<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>FMG Journal — Colour &amp; Hair-Care Notes</title><description>Expert notes from FMG&apos;s colourists on colouring, care, and repair.</description><link>https://www.fmg.salon/</link><language>en</language><item><title>Olaplex vs Brazilian Blowout: Which One Does Your Hair Actually Need?</title><link>https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/olaplex-vs-brazilian-blowout/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/olaplex-vs-brazilian-blowout/</guid><description>Olaplex repairs damaged hair from the inside; a Brazilian Blowout smooths frizz and makes styling easier. How they differ and which one your hair needs.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing Your Shade: The Right Hair Colour and Technique for You</title><link>https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/choosing-your-shade/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/choosing-your-shade/</guid><description>How to choose hair colour and technique — full-head, highlights, balayage, babylights — and match the shade to your face shape and skin undertone.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Your Hair Colour Doesn&apos;t Match the Photo (and How to Avoid It)</title><link>https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/why-colour-doesnt-match/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/why-colour-doesnt-match/</guid><description>Hair colour came out different from the photo? The 5 real reasons — hair condition, product build-up, lighting, timing — and how to get closest to your target.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Keep Your Hair Colour Vibrant and Fade-Free</title><link>https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/keep-hair-colour-longer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/keep-hair-colour-longer/</guid><description>Keep coloured hair vibrant for longer: the 72-hour rule, sulfate-free shampoo, cooler less-frequent washing, heat and UV protection, and bonding treatments.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From Black-Dyed Hair to a Brighter Colour: Is It Possible?</title><link>https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/black-to-bright-colour/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.fmg.salon/en/journal/black-to-bright-colour/</guid><description>Can you take black-dyed hair to a brighter colour? Yes—but it means lifting in stages, resting the hair between sessions, and caring for it throughout. Here&apos;s how.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>