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What should you use on coloured hair between salon visits?
Find a simple coloured hair care routine: shampoo, conditioner, leave-ins and toning. Explore salon-picked products from Hair Pinns in Bangor.
Hair care / 3 min read
Hair Pinns / The journal
Good hair starts with honest advice.
The advice Jena gives behind the chair, written down. Hair care, product notes, salon answers, and practical routines for Australian hair.
65 field notes / Bangor, NSW
02 / From Jena’s chair
Notes worth keeping.
Filter by concern or browse the full journal. Every guide is grounded in the questions clients ask in the Bangor salon.
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Hair care3 min read
Small hair gifts, sorted: five thoughtful picks under $30
A useful brush, a colour-picked surprise or a little time out. Find a small hair gift that suits their routine, with five picks from $4.95 to $29.95.
2026-10-01T22:00:03Z
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Hair care3 min read
Five Juuce products on the shelf. Which one do I use?
You’ve got the hair products. Now you’re standing in the bathroom wondering which one goes first. Fair question. The bottles don’t exactly come with a personal hairdresser…
2026-09-21T00:39:41Z
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Hair care3 min read
How to Apply Hair Finishing Products Without Weighing Hair Down
Jena from Hair Pinns in Bangor shares a simple way to apply finishing products through the ends for shine without overdoing it.
2026-09-13T07:30:01Z
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Kids gifts3 min read
A kids hair gift they’ll actually use, without the guesswork
Start with something useful, let them choose the fun bit, and skip the extras they won’t use. Choose the current items and styles online, and Jena will pack your selection together.
September 30, 2026
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Products6 min read
Best Hair Products Australia 2025: Jena's Top Picks
Jena's top hair care picks for 2025. From bond repair to frizz control, these are the best hair products in Australia, shipped nationwide.
February 25, 2025
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Products4 min read
Where to Buy Salon Hair Products in Australia
Looking for professional hair care you can trust? Here's your guide to buying professional hair products in Australia, shipped Australia-wide.
February 25, 2025
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Products4 min read
Hair Products Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth: Salon Hair Care Australia-Wide
Where to buy professional hair products in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and across Australia. Hair Pinns ships hair care to every state and territory. Free shipping over $150.
February 25, 2025
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Products5 min read
Supermarket VS Salon Hair Products
We've all grabbed a $6 shampoo thinking we scored a bargain. But what if that 'cheap' product might be costing you more in the long run? Here's why salon hair products in Australia are the smarter choice.
April 20, 2025
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Wellness4 min read
What is an 'Infrared Sauna'?
If you haven't experienced the magic of infrared heat and color therapy combined… you're seriously missing out.
April 11, 2025
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Hair Care6 min read
Do you Know how to Prevent Heat Damage on your Hair?
We all love a good styling session, but if you're not protecting your hair from heat, humidity, and environmental stressors, you're setting yourself up for dryness, breakage, and dull strands.
March 25, 2025
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Treatments4 min read
Say Goodbye to Frizzy Hair for Good? (March Edition)
Learn about our Straight Up treatment - all-natural straightening without harsh chemicals.
March 21, 2025
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Treatments5 min read
What's a Straight Up Smoothing Treatment?
Smooth, soft, frizz-free hair with QIQI Vega, a hair-friendly smoothing system with no harsh chemicals, no downtime, and results that last up to 6 months.
September 02, 2025
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- What should you use on coloured hair between salon visits?
- Small hair gifts, sorted: five thoughtful picks under $30
- Five Juuce products on the shelf. Which one do I use?
- How to Apply Hair Finishing Products Without Weighing Hair Down
- A kids hair gift they’ll actually use, without the guesswork
- Best Hair Products Australia 2025: Jena's Top Picks
- Where to Buy Salon Hair Products in Australia
- Hair Products Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth: Salon Hair Care Australia-Wide
- Supermarket VS Salon Hair Products
- What is an 'Infrared Sauna'?
- Do you Know how to Prevent Heat Damage on your Hair?
- Say Goodbye to Frizzy Hair for Good? (March Edition)
- What's a Straight Up Smoothing Treatment?
- How Often Should You Replace Your Shampoo?
- 5 Ways Infrared Sauna Sessions Boost Your Hair, Skin & Overall Glow
- The Secret Behind That Steamy Towel Moment 🔥💆
- QIQI Bare Repair Oil – Shine, Strength & Smoothness in a Bottle
- 💧Smooth, Seal & Strengthen: Why Your Ends Need Pure Precious Ends
- What's the Best Hairspray to Use?
- A gentler way to detangle your hair
- QIQI Vega vs Nanoplasty: What's the Difference?
- Quench Your Hair's Thirst This Winter with Our Hydration Bundle
- Scalp Buildup: How to Reset Your Hair Without Overdoing It
- The Truth About Shampoo After Straight Up Treatment
- Winter Weather Hair Care in Sydney – Why It Matters & How to Protect Your Hair
- What is Lamellar Vitality Technology?
- 🔥 Why Heat Protection Is Essential for Healthy Hair
- Your Hair Deserves the BEST!
- Which range is best for you?
- Infrared Sauna for Hair & Scalp Health. Yes, It's a Thing!
- The Sutherland Shire Hair Salon Guide: What to Look For
- Keratin Smoothing Sydney: Prices, Brands & What You Actually Get
- Best Hair Salon Near Menai: What the Locals Say
- Hair Extensions in Bangor: Salon-Grade vs DIY Clip-Ins
- Juuce vs Pure Organic Shampoo: Which Is Right for Your Hair?
- Best Shampoo for Colour-Treated Hair in Australia (2026 Guide)
- Sulfate-Free Shampoo Australia: What ‘Sulphate Free’ Really Means
- Wet Brush vs Tangle Teezer: Which Detangler Suits Your Hair?
- Keratin vs Brazilian Blowout vs Straight Up: Which One?
- How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? (By Hair Type)
- How Long Does Keratin Smoothing Actually Last?
- How Much Does a Full Head of Foils Cost in Sydney?
- Can You Use Purple Shampoo Every Day? What Stylists Say
- When Should You Get a Haircut? Signs You're Overdue
- Meet Jena: Hair Pinns Founder and Bangor Stylist
- The 7 Colouring Mistakes I See Every Week (And How to Avoid Them)
- Home Hair Care Myths a Stylist Wishes You'd Stop Believing
- How to Recover Hair From Box Dye Damage
- Hair Salon in Bangor: What to Know Before Booking
- Best Hair Salon Near Illawong: What the Locals Say
- Best Hair Salon Near Sutherland: What the Locals Say
- Best Hair Salon Near Cronulla: What the Locals Say
- Best Hair Salon Near Como: What the Locals Say
- Best Hair Salon Near Miranda: What the Locals Say
- Best Hair Salon Near Engadine: What the Locals Say
- Summer Hair Care in Australia: Beach, Sun, Salt Guide
- Winter Hair Care for Sydney Weather (2026 Guide)
- School Formal Hair Trends 2026: What's In and How to Book
- Christmas Hair Care Gift Guide 2026
- Beating Frizz in Sydney Humidity: A Stylist's Complete Guide
- When Do I Use a Leave-In Conditioner? A Stylist's Honest Guide
- Salon Foils vs Box Dye Highlights: Honest Talk From Someone Who Fixes Them
- Olaplex vs K18 vs Juuce: Compare Bond Repair Routines
- Bond Repair vs Protein Treatment: How to Choose
- Permanent vs Semi-Permanent vs Demi-Permanent vs Gloss: A Plain English Guide
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