As financial concerns become an increasingly significant issue for many across the UK, women are choosing a lower-maintenance hair colour instead of their salon-maintained blonde. This new hair trend has prompted women to adopt a more 'affordable' hairstyle, which involves growing out their hair to reveal their natural colour. I myself have chosen to forgo the hair salon to save some extra money, but I've been pleasantly surprised by the benefits my hair has seen as well.

I remember the first time I dyed my hair. I must have been around 15 years old. I had begged my mother for months prior to let me have some blonde highlights like my older sisters, and after what felt like forever, she finally said yes.

The deal was for half a head of highlights, but it came with the condition that I had to trim off all the ragged ends. I wasn’t thrilled about the haircut, mainly because I had always loved my long hair.

However, living in Australia, my hair wasn’t the healthiest due to the sun, salt, and sunscreen. I felt amazing once I got my haircut with those gorgeous highlights that I so desperately longed for.