Hair Colour

Stylists are here to share their expertise in how to choose a colour tone that complements your skin tone. For example, golden tones warm up olive skin, while cooler ash tones balance pink undertones. The goal is harmony, not just the latest trend. Bring your inspiration pictures to your consultation at Shine, and we can assess if it would work for you or not.

That depends on your hair history which is why we have a colour consultation to discuss what is possible. If your hair is natural and healthy, we might get very light in one session. If there’s previous colour, especially dark dye, it’s usually safer to lighten gradually to protect the hair.

We use Davines which is one of the top colour ranges in the world, offering great colour with the most sustainable ingredients. All chemical services change the hair structure slightly, but a Stylist’s job is to use the right strength, timing, and treatments to maintain integrity. We recommend Innoluxe treatments or Davines Masks to minimise stress.

Permanent colour grows out but doesn’t wash away. Toners and glosses fade gradually in 4-8 weeks. Vibrant colours like reds or coppers tend to fade faster than natural tones. The rate at which your hair grows, or copper tones fade, depend upon your growth rate and your hair washing frequency. We have great products to help maintain colour that your stylist can discuss with you. However, roots can be redone regularly, according to your preference visually. Highlights can be redone every 2-3 months.

It depends on what kind of colour you have done and your rate of regrowth. A full blonde or solid dark colour needs root touch-ups every 4-6 weeks. Balayage or softer blends can last 8-12 weeks with less obvious regrowth.

We can happily use images as inspiration. However, lighting, filters, and starting hair colour make a big difference to the image that you are looking at. Your Shine Stylist can adapt the tone and placement to suit your base colour and hair condition, whilst also making sure its suited to your skin tone.

When lifting the tone dark hair to a lighter colour, warmth is part of the natural process. The key to avoiding it turning orange or brassy, is the use of a good toner and great home maintenance - like using a purple or blue shampoo, if needed. All of which can be discussed with your Stylist in your colour consultation.

Going darker is easier than going lighter. If we lighten today and you later want to return to natural, we can rebalance it - but sometimes it takes a few appointments. It can be best for your hair to transition in phases to reduce damage.

Booking a colour consultation is key as we discuss expectations, achievable colour tone and maintenance steps before starting. Communication before we mix the colour is how we can keep you from worrying about if you will like it, but big changes can take adjusting to. Small adjustments can usually be made if needed with a toner, plus after a few washes over the following week after your colour, it usually softens a bit and in the meantime you adjust. Having you leave with a beautiful smile on your face is always the goal.

Yes, we have a lot of clients colouring grey, so can advise on best ways to do that depending upon your style and preference. Some choose a full head colour, with regular root colours booked in to cover regrowth. Others prefer highlights to blend the greys and creating a less visible regrowth line. Coverage depends on percentage and placement. If you have resistant greys,
we may need to adjust the formula or processing time to ensure proper coverage as we get to know your hair needs and how it reacts to the process of colouring.

You can, but we would recommend waiting 24-48 hours before shampooing at home, especially for vibrant tones, to allow better longevity. You will have had your hair washed at Shine with the best Davines products for your hair and colour maintenance, so you shouldn’t need to wash your hair for a few days anyway.

Your Shine Stylist can recommend what products would suit both your hair type and styling goals. A colour-safe shampoo, a good conditioner or mask, heat protection, and possibly a tone-maintaining shampoo can be very useful. Home care really determines how long your colour looks fresh. Your Stylist can take you through a bespoke plan for your specific hair type and the colour you went for.