Glow

Notes from our blonde care team

Our Glow notes bring together real advice from the Fair Hair Studio team on caring for blonde and lightened hair in South Africa’s sun, water and seasons.

Ms Mbalenhle Mudau

Borehole and hard water on blonde

Iron, calcium and the orange cast that violet cannot fix.

Ms Zama Molapo

Cool tone without grey cast

How to keep silver-blonde cool without sliding into steely grey.

Mr Ashlin Moonsamy

UV and blonde in Gauteng

Why Highveld UV fades tone by Thursday and what mist habits help.

Ms Mbalenhle Mudau

Mask without greasy roots

Mid-length masking that softens ends without oily scalps.

Mr Jaco Mostert

Cape winter dryness

Dry winters, heated rooms, and ends oil that stays on the ends.

Ms Firdous Davids

Window light colour checks

Why bathroom yellow light lies about brass and cool tone.

Mr Fuad Toefy

Coastal glare and tone

Salt, glare, and soft rinse after Cape and KZN holiday days.

Ms Zama Molapo

Bond talk without the hype

Pea amounts and damp application after bleach weeks.

Mr Ashlin Moonsamy

Fragile lengths after bleach

Calm week habits when hair feels like straw.

Ms Mbalenhle Mudau

Wash less, rinse better

Low suds and thorough rinse for colour clients.

Mr Jaco Mostert

Scalp calm for colour clients

Itch after colour and milk habits that avoid overwashing.

Ms Firdous Davids

Pool chlorine and blonde

Chlorine, violet, and sun mist for Jozi pool summers.

Mr Fuad Toefy

Ends care without grease

Three-drop oil habits that never touch the scalp.

Ms Zama Molapo

Pillow friction and blonde

Silk wraps and cotton pillowcases that chew ends.

Mr Ashlin Moonsamy

Travel hair without the crunch

Cabin air, travel trio, and silk release after landing.

Ms Mbalenhle Mudau

Booking the next blonde visit

Countdown cards so you book before the brass meltdown.

Mr Jaco Mostert

Itch after colour week

When to use scalp milk and when to call the salon.

Ms Firdous Davids

Bridal blonde timeline

Trials, gloss, and silk wrap for vow week.

Mr Fuad Toefy

Desk to drive UV

Reapply mist between office, car park and lunch walk.

Ms Zama Molapo

Soft wave without crunch

Evening waves that release clean in the morning.

Mr Ashlin Moonsamy

Kids in the colour chair

Gentle notes when a child shares the visit.

Ms Mbalenhle Mudau

Festival dust reset

Dust, sweat, and soft wash after outdoor weekends.

Mr Jaco Mostert

Shoot day cool checks

Camera light and gloss timing for brand shoots.

Ms Firdous Davids

Gym cap friction

Sweat, caps, and soft rinse that fit a gym bag.

Mr Fuad Toefy

Silver aqua, not navy

Why our cool finish stays soft silver instead of blue-grey.

Who writes our Glow notes and what we cover

Our Glow notes are written by the Fair Hair Studio team, each bringing their own background to how blonde and lightened hair behaves. Ms Zama Molapo shares salon colour insights, focusing on keeping cool tones clear and healthy without dulling or grey cast. Mr Ashlin Moonsamy looks after day-to-day care, from UV and hard water to gentle washing and protecting fragile lengths after lightening.

Ms Mbalenhle Mudau covers the finer points of home care routines, like mid-length masking, scalp calm after colour and avoiding greasy roots. Mr Jaco Mostert writes on salon education, booking, and adapting care habits for changing weather, from Highveld dryness to Cape winter. Ms Firdous Davids looks after our seven showrooms and offers practical tips for colour checks, travel, and navigating busy mornings. Mr Fuad Toefy adds notes on coastal care, pool habits, and understanding the effect of water and sun in Durban, Cape Town and everywhere in between.

  • Water and mineral build-up from taps and pools
  • Care for fragile, lightened and highlighted hair
  • Sun, UV and heat stress in South African cities
  • Children and teens starting with colour
  • Booking and timing your salon visits

How to use Glow notes before your next salon visit

Glow notes are written to help you get the best out of your salon colour and keep your hair stronger between visits. Before your next booking, browse topics that match your hair or season: you might find a tip to prevent brassiness after swimming, or guidance on keeping scalp and ends happy through a Highveld winter.

Bring your care questions to your colourist or to your next care review with us. Our notes include fresh facts about South African water and weather, and practical habits to keep your blonde soft, cool and bright, all in plain language for real homes, busy mornings and long Jozi afternoons.

Send your blonde care question

For questions about a Glow note, use our contact form and mention the post title, such as borehole and hard water on blonde or UV and blonde in Gauteng. The Fair Hair Studio team in Kramerville, Sandton reads these requests against South African conditions like Highveld sun, coastal salt, pool chlorine, and hard water build-up. Include whether your hair is highlighted, bleached, silver-blonde, or colour-treated so the right care context is clear.