Jesy Nelson's Hairdresser Reveals All About Her New Copper Hair

It took eight hours to transform Nelson from a brunette to a redhead.

Jesy Nelson’s hairdresser has revealed the Little Mix singer had been plotting her recent hair transformation for some time.

“We have been waiting for the perfect time to do it,” Siobhan Jones, colour ambassador for Headmaster salons told The Huffington Post UK.

“It took a good eight hours to do, so we had to ensure that we had enough time.”

 Jones explained that Nelson’s visit to the salon started with a cleanse with an “ultra light prep lighter” to remove any existing colour.

“Jesy was very dark before so we had to lift her hair colour,” she added. “We then worked with an all over oil based colour in a rich copper mahogany hue combined with balayaged lighter tones to illuminate pieces of hair around the face.

“All off this was achieved using L’Oreal Smartbond, which looks after the condition and helps prevent colour fade. This is ideal for those wanting copper hair as it’s a shade that’s prone to fading and L’Oreal Smartbond really did help.”

 If you’re thinking of going red like Nelson, Jones offered the following words of advice:

 “The most important thing is to think about maintenance and up keep. Copper can fade quickly so you will need to ensure you can have regular appointments to keep it looking fresh and healthy.”

Before You Go

5 Beauty Products To Rescue Dry Hair
Philip Kingsley No Scent No Colour Shampoo and Conditioner(01 of05)
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£18 and £21 from philipkingsley.co.uk

Maja Tisma, in-house blogger at Hairtrade.com, told The Huffington Post UK that investing in a quality shampoo and conditioner is majorly important.

"Cheap supermarket alternatives will not have the same effect as a salon professional shampoo," she said.

Tisma recommends a moisturising formula - like Philip Kingsley's super gentle offering, which is perfect for stressed-out scalps and even mild enough for those undergoing chemo and radiation therapy.
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T3 Featherweight Compact Hair Dryer(02 of05)
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£125 from t3haircare.co.uk

After washing, Tisma says we should be skipping the traditional towel drying method.

Instead, she advises gently pressing a clean towel over wet hair until it's damp, then leaving to air dry or using an ion-enriched dryer like this one by T3.
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Silke London Hair Ties(03 of05)
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£21 from silkelondon.com

It's common knowledge sleeping on a sleep pillowcase is key to avoiding hair breakage, but haircare brand Silke London have taken the idea to a new (and less slippery) level with its 100% silk hair ties.

The pack of six ties come in three different colourways - the jewel-toned 'Frida' (pictured), baby pink 'Coco' and pure black 'Cleopatra'.
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Tangle Teezer Original(04 of05)
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£10.99 from boots.com

"Always comb wet hair from the ends up with a wide-toothed comb or Tangle Teezer [they're the closest thing to magic], rather than combing from the roots with a brush or fine-tooth comb," Tisma told us.

"Be really gentle to prevent damage to your ends, then work the comb up to the roots."
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Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil(05 of05)
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£45 from spacenk.com

Tisma urges those with dry hair to keep heat styling to a minimum. But if you can't live without your straighteners, a thermal protecting spray is a must.

We love this double action oil from cult brand Oribe, which provides a damage-protecting barrier from heat and a 'lust'-inciting shine in one small pump.
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