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      <image:title>News &amp; Trends - What to Look for in a Hairdresser in Townsville - Choosing a hairdresser in Townsville is more personal than most people give it credit for.</image:title>
      <image:caption>It’s not just a haircut. It’s finding a stylist who listens, understands your hair, and gives honest guidance…not just what you want to hear. Someone who considers how your colour will look in six weeks, not only when you walk out the door. And just as important, it’s someone you genuinely enjoy spending 1–5 hours with. At Podium Hair &amp; Beauty, that’s our standard and it’s what every Townsville client deserves.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News &amp; Trends - How to Maintain Blonde Hair During Summer in Townsville - Blonde hair and summer go hand in hand, but keeping your blonde bright, healthy and glossy during a Townsville summer can be a challenge. Between strong UV, heat, humidity, saltwater, chlorine and constant sun exposure, blonde shades can fade, dry out, turn brassy, or lose their shine much faster than in cooler climates. The good news? With the right routine and a few smart habits, you can enjoy long, healthy, luminous blonde hair all summer long. Here’s your complete guide to maintaining blonde hair during Townsville’s hottest months.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>This unique and best selling thermal spray shields hair from breakage and split ends. It is essential for protecting hair against heat damage and providing humidity resistant, straight, smooth hair (when using straightening irons). Protects up to 240°C.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tone blonde hair in an instant. Instantly cleanse your blonde and pre-lightened hair to neutralise unwanted yellow tones with our concentrated blue-violet pigment-infused formula. Contains Baobab Protein, Chamomile and Wine Extracts to enhance gloss, provide UV sun protection and brighten blondes. It is recommended to wear gloves as temporary staining of hands can occur due to the strong deposit of colour.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News &amp; Trends - How to Maintain Blonde Hair During Summer in Townsville - De Lorenzo Novafusion Colour Care Shampoo</image:title>
      <image:caption>Giving hair brilliant shine, the formulation controls and prevents colour fade in natural and colour enhanced hair types. Novafusion makes colour maintenance easy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A deep repair masque designed to restore and nourish dry, damaged hair to good health. A treatment rich in healing. Contains organic Rosehip and Oat Peptides.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>an intense moisture-rich hair mask to deeply hydrate, strengthen and improve manageability and shine of dry hair.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An intensive, nourishing treatment designed to strengthen and care for your hair in-between salon treatments. Recommended to be used once a week prior to shampooing, to repair, protect and soften. For optimum results use De Lorenzo’s Bond Defence Thermal Shampoo and Conditioner &amp; Novaplex Bond Defence 3 following the in-salon service. Formulated with our unique bonding element, it also contains key Australian ingredients which include Australian Finger Lime Caviar extract and Tasmanian Blue Gum extract.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>a protein-rich shampoo, conditioner and daily styling treatment... all the essentials to repair weak, brittle, colour-treated hair.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Soft, creamy, warm-neutral blondes are set to dominate globally, and they work beautifully in Townsville. Buttercream Blonde blends pale gold, vanilla, and soft beige tones to create a luminous blonde that doesn’t wash out in harsh sun. Why it works in Townsville: Warmth in the formula helps prevent unwanted brassiness Less prone to UV fade than icy or silver blondes Looks great even as it grows out Best for: Clients wanting a bright blonde with a natural, sun-kissed look — without the constant maintenance of platinum.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A soft bronde with champagne and beige reflects. It gives that “quiet luxury” shine without needing to be super light. Townsville-friendly because: Neutral-warm tones resist fading Adds brightness without bleach Works with humidity, not against it Best for Naturally darker hair, clients going darker after blonde, or anyone wanting a sophisticated, low-maintenance look.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Balayage isn’t going anywhere, but 2026 versions are softer and more multidimensional, designed to mimic natural sun-lightening rather than heavy contrast. Why it works in Townsville Extremely low-maintenance even with fast regrowth Grows out seamlessly, perfect for long summer holidays Highlights frame the face beautifully in natural light Best for Anyone wanting blonde brightness without the intensity of full foils.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Warm, earthy, sun-kissed copper with golden and bronzed undertones. This 2026 trend has taken over because it’s flatteringly soft, wearable and feels like a summer version of red without the high-maintenance vibrancy. Townsville-friendly because: Warm reflects fade beautifully under UV The bronze-gold undertones look radiant in strong sunlight Far lower upkeep than bright, true coppers Best for Blondes wanting a playful shift, or brunettes wanting a warm, fresh update.</image:caption>
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