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Colour, highlights & balayage.
Foils, freehand and correction, done by colourists with twenty years between them. Every new colour client gets a consultation and a patch test first.
Colour bookings open on Fresha. Ryan and Sam are self-employed and each run their own diary and booking system. Not sure where to start? Contact the salon.
The colour bar
Honest answers before you commit four hours.
Colour is the thing we are known for. Ryan has spent twenty years doing it. Sam specialises in transformations and the repair work that follows them.
At consultation we assess your natural level, what colour is already on the hair and its condition. Then we tell you what is achievable now, what needs staging over two or three visits, and what it will cost.
- Patch test required 48 hours before
- Consultation with your chosen colourist
- Bond builder included in lightening services
- Colour corrections quoted individually
The menu
Colour services
- Full head foilsToner and finish included3–4 hrs
- Half head foilsTop section and hairline2–2.5 hrs
- T-section foilsParting and hairline90 min
- BalayageHand-painted, soft grow-out3–4 hrs
- BabylightsFine, natural-looking lift3–3.5 hrs
- Root retouchRegrowth only90 min
- Full head tintRoot to tip2 hrs
- Grey blendingSofter than full coverage90 min
- Toner or glossRefresh tone between visits45 min
- Colour correctionConsultation requiredQuoted
Prices depend on hair length, thickness and the time the service takes, so they are confirmed at your consultation with your chosen professional. The full price list is available in the salon and over the phone on 0121 350 8367.
Going blonde
Getting there safely beats getting there fast.
Dark to blonde in a single sitting is sometimes possible and often not. It depends on your natural level, what is already on the hair and how much it can take.
We would rather stage it over two or three visits and give you beautiful, healthy hair at the end of the process. Our colour professionals will plan your journey properly, with a clear timeline and a tailored treatment plan between appointments.
Questions
Colour questions
Why do I need a patch test?
It checks for an allergic reaction to the colour before it goes near your scalp. It is a legal and insurance requirement, please arrange it directly with your chosen professional. We need it at least 48 hours before your appointment, and again if it has been over six months since your last colour with us.
I have used box dye. Can you fix it?
Usually, but it takes planning. Box dye deposits more pigment than salon colour and lifts unevenly. Your chosen colourist will assess your hair and explain how many appointments may be needed.
How long does balayage last?
Because it is painted freehand there is no hard regrowth line, so most clients stretch it to three or four months. A toner at six to eight weeks keeps it fresh.
Will colour damage my hair?
Lightening always changes the hair structure. We include a bond builder in every lightening service and will tell you if we think your hair cannot safely take what you are asking for.
Do you cover grey?
Yes. Full coverage, or grey blending if you want something softer that grows out more gently.
Book your visit
Start with a consultation.
Arrange a consultation with your chosen professional. You leave with a plan, a price and a realistic timeline.
Colour bookings open on Fresha. Ryan and Sam are self-employed and each run their own diary and booking system. Not sure where to start? Contact the salon.