What hair colour services does the salon do?
The salon does hair colour in all its forms — dye, balayage, streaks and highlights. Each one is a different way of putting colour in the hair, and the salon will help you pick the one that suits your hair and the look you want. Bring the shade you want — a photo helps — and the salon will look at your hair and tell you honestly whether that shade is possible for you.
Hair dye
A full colour change for the whole head. Dye is the choice when you want one even shade from roots to ends — a new brown, a black, a burgundy, or a full change from what you have now. It suits anyone who wants their hair one colour, and it is the simplest colour service to explain: you pick the shade, the salon colours the whole head.
Balayage
Colour painted on by hand, so the lighter pieces blend softly into your natural shade instead of starting in a hard line. Balayage suits anyone who wants lighter hair without the upkeep of a full dye — the blend grows out softly, so the roots do not show a sharp line. It is the colour to ask about when you want a sun-lightened look for the summer, or a softer change before a wedding week.
Streaks
Lighter pieces through the hair for contrast. Streaks suit anyone who wants a visible change without colouring the whole head — a few lighter pieces around the face, or through the lengths, can lift the whole look. They are a good first colour if you have never coloured your hair before and want to try it without a full change.
Highlights
Lighter pieces that lift the colour overall. Highlights are spread through the hair rather than placed in a few bold pieces, so the whole head looks lighter and brighter. They suit hair that feels flat or dull in one shade, and they work well with a cut — a fresh cut and highlights together can change the whole shape of the look.
Not sure which one fits? That is what the salon is for. Send a photo of the look you want on WhatsApp and say whether you want a full change or a softer one, and the salon will tell you which service matches it. If your hair is frizzy as well as dull, a keratin treatment for frizzy hair can be planned around the colour — ask the salon about the order first.
How do I choose my shade?
Choosing a shade starts with a photo. Save one or two photos of the colour you want on your phone — the exact shade, not just "brown" or "blonde" — and send them on WhatsApp when you book, or show them when you come in. The salon will look at your hair and tell you honestly whether that shade is possible for you, and whether it needs one visit or more.
A few things to think about before you choose. Lighter shades ask more of the hair than darker ones, so going much lighter may take more than one visit. Your natural shade matters too — a colour that looks soft on light hair can look very different on dark hair, and the salon will say so before it starts. And think about the upkeep: a full dye shows roots as it grows, while balayage blends as it grows out. If you do not want to come back often, say so — the salon will steer you towards a colour that grows out well.
If you are choosing a shade for a wedding week or Eid, book the colour ahead of the event, not the day before — a fresh colour needs a day or two to settle, and you will want to see it in daylight before the function. A bridal makeup sitting goes on easier when the hair colour is already done and settled.
What is a patch test — and will I need one?
A patch test is a small test of the colour on your skin, done before the appointment to check for a reaction. It is a simple step, and it matters most if you have never had your hair coloured, or if your skin reacts easily to new products.
Will you need one? [CONFIRM — ask when you book whether a patch test is needed for your colour, and when to come in for it.] Mention it when you message: if you have never coloured your hair, or your skin reacts easily, say so, and the salon will tell you whether a patch test is needed and when to come in. Do not skip the question — a patch test costs you a short visit, and it is the careful way to start a colour you have never had before.
Who is hair colour for — and who should ask first?
Hair colour is for anyone who wants a change — a new shade, lighter pieces, or a full colour change. It suits a first colour as much as a regular one, and it suits anyone getting ready for a wedding week, Eid, a university farewell, or an office event where you want to look finished.
Ask first if your hair has been coloured before — especially if it was coloured at home, or if the colour is still in your hair. Tell the salon what is already on your hair when you book, because colour over old colour behaves differently from colour on untouched hair. Ask first too if your hair feels damaged or very dry, or if you want to go much lighter: the salon will look at your hair and tell you honestly what is possible, and what it would need. And if your skin reacts easily to new products, mention it — see the patch test section above.
