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Hair tips - Autumn

Treatment & Blow Dry - Give your hair the care it deserves with a nourishing treatment and professional blow dry. Designed to restore moisture, improve shine, and leave hair feeling soft and healthy, this service is perfect for reviving tired, dry, or dull locks.

Maintenance Cuts - Regular trims help remove dry ends, prevent splits from travelling up the hair shaft, and keep your style looking fresh and full of life. Have a decent cut at the start to middle of September, and then a maintenance trim middle to end of October and see how you go from there. 

Anti-Humidity / Heat Protection Products - The combination of cooler outdoor air and central heating can increase static and frizz. Lightweight oils, smoothing creams and sprays can help keep hair sleek without weighing it down.

Colour Refresh - Summer sunshine, UV exposure, sea or swimming pool water can fade your hair colour. Autumn is the perfect time to refresh your tone with a gloss, toner, or colour service to restore depth, shine, and richness.

The hair inspiring our Stylists...

Did you know our stylists have a hair wish list too? While your inspiration board might be for your own hair, our stylists have hair dreams in mind for their customers! From beautiful colours to statement cuts and styles, there are looks they would LOVE to bring to life. Sometimes they're lucky enough to create them, but often seasons change before they get chance. Here are our stylists Autumn picks! 

Emily Autumn hair wants

Deliciously Luxe

Emily, our Senior Stylist, is fully embracing going darker for autumn. If you're ready for a new hair chapter, she's loving creating rich, dimensional colours that add depth, shine, and sophistication.

Think Espresso Brunettes, Violet Mahogany, Toasted Coppers, and the ever-popular Cherry Cola tones. If these autumn-inspired tones sound like your kind of colour, give us a call or book a colour consultation to start planning your new look.

Balayage and Restyles with Hannah

Ultimate Refresh

Hannah has a real passion for creating beautiful Balayage transformations and Restyles, and this autumn she's hoping to see plenty of both in her chair.

Think soft beige brunettes, creamy blondes, and rich caramel tones, creating beautifully lived-in colour that grows out seamlessly. 

Hannah is also a huge fan of a big haircut transformation. Whether you've been thinking about losing the length, adding soft layers, embracing a fringe, or completely reinventing your look for a new season, she loves helping clients take that leap.

Skye elevated Autumn

Sparkle & Glamour

Skye, our Apprentice, has a real talent for all things elevated. Whether you're looking for a bouncy, curly blow dry, hair tinsel, or an elegant hair-up style for a special autumn event. She loves adding those finishing touches that make a look feel extra special. No matter if you're heading to a family dinner, a girls' sip-and-paint evening, date night, or a bigger celebration. 

Feel good Autumn hair maintenance

Feel-Good Maintenance 

Kayley, our Specialist Stylist, believes great hair doesn't always require a dramatic transformation. This autumn, she's focusing on the appointments that keep you looking and feeling your best, whether that's a precision haircut, a fresh gents cut, or a professional blow dry that leaves your hair feeling polished and healthy.

With a keen eye for shape, balance, and detail, Kayley loves helping clients maintain styles that grow out beautifully and fit seamlessly into their lifestyle. From refining a well-loved cut to creating fresh movement with texture, her goal is simple: hair that feels manageable, looks fantastic, and gives you that confidence boost every time you catch your reflection.

Hair Salon Services Explained

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Have you considered a 'Root Smudge & Tone' appointment?

This service softens harsh regrowth lines by blending your natural root colour into existing highlights or lighter lengths, creating a seamless, lived-in finish. Combined with a custom toner, it refreshes faded colour, neutralises unwanted warmth, and restores beautiful shine. ✨ 

Perfect for blondes and balayage clients, a root smudge helps extend the life of your colour between appointments, allowing for a softer grow-out and fewer trips to the salon. The result is hair that looks natural, expensive, and effortlessly blended, with plenty of depth, dimension, and gloss.

If you love beautiful colour but prefer a more relaxed maintenance schedule, a Root Smudge & Tone <- see example) could become your new favourite appointment. ✨🍂💫

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How often should I visit?

Think of your hair as our canvas - it reflects the work we’re proud to put our name to. That’s why our stylists focus on giving you what you actually need. As a non-commission salon, there’s no pressure to upsell unnecessary services, we deliver honest advice. If a parting colour will give you the result you’re after, that’s what we’ll recommend. It’s about great hair, done properly, without spending more than you need to. 
Balayage & Full Head Highlights:

6 - 12 months

It all depends on hair growth, health and the look you are going for. Balayage is meant to looked lived-in and can actually look better at the 6 month mark than freshly done. Having full head highlights too often can mean you lose your colour dimension, so opt for an express appointment in between to keep things fresh.

Parting / Regrowth

4 - 6 weeks

It really comes down to how much regrowth you’re comfortable with and how quickly your hair grows. For darker shades, we often see clients around the 4 week mark to keep roots looking fresh, while lighter colours can usually be stretched a little longer, depending on the finish you prefer.

Gloss & Toning

6 - 8 weeks

Hair colour is affected by so many factors. Blondes can go dull or brassy, brunettes lose richness, and darker or creative shades can fade and lose depth. Think of it as a refresh rather than a full redo - like having a facial or a nail infill - restoring shine, rebalancing tone, and keeping your hair looking its best.

Haircuts

6 - 12 weeks

Why the difference? It often comes down to your hair’s condition. Healthier hair can go longer between cuts, while more fragile hair benefits from regular trims. A fresh cut helps maintain strength, prevents split ends from travelling, and keeps your hair looking healthy, not to mention it can also enhance your colour! 

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Your questions answered

You can always email us your hair questions!
How do I get rid of split ends?

Regular cuts, combined with the right in-salon treatment and a personalised finish plan, will keep hair feeling healthier and looking its best. At home, focus on the basics - use the right products, protect from heat, and handle your hair gently to keep it in great condition.

How often should I wash my hair?

Once or twice a week is ideal for most hair types. It helps maintain a healthy scalp while keeping your natural oils balanced. Washing too often can strip those natural oils, leaving hair feeling dry or overworked, while washing too little can lead to buildup and a less fresh feel.

What are the most common hair colouring mistakes?

Choosing high maintenance when your lifestyle doesn’t allow for it. Going for a big change when you prefer to flit back and forth between colours. Being drawn to shades that don’t quite suit your skin tone, or are tricky to achieve and maintain with your natural hair tones. 

Do you have tips for hair on a budget?

Giving a less experienced stylist a chance can be a great way to save - they’re often talented, just more budget friendly. Keep an eye out for salon offers too (like our February blonding sale or SMS promos). A smart approach is to invest once and maintain well. Low maintenance colours like Balayage grow out softly, so you don’t need frequent appointments. With simple home habits i.e. good shampoo and heat protection, you can keep things fresh, top up with regular cuts and toning. 

How can I stop my hair colour from fading?

No matter what you do, colour will fade over time - even natural hair loses vibrancy. To help it last longer: Use a good quality shampoo and conditioner, some products can strip colour! Always use a heat protection spray, not just when styling but also when you’re out in the sun, heat and UV fades colour. Always book your demi-gloss or toner refresh as it helps rebalance tone, restore shine, and bring your colour back to life without needing a full redo.

Why has my blonde gone brassy?

It’s rarely down to just one thing. Over time, things like sun exposure, heat styling, water minerals, and even everyday products can all shift your tone and bring out unwanted warmth. We’ll often look at a few things together like how much time you spend in the sun, or if you use sunbeds. Whether you use fake tan, and if your home routine includes something like a purple or silver shampoo. It might be a sign that your blonde needs refreshing, or that a slightly different tone might be easier to maintain for you.