Tuesday 18 June 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: Rainbow Room International

I've made no secret that I've been hating my hair lately. For ages all I wanted was really long hair and then once I got it I felt like I couldn't do anything with it. I was super impressed I didn't pull my hair back once at work yet the whole time I really wished I'd thrown a hair tie in my purse. Every time I walked past the bathroom mirror it just didn't look right and I wasn't loving it at all.

So I found it quite serendipitous when I got the chance to try out the services at Rainbow Room International at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow. Rainbow Room was founded in 1979 and is an award winning salon synonymous with quality, luxury and innovation. There are 9 salons, 2 beauty and spa salons as well as the prestigious academy. I'd heard great things about Rainbow Room but had never been myself.

Before Haircut
When I met with David, the salon manager, I let him know I felt like my hair was too long and just hung there and that my unintentional ombre (more commonly known as massive grown out roots) was making me feel a bit blah and I was open to suggestions. We talked about my face shape (heart) and how angles would help flatter it and how to brighten my hair up with a mix of highlights and cooler low lights as my natural colour is quite warm.

I also learned that a lot of shampoos have silicone in them that cause build up that not only coats your hair but can block up your hair follicle and weaken your hair; it can even make two weak strands grow instead of one strong strand which is why you can have shorter standing up bits of frizzy hair! David scraped my hair to show me the silicone build up and I couldn't believe it. There are certain shampoos I won't be touching now!
 
I got started with an amazing Shiatsu head massage (lovely after all that flight drama) and then had my hair cut first before colour. David cut my hair first because then he could apply my highlights to flatter and accentuate the new cut. Then five different colours were applied to my head with foils and afterwards David painted on colour outside of the foil where it would process differently.

Blonde Hair Foil

David talked me through the best way to blow dry my hair (don't part it and don't tip your head upside down ::coughMOMcough::) and what sort of products to use as well. Rainbow Room have their own product line formulated especially for Scottish water including a light weight leave in conditioner that can be used to style as well. When I first sat down I'd told David I wanted to know what he thought about my hair and what he thought I should do since he has been with the salon over 20 years with experience in London and Amsterdam before that and he did not let me down!

New Hair Rainbow Room

Pink and Grey Top- Gap
Sweetheard Jeans, Old Navy
Blue Flip Flops, Old Navy

I LOVE my hair! At first I thought maybe the colour was a bit dark but I think my eyes were playing tricks on me. My hair looks so much healthier and has so much body and fullness. There is an actual shape to my hair now instead of just two flat curtains. I'm so happy I was able to go to the Rainbow Room and experience their friendly and talented staff first hand. I would whole heartedly recommend them to anyone and can't wait to see their new styling videos they are producing shortly. David had offered to show my different ways to curl and style it but as I had to pick up Blondie Boy from school I didn't have time.

Rainbow Room International haircuts and colour vary in price by the level of stylist but you can also get stand-by appointments or appointments with students in their training academy.


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Transatlantic Blonde was provided a cut and colour free of charge for the purpose of this review but all opinions are my own. I am ridonkulously picky about my hair and if I didn't like it you would know--I only speak the truth!

33 comments:

Melaina25 said...

I think you look beautiful AND if he saw what my hair type was like he would approve of the upside down blowdry. So there (cough cough). But your hair looks marvelous and the color is really natural.

Melaina25 said...

I like the haircut! very becoming! will link up with you tomorrow!

Melaina25 said...

Blow dried hair? What's that?? lol. Looks great!!!


just love
//kelly

Melaina25 said...

What a fantastic review and salon. You do look beautiful and the haircut with more angles is really flattering! A bit too far to travel for me to get my haircut unfortunately :) Hope you're having a wonderful holiday!

Melaina25 said...

Nice haircut! It's crazy how much you learn about your hair and different hair products when speaking with a professional. You pick up a wealth of information for the better. Glad to see that you're putting it to good use and are happy with the end results.


Mo

Melaina25 said...

Love your hair! It's one of those things where I think it looked good before- but it really does look great now! (and I think drying your hair upside down makes it dry faster... hmmm... obviously a myth).

Melaina25 said...

it's crazy the silicone in shampoos and you don't even realize! I've been guilty of it, but once I found out I switched and it make such a difference! Love your new hair!! Have a great week :)


Lauren xx
www.stylelixir.com

Melaina25 said...

Your hair looks fabulous! I love that you found out great info about hair (and are sharing that info too)! Sounds like a perfect salon.

Melaina25 said...

I love your hair too! It's super cute. =)
~Callie
www.creationsbycallie.com

Melaina25 said...

I love your hair! It looks fantastic (although it looked good before, too).

Melaina25 said...

Love the new length and colour. I need a cut and colour too.

Melaina25 said...

Have a great time in Spain!

Melaina25 said...

Your new hair cut & color looks great! I always love leaving the salon feeling so pretty with my hair all perfect.


Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com

Melaina25 said...

how exciting you're in Spain!!! love the hair!

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Melaina25 said...

Awww you look absolutely gorgeous, that's such a lovely style for you. Beautiful!

I have to admit I was less thrilled with my Rainbow Room experience, if my stylist had explained how to dry the cut he'd given me I wouldn't have had to fork out to get it cut again two days later!

Melaina25 said...

Oooh I do love a trip to the salon! Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous. I loved it before but I can't believe what a difference it has made. Happy new hair :-)

Melaina25 said...

Your hair looks fabulous! Off for a few more highlights and blow dry myself today! Mummysgotstyle

Melaina25 said...

Looking good and a gorgeous length x

Melaina25 said...

I haven't been to the Rainbow Room in years but it is a lovely salon. Your hair looks so fresh and bouncy :)
Hannah x

Melaina25 said...

sometimes a lil cut is all you need ;)


xoxo
Val
http://styletoenvy.com

Melaina25 said...

I love the chop! I just did the same :)

Joanna

coastalcloset.blogspot.com

Melaina25 said...

The cut looks great on you. Much more defined than before :) x

Melaina25 said...

Love the pink and grey top! GAP is so great for basics :)

Melaina25 said...

Yay new haircut! I think it looks great. :)

Melaina25 said...

Cute haircut! It looks fab!!

Melaina25 said...

You hair looks awesome!

Melaina25 said...

Definitely looks better and healthier! And the length is just perfect on you. Two thumbs up! :)



Kaye
http://stylekikay.blogspot.com

Melaina25 said...

love the new haircut!

Melaina25 said...

I love your hair! It's amazing how a great haircut can make you feel!

Melaina25 said...

Your hair looks lovely. The shape and colour really suit you x

Melaina25 said...

Wow it looks gorgeous! I feel like that about my hair sometimes, I think long hair can be a bit overrated when you actually have it! And I do blow dry upside down haha! Interesting about the shampoos, which ones should we be using then?

Melaina25 said...

Oh I know that feeling of being tired of the currently hairstyle - mine has got to the point were it's just above the shoulder and doesn't seem to grow anymore. I think your new style looks great and very healthy looking. Great post :)
Laura x

Melaina25 said...

Your hair looks beautiful, Melaina. Thank you for the link up.