was to “Like AND Share” my Facebook page to get your name entered into the draw, OR to book an opening special deal with me at Salon Allure before the end of March 2017! I have put all the names of the participants who successfully entered the competition into a container and here are the lucky winners:
1. Grand prize: ISABEL BOTHA 👉 A complete hair make-over session valued at *R1650, that will include a colour, treatment, cut and style.
2. 2nd prize winner: FAYE BLENKINSOP 👉 A cut & style session make-over valued at *R570, that will include a treatment, cut and style.
3. 3rd prize winner: RONEL NEL 👉 A blow-dry and pamper session valued at *R380 that will include a treatment and styling.
I invite the winners to contact me to make their appointment as soon as possible, and also to familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions of the prizes. *Prizes only valid until 30 June 2017! (See the end of the news letter)
CLIENT LOYALTY PROGRAM:
Another exciting program that I have launched recently is the CLIENT LOYALTY PROGRAM that reward VIP clients who actively support and promote Hair by Gideonslight at Salon Allure!
VIP clients were informed through a personal message from me regarding their new status.
REWARDS:
Get R50 off their next hair bill for each new client they introduce that successfully book and pay for a hair colour service. (New clients that are referred to me through a VIP gets the opening deal or *R699!)
Receive a complimentary blow-dry and pamper session on their *birthday.
Get invited to attend special events or be informed first of launches/special offers or gift time deals from Davines.
*To qualify for the VIP LOYALTY PROGRAM, you must be a regular client of Hair by Gideonslight and successfully introduce a new client.
RETAIL NOTICE:
Davines Retail can now be ordered in advance to ensure you get what you need when you come for your hair! Please send me a WhatsApp with your order, and pay a *50% deposit into my bank account. The rest is payable when you pick up your order, C.O.D.
*Deposit is non-refundable!
**Please note that the Opening Colour Special ended on 31 March 2017.
**Good news! Due to popular demand, the opening Colour Special Offer will be available on MONDAYS through WEDNESDAY during April 2017!
*Terms and conditions apply!
IN CLOSING:
I encourage all my clients to schedule their appointments in advance to ensure I can assist you. All my clients receive 100% personal attention throughout their visit, but this limits the number of clients I can accommodate per day. I also strongly urge you to reschedule immediately to ensure you have your next appointment, before I fill up for months in advance. Please send me a WhatsApp to book your appointment or to order your Retail, as I am not always able to take your call, or leave me a detailed voicemail! I will get back to you ASAP!
Thank you for your support!
Gideon Busquet-Craucamp
Master Stylist
Counselor
Reiki Master
Find me on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/Gideonslight/
📞 0794965407
By appointment only!
Feel free to use whatsapp or messenger to book your appointment!
📧gideon.craucamp39@gmail.com
📍Salon Allure, 142A Tecoma street, Wonderboom, Pretoria, 0182.
COMPETITION TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
👉❗ By making an appointment you automatically agree to the following terms and conditions.
👉No prize won or voucher for the services at Salon Allure can be exchanged for cash, nor change given if less stock, product or time is used to produce the named service or result.
👉The winner of any prize, consents to having photos and/or video material taken and gives permission for Hair by Gideonslight to use this material in advertisements and promotional posts on social media.
👉Winners of make-over prizes consents to and understand that the final decision regarding style, cut, colour and the final look rests with Gideon as the stylist, and not with the recipient of the prize. If the prize winner does not consent, the prize will go back into the draw for another selection.
👉If no suitable candidate is drawn, the competition will be extended with another month until a suitable recipient can be selected.
👉The stylist can cancel hair appointments because of health or unforeseen circumstances.
DID YOU KNOW?
Oher services offered by Gideonslight:
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!
We continue with our fourth BACK TO BASICS RETREAT, as we continue the journey through the Chakra system in great detail. Our fourth retreat deals with the Heart Chakra and the colour GREEN.
Learn what it means if this Chakra is blocked and how to keep it open and flowing. Learn which crystals to use and which natural methods and self treatments you can use to keep your HEART Chakra open and flowing.
Learn how to create your own SMUDGE STICK to help support and empower your SELF LOVE as well as YOUR LOVE OF OTHERS. Support your Heart Chakra by smudging and clearing negative dense energy from your energy field. Meditate with us and learn a new mantra to use with your mala beads to support your meditation practice.
Limited space available! Only 20 seats so RSVP your spot now! A suggested participation fee of *R100 is charged to cover the costs for the creative section of our retreat, but any donations are welcomed! If you miss out on a module you can get the notes from me at R50 per module. Only guests that attended ALL 7 MODULES will receive a certificate of participation at the last module! So don't miss out!
Please wear something GREEN when you attend the retreat to enhance our intention as we get to know the HEART Chakra better. Also please bring a plate of food from your kitchen to bless our table with!
When: 13 MAY 2017
Where: Aida Properties Pretoria East, 477 Kings Highway, Lynnwood, Pretoria.
What time: 13h00 - 18h00
Cost: *R100 per person
Dress: Something GREEN but casual
What to bring: a plate of food to share
RSVP: Message me 0794965407 or write to gideon.craucamp39@gmail.com
To ensure your seat, please RSVP with full payment. Banking details:.
Please use your name and 'GREEN' as reference. Only once I received your money is your booking secure. Thank you.
Mr. G.J. CRAUCAMP
CAPITEC BANK
Savings account:1284420378
Branch code:470010
*Payment is NON REFUNDABLE as it is used to acquire the materials needed for the creative session. Thank you!
Namaste. #Gideonslight
