Full Head Colour

What Happens During Your Appointment

Your Full Head Colour starts with a quick chat about what you're hoping to achieve and a look at your hair history — any previous colour, treatments, or texture work all affect how we approach your new shade. Then we get to work:

• We section your hair (usually into four or more parts) and apply colour methodically, starting at the roots and working through to the ends in fine sections
• Every strand gets full saturation, so you won't end up with patchy or uneven areas
• The colour processes according to the manufacturer's timing — usually around 20–40 minutes depending on the formula and your goal
• After a thorough rinse, we shampoo and condition with colour-safe products, then blow-dry and style

For shoulder-length hair, the whole appointment typically takes about 90 minutes, though thicker or longer hair might need a bit more time.

What Results to Expect

A Full Head Colour gives you a solid, even shade from root to tip — think rich chocolate brown, warm copper, deep burgundy, or whatever tone you choose. It's a single, uniform colour rather than the multi-tonal effect you'd get from highlights or balayage.

This service is brilliant for:

• Complete grey coverage with permanent colour that lasts
• Darkening your natural shade or shifting tone (warmer, cooler, richer)
• Refreshing faded colour across your whole head
• Creating a clean base before adding highlights or balayage later

What it won't do is lighten your hair several shades on its own — if you want to go significantly lighter, we'd need a separate lightening process first. Your stylist will talk you through what's achievable in one session during your consultation.

Looking After Your New Colour

All-over colour is pretty low-maintenance day-to-day, but a bit of care keeps it looking fresh:

• Switch to sulfate-free or colour-safe shampoo and conditioner — they're gentler and won't strip your colour as quickly
• Avoid really hot water when you wash your hair (lukewarm is kinder to colour)
• Use a heat protectant spray before blow-drying or straightening
• A weekly deep conditioning treatment keeps coloured hair soft and shiny, especially on the mid-lengths and ends

You'll see root regrowth as your natural colour grows through, usually noticeable after 4–8 weeks depending on how different your new shade is from your natural tone. A root touch-up (which only colours the new growth) is quicker and keeps your colour looking seamless.

Choosing the Right Formula

We work with Keune colours (we're a Keune Ambassador salon), and we'll recommend the best type of colour for your goals:

• Permanent colour gives the strongest grey coverage and longest-lasting results — it won't wash out, though it will fade slightly over time
• Demi-permanent colour is gentler, gradually fades, and gives a softer grow-out if you're not ready for a big commitment
• Semi-permanent colour is the most temporary option, great for trying a tone before going permanent

Your hair's condition and history matter too — if your mid-lengths and ends are porous or previously coloured, we might adjust the formula or use a different product through those areas to avoid them grabbing too dark. It's all about getting you an even, beautiful result that suits your hair.