Customers’ hair is then given a score out of 100 and the salon recommends a tailored treatment, including a selection of products either custom-blended and shipped to you, or taken straight off the salon shelves (plus, if you’re taking that plunge, a colour that suits your specific hair needs). I went with a tailored treatment on the day, and also took home some non-custom-blended wash day and styling supplies.

The Haugs’ process also involves a survey to help your stylist determine your hair type, the state of your scalp and your haircare priorities (options include “repair and nourishment”, “colour shine and brilliance”, and “volume and strength”). Until I was asked, I had never really thought of volume being a big priority to me. After all, I’ve got naturally big, thick curly hair, so flatness or fineness isn’t my struggle; it’s moisture that I really craved.

But when I actually thought about it, I realised I love volume so much that I constantly want more. I’m always fluffing up my hair during the day, to help it be as big as possible, and smooth ringlets just aren’t my vibe. Instead, if I feel like my curls are too tidy, I separate them a little to add a bit of 80s-inspired fluff. On top of that, curly hair can be dry and prone to breakage, and I’m trying to grow it as much as possible for my looming wedding, so I’ll take all the strength I can get.

I had my hair X-rayed and it’s changed the way I think about my mane