Nothing is scarier for some women than their natural hair colour. They dread the regrowth, hate their roots and spend considerable time, money and effort keeping it at bay. While we’re all for a platinum blonde or a cool, bright colour pop – natural colours are appearing in glossy magazines, runways and on the heads of celebrities worldwide so maybe it’s not so scary? In the world of celebrity we’re seeing a move away from the more dramatic ombre styles and towards subtle highlights and all-over colours. Even champions of balayage like Lauren Conrad and Lara Bingle have opted for a more natural look. If you want to get back to your roots but are daunted by the prospect, here are some tips for taking the plunge:

1. Figure out what your natural colour actually is

This may sound pretty redundant but a lot of people have been covering their colour for so long they’ve forgotten what it actually is, or are unaware of what it has become. The best thing to do is speak to your stylist, they have a much better idea of the colour process and can help you figure out what lies beneath and how to get back there.

2. Love what you’ve got

If you’ve got mousy brown, raven black or even grey tresses, work it! All hair colours are amazing, there is such a spectrum and chances are that what you were born with perfectly suits your skin tone. It can take a lot of courage but the benefits will be huge in terms of money, time and the health of your hair.

3. Don’t forget to protect your colour!

People assume that colour care products are just for people with dyed hair. The truth is, all hair is coloured (even if not chemically) and all colours need maintenance to prevent from environmental factors.

De Lorenzo has developed the Novafusion colour care shampoo range to work in synergy with your hair colour to prevent fade and enhance what you’ve got. If your hair has an underlying cool tone, try Cool Naturals to prevent brassiness. Otherwise, try Natural Tones, to prevent colour fade and intensify your tone.

4. Fake it!

While it may seem to be going against the grain of our natural standpoint, the truth is that if you find the right colourist they can give you most incredible fake natural hair ever! Ask for subtle highlights, a great toner and really get that natural look that is in keeping with your natural colour and tone.