What happens in a colour appointment?
A colour appointment follows a clear order. When you book, ask the salon to explain what happens in your appointment and what to bring. This is how the visit usually goes:
- Talk about the shade. Show the photo of the colour you want and say what you are hoping for — a full change, or something softer. The salon will look at your hair and say whether the shade is possible.
- The colour is applied. The salon applies the colour through your hair, section by section, in the way that matches the service — dye all over, balayage painted on by hand, or streaks and highlights placed through the hair.
- The colour is left in. The colour stays in your hair for a time the salon will confirm when you book.
- Washed and finished. Your hair is washed and dried, so you leave the salon seeing the colour as it really looks.
How long does a colour appointment take? [CONFIRM — ask the salon for the usual time for your colour and hair length when you book.] Longer hair and lighter shades take longer, so tell the salon your hair length and the shade you want when you message, and ask what time to keep free. Come with clean, dry hair unless the salon tells you otherwise, wear a top you do not mind getting marked, and arrive on time.
How to look after coloured hair
Colour changes the hair, so it needs a little more care afterwards. The salon will explain the aftercare for your appointment in plain words — ask what to do and what to avoid before you leave, especially when you can wash your hair and what to use on it.
A few things help the colour last. Wash your hair less often if you can, and ask the salon what to use when you do wash it — the wrong wash can fade a fresh colour faster than it should. Keep your hair out of harsh sun where you can, and come back for a trim so the ends stay tidy and the colour keeps its shape. When the colour starts to fade or the roots show, message the salon and ask what your hair needs — a refresh, a root touch-up, or a new shade altogether.
[ADD STYLIST NOTE — aftercare for coloured hair: washing, products to use and avoid, how to keep balayage and highlights looking fresh between visits.]
How much does hair colour cost?
Colour is priced by the colour you choose and your hair length, so there is no price list on this site. Message the salon on WhatsApp with the colour you want, and it will give you the price for your booking — call or WhatsApp for today's price.
What changes the price:
- The colour you choose. A full dye, a balayage, streaks and highlights are different jobs, and they are priced differently.
- Your hair length. Longer hair takes more colour and more time, so it costs more than shorter hair.
- How many visits it takes. Some shades need more than one visit, and each visit is priced on its own.
- What else you book. A cut with the colour changes the total — ask the salon to price the whole visit together.
Mistakes and myths about hair colour
Mistakes to avoid
The most common mistake is choosing a shade from a photo without asking whether it suits your hair. A colour that looks soft on light hair can look very different on dark hair, and the salon should be asked before the colour goes on. The second is colouring over old colour without saying so — colour over colour behaves differently, and the salon needs to know what is already on your hair. The third is washing a fresh colour too soon, or with the wrong wash: ask the salon when you can wash it and what to use, and wait until then.
Myths
Colour does not always damage hair — how much it changes the hair depends on your hair and the shade you choose, and darker shades ask less of the hair than lighter ones. A lighter shade does not always need bleach, and it does not always take one visit — the salon will tell you honestly what your shade needs. And balayage is not the same as streaks: balayage is painted on by hand and blends softly, while streaks are placed pieces for contrast. They are different services, and the salon will help you pick the one that fits the look you want.
Colour or keratin first?
If you want colour and a smoother finish, talk to the salon about which comes first before you book. Both services happen at the salon, and the right order depends on your hair — the salon will advise you. Already booked a keratin visit? Say so when you message, and the salon will fit the colour around it.
If your hair is frizzy as well as dull, look at keratin treatment for frizzy hair first, then message the salon with both services in mind. And if you only want a fresh shape without a colour change, the hair salon is where to begin — a cut with a blow-dry gives you a clean starting point.
Real clients
The reviews below come straight from Google — two clients writing about their hair colour. More are on the reviews page.
“My experience with eman was amazing. Suvh a lovely soul and perfect dye done by her.”
“Eman did an amazing job with my hair; she was skilled, friendly, and paid great attention to detail.”