The Dark Days Are Over!!

Hello Colm, I have been colouring my hair at home for many years, usually using a medium to dark brown as I’ve always had a dark base. I’m in my early 50’s, so I have plenty of grey hair but the ends are black. I would like a nice warm brown. Can this be achieved? […]

Blonde Ambition

Hey Colm, I’m thinking of lightening my hair coming into the summer. I’m naturally mousey brown, but when I had highlights before I found the up keep and maintainence too much money and work, any suggestions? Sarah, Tramore Hi Sarah, A great way for us to lighten your hair, without too much maintanence would be […]

Irritated Man

Hi Colm, I’ve had dandruff for the last few months, my scalp is always itchy and it flakes when I scratch it. I normally use gel to style it, and I have tried various anti-dandruff treatments from the chemist.  I’m very embarrassed about my problem as my colleagues are starting to notice the flakes on […]

Red or Dead

Hi Colm, I usually wear my hair close to it’s natural brunette shade, last year I had some blonde highlights put through it, I’m feeling more adventurous and would love to try being a red head, is this a good move? Which shade will I go for? Sam, Dunmore East   Hi Sam, You go […]

Home Dye Dilemma

Hi Colm, I always visited my local salon every six to eight weeks to have the roots of my blonde colour touched up,and each weekend for a blowdry. I can no longer afford this luxury and I’m going to brave colouring it at home myself. Can you advise me on which supermarket home dye would […]

Curly Frizzy Hair

  Hey Colm, I have naturally curly hair, how do I achieve a sleek look when blowdrying and styling? My hair goes frizzy as soon as I go out in damp/windy/humid weather. Please help! Ellen.   Hi Ellen, A huge majority of Irish people have unmanageable frizzy hair, but there is always a solution to […]

Straightening Iron

    Dear Colm, I just bought my 16-year-old daughter a hair straightner for Christmas, and im afraid it will destroy her hair. Have I made a bad decision? Helen. Dear Helen, What a nice gift to receive, ive just broken my own straightner and was wishing I would get one from Santa! Hair Straightners […]

Let Me Introduce Myself!

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Colm Morrissey. I’m a Tramore man born and bred. I’m the proprioter of Colm Morrissey hair studio, 4 main street, Tramore, which will be celebrating 10 years in business in 2012. I started my career in Avril’s Hair Salon, which was on Queen Street Tramore. I was […]