Brighter, lighter, more dimensional hair the easy way! No chemicals required when your client chooses hair extensions to give them the life they want this summer.
Blondes forever
Blonde is still the go-to colour especially when summer hits. The desire this year is for lighter, brighter and more dimensional hair. But, equally clients are conscious of maintaining hair health and condition. Swerve them in the direction of Great Lengths hair extensions. they’re gorgeous and avoid the need for chemical colour services.
Sun-kissed results give the customer the natural look they want, without compromising integrity of their own hair. Great Lengths is championing a softer, more holistic approach to summer hair through its award-winning GL Tapes, pre-bonded extensions and NEW GL Weft Linea. This allows stylists and colourists to create brighter, fuller and more multi-tonal results instantly.
Think expensive-looking blondes, subtle dimension and soft summer brightness…without over-processing fragile hair.
The proposition
Today’s clients are increasingly asking for healthier hair alongside visible results. Whether it’s to recover from over-bleaching, or because they’re experiencing thinning hair, navigating hormonal changes, or simply wanting a lower-maintenance approach to colour. This is where extensions are becoming a powerful tool within the consultation.
By strategically placing lighter extension shades throughout the hair, youcan mimic highlights, balayage and tonal contrast. And still add fullness and movement. The result? A premium transformation service that feels gentler, faster and far more hair-health focused.
Great Lengths offers 70+ expertly-blended shades, including cool blondes, creamy vanillas, honey tones, root stretches and balayage blends. This is your cue to create fully bespoke summer colour results tailored to every client.
Great Lengths GL Tapes offer a fast, discreet and lightweight solution for clients wanting instant summer brightness and fullness. The ultra-thin application sits seamlessly against the scalp, making them ideal for finer hair types or clients wanting invisible, natural-looking enhancements. Reapplication appointments are also quick and efficient, making them perfect for busy summer schedules.
For clients wanting longer-term wear and fully customised placement, Great Lengths’ iconic pre-bonded extensions remain a salon favourite. Applied strand-by-strand using patented keratin bonds, stylists can build bespoke colour placement throughout the hair, creating subtle dimension and natural-looking brightness without needing additional chemical lightening.
Meanwhile, the newly launched GL Weft Linea offers salons another premium service opportunity for clients wanting lightweight volume, seamless blending and soft, luxurious movement. Designed with comfort and wearability in mind, the weft allows stylists to deliver fuller, brighter-looking summer hair with a natural finish, whilst supporting the growing demand for lower-maintenance transformation services.
Sarah says:
Sarah Street, Head of Education for Great Lengths says: “Summer always brings a demand for brighter, lighter hair, but increasingly clients want those results without compromising the condition of their natural hair. At Great Lengths, we’re seeing more stylists use GL Tapes, pre-bonded extensions and wefts to introduce softness, dimension and fullness in a far gentler, more bespoke way. It allows salons to create beautiful seasonal transformations whilst still keeping hair health at the centre of the consultation. Extensions are no longer just about adding length either. They’ve become part of a much bigger conversation around confidence, colour enhancement and healthy-looking hair. Combined with the right aftercare, it gives clients the best of both worlds throughout the summer months.”
Here Sarah on a podcast recently sharing more about the options HERE:
